Meghan Sahli-Wells’s campaign for the City Council is presenting an evening of dining and the arts Friday, Feb. 24, that culminates in a groundbreaking performance of Orwell’s 1984 at The Actors’ Gang Theater in Culver City.
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The scarved Ms. Sahli-Wells at the center of attention
The event comes on the heels of Ms. Shali-Wells winning a slew of endorsements from prominent leaders and a mass of supporters, and follows a successful campaign “Fun-raiser” last week at La Dijonaise restaurant.
Tickets for the 1984 fundraiser are available on the campaign’s website at www.vote4meghan.com. One ticket option includes dinner before the show at a downtown Culver City restaurant to be announced soon.
Adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan and originally produced by The Actors’ Gang in 2006, 1984 has been seen by thousands of people and received rave reviews worldwide. As a highlight of its 30th anniversary season, The Actors’ Gang will remount 1984, directed by Tim Robbins – the Academy Award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and founder of The Actors’ Gang.
“This spectacular production of 1984 is a powerful reminder of the paramount value of freedom — the hallmark and lifeblood of our democracy,” Ms. Sahli-Wells said. “It highlights the many benefits we enjoy by supporting the arts in our community.
“The arts are important, not just because they inspire creativity, innovation and achievement in our young people, and improve the quality of life for all of us – though they certainly do.
“The arts improve the city in so many ways. They help to create an environment where both creativity and commerce can thrive. Supporting the arts is not just a good thing to do; it’s a good investment in our future.”
Looking Back
Filled to capacity, La Dijonaise restaurant was the site on Feb. 1 of a delicious evening of food and fundraising to benefit Ms. Sahli-Wells’s ampaign. The sold-out event saw a throng of her turn out amidst lively conversation at the classic French bistro in the heart of the Helms Bakery District.
Ms. Sahli-Wells has received endorsements from U.S. Rep. Karen Bass D-Culver City), state Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), City Council member Christopher Armenta, and all five School Board members: Karlo Silbiger, Katherine Paspalis, Dr. Patricia Siever, Laura Chardiet and Nancy Goldberg, as well as numerous other officials, representatives and community leaders.
