I am pleased to announce that the one, the only Mr. Maxwell DeMille will be our Master of Ceremonies from 4pm-Midnight on Saturday! Mr. DeMille can be seen 
every Sunday night at the Cicada Club, one of my favorite venues. Mr. DeMille took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for this intrepid reporter:
1. What inspired you to get involved with the 24 Hour Cancer Dance- a-thon?
It’s a great cause! I’m always happy to support it.
2. When you’re not organizing and running some of southern California’s finest venues, what’s a typical day in the life of Maxwell DeMille?
Lately I’ve been planning events for the next Fort MacArthur Museum fundraiser, working on programming the Los Angeles Conservancy’s “Last Remaining Seats” film festival and keeping my eyes open for new talent for the Cicada Club.
4. What’s next for Mr. DeMille?
Dance-a-Thon, of course!
Check out the schedule below and come to one of the amazing events that are happening. If you haven’t seen a silent film, I highly recommend it! And be sure to make reservations at the Cicada Club – held in the gorgeous Oviatt Building, it’s an Art Deco mecca in the heart of Los Angeles, where the food is great, the drinks are strong, the band is hot, and the dancing never stops!
Maxwell DeMille’s Cicada Club – Los Angeles, Calif.
http://ClubCicada.com
No Cover Charge with dinner.
Reservations 213-488-9488.
Only $10 cover without dinner.
March 21
DEBUT! The Tim Gill All-Stars Big Band
Gill’s irresistible cocktail of swinging, vintage groove mixed with hip, youthful energy puts a 21st century spin on the iconic crooner image. Downbeat award winning singer, trumpeter, and arranger plunges into the fray with his high-octane ensemble of world-class entertainers. He crafts a new take on American Songbook classics and serves up unique, ear-catching original tunes; whether they are packing a dance floor or heating the dining room, Tim Gill and his All-Stars always deliver a one-of-a-kind show you ll never forget.
March 28
Richard Halpern’s Hollywood Cavalcade
Featuring the greatest tunes from the 1920s and 1930s. Dine and dance to the Blue Serenaders Orchestra plus special guest stars MR. ROBERT PICARDO, ANN GIBSON and dance numbers by the world famous HOLLYWOOD HOTSHOTS DANCERS.
April 4
The Hot Club Quintette
Violinist extraordinaire Benedikt Brydern leads this sassy, snappy ensemble, consisting of violin, three guitars, drums and a string bass, delivering early jazz swing with punch and perfection. Elegant and hot swing from the 1930s is more popular than ever so why not join us in a celebration of the music of the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s innovative Hot Club de France Quintette. Special guest vocals by the enchanting MISS MATHER LOUTH.
April 11
Christine Nelson and the Mocambo Moderns
Hollywood’s newest music sensation, getting audiences on their feet and spinning around the dance floor. Angelenos will recognize Christine Nelson; her glamorous beauty has graced magazine covers and her glorious voice has rung through all the classiest spots in town. On tour with Brian Setzer, she enthralled vast crowds all across the country, but now she’s enlisted a tight new combo of her own — the Mocambo Moderns led by sax-man Mando Dorame from the world renowned Royal Crown Revue.
BIG BAND NIGHT!
May 30
As a special salute to the men and women of our armed forces past and present, Maxwell DeMille’s Cicada Club proudly presents Dean Mora and his 20-piece Dance Orchestra plus an exclusive after party in the Art Deco Oviatt Penthouse. Discount tickets on sale: http://ClubCicada.com/TICKETS
Last Remaining Seats Film Festival – Los Angeles, Calif.!
http://www.laconservancy.org/remaining/index.php4
Wednesday Evenings, May 26 – June 30, 2010
The Los Angeles Conservancy’s annual series of classic films and live entertainment in the historic theatres of Los Angeles. What started in 1987 as a way to draw attention to neglected historic theatres is now a summer tradition and our most popular event.
May 26 – Los Angeles Theatre
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (1967)
June 2 – Million Dollar Theatre
“Strangers on a Train” (1951)
June 9 – Orpheum Theatre
“American Graffiti” (1973)
June 16 – Los Angeles Theatre
“The Graduate” (1967)
June 23 – Million Dollar Theatre
“Flor Silvestre” (Wild Flower) (1943)
Co-presented by the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles
June 30 – Orpheum Theatre
“Peter Pan” (Silent: 1924)
Acclaimed organist Robert Israel will accompany the film on the Orpheum’s original Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Tickets sales begin:
Conservancy members – March 31, 10 a.m. PST
General public – April 14, 10 a.m. PST
