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LA's Holiday Spirit: Music, Charity, and Festive Fun

12/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ben Platt's Los Angeles residency coincides with holiday events.
A benefit album for Los Angeles fire relief features rare tracks by Elliott Smith and Norah Jones.
The Wilshire Branch Library invites all ages to read to therapy dogs to promote literacy.
Jane Lynch's Broad Stage holiday performance is sold out.
Miznon offers latkes for Hanukkah while the Broadway Brass Band hosts a Venice West party blending showtunes and holiday spirit.

History

Historical Context

The 2020 Los Angeles fire relief benefit album raised over $100,000 for communities affected by the devastating wildfires, which burned over 4% of California's land that year. Featuring artists like Elliott Smith and Norah Jones, this initiative showcased the city's cultural resilience. Events today, such as Ben Platt's residency, continue to foster community support and celebrate the arts in recovery efforts.

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Story summary

Ben Platt's Los Angeles residency coincides with holiday events.
A benefit album for Los Angeles fire relief features rare tracks by Elliott Smith and Norah Jones.
The Wilshire Branch Library invites all ages to read to therapy dogs to promote literacy.
Jane Lynch's Broad Stage holiday performance is sold out.
Miznon offers latkes for Hanukkah while the Broadway Brass Band hosts a Venice West party blending showtunes and holiday spirit.

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