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MUSIC IN THE MANSION
Celebrating 30 Years of
Music in Beverly Hills
Sundays - January 14 | February 11 | March 10
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
Join us and celebrate 30 years of classical music programs in Beverly Hills with this series of concerts held the second Sunday of the month January through March. Each concert features outstanding chamber musicians based in Southern California in the intimate living room of Greystone Mansion.
Buy tickets and find more information about each concert, the artists, and musical compositions on the website!
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GARDENING AT GREYSTONE
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN
Winter Gardening Workshops
Sundays - January 21, 28, February 4, 25 | 10:00am-11:30am
Greystone Demonstration Garden
905 Loma Vista Drive
Register now for a new four-part adult gardening series that begins January 21. The series includes the following workshops: Make Your Own Plan Terrarium; Backyard Fruit Orchard; Introduction to Composting and Worm Composting; and, Introduction to Plan Propagation. This is a great hobby to take by yourself, bring a friend or make it a family fun outing! You may take the whole series, or select individual workshops.
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GREYSTONE IN THE MOVIES
The Bodyguard
Wednesday, January 10 | 6:30pm
Thursday, January 11 | 6:30pm
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
Join us for screenings of The Bodyguard, starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston on Wednesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 11, at 6:30pm, in the restored, historic theatre at Greystone Mansion & Gardens. The event begins with an exclusive tour of areas in the Mansion where scenes were filmed.
Greystone in the Movies showcases movies with a connection to Greystone and an exclusive tour of the filming spot.
Tickets are $15 for Beverly Hills residents and $20 for non-residents. Advance reservations are required.
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THE MANOR
Presented by Theatre 40
Weekdays at 6pm - January 18, 19, 25, 26, February 1, 2
Weekend Matinees at 1pm - January 20, 21, 27, 28, February 3
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
“The Manor”, Theatre 40’s live theatrical performance of drama and mystery inside Greystone Mansion & Gardens, is a live re-enactment of true events surrounding the Doheny family and the history of Greystone Mansion, the scene of the original crime that inspired a fictionalized story by Katherine Bates.
Get your tickets today!
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ARTWALK GUIDED TOURS
Sunday, January 7 | 11am
Beverly Gardens Park
1300 Parkway
Join us for FREE Artwalk guided tours on select Sundays of each month at 11am! On January 7th, come with us to explore the Beverly Hills’ world-class artworks and historic elements and important sculptures from artists such as Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart, Tony Smith, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Ai Weiwei.
Bring your family, friends and fellow art lovers!
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Winter Quarterly Brochure
Available in our Community Centers and Library or online!
Check out our Winter Quarterly Brochure offering a variety of recreation and enrichment classes curated to cater to various interests and skill levels. Whether you want to try a series of classes like Breath-work Sound Meditation or Tai Chi & Qigong, or you prefer to attend a one-time workshop like our Winter Dance Workshops, you're bound to find something you'll want to try! We have so much to choose from for kids, too, starting with tots to teens! Check it out!
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Inside the Mansion
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
Saturday, January 6 | Sunday, February 4
Experience the grandeur of the Doheny family's 1920s Beverly Hills estate. Self-guided tours on January 6 and February 4 invite you to discover the first floor of the mansion, including guest bedrooms, the recently restored library, and the historic kitchens.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Community Assistance Grant Funding
Applications Available on January 18 for the 2024/25 Grant Cycle (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
Applications will be available January 18th for Community Assistance Grant Funding to providers of services for the community’s most vulnerable populations. Organizations that are vital to the health and welfare of the local and regional community are encouraged to apply.
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Kindness Week
February 11 - 17
Join us for a week full of Kindness activities:
- Sunday, February 11 - Kindness Kickoff at the Farmers’ Market in partnership with BHUSD schools. Donate clothes and other items for non-profit organizations.
- Monday, February 12 – BHAAC Valentine’s Dance
- Tuesday, February 13 – Kindness-themed Library Storytime
- Wednesday, February 14 – Walk to School Wednesday and Giving Tree Project
- Thursday, February 15 – Thankful Thursday, Kindness Appreciation.
- Friday, February 16 – Social Media Challenges
- Saturday, February 17 – Self-Care Saturday
Go to our website for more details!
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Powerful Tools for
Caregiving Training
Free Program Offered by OPICA
Tuesday, January 9 to February 13 | 10am
Roxbury Park Community Center
Family caregivers, please register for this free program that will help you learn how to care for yourself, while caring for others. You will learn how to reduce stress, communicate your needs, manage emotions while coping with difficult situations, and best approaches for comforting and gaining compliance.
The training consists of six consecutive Tuesdays from January 9 to February 13, 2024, 10-11:30am.
To register, call Human Services at 310-285-1006 or email Carol Hahn, RN at carolhahnrn@gmail.com.
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PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY PRESENTED BY THE
BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Friday, January 12 | 10:30am
Library Auditorium
444 N. Rexford Drive
Join the Beverly Hills Public Library as they bring back the popular Preschool Dance Party where young children can express themselves through movement and interact with their peersi in a fun and positive way. This joyful and engaging experience is bound to create friendships and fun memories for your youngsters.
Preschoolers may come in the favorite costumes or party clothes to add to the festive and playful atmosphere!
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Covenant of Water
Wednesday, January 10 | 10:15am
Library Meeting Room
When you're passionate about reading and engaging with others, book discussion groups can enrich the storytelling process. Join the Friends of the Library Book Discussion group and facilitator Judith Palarz in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday, January 10th at 10:15 am to discuss The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.
Call Library Reference to participate, 310-288-2244.
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Online Author Discussion
In Partnership with Library
Speakers Consortium
Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle
Wednesday, January 10 | 5pm
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.
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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
IS HIRING !
We Create Community!
We are seeking motivated, customer service-oriented individuals who are passionate about providing unparalleled services to their community.
Click below to find out about all available part-time and full-time positions in the City of Beverly Hills, and to submit an application!
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JIM J's JUKEBOX
Monday, January 8 | 1pm
Roxbury Park Community Center
No advanced registration required.
Wednesday, January 10 | 7pm
Beverly Hills Library Auditorium
RSVP to reference@beverlyhills.org, or call 310-288-2244
For the love of music, American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro shares insights and music from his vast collection of Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Hammerstein, Sinatra, Fitzgerald and more!
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