The Musical Theatre Guild is offering PPB members half-price tickets to their new production of 70, Girls, 70. For information, click here: 70, Girls, 70
Dan Avey Memorial Service--
A memorial service for PPB member Dan Avey, who passed away August 15 at Cedars Sinai Hospital, will be held Aug. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sportsmen's Lodge. Dan was the former voice of the Los Angeles Kings, KFWB anchor for decades, professor at USC and Cal State Northridge, recipient of over 15 Golden Mikes, co-host of the KABC morning show with Ken Minyard and a recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was 69. (LARadio.com)
Binder Recognized for His T.A.M.I. Show --
PPB Board member Steve Binder received a standing ovation at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland following the screening of his T.A.M.I. Show. The iconic 1964 TV show, which Binder directed, features early performances by several rock greats including James Brown, The Rolling Stones and The Supremes.
New Hollywood Canteen Book --
A new book about the history of the Hollywood Canteen has been published by Gary McMaster, Curator/Director of the Camp Roberts Museum. PPB members may obtain more information by emailing him at gary.mcmaster@us.army.mil . The price is $13.00, which includes postage.
Board Members Approved --
PPB welcomes these new members of our Board, approved by the membership at the May 21 luncheon: Dee Baker, Tommy Cook, Dale Olson, Alan Perris, Bianca Pino and Kristin Sheets. Thanks for three years of service on the Board to outgoing members Bob Matheson, Gene Webster, Chuck Street, Ken Miller, Larry Vanderveen, Ruth Ashton Taylor and Ron Greenberg.
PPB in the News --
The Tolucan Times has a nice article about PPB in their April 29 issue. You can Read It Here.
More Keely Smith Luncheon Pictures -- Eight additional pictures taken at the last luncheon are now available on this Website. To view them, click on the red Details link under "KEELY SMITH" above. On the "LAST LUNCHEON MAY 21, 2010" page that opens, scroll down and click on >>>Additional Photos<<< which will open a new browser window with the photos and captions.
Let Us Hear From You -- If you are a current member, we encourage you to share any thoughts you may have about PPB. You can do that by clicking on this link: Sam Lovullo to send an e-mail directly to our President. Please be sure to include your name as e-mail addresses don't always provide that information. Your concerns or suggestions will be discussed at the next Board meeting. Items that you might like to address include: How did you like our last luncheon? Was the location a good one? How was the food? Did you enjoy the program? Feel free to keep in touch with us, and remember to check back here often for the latest information.
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