Harrison Held's SceneAroundTown... Valarie Pettiford In Concert.... The Renberg Theatre... & The Mulligan Project...

 Valarie Pettiford In Concert...  photo by Versa Manos

Valarie Pettiford In Concert....  Photo by Versa Manos

Valarie Pettiford and friend Kim Coles

Tony nominated singer, actress & dancer Valarie Pettiford put on an electrifying concert Sunday nite at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Renberg Theatre.  The terrific show was co-written and directed by David Galligan with musical direction by Ron Abel.  Midway through the concert Valarie debuted two beautiful songs from her second solo album "Velvet Sky" which is a collection of original lullabies.  Ms. Pettiford introduced the evening as a nite of celebration & celebrate she did!   "A few years ago I had a milestone birthday.... & I just turned 25 if you're dyslexic" she joked.  She opened the show with a fun & sexy "All That Jazz", followed by a soaring "Don't Rain On My Parade", "Joy" and a sultry "Besame Mucho/Quisas". She later shared how she met star mentor Bob Fosse at an Equity open call and how important and influential he was in her life. Other show stoppers included  "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", "Me & My Shadow", "Mein Herr" & "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries".   Valarie Pettiford's new album of lullabies "Velvet Sky" will be available on iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers on Tuesday, October 9th - it's inevitable that it will create a whole new generation of fans for the beautiful, vivacious triple threat entertainer.   

The Mulligan Project recently hosted their Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival which raises much needed funds to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Central Vietnam

Samira Kazemeni, Richard Chiu & Guest at The Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival

Siedah Garrett at the Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival

Meagan Campbell & Luenell at the Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival

Stella "Disco Stella" Gomez & Harrison Held at the Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival - Special Thanks to Stella "Disco Stella" Gomez for her additional photography!

Oliver Carnay & Guest at The Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn  Festival

Valerie Grace at The Mulligan Project's Third Annual Mid Autumn Festival