The Power of the Arts
Saturday, September 25, Hosted by Sur Restaurant from 5pm – 8pm
New Yorker Jose Yenque has over a decade of experience as a professional actor. He received a scholarship to train with the Ballet Hispanico of N.Y. Yenque also trained extensively in several NY Theater companies. He toured internationally West Side Story to rave reviews in the role of Bernardo before moving to Los Angeles. His television performances include ER, Lincoln Heights, Without a Trace, CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue and the The X-Files. Most television viewers remember Yenque as Gabriel in ‘Lifetime’ Network’s The Division. But when he is not in front of the cameras he heads the non-profit organization, Arts For a Better Tomorrow, doing humanatarian work which him an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from California State University San Marcos. This coming 25th of September his organization will be recognizing artist humanitarians. The event is open to the public.
Artist being recognized:
Richard Cabral (Fox’s Lethal Weapon)
RJ Mitte (AMC’s Breaking Bad)
Matt Sorum (Rock n Roll hall of Fame Musician, Guns n Roses)
Arts for a Better Tomorrow (ABT) is international non-profit 501(c)3 organization that boldly refuses to accept the status quo for underprivileged youth. Founded by Yenque. ABT harnesses the transformative and healing powers of the arts, to effect real change and offer positive paths to the future.
To date ABT has served youth between 13 and 18 yrs old in orphanages in Tijuana as well as middle and high schools in Los Angeles.
Guided by its Board of Directors, ABT brings together a group of talented professionals dedicated to advancing the organization’s Mission and Vision.
Artists, social sciences, mental health professionals, and university faculty jointly develop ABT’s curriculum. A team of skilled artists, educators, and university student interns from the U.S. and Mexico facilitate ABT workshops and programming. Key to our success is the integration of young ABT graduates into the decision-making and programming process of the organization.
For tickets: www://artsBTEvents.com
What:
The Power of the Arts Cocktail Reception
When:
Sunday September 25, 2016
Time:
5pm – 8pm
Hosted by:
Sur Restaurant and Lounge
612 Robertson Blvd., W. Hollywood, CA 90069
Tickets at:
http://artsbtevents.org/ or call 213-292-0336
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