Grand Performances (GP) is

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's largest presenter of free

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programs and a landmark

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arts institution established with a primary focus of bringing together diverse audiences within the City of

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. Concerts are held during the summer from June through September with at least one performance per weekend, usually more. Established in 1986, Grand Performances is in the Financial District of

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. Performances range from local artists to world musicians.

National and international awards

* 2001 Special Achievement Award,
Festival & Special Events
International Downtown Association * 2000 William Dawson Award,
Programmatic Excellence
Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Local and regional awards

* 2002 Best Concerts Award
Los Angeles Downtown News * 2000 Rose Award Nomination
The Downtown Breakfast Club * 2000 Lester Horton Dance Award,
Outstanding Production
The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles * 1999 Best Concerts Award,
Dance Award,
Outstanding Production
The Los Angeles Downtown News

External links

*http://www.grandperformances.org *http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=964 *https://web.archive.org/web/20070822012146/http://www.experiencela.com/newsletter/Newsletter06292006.htm Arts organizations based in California Performing arts centers in California Non-profit organizations based in Los Angeles Arts organizations established in 1986 1986 establishments in California