Save the Date

from Phyllis Hansen, Director of Programs

May 1, 2023

Thursday, May 4 – 7:00 PM (Zoom)
Ebell Cares Support Group 
Member-only support group for those caring for a loved-one.

Sunday, May 7 –2:00 PM
Memorial for former Ebell President Ginger Barnard
Join the Barnard family in celebrating the life of Ginger at The Ebell.

Tuesday, May 9 – 7.30
Writers Bloc Presents Elizabeth Winkler: Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies

A fascinating analysis of literary and cultural history from Elizabeth Winkler, author of Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies.

Wednesday, May 10 – 4:00-7:00 PM
Confab – Social Time
Stop by any time to enjoy the conversation and camaraderie of fellow Ebell members. Make new friends and visit with longtime ones at this monthly “second Wednesday of the month” event.

Thursday, May 11 – 7:30 PM
Writers Bloc introduces Aurora James
Aurora James, designer to the stars, entrepreneur and social activist talks about her celebrated new memoir, Wildflower.  Moderated by Kerry Washington, Emmy Award-winning actress, director,  producer and social activist.

Sunday, May 14 — 12:00 PM
Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate the women in your life. Bring Mom or the whole family to our multiple food stations for the waffles, omelets, prime rib, and poached salmon, salads, desserts, and free-flowing mimosas. We will have live music plus children’s entertainment.

Tuesday, May 16 – 6.30 PM (on Zoom)
Ebell Write Club
Bring your short short-stories and share along with your fellow writers.

Tuesday, May 16 – 6.30 In Person
Book Chamber
Live at the Ebell Library, readers will discuss this month’s book choice: Giving Up The Ghost (A Memoir), by Hilary Mantel.

Sunday, May 21— 11:00 AM
Field Trip: Women who Shaped LA Walking Tour (SOLD OUT)
Join Ebell member Julia Long for a guided two-hour, 1.2 mile walk through historic Downtown LA. See the buildings where pioneering women performed, made discoveries, ran businesses, raised children, and fought for the rights of others. We’ll meet at Union Station.

Monday, May 22. 2023 — 11:00 AM; Followed by Luncheon—12:00
Ebell Spring Chorale Concert: A Tale to Sing
Enjoy a storytelling journey in song, with narration by members of our Chorale throughout the concert. This program includes music by Burleigh, Britten, Copland, Saint-Saëns, and more.

Wednesday, May 31—5:00 PM
Ebell Member Art Show Reception
Come bask in the talent that abounds at The Ebell.  Join the reception celebrating the artists amongst us whose work will grace the walls of the Art Salon in June.

Thursday, June 1 – 7:00 PM (on Zoom)
Ebell Cares Support Group
Member-only support group for those caring for a loved-one.

Saturday, June 3 – 11:00 AM
Field Trip to Yanks Air Museum: Famous Female Fliers and Their Machines
Join us on a curator-led tour of this world-class air museum, focusing on notable women and their aircraft, including a twin of the Lockheed Electra made famous by Amelia Earhart, plus the chance to climb into a cockpit E-2C Hawkeye radar plane, the first Navy combat aircraft to be flown by women.  Lunch to follow.

Monday, June 5, 11:30 AM
Speaker Series Luncheon with Dee Dee Myers, former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton
In conversation with Todd Purdum, her journalist/political commentator husband, on her illustrious career spanning government, private industry and the entertainment world.

Sunday, June 11, 11:00 AM
Ebell Volunteer Recognition Awards Lunch
A day to salute our Ebell members who have given of their time and talents in the past year.

Wednesday, June 14 –4:00 PM
Confab – Social
Stop by any time to enjoy the conversation and camaraderie of fellow Ebell members. Make new friends and visit with longtime ones at this monthly “second Wednesday of the month” event.

Sunday, June 18 – 12:00 PM
African Americans for LA Opera Father’s Day Recital
The recital features performances by internationally acclaimed pianist Althea Waites and renowned baritone Ralph Cato. A light reception follows.

Tuesday, June 20 – 6:30 PM (on Zoom)
Ebell Write Club
Bring your short short-stories and share along with your fellow writers.

Thursday, June 22 – 2:00 PM
Annual Legacy Tea
A time to honor and celebrate the lives of those we have recently lost through remembrance and song from our Ebell Chorale. Tea reception to follow.

Monday, June 26, 11:00 AM
Semi-Annual Ebell Business Meeting and Board Installation Luncheon
All members are encouraged to attend to hear the reports of the current Board of Directors and welcome the newly-elected Board Members.