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The Adam Davis Guide to the Ford

Each year when the panel and I sit down to review applications for the Ford summer season, I hope to be blown away by the originality and imagination of the proposals. I am rarely disappointed. This summer, amid the many anticipated evenings offered, there are three events I want to point out.

 -       Flypoet - 10 Year Anniversary Blowout (July 2) – The Ford’s first full evening of spoken word featuring nationally heralded poets selected by producer John Hensley.

-       Noche de Pasion – 100 Years of Spanish Guitar (August 5) – Guitar virtuoso David Maldonado, who studied with the Romeros, plays an extraordinary range of guitar styles.

-       Rhythm & Passion of Korea (September 10) – The Korean Cultural Center of L.A. brings the Korean wave to Hollywood, presenting world renowned B-boy group Last for One and the fusion music of Haegum Plus.

These three groups, along with the other 31 in the Ford season, represent the incredible depth of Los Angeles County’s artistic resources.  To see all our events, download our Season at a Glance, where you can also find out about our Saturday morning Big!World!Fun! series and free Monday night J.A.M. sessions.

Making your experience at the Ford more enjoyable is important to us here at the Ford.  To that end, we’ve made a short video, debuting next week, that we hope will help you get to us and get around once you’re here. Our new signage, designed by Sussman/Prejza, will also help to clearly and stylishly direct you around the facility.

Connect with us while you’re here.  The Ford is social media friendly – you can tweet from your seat and take photos before the show, during intermission and after the show. Our friendly and knowledable staff is always on hand to answer your questions.  Visit our Facebook page (Facebook/fordtheatres) or our Web site and to get a wealth of information on the artists who present on our stage.

Lastly, while you’re here, don’t forget to pick up a Ford dropcard (handed out with each pocket calendar). The card provides free access to downloadable music, discounts to the Ford and coupons for local businesses. 

We hope you enjoy all we have to offer this summer at the Ford.

Sincerely,

Adam Davis
Managing Director

Adam Davis became Managing Director of Productions for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in the spring of 2006. Before joining the Arts Commission/Ford he previously held managerial positions at the San Diego Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse and Pepperdine University theatres.

QuickLinks

2011 Season at a Glance

Meet the Artmakers Series: get to know the artists who perform at the Ford. 

Ford Fan Card

Performer of the Week 

2011 Summer Season Press Release

2011 Media Sponsors