Sierra Madre Playhouse Receives Congressional Leadership Award
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 9, 2023
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) recently commended the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading 'Non-Profit of the Year' in the San Gabriel Valley, as community leaders gathered at 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards. This event recognizes the diverse leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California's 28th Congressional District. Each of the honorees were selected from nominations submitted by members of their community.
Shelley L. Ackerman Performer and Astrologer Has Died
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 27, 2020
Shelley L. Ackerman, who began her career at age 17 as a comedic singer and waitress at the famed clubs The Improvisation and Catch A Rising Star, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Manhattan. She passed peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends. She was 66 years old. The cause of death was cancer related said her friend, publicist Merle Frimark. 'My Libra sister fought courageously for a long time,' Frimark said.
