Yes, it’s true. Everyone that attended the party to celebrate the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming summer season got a pony. More on that later.
At 6 PM on Tuesday April 29th, an illustrious group of patrons, sponsors, donors, supporters, reporters, photographers and just folks gathered on the historic stage of The Hollywood Bowl to celebrate the upcoming season. Thanks to Lillian Matchett’s gracious invitation I was there.
I’d appeared on the hallowed stage in my former life as a stand up comic. I MC’d the 1000th episode of the original Arsenio Hall Show which took place at the Bowl.
In my current incarnation as a jazz photographer I’ve photographed dozens of performers at the Bowl.
On this night I was privileged to watch as historic physical change was announced and a dynamic, diverse artistic season was unveiled.
First, they’re replacing the Hollywood Bowl benches. Boy, if those benches could talk they’d probably say something like “Get off me.” #rimshotcymbal
Read about what’s planned for your behinds! 06. Hollywood Bowl Bench Seat Replacement
Second, the trees surrounding the Bowl will be artistically lit up! Fabulous nighttime atmosphere! 07. Hollywood Bowl Lighting Fact Sheet
Now for the schedule. In a word it’s PACKED. Where do you start? Well, with the venerable Playboy Jazz Festival June 14-15 and Opening Night at the Bowl June 21 during which the Go Go’s will be inducted into The Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame along with Kristen Chenowith. 02. HB 2014 ON Go-Go’s Confirmation alert
Conductor Dudamel was very excited about his special guest Ruben Blades who will perform on July 29 and ecstatic about the opera Pagliacci two days prior on July 27th. August showcases so much talent! Herbie Hancock,Yo-Yo Ma, Gladys Knight, Kool and the Gang, Frampton, John Williams and HITCHCOCK. So folks, please support The LA Phil and Hollywood Bowl as a patron if you can afford it, or maybe buy a group package, maybe just single tix or if you can’t attend make a donation. Reservations & info 213.972.3051 or buy online at http://LAPhil.com/Give
Back for it’s 15th season, Patina Hollywood fed guests of The LA Phil and once again rose to the occasion. Below are a few photos I shot at the event. It may be a cliche but a good time was had by all.
Oh… the pony…
It was a feel good ending to the party as everyone received courtesy of Hollywood Bowl sponsor Wells Fargo, Mollie The Legendary Wells Fargo Pony. In fact, she’s proofreading this story with me, Chris and the rest of the cats on the staff.
Legendary Wells Fargo Pony
Before The Fashionably Late Arrived
Jazz Photography 