September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and to mark this The Ebell and The Ovarian Cancer Circle/Inspired by Robin Babbini presented “Optimism Abounds in the Future of Female Cancer Care” with Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD, a professor at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Director of the G.O. Discovery Lab. Dr. Memarzadeh… Read more »

As Charter Day approaches, the annual day we honor our Ebell foremothers, let’s look back on our principal founder, Harriet Russell Strong. You know her by her portrait that hangs permanently on the east wall of the Art Salon. She looms large, her somewhat stern countenance seemingly the picture of a privileged woman. You are… Read more »

Being down in the Ebell basement is kind of like a trip to Narnia, just dustier. What’s cool is seeing the old Ebell’s logo “EC” painted on the concrete.   I also found this logo carved into a podium in the basement. Ebell ladies seem to have an appreciation for a good podium, and you… Read more »

In an exciting development, The Ebell is proud to announce the introduction of a dynamic new membership category – the Early Career category. This addition is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to embrace diversity and inclusivity while securing our organization’s long-term sustainability. The Ebell has always thrived on its commitment to community… Read more »

I hope many of you were able to make your way to The Ebell these past months.  What a beehive of activity you would have seen as we concluded our 2022-2023 season and fiscal year.  Despite the absence of filming due to the writers’ strike, there was still an abundance of life and energy as… Read more »

Congratulations to Our Newly-Elected Board Members 2023-2025 Secretary Catherine Collins Director of Finance Lee Braly Director of Historic Collections Denise Parga Director of House and Grounds Christy McAvoy Director of Publications Laura Louden Director of Public Relations Clare Sebenius Director of Rest Cottage Association Julie Barkan Director of Scholarship Anne Lynch Current Board Members Continuing to Serve 2022-2024 President Laurie Schechter Vice President Randi Jones… Read more »

It is with profound sadness that we share that Board Member Christy McAvoy‘s husband, Steve, has passed away unexpectedly. Steve was a generous supporter of The Ebell and frequent attendee at our events.  He was beloved by many Ebell members and will be sorely missed.   Member Heidi Duckler, whose dance company performed at The… Read more »