Thursday, May 13, 2010

Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston to perform in MacArthur Park May 21

Two extraordinary careers, one unforgettable evening. Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb and celebrated R&B singer Thelma Houston will perform together for the first time in forty years. Jimmy Webb is the writer of “MacArthur Park” - the famous song inspired by the park in Los Angeles, where a Levitt Pavilion is now located. Proceeds from the event will support the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park. Houston's first album “Sunshower” was written, arranged and produced by Webb. Together, Webb and Houston will perform songs from this critically-acclaimed album. Webb will also perform his classic hits which have become a permanent part of the American music landscape.

WHEN: Friday, May 21st, 2010 7:00pm Reception by Wolfgang Puck 8:00pm Performance 9:30pm VIP Dessert Reception with Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston

WHERE: GRAMMY Museum® Sound Stage at LA Live
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Grammy Museum Sound Stage is on the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles on the campus of LA Live.

TICKETS: $250/$350/$500, Call 310-275-5628 or visit www.LevittPavilions.org for more information

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