BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Children's Music Fund - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dev.thecmf.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Children's Music Fund REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201016 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200927T203851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T204317Z UID:5214-1602720000-1602806399@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Comedy Night 2020: Laughter Is Medicine DESCRIPTION:Laughter Is Medicine\n(Even During COVID!)\n\nDate: Oct. 15\nTime: 7 pm Pacific\nLocation: You Pick! This is a LIVE virtual event!\nPurpose: Fundraiser to help children in need\nHeadliner: Maz Jobrani\nComedians: Kira Soltanovich\, Sammy Obeid\, and Tehran\nSpecial Dedication: Celebrating the life of Mariam Jobrani\nSponsor Thank You: Infusion Connection Pharmacy Services\, IV League Inc. \nMake Reservation: Click Here \nSponsor Comedy Night 2020: Click Here \nAll Event Details: Click Here URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/comedy-night-2020-laughter-is-medicine/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Email-Header-Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200714T160027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T183931Z UID:4911-1596801600-1596807000@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Creative Healing: Music As Therapy Webinar DESCRIPTION:On Demand Webinar\, click here.\nBlog summary for webinar\, click here. \nThe power of music is universal and can be used as a tool in addressing the complexities of pediatric chronic pain. Join us for a free webinar to learn more. \n\nAbout this Event\n\nWe have all experienced the magic of music – it can evoke memories\, help process emotions\, and inspire the imagination. Youth with chronic pain have unique challenges that require a specialized approach focused on creativity as a way to “rewire” the brain. Music therapy is an excellent example of an evidence-based method for healing from the inside out. \n\n\nCreative Healing for Youth in Pain (chyp) and Children’s Music Fund are jointly hosting a free online community event to explore the benefits of music therapy for youth with chronic pain. This event features a panel of experts – including a demonstration from a teen with chronic pain! After the presentation there will be a Q+A for participants to ask questions. You will be emailed a recorded copy of the presentation after the event. \nExpert Speakers\nJon Samson\, MA MT-BC is the first board certified music therapist in history to receive a Grammy\, and the first native South African to win for Best Children’s Album! Jon resides in Brooklyn\, NY and founded CoCreative Music in 2005 where he offers a unique combination of music therapy\, audio/video production\, artistic mentoring and life coaching to inspire “The Child Archetype” in all ages. \nRaffi Tachdjian\, MD\, MPH is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics in the Divisions of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Tachdjian received his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta\, Georgia\, followed by an internship and residency in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School in Boston\, Massachusetts\, with a fellowship in adult and pediatric Allergy & Immunology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He has authored over 20 scientific publications and serves as an editorial reviewer in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tachdjian’s research focuses on immune dysfunction\, asthma and allergic inflammation\, and he has served as primary or co-investigator of 15 NIH and other grant-funded research studies. He was voted one of the UCLA Health System’s Best Doctors and was selected to receive the Editors’ Choice Award by The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Tachdjian is also considered an authority on Hereditary Angioedema and Chronic Granulomatous Disease\, both orphan diseases with emerging treatment modalities he continues to develop. Dr. Tachdjian completed an internship at the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention\, where he led the outbreak investigations and epidemiologic studies on Pertussis (whooping cough). He is credited with helping to understand the waning immunity of the pertussis vaccine\, which led to current booster dosing in adolescents and adults. Board certified in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology\, Dr. Tachdjian serves as Director of Clinical Trials of AIRE Medical Group of Los Angeles\, with clinics in Santa Monica\, and Burbank\, CA. Finally\, Dr. Tachdjian is the founder and president of the Children’s Music Fund (www.TheCMF.org)\, a 501c3 non-profit providing musical instruments and Music Therapy to children with chronic and life-altering illness. \nTalin Babikian\, PhD\, ABPP is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in private practice working with a broad spectrum of children and young adults\, and their families. She is also Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Associate Director of BrainSPORT at UCLA\, an inter-departmental and multi-disciplinary program for identifying and treating brain injuries — including concussions — in youth and professional athletes\, where she oversees the Sports Neuropsychology Fellowship training program. Dr. Babikian earned a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Loma Linda University in 2005. She completed a combined research/clinical postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the UCLA School of Medicine\, specializing in general pediatric neuropsychology and a research focus in brain injuries in youth. Dr. Babikian is actively involved in research using novel neuroimaging techniques to understand neurocognitive outcomes and the course of repair and recovery following a brain injury in childhood. She has authored and presented several publications on this topic in journals\, book chapters\, and professional seminars nationally and internationally. \nLonnie Zeltzer\, MD is a Distinguished Research Professor of Pediatrics\, Anesthesiology\, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Immediate Past-Director of the UCLA Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Program. She is a co-author on the Institute of Medicine report on Transforming Pain in America and is a member of the national steering committee assigned to provide directions for pain research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  She has received\, among other awards\, a Mayday Pain and Policy Fellowship and the 2005 Jeffrey Lawson Award for Advocacy in Children’s Pain Relief from the American Pain Society (APS).  Her UCLA integrative pediatric pain program received a 2009 Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Award from APS and a 2012 award from the Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative. She was an invited member of the Institute of Medicine National Expert Panel on pain in American and was a co-author of the IOM publication on the committee findings in 2011. She was an invited member of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Special Advisor on The State of Opioids in America and the FDA Committee on Analgesia\, Anesthesia\, and Addiction. She was also an invited member of the Expert Advisory Committee on Hemoglobinopathies as a pain expert for the National Heart\, Lung\, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at NIH.  She has over 350 research publications on childhood pain and complementary therapies\, has written more than 80 chapters\, and published her first book for parents on chronic pain in childhood (HarperCollins\, 2005) and her second book for parents on chronic pain in children and young adults (Shilysca Press\, 2016). \nJenna Bollard\, MA\, MT-BC\, CCLS\, RMT is a multi-certified Child Life Specialist\, Music Therapist\, Reiki Practitioner and meditation instructor with specializations in Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth\, NICU Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy. Jenna received her Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music and her Master’s degree in Music Therapy from New York University. Currently\, Jenna is the Expressive Arts Therapies Manger at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and is helping to develop the Music Therapy program for UCLA Health. Outside of the hospital\, Jenna hosts CBMT approved trainings for music therapists\, provides clinical supervision\, is an active member of three MT focused non-profits and provides healing services through her private practice\, Wildflower Wellness. Her mission is to provide deeply nourishing multimodal healing experiences to support the mind\, body and spirit. \n*When you register for this event your email will be added to the mailing list for each organization (chyp and CMF). You may opt out at any time. \n\n\n\n\nCreative Healing- Music as Therapy Flyer Final (1) URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/creative-healing-music-as-therapy-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Webinar-Web-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200802T224246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T235341Z UID:4992-1596153600-1598659199@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:808-Boom Keyset Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Every 808-Boom Keyset sold benefits Children’s Music Fund!\nOn sale now until August 28\, 2020. \nBuy Yours Today! \nThank you TTYlerdurden of C.Y.O Keycaps\, Thatcliff\, Langelandia\, and TheKey.Company! \nA keyset inspired by one of the most iconic devices in music production and beat making. The device is a drum machine that was manufactured in the early 1980’s and has continued to influence drum beats for decades. It was one of the first to allow producers to program beats instead of having to choose from preset sounds and patterns. The device features some of the most recognizable percussion sounds in music history and has been used on more hit records than any other drum machine. \nThe 808-Boom collection includes a keyset\, deskmat and various artisan keycaps and cables\, available through collaborations with the keyboard community. For all the details and to buy now\, click here. \nAbout the Designers\nC.Y.O Keycaps\, also known as TTYlerDurden\, is a designer and maker of artisan keycaps. Instragram: @ttylerdurden \nLangelandia is a designer\, and previously designed the keysets GMK Cafe and Infinikey Graen. Instagram: @langelandia URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/keysetcharity/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/808-Boom.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200814 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200520T050356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T233823Z UID:4596-1591833600-1597363199@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Join One Heart Fan Club DESCRIPTION:Spread the Love. Become a rockin’ member of the Children’s Music Fund One Heart Fan Club. It is easy and rewarding! Be a part of something special\, and over time\, advance your way from being a Roadie into a Legend. Give a little of your heart every day\, through monthly giving. There are many Fan Club benefits. Join the One Heart Fan Club today. URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/join-one-heart-fan-club/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Neon-Heart-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200506 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200428T070736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T051305Z UID:4476-1588636800-1588723199@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Support #GivingTuesdayNow DESCRIPTION:Please support Children’s Music Fund on #GivingTuesdayNow which takes place on May 5\, 2020. It is a designated day of giving for people around the world to stand together in unity and use their individual power of generosity to help nonprofits in need resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.\n\n\nOur Music Therapy programs in hospitals were temporarily halted due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions. In order to preserve our mission\, we quickly transitioned our sessions to Telehealth Music Therapy. Little Emma\, a four-year old child\, is our first CMF Kid to receive online music therapy sessions. Read more about her story.\n\n\nRead about her health journey and how she is experiencing a better quality of life and honor this day of giving. Your donation of any amount will provide Music Therapy services to these vulnerable children\, bringing them joy and desperately needed social interactions. Help a child heal through music today. Thank you for your generosity and support. URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/support-givingtuesdaynow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/givtuesnow_logo_stacked_red_FINAL-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T030000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20200301T222227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T223022Z UID:4143-1582894800-1582945200@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:New York Life Sponsors Instrument & Donation Drive DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/new-york-life-sponsors-instrument-donation-drive/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T233000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20190524T214235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T193948Z UID:3979-1558684800-1577835000@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:GIFT OF GIVING 2019! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/gift-of-giving-2019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GoG-slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20180923T213047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T213047Z UID:3712-1553781600-1554044400@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Synthplex 2019 DESCRIPTION:Synthplex is a brand new annual “All Things Synthesizer” festival/ event that you have been waiting for\, Come experience Trade Show Exhibits (where you can buy gear!!)\, Educational & Technology Seminars\, Synthesizer History Lectures\, Master Q&A Sessions with Industry Legends (synth & keyboard performers\, soundtrack composers\, sound designers\, legendary synth designers\, etc.)\, DIY synth building workshops\, and Live Synth Concerts all weekend long. \nThanks largely to the private collection of Synthplex™ founding partner and long-time CMF supporter Michael Lehmann Boddicker\, Synthplex™ will have on display some incredible synthesizers for your enjoyment and hands-on experience at a special Pop-Up Synth Museum! At the Pop-Up Synth Museum\, you can experience firsthand many rare and valuable synthesizers with the guidance of museum docents\, and you don’t just get to listen and see these instruments\, you actually get to tweak some knobs and play them! Admission into the Pop-Up Synth Museum is a separate pass from the Synth Expo pass\, and all profits from the Pop-Up Museum will benefit Children’s Music Fund! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/synthplex-2019/ LOCATION:LA Marriott Burbank Hotel & Convention Center\, 2500 N Hollywood Way\, Burbank\, CA\, 91505\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/logo-dark2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Synthplex":MAILTO:info@synthplex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181027T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20180801T061000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180922T011235Z UID:3580-1540663200-1540677600@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Healing Through Music Gala 2018 DESCRIPTION:CMF’s annual Healing Through Music Gala takes place Saturday\, October 27th at the iconic Village Recording Studios in West LA. \nGet exclusive access and walk the halls of the legendary recording studios where names like Coldplay\, Elton John\, No Doubt\, Foo Fighters and many more have recorded! \nClick here to learn more! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/healing-music-gala-2018/ LOCATION:The Village Recording Studios\, 1616 Butler Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90025\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GALA-2018-BANNER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180522T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180522T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20180424T231134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T230414Z UID:3452-1527019200-1527024600@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Maz Jobrani DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our annual Comedy Night with longtime CMF supporter Maz Jobrani! Proceeds from this Laugh Factory event benefit our music therapy programs. \nTwo drink minimum applies. \nDoors: 7PM \nAbout Maz Jobrani: \nMaz Jobrani currently co-stars in Superior Donuts\, a new CBS sitcom. He has had three Showtime standup comedy specials\, Brown And Friendly\, I Come In Peace and most recently\, I’m Not A Terrorist\, But I Played One On TV\, which is now available on Netflix. He performs stand-up around the world\, including the Middle East where he performed in front of the King of Jordan. In the Spring of 2016\, he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. His tour also took him to the Kennedy Center\, where he headlined a show as part of their 2016 season. He was a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour\, which aired on Comedy Central in 2007. Most recently\, Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy\, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero\, a film that he co-wrote and co-produced\, now available online on all major outlets. He has co-starred in many films including Disney’s The Descendents\, Sydney Pollack’s The Interpreter\, and Ice Cube’s Friday After Next. With over 50 guest star appearances\, Maz can be seen regularly on television’s most popular shows\, including Grey’s Anatomy\, Curb Your Enthusiasm\, True Blood\, and Shameless. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait\, Don’t Tell Me\, and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book\, I’m Not A Terrorist\, But I Played One On TV\, was published by Simon & Schuster. \nFor tickets\, visit https://cmfcomedy2018.eventbrite.com URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/comedy-night-maz-jobrani-2018/ LOCATION:Laugh Factory\, 8001 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Comedy-Night-Promo-2K18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171213 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20171110T224016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T232515Z UID:3302-1511827200-1513123199@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:15 Days of Giving DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the global day of giving on November 28\, Children’s Music Fund is launching our 15 Days of Giving on Giving Tuesday! As we celebrate our 15 Years of Service\, we set out to raise $150\,000 in support of music therapy programs for chronically-ill kids. We can meet that goal with your generosity as we approach this charitable season! Help us provide healing through music this holiday season by giving back\, whether it’s by donating some of your time\, money\, or by using your voice to promote our charitable efforts. \nBetween November 28 and December 12\, we will be sharing 15 different ways to contribute towards our music therapy programs for children in need. Check in each day at www.theCMF.org/giving or on our social media (@theCMForg) to find out how you can get involved! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/15-days-giving/ LOCATION:www.theCMF.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171021T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20170721T224434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170930T151128Z UID:3022-1508616000-1508626800@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Healing Through Music Gala 2017 DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our annual Healing Through Music Gala\, taking place Saturday\, October 21st at the iconic Village Recording Studios in West LA. This year’s theme is 15th Anniversary Masquerade\, as we celebrate CMF’s 15 Years of Service! \nGet exclusive access and walk the halls of the legendary recording studios where names like Coldplay\, Elton John\, No Doubt\, Foo Fighters and many more have recorded. \nDress: Cocktail attire. Masquerade masks optional.\nParty: Hors d’oeuvres\, open bar\, dancing! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/healing-music-gala-2017/ LOCATION:The Village Recording Studios\, 1616 Butler Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90025\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/15th-Gala-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170710T103000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20170708T032526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170708T032808Z UID:3000-1499680800-1499682600@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:#MusicMonday: CMF 15th Year Of Service Theme Song DESCRIPTION:First thing Monday morning\, we’ll be announcing the official theme song for our 15 Years of Service celebration. The song is written by a very familiar face to the organization\, so stay tuned to find out the news. \nFor more information of our 15th Year of Service\, sign up for our mailing list or follow us on social media @theCMForg! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/musicmonday-cmf-15th-year-service-theme-song/ LOCATION:www.theCMF.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CMF-15-Logo-Banner-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180101 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20170607T054519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T134101Z UID:2637-1498176000-1514764799@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:CMF Celebrates 15 Years of Service DESCRIPTION:Children’s Music Fund is proud to be healing through music into our 15th year! The launch of this website officially commences our celebration season and countdown to our Healing Through Music Gala in the Fall. Watch this space as we present you with memories\, events and exclusive content throughout the rest of 2017. \nCelebrating 15 Years of Service\nListen to the official theme song for our celebration: “Change” by Airedoc.  \nWe want to thank you for all of your support! Without your generosity\, we would not be here. \nFor more information of our 15th Year of Service\, sign up for our mailing list or follow us on social media @theCMForg! URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/cmf-celebrates-15th-years-service/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CMF-15-Logo-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170523T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170523T213000 DTSTAMP:20260501T180633 CREATED:20170503T094506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T050142Z UID:112-1495569600-1495575000@dev.thecmf.org SUMMARY:Comedy Night with Maz Jobrani DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our annual Comedy Night with longtime CMF supporter Maz Jobrani! Proceeds from this Laugh Factory event benefit our music therapy programs. \nHosted by Tehran and featuring Omid Singh\, Kira Soltanovich\, Tiffany Haddish & Amir K. \nTwo drink minimum applies. \nDoors: 7PM \nAbout Maz Jobrani: \nMaz Jobrani currently co-stars in Superior Donuts\, a new CBS sitcom. He has had three Showtime standup comedy specials\, Brown And Friendly\, I Come In Peace and most recently\, I’m Not A Terrorist\, But I Played One On TV\, which is now available on Netflix. He performs stand-up around the world\, including the Middle East where he performed in front of the King of Jordan. In the Spring of 2016\, he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. His tour also took him to the Kennedy Center\, where he headlined a show as part of their 2016 season. He was a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour\, which aired on Comedy Central in 2007. Most recently\, Maz starred as the title character in the award-winning indie comedy\, Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero\, a film that he co-wrote and co-produced\, now available online on all major outlets. He has co-starred in many films including Disney’s The Descendents\, Sydney Pollack’s The Interpreter\, and Ice Cube’s Friday After Next. With over 50 guest star appearances\, Maz can be seen regularly on television’s most popular shows\, including Grey’s Anatomy\, Curb Your Enthusiasm\, True Blood\, and Shameless. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait\, Don’t Tell Me\, and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book\, I’m Not A Terrorist\, But I Played One On TV\, was published by Simon & Schuster. URL:https://dev.thecmf.org/event/comedy-night-maz-jobrani/ LOCATION:Laugh Factory\, 8001 Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.thecmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/maz-jobrani.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR