The holidays will be different this year, but different doesn’t have to mean dull. Ed Asner joins a star-studded team of actors – including Mia Farrow, Carol Kane, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, Bill Pullman, Ellie Kemper, Richard Kind, B.D. Wong, and Michael Shannon – for a one-night-only live virtual celebrity table read of the 1946 holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Sunday, December 13, 2020, and is available worldwide at 5:00 pm (Pt), 7:00Pm (Ct) and 8:00 Pm (Et).
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to snuggle up on your couch, grab your favorite snacks and experience this all-star cast virtual table read from the comfort of your own home, while helping to raise money for The Ed Asner Family Center, an amazing cause dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families.
The re-imagined virtual annual gala will also honor Jeffrey Frost,...
It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to snuggle up on your couch, grab your favorite snacks and experience this all-star cast virtual table read from the comfort of your own home, while helping to raise money for The Ed Asner Family Center, an amazing cause dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families.
The re-imagined virtual annual gala will also honor Jeffrey Frost,...
- 11/25/2020
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Ed Asner celebrated his 89th birthday with a benefit to help the autistic and special needs communities, fulfilling his passionate commitment.
Ed Asner at Night of Dreams Gala
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Joining him were 500 celebrities, industry influencers and autism advocates attending the Ed Asner Family Center first annual A Night Of Dreams Gala, a night of music and philanthropy to raise funds to help families affected by Autism, Down Syndrome and other special needs, on November 15, 2018 at the Exchange La Downtown. Hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes, this enthusiastic evening’s headline attraction was a special set by Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton along with a performance by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, raising over $250,000.
“Autism and special needs including Down Syndrome, developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy among others, touches all of us personally. Our honorees, Ed Asner, Art Smith and Elaine Frontain-Bryant,...
Ed Asner at Night of Dreams Gala
Credit/Copyright: Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging
Joining him were 500 celebrities, industry influencers and autism advocates attending the Ed Asner Family Center first annual A Night Of Dreams Gala, a night of music and philanthropy to raise funds to help families affected by Autism, Down Syndrome and other special needs, on November 15, 2018 at the Exchange La Downtown. Hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes, this enthusiastic evening’s headline attraction was a special set by Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton along with a performance by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, raising over $250,000.
“Autism and special needs including Down Syndrome, developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy among others, touches all of us personally. Our honorees, Ed Asner, Art Smith and Elaine Frontain-Bryant,...
- 11/19/2018
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World-renowned Celebrity Chef Art Smith will receive the Dream Maker Award at the Ed Asner Family Center’s first annual A Night Of Dreams Gala, a night of music and philanthropy, on November 15, 2018 at Exchange La Downtown.
Emmy-nominated Actress Angela Bassett will present the award to Chef Art for his dedication to changing the world for ‘differently-abled’ individuals. Hosting the evening will be Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes.
Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton will headline the A Night Of Dreams Gala, along with performances by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, among others. The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in special needs individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families.
The Gala will also present Dream Maker Awards to Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, presented by actor Michael Shannon, and Elaine Frontain Bryant, Emmy-winning Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network,...
Emmy-nominated Actress Angela Bassett will present the award to Chef Art for his dedication to changing the world for ‘differently-abled’ individuals. Hosting the evening will be Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes.
Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton will headline the A Night Of Dreams Gala, along with performances by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, among others. The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in special needs individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families.
The Gala will also present Dream Maker Awards to Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, presented by actor Michael Shannon, and Elaine Frontain Bryant, Emmy-winning Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network,...
- 11/14/2018
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Producer Jonathan Murray will present a special honor to Elaine Frontain Bryant, Emmy-winning Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, for her dedication to the special needs’ community at the Ed Asner Family Center’s first annual A Night Of Dreams Gala.
The Gala will also honor Emmy winning actor Ed Asner and world-renowned celebrity chef Art Smith, who will also be catering the Orchestra level with his culinary delicacies. Hosting the evening will be Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes.
Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton will headline the Gala along with performances by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, among others. The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in differently abled individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families.
When:
Thursday, November 15th | 5:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm
Where:
Exchange La Downtown | 618 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA...
The Gala will also honor Emmy winning actor Ed Asner and world-renowned celebrity chef Art Smith, who will also be catering the Orchestra level with his culinary delicacies. Hosting the evening will be Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes.
Grammy Award-winning music legend Peter Frampton will headline the Gala along with performances by Naia Izumi, NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner, among others. The Ed Asner Family Center’s mission is to promote self-confidence in differently abled individuals and bring balance and wellness to those individuals and their families.
When:
Thursday, November 15th | 5:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm
Where:
Exchange La Downtown | 618 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA...
- 11/5/2018
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The Ed Asner Family Center presents A Night of Dreams, a night of music and philanthropy starring legendary musician Peter Frampton, hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes.
Entertainment will also include a set by Naia Izumi (NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk winner), among others to be announced. Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, world renowned celebrity chef Art Smith and Emmy-winner Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, will be honored for their dedication to the special need’s communities. A Night of Dreams Gala will take place on November 15, 2018 at Exchange La Downtown.
The evening will kick off with Chef Art Smith preparing his famous fried chicken and hummingbird cake dinner family style for the main floor guests. Joan’s on Third will be providing platters for the mezzanine seating. The program will also offer an exclusive silent and live auction, as well as a “Fund-a-Mission...
Entertainment will also include a set by Naia Izumi (NPR’s 2018 Tiny Desk winner), among others to be announced. Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, world renowned celebrity chef Art Smith and Emmy-winner Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, will be honored for their dedication to the special need’s communities. A Night of Dreams Gala will take place on November 15, 2018 at Exchange La Downtown.
The evening will kick off with Chef Art Smith preparing his famous fried chicken and hummingbird cake dinner family style for the main floor guests. Joan’s on Third will be providing platters for the mezzanine seating. The program will also offer an exclusive silent and live auction, as well as a “Fund-a-Mission...
- 10/26/2018
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