The Ebell is sad to announce the passing of Catheryn (CJ) Brockett, actress, writer, comedienne, public speaker and Ebell member, in November 2020, aged 48. She leaves her mother, Lois, her brother, Paul, and three adored nephews. A memorial will be held, on zoom, on Friday, December 4 at 3.00 p.m. For those wishing to attend please register here… Read more »
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has an initiative “Where Women Made History” to identify, honor, and elevate places across the country where women have changed their communities and the world. We’re proud that the Ebell of Los Angeles recently was accepted as one of these sites! Access our story here. The NTHP states:… Read more »
Thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief Security Act (CARES), a deduction of up to $300 to your favorite charity by the end of 2020 is allowed, even if you don’t itemize! Donations must be made to a 501c3 charity. Talk to your Tax Advisor and please consider Ebell Friends as a recipient. Thank you Lorraine… Read more »
Glamour, charm, elegance and sophistication—our campus has it all. She is a beauty in any era or aura she is cast. Thus it is no surprise The Ebell has had a starring role, albeit as a location, in 118 films, television productions and music videos in the past, and is still a favorite filming site…. Read more »
This beautiful little sculpture, aptly called “Seated Woman Reading”, is one of the many sculptures in the Ebell’s wonderful Statue Collection. She currently resides in the President’s Office where we can keep an eye on her. She is alabaster and is 20” tall. She was sculpted in the 19th or 20th century and the artist… Read more »
WE DID IT!!!!! Match Completed and Going for Another Round of $5,000— Continue making your gift go Twice As Far! Thank you to our wonderful donors who gave us $5,000—meeting our challenge in record time. Your incredible support provides the Ebell Emergency Fund with an additional $10,000 during these difficult times. Our generous donor who… Read more »
Join us December 15 (the 3rd Tuesday) for holiday cheer and light conversation about the easy-going, undemanding, entertaining who-dunnit mystery we chose for this busy month: Still Life, by Louise Penny. It’s attractions? A Qubecoise small town, favorite maiden school teacher, nasty niece, self-sacrificing father, surprise will, amateur (?) painter, and a victim shot “through the… Read more »
Wednesday, November 4, 4:00 p.m. Confab On Zoom Friday, November 6, 1:00 p.m. Foodie Fridays: Guatemalan Cuisine Gilbert Hill of Spago takes us to his home kitchen to cook Jocon (stew), a yummy plantain dessert and some typical Guatemalan street foods. On Zoom Monday, November 9, 1.00 p.m. RCA Meeting On Zoom Wednesday, November 11,… Read more »
Jane Gilman, Ebell member and former Board member has recently published her book Inside Hancock Park. Inside Hancock Park tells the story of this unique community in Los Angeles noted for its elegant mansions and its classic architecture. The book describes the history of the prestigious neighborhood plus a biography of its founder G. Allan… Read more »
KISS 2020 GOODBYE Ebell Online Holiday Boutique and Cocktail Celebration Due to the pandemic, we have had to cancel our traditional campus holiday events. But that doesn’t mean we can’t shop and party, and in the spirit of our foremothers, we have found a way! This year, we have moved our boutique online and converted… Read more »
