Asia America Symphony Association Bravo Awards Gala

The Asia America Symphony Association and Guild will hold their annual Bravo Awards Gala recognizing Union Bank, Christine Uriu, and the Grateful Crane Ensemble for their support of the Asia America Symphony Association and the community on Sunday, May 16, at the Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens, 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles.

The Asia America Symphony Association Bravo Awards Gala is an annual fundraising event which directly benefits the AASA’s mission to promote music and cultural exchange, encouraging the development of young musicians, and offering a broad variety of programs designed to educate and enrich the diverse communities of Southern California.

The forty-nine year old symphony, led by internationally renowned pianist/composer David Benoit as Music Director and Conductor, is devoted to opening artistic and cultural borders by fusing the music of east and west.

The Asia America Symphony Guild is a support group of the AASA, comprised of 70 members that assist with concerts, rehearsals, fundraisers, youth programs and community events that are integral to AASA.

Highlights of the evening include a performance by award honorees, the Grateful Crane Ensemble, plus music performed by members of the Asia America Youth Orchestra under the direction of David Benoit. This year’s Masters of Ceremonies are David Ono, KABC 7 News Anchor and Tamlyn Tomita, Actor.

Sponsorship opportunities as well as individual tickets of $175, $350 and $500 per person are available.  The Asia America Symphony Association is a non-profit organization.

For further information, please contact the Asia America Symphony Association office at (310) 377-8977 or visit their website at www.asiaamericasymphony.org.

Located just blocks from the Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles, the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens offers complete meeting and event planning services, onsite catering, audio/visual equipment rentals, and group lodging rates. Meeting and event spaces at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens accommodates groups up to 650 people.   The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is an excellent choice for guests looking for los angeles accommodations near the LA theater district and are looking to enjoy the performing arts in Los Angeles.  Hotel guests enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle service that stops at popular attractions and sites within a three-mile radius of the hotel. Some of the  LA attractions near the Kyoto Grand include Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Ahmanson Theatre.