At a recent Board Meeting we were entertained by Donna Russell to a brief look at the highlights of the life of our founder, Dr Adrian Ebell.  We thought it was an appropriate time to reprint one of Phyllis Hansen’s articles which she wrote to celebrate our 125th Anniversary.  Here it is:- Our 125th celebration… Read more »

                        1972 you saw Marlon Brando as Il Padrone:           You saw Al Pacino get tough:           You even saw Diane Keaton feeling sexy:           But have you read the book?  Join… Read more »

Thursday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. Day at the Museum Field Trip Group visit to The California African American Museum in Exposition Park. Saturday, October 16, 7.30 p.m. Home Movie Night Vintage Ebell film footage screened on Zoom.  FREE. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-movie-day-los-angeles-2021-tickets-166079224431 Monday, October 18, 1.00 p.m. RCA Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 6.30 p.m. Write Club… Read more »

A New Way to Celebrate our Members’ Opening Day… Join Us for a Live Theatre Performance This Saturday, Starring Sheryl Lee Ralph Life is a little different for all of us this year, so our annual Opening Day event, long a tradition each fall, offers some exciting surprises beyond the norm. In keeping with our… Read more »

Fall is officially here, though you have to look closely to see the subtle changes in our still warm weather. I hope you have been able to enjoy some summer fun even though our hopes of moving past the pandemic have not entirely come to fruition. We were all saddened to learn of the passing… Read more »

Hello friends,  It has just been a month since I joined The Ebell team as your Executive Director, and my excitement for this year and all that is possible has grown even greater!  First, I must thank all the wildly generous and kind members and board leaders who have welcomed me so warmly, and gently… Read more »

It is with great sadness that The Ebell announces the passing of Gloria Droguett, on July 25 aged 87.  Gloria was a much-loved and highly valued Ebell member, active for 42 years, serving three times on the Board as Treasurer (1999),  Recording Secretary (2003-4) and Vice President (2004-6).  She was a constant and dedicated member of… Read more »

On Monday, September 20 at 12.00 noon (on Zoom) foreign correspondent Greg Dobbs will talk about his fascinating career at the forefront of war zones and international political upheaval, and the current conflict in Afghanistan.  Dobbs was reporting from Afghanistan when the Soviets departed, and has extensive knowledge of the region and its people.  Greg will be… Read more »

We are delighted to announce that our Opening Day speaker/performer will be acclaimed actress, singer, author, activist and Ebell member Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ms Ralph made her screen debut in the 1977 comedy film A Piece of the Action, before landing her breakthrough role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which… Read more »