April Chapter Event! Ember, ft. Paul Livingstone and Yennie Lam
• – • The Maxwell House
part of a series on Ember (em·ber) | Ember
About the speaker
Lifelong musician Paul Livingstone has traveled the world performing classical ragas and rhythms of South Asia. He is one of the few American disciples of the legendary Pt. Ravi Shankar and also learned intensively from Pt Rajeev Taranath and Amiya Dasgupta and has performed around India, Pakistan and Nepal, and through the US, Europe and Latin America. In addition to playing in the traditional context of raga music, he also brings these forms into contemporary world music as a sitarist, fretless guitarist, upright bass player and composer who has contributed to multiple Grammy Award winning records. Paul is also an educator, activist and community organizer through the Soul Force Project.
Local partners
The Maxwell House is a historic building that serves as the home of the Western Justice Center and centerpiece of its Nonprofit Campus in the heart of old town Pasadena. Full of unique, historic charm, it is a space built for making memories and creating community.
Hi, we’re Steph & David, founders of Slow Beginnings Coffee. We are lovers of slow mornings and intentional coffee, and chose to create our coffee company based on those values. We cater our coffee experience at celebrations, gatherings, corporate events, and more in Southern California.
Creative Foundation is a full service creative agency focusing on brand marketing, video production, advertising, music supervision, graphic design, social media, global 360 strategy and product development led by creative director Lawrence Abbott.
Tom OKeefe is an award-winning aviation, wildlife, and landscape photographer based in Southern California. He is a member of the International Society of Aviation Photographers and leads workshops in aviation photography.
DJ Keelez and Associates is an LGBTQ+ and woman-owned DJ company specializing in creating wedding experiences that celebrate the unique identities and cultures of every couple. Whether you’re looking for a traditional celebration or something completely unexpected, their talented team excels at crafting high-energy events with expert music selection and professional MCing that keeps the dance floor packed all night long. Beyond weddings, they also offer corporate event services, virtual DJ experiences, and premium upgrades like photo booths and specialty lighting to enhance your celebration. With years of experience and a proven track record of exceeding expectations, DJ Keelez and Associates brings the perfect mix of energy, excitement, and expertise to make your special day unforgettable.
Global Partner — Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. From creators and students to small businesses, global enterprises, and nonprofit organizations — customers choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.