Fall is officially here, though you have to look closely to see the subtle changes in our still warm weather. I hope you have been able to enjoy some summer fun even though our hopes of moving past the pandemic have not entirely come to fruition. We were all saddened to learn of the passing… Read more »

Hello friends,  It has just been a month since I joined The Ebell team as your Executive Director, and my excitement for this year and all that is possible has grown even greater!  First, I must thank all the wildly generous and kind members and board leaders who have welcomed me so warmly, and gently… Read more »

It is with great sadness that The Ebell announces the passing of Gloria Droguett, on July 25 aged 87.  Gloria was a much-loved and highly valued Ebell member, active for 42 years, serving three times on the Board as Treasurer (1999),  Recording Secretary (2003-4) and Vice President (2004-6).  She was a constant and dedicated member of… Read more »

On Monday, September 20 at 12.00 noon (on Zoom) foreign correspondent Greg Dobbs will talk about his fascinating career at the forefront of war zones and international political upheaval, and the current conflict in Afghanistan.  Dobbs was reporting from Afghanistan when the Soviets departed, and has extensive knowledge of the region and its people.  Greg will be… Read more »

We are delighted to announce that our Opening Day speaker/performer will be acclaimed actress, singer, author, activist and Ebell member Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ms Ralph made her screen debut in the 1977 comedy film A Piece of the Action, before landing her breakthrough role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls (1981), for which… Read more »

The Building Fund/Endowment has raised $17,000.  Thank you to the 75 donors who have stepped up, and special thanks for two generous gifts from members: one for $5,000 and another for $2,000. Amazon Smile is up and running.  We have received $109.00 so far – keep shopping! The CA Relief Fund granted The Ebell of… Read more »

Ebell member Regina Jones, who co-founded SOUL Magazine in the 1960s, now has a website dedicated to the publication. SOUL Magazine was published by Regina Jones and her husband, Ken, from 1966-1982.  Beginning as a Los Angeles-based Black Entertainment publication, SOUL quickly expanded from a local newspaper to an international publication. The new website offers… Read more »

  The Farley House, named after Sister Julia Mary Farley, who was appointed by Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, to head the founding program in 1984, expanded its mission from an emergency shelter and drop-in center to creating transitional residences, including a “Women’s Village.” In 2008, the final piece of the Women’s Village was completed… Read more »

            In August The Ebell hosted Steven Spielberg and crew for the shoot of Fabelmans, a coming-of-age movie that is loosely based on Steven Spielberg’s own childhood growing up in Arizona. The film, due out in 2022, stars Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.

The Ebell members are women who think, plan and work together, and we need you! We invite you to join one or more of our committees and become part of the powerhouse group of changemakers who are advancing our arts, education, philanthropy, historic preservation and communication initiatives. Together, we are building a brighter future for… Read more »

Monday September 20 at 12.00 p.m. noon on Zoom Greg Dobbs: Terrorism? Afghanistan Doesn’t Help International foreign correspondent Greg Dobbs talks about his career in the “wrong” lane, as well as addressing some hard core questions on the status of Afghanistan. Tuesday September 21 at 6.30 p.m. Book Chamber: Parable of the Sower, by Octavia… Read more »

August is traditionally a quiet month at The Ebell but this year is different. Our historic clubhouse is humming with weddings and other special events, which is welcome news to our financial bottomline. You’ll see lots of wedding photos in our social media channels and our events staff proudly share images from the special celebrations…. Read more »

Dear friends, As I write this, I am excitedly preparing to step forward and join the Ebell of LA team as your first Executive Director. As part of that preparation, I have spent many hours over the past few weeks with Philip Miller, our retiring General Manager, absorbing as much information as possible and walking… Read more »

What happens when seven Ebell Presidents gather, especially after over a year of isolation?  Well, they are sure to have a riotously good time! The photo was taken for free as a thank you to The Ebell for contributing to an upcoming book on Women’s Clubs of America – more of which later in the… Read more »

The Ebell has been awarded the Equally Wed Award 2021 for Best LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding venue. “We couldn’t be more thrilled at the news…  Thank you, Equally Wed, for this award,” said a spokesperson from the Special Events Department. “Being an inclusive venue that supports our LGBTQ+ community is very important to us.  We are… Read more »