Ebell member Sheryl Lee Ralph made television history for Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard in ABC’s Abbott Elementary. She is the first Black woman to win the award in 35 years and only the second Black woman to win the award in the history of… Read more »
I always say that the Ebell Chorale is the oldest continuously performing women’s chorale in Los Angeles and I’ve never been proven wrong! We are an Ebell institution, supported by our membership for many, many years. Some of us have been singing together for more than 15 years. Our ages range from 40s to late… Read more »
This elegant history was written by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip (President 2010-2012) and first appeared in The Ebell of Los Angeles 2011-2012 Yearbook. A History of The Ebell 1894 was a fecund period in world history. Grover Cleveland was President of the United States. In England, Queen Victoria reigned over the British Commonwealth. Menelik was Emperor… Read more »
Please welcome member Arden Teplow‘s grandson, Finn, born June 18. What a beauty!
The Good Shepherd Center (GSC)/Farley House is one of Rest Cottage Association’s 2022 grant recipients. The Farley House is the setting for GSC’s transitional living program for families. A mother with up to two minor children may reside in one of Farley House’s 21 furnished, one-bedroom apartments. Farley House has a comprehensive Family Services and… Read more »
On Sunday, April 24, Sal Mejia-Contreras achieved a notable 13th anniversary with The Ebell. That is worth celebrating, and we raised a glass (of soda) to him on Cinco de Mayo at our staff lunch! Sal started at The Ebell in 2009 as a parking attendant and by 2011 was a Houseman (now Facilities Coordinator) and eventually… Read more »
Congratulations to Caroline and Tommy Bellissimo on the arrival of baby Olive! Tommy may be one of the most low-key dads you’ve ever met, so how lucky is this baby to have a calm daddy! It’s also been a special week for Tommy for another reason: his 11-year anniversary with The Ebell! Tommy started… Read more »
Alan White from AQYER, the firm which is documenting our building as the first step of the Preservation Planning process, has shared this private YouTube video. It is now available for all the membership to see. So, strap on tight, imagine you are on a magic carpet, and take a wild flight through The… Read more »
The Ebell Chorale celebrates its return to in-person singing with its spring concert entitled She Sings… The concert includes several songs featuring lyrics by famed poet Robert Frost, as well as Langston Hughes and William Blake. Composers represented in the concert range from Haydn to those from the modern era who remind us of… Read more »
Wednesday, June 15 3.00 – 5.00 pm in the Ebell Art Salon Please join us for The Legacy Tea To honor the contributions of two remarkable Ebell members – as we weave their stories through the tapestry of Ebell history, with photos, music and memories. Gloria Droguett Member 1979-2022 Holder of innumerable board positions and… Read more »
