Name: David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown
Start: 2026-12-12T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

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 <tbody><tr><td>Share the festive spirit with family and friends in this evening of Vince Guaraldi tunes from the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Starring five-time Grammy nominee jazz pianist David Benoit, this must-see show featuring the cherished holiday songs that have charmed generations, alongside contemporary classics.</td></tr>
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Local Event: David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown

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David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown


   Share the festive spirit with   family and friends in this evening of Vince Guaraldi tunes from the holiday   classic A...

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 <tbody><tr><td>Gretchen Parlato has forged a singular voice that honors the deep tradition of jazz while fearlessly advancing it. On her eagerly anticipated Fall 2026 Edition Records release, The Wise Ones, Gretchen’s singer-songwriter roots reflect both continuity and evolution, weaving together jazz, R&amp;B, and soul. The album features new collaborations with Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran of Moonchild and Meshell Ndegeocello. The recording and touring quartet reunites Gretchen with longtime bandmates: bassist, guitarist, and vocalist Alan Hampton and drummer Mark Guiliana—alongside pianist Gerald Clayton. 
 
Featured on over 85 albums, and five as a leader, Gretchen received her first Grammy Award nomination for Live in NYC (2013) and a coveted 4.5 star review from DownBeat Magazine with the DVD hitting No. 1 on the iTunes best music video list. The Lost and Found (2011) received more than 30 national and international awards, including the DownBeat Jazz Critics Poll No.1 Vocal Album of 2011 and iTunes Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her 2009 sophomore release, In a Dream, was JazzTimes Critics Poll Vocal Album of 2009 and hailed by Billboard as “the most alluring jazz vocal album of 2009.”</td></tr>
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 <tbody><tr><td>A brand-new show from America’s premier doo-wop group! Featuring original Broadway cast members from Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and more, The Doo Wop Project spotlights classics by The Four Seasons, The Marcels, The Tymes, and The Del-Vikings with their soaring harmonies and timeless style. They also put a doo-wop spin on hits by Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Chris Stapleton, and Daft Punk. Accompanied by a smokin’ hot band, The Doo Wop Project celebrates a genre that has never lost its cool.</td></tr>
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The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street


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Christian Outreach in Action to Host “Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams” on October 10 Legendary Oscar-winning songwriter, composer, singer and actor Paul Williams to share stories behind some of music’s most beloved songs LONG BEACH, Calif. — August 19, 2026 — Christian Outreach in Action (COA) will host Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams: An Uplifting Afternoon with the Legendary Oscar-Winning Songwriter &amp; Entertainer on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
Guests will enjoy an elegant afternoon of tea, savory hors d’oeuvres, a lively silent auction and an intimate storytelling experience with one of Hollywood’s most memorable personalities.
Paul Williams is the award-winning songwriter behind songs that have become part of the soundtrack of generations, including the Carpenters’ “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie, and “Evergreen” from A Star Is Born. Williams won an Academy Award for “Evergreen,” and his remarkable career has earned him Grammy Awards, Golden Globe recognition and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Beyond songwriting, Williams is a celebrated composer, singer, actor and entertainer, with a career spanning music, film and television. His songs have been performed and recorded by some of the biggest names in music, while his acting career includes his memorable role as Little Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit.
At Storytellers Tea, Williams will take guests behind the scenes of his extraordinary career, sharing stories, memories and insights from a lifetime spent creating music and working in Hollywood.
“You know the songs. Now meet the man who wrote them.”
The event offers three ticket experiences: RSVP at 562-432-1440 or get tickets online at <a href="https://givebutter.com/storytellersteawithpaulwilliams" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">givebutter.com/storytellersteawithpaulwilliams</a>
GOLD — $100 Includes afternoon tea, savory hors d’oeuvres and access to the silent auction.
PLATINUM — $150 The exclusive “Meet. Capture. Remember.” experience includes a meet &amp; greet and photo opportunity with Paul Williams, priority seating, afternoon tea, savory hors d’oeuvres and access to the silent auction.
Proceeds from Storytellers Tea will benefit Christian Outreach in Action, a Long Beach nonprofit that has served neighbors in need for more than 40 years. COA provides essential resources including daily hot meals, food assistance, diapers, clothing, hygiene supplies, furniture and household goods, holiday assistance and other basic necessities to individuals and families throughout the community.
“We’re thrilled to bring an artist of Paul Williams’ caliber to our community,” said Christian Outreach in Action. “This event gives our guests the opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary afternoon while helping provide essential resources to people in need.”
Tickets are limited and advance reservations are encouraged.
EVENT DETAILS Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams An Uplifting Afternoon with the Legendary Oscar-Winning Songwriter &amp; Entertainer
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. Location: Cottonwood Church 4505 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Tickets: Gold $100 | Platinum $150
Tickets and event information: Available through Christian Outreach in Action’s Givebutter event page.
About Christian Outreach in Action For more than 40 years, Christian Outreach in Action has served Long Beach and surrounding communities by providing essential resources to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Through hot meals, food assistance, diapers, clothing, household goods, holiday assistance and other programs, COA works to meet immediate needs while treating every person with dignity and compassion.
Media Contact: Christian Outreach in Action 515 E. 3rd St. Long Beach, CA 90802 562-432-1440 <a href="https://www.coalongbeach.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">coalongbeach.org</a>

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Zuill Bailey, Cello
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Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://longbeachsymphony.org/concerts-events/america-at-250/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">longbeachsymphony.org/concerts-events/america-at-250/</a>

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