The Music Center Presents Joni 75 : A Birthday Celebration

6pm Social, 7pm Film in theaters one night ONLY

Join, on the big screen, an incredible array of singers and musicians who came together to honor one of the world’s most remarkable artists, Joni Mitchell, on her 75th birthday. The hand-selected group of peers and protégés including Brandi Carlile; Glen Hansard; Emmylou Harris; Norah Jones; Chaka Khan; Diana Krall; Kris Kristofferson; Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro & Xochi Flores; Graham Nash; Seal; James Taylor; Rufus Wainwright and more paid tribute to the iconic artist, performing songs from all stages of Mitchell’s life and career, across her entire catalog of 19 studio albums. Captured over two nights in November 2018 by The Music Center and held at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, the entire concert, along with special behind-the-scenes interviews with the artists, will be shown in movie theaters for one night, Thursday, February 7, 2019.The Gem is pleased to be hosting this event!

As an artist, Mitchell performed with an emotional honesty that resonated with a wide audience. The unifying effect of Mitchell’s music rings out with a closing group singalong to “Big Yellow Taxi” during which Mitchell herself is captured on camera. But the biggest moment, the most emotional, is saved for the end when the celebrated singer takes to the stage to blow out candles on a cake after the crowd serenades her with “Happy Birthday.”

Join us at The Gem for social hour at 6pm. Enjoy from a wide selection of beverages for purchase, including the Gem’s regular line-up of local craft beers, wine selections and cocktails. Be sure to soak it all up with some delicious, made-to-order pizza ($8 for cheese + $1/topping). Film at 7pm.