The Wallis is throwing open its doors and kicking off the 2016/17 season with WelcomeFest, a two-day party to welcome the community and celebrate the performing arts on September 10 and 11. The weekend offers free entertainment featuring local and renowned artists and performers—including works by the Tony Award-nominated director of Spring Awakening and The Wallis’ first artist-in-residence Michael Arden, and LA-based contemporary dance group Jacob Jonas The Company—as well as family-fun activities, classes, cash bar, food trucks and more.
Beginning at 2pm on Saturday, September 10, every corner of The Wallis’ campus will come alive with music, dancing, roving theater performances, comedy and a dance party at dusk featuring an eclectic mix of music to end the night. Continuing the celebration on Sunday, September 11 at 10am, The Wallis will offer entertainment and activities geared towards families, including hands-on classes for all ages, storytelling, games, family-friendly music and more. Sunday will also mark the return of Debbie Allen’s popular Dance Sundays series where she will teach a free outdoor salsa class. Dance Sundays will continue every second Sunday of the month throughout the season.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING INFORMATION
Parking Information: A special discounted rate of $6 for both Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 will be offered at the 450 N. Crescent Drive Parking Structure. Additional parking information can be found at: TheWallis.org/directionsandparking. No valet parking will be provided during WelcomeFest.
Bus Route Information: Getting to the Wallis by bus is easy! We’re located near stops on Metro buses 4, 704, 14, 16 and 316.
For a description of the events , please click here or join the WelcomeFest Facebook event. Click here to view a map of the events at WelcomeFest.
Click for a printable version of the full schedule:
Beginning at 2pm on Saturday, September 10, every corner of The Wallis’ campus will come alive with music, dancing, roving theater performances, comedy and a dance party at dusk featuring an eclectic mix of music to end the night. Continuing the celebration on Sunday, September 11 at 10am, The Wallis will offer entertainment and activities geared towards families, including hands-on classes for all ages, storytelling, games, family-friendly music and more. Sunday will also mark the return of Debbie Allen’s popular Dance Sundays series where she will teach a free outdoor salsa class. Dance Sundays will continue every second Sunday of the month throughout the season.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING INFORMATION
Parking Information: A special discounted rate of $6 for both Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 will be offered at the 450 N. Crescent Drive Parking Structure. Additional parking information can be found at: TheWallis.org/directionsandparking. No valet parking will be provided during WelcomeFest.
Bus Route Information: Getting to the Wallis by bus is easy! We’re located near stops on Metro buses 4, 704, 14, 16 and 316.
For a description of the events , please click here or join the WelcomeFest Facebook event. Click here to view a map of the events at WelcomeFest.
Click for a printable version of the full schedule:
If you're joining us in the fun, let us know! An RSVP is appreciated, but not required. With an RSVP, you'll be the first to know about the weekend's artists, performances and activities.
We look forward to seeing you all at The Wallis!
WelcomeFest
WelcomeFest
WelcomeFest Praticipating Artists & Organizations Flyer
WelcomeFest Praticipating Artists & Organizations Flyer
Drummer Andrew Grueschow
Drummer Andrew Grueschow
Beverly Hills Public Library logo
Beverly Hills Public Library logo
Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Ensemble perofrming Chicago. Photo credit: Lee Tonks.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Ensemble perofrming Chicago. Photo credit: Lee Tonks.
Debbie Allen Dance Sundays.
Debbie Allen Dance Sundays.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Break the Floor Hip-Hop. Pictured: Dave Scott.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Break the Floor Hip-Hop. Pictured: Dave Scott.
For the Record's Scorsese: American Crime Requiem. Pictured: Justin Mortelliti and Ensemble. Courtesy of For The Record.
For the Record's Scorsese: American Crime Requiem. Pictured: Justin Mortelliti and Ensemble. Courtesy of For The Record.
Impro Theatre's "Twilight Zone UnScripted: Abridged." Photo courtesy of Impro Theatre.
Impro Theatre's "Twilight Zone UnScripted: Abridged." Photo courtesy of Impro Theatre.
Invertigo Dance Theatre. Pictured: Company Members.
Invertigo Dance Theatre. Pictured: Company Members.
Invertigo Dance Theatre Workshop.
Invertigo Dance Theatre Workshop.
Jacob Jonas The Company.
Jacob Jonas The Company.
Dahm Theatre Arts. Pictured: Viva Whitman.
Dahm Theatre Arts. Pictured: Viva Whitman.
Melinda Sullivan. Photo credit: Jeremy Jackson.
Melinda Sullivan. Photo credit: Jeremy Jackson.
Sarah Reich
Sarah Reich
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Phat Cat Swinger.
Phat Cat Swinger.
Praizum Gospel Choir
Praizum Gospel Choir