Once Upon a Canyon Night

This September, TreePeople is bringing back three of our all time favorites for a “short and sweet” 12th season of live entertainment. As always, shows take place in the beautiful S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre in TreePeople’s Coldwater Canyon Park, which the LA WEEKLY described in their “Best of LA” issue as “surely the cutest outdoor venue in town…with a super friendly vibe, like those small towns you’ve heard of”.

Past seasons were filled with great concerts by Mark Copeland & his Big Band, Contemporary Jazz Pianist Lao Tizer, Billy Valentine, I See Hawks in LA, Lou Barlow and more! Performers who’ve donated their time and talent to our readings include Robert Forster, Mariette Hartley, Ben McKenzie, Jordana Spiro, Harry Lennix, Robert Guillaume, Charlie Robinson, Walt Goggins, Charles Durning, Robert Culp and Meagan Fay. And our audiences have enjoyed spoken word evenings and comedy nights with Paula Poundstone, Jessica Tuck’s “Spark Off Rose” and “Def Poetry Jam’s” Poetri. We would like to thank these performers and our volunteer crews for 11 wonderful past seasons!

Admission prices vary by performance and all proceeds benefit TreePeople, a non-profit organization. TreePeople Members, seniors and students always receive a discount. Join TreePeople as a member for just $25 at the box office – including your admission! - and up to 3 others in your party may enjoy the member discount.

	Sunday, September 9 @ 7:30pm Billy Valentine & Friends: A Night Of Rhythm & Blues Come see why last year’s audience didn’t want him to leave the stage! A wonderful vocalist and songwriter - “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)” - with a passionate club following all over the city, Billy brings his hand-selected band back for another evening of the soulful songs of Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke & more. Music lovers, don’t miss this. A great night out! To learn – and hear – more see billy-valentine.com. General Admission $25/TreePeople Members $20
	Sunday, September 16 @ 7:30pm Paula Poundstone 2 solid hours of laughter guaranteed! This terrifically talented Emmy winner and regular on NPR’s hit “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” is a knock-out at major venues across the country every weekend of the year. An amazing improviser, “she swings like a jazz musician, without a plan, without a net” (Boston Globe), leaving audiences complaining that their cheeks hurt too much from laughing! Check her out at paulapoundstone.com. General Admission $25/TreePeople Members $20
	Friday & Saturday, September 21 & 22 @ 8pm  “Airplane! The Reading!!” For The 8th Time!!! With Very Special Guest Robert Forster!!!! An hilarious TreePeople tradition! By overwhelming popular demand, we once again offer this free-wheeling re-imagination of the first table-reading of the original screenplay of the classic comedy movie! 1 script, 11 actors, 69 characters – and a whole evening of fun! With Bridget Hoffman, Andy Parks, Jim Hardie, Meagan Fay, Mary Lou Metzger, Sal Viscuso, Riff Hutton, Michael Hornbuckle and Jill Klein. General Admission $15/TreePeople Members $10

For all reservations

For reservations and further information – including how you can become part of the amphitheatre team – please contact shows@treepeople.org or (818) 623-4877.

• Parking is free – but carpoolers always appreciated!
• Pack a picnic dinner to enjoy in the park or venue.
• The amphitheatre opens 1-hour before showtime.
• Pay in cash or check at the box office.
• Bring a sweater or lap blanket for cooler evenings.
• Principle venue access is via hillside stairways and mulched paths. Please let us know in advance if you need vehicle access.
• Become a TreePeople Member for just $25 – including your admission – and up to 3 others in your party may enjoy the member discount.
• Make a gift to support Friends of Coldwater Canyon Park for $250 and receive 2 free tickets to any show!

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