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News Releases
Abernethy's Restaurant Welcomes Chef Lucio Bedon of Vicini Ristorante & Wine Bar as New Emerging Chef-in-Residence
Located on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in Downtown L.A., Abernethy’s will offer a taste of the flavors of Northern Italy with Chef Bedon’s thoughtfully curated menu starting September 12
The Music Center Names Sodexo Live! as New Hospitality Partner
Guests will enjoy elevated food and beverage experiences across campus in Downtown Los Angeles, with acclaimed local restaurateurs Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne leading catering offerings
Applications Now Open for "The Music Center’s Spotlight" Performing Arts Competition Offering More Than $100,000 in Scholarships and Free Artistic Development for Southern California High School Students
LOS ANGELES (August 7, 2025) – The Music Center, Los Angeles’ performing arts center, invites all Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts to apply for The Music Center’s 38th Annual Spotlight program, a longstanding,...
The Music Center Mourns the Passing of Glorya Kaufman, Benefactor of the Acclaimed Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center
The Music Center and our Board of Directors are profoundly saddened to learn about the passing of Glorya Kaufman. An extraordinary champion of the performing arts and the dance field, in particular, Glorya was the catalyst for the growth of The Music Center’s acclaimed dance series, which is named Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center in her honor.
Let's Get This Party Restarted! Gloria Molina Grand Park's Block Party Returns On Saturday, September 6, 2025, With a Powerful Celebration of L.A.'s Resilience
The ‘Park for Everyone’ Comes Alive with Vibrant and Joyful Gathering of Culture, Connection and Collective Action with Live DJ Sets, Art Installations, Food Trucks, a Spectacular Drone Show and more
"Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions" Drops the Beats in Downtown L.A. to Celebrate the Roots and Rhythms of House Music
LOS ANGELES (July 7, 2025) — Gloria Molina Grand Park, powered by The Music Center, pumps up its reputation as the summer destination for joy and celebration of house music with two Sundays of sun, sound and self-expression: July 20 and August 17, 2025....
L.A. Business Leader and Philanthropist Robert J. Abernethy Named New Chair of The Music Center Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2025) — The Board of Directors of The Music Center today announced the appointment of Robert J. Abernethy, founder and president of American Standard Development Company and Self Storage Management Company, as its new chair. Serving...
Five-Time GRAMMY®-Winning Artist Esperanza Spalding to Perform Free Outdoor Summer Concert
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025, 8:00 P.M. Fourth Annual ‘Live at The Music Center’ Made Possible by Generous Gift from the Late Recording Industry Executive Jerry Moss, Co-Founder of A&M Records and Longtime Music Center Patron
The Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park Announce Significant Updates to Some of Downtown L.A.’S Most Popular Summer Events Including ‘Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party’ and ‘The Music Center’s Dance DTLA’
LOS ANGLES (June 17, 2025) – In light of recent events affecting a portion of Downtown L.A. and the ongoing circumstances impacting the region, The Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park today announced changes to two major free summer...