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Penn alumni Ashley Wren Collins (C’98) and Jordan Rockwell (C’00) will be appearing at Diesel Bookstore in Santa Monica on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss their newly released romantic comedy novel, She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story.

Joining them in conversation will be Hallmark Channel screenwriters Uma Incrocci and Talia Gonzalez for an evening of storytelling, screenwriting, publishing, romance, and plenty of laughs.

We’re excited about the event and would be grateful for any help spreading the word to fellow Penn alumni in the Los Angeles area!

“She Wrote, He Wrote is this summer's must read!" - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story Book Signing & Live Reading Meet the authors of She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story! Hallmark Channel screenwriters Uma Incrocci and Talia Gonzalez moderate a discussion with Ashley and Jordan following a reading from their book. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. We’ll...

Important update: The PennPARC LA event scheduled for next week (6/3) at The Culver Hotel has been postponed until the fall.

Thank you to everyone who registered or planned to attend. PennLIVE is working on a new date and will share details as soon as they’re available.

Los Angelinos, Penn Live Arts is visiting LA (Wed, 6/3, 6-8 pm)!

Register here:
https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/s/1587/gid2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1587&pgid=51282&gid=2&cid=102953&ecid=102953&post_id=0

Join us for an engaging evening as we follow the Yellow Brick Road from the 19th-century origin of Penn’s performing arts community, through a period of remarkable growth beginning in the 1980s, to a future that promises even more opportunities and support for student artists.

Kushol Gupta, C’97, GR’03, will help set the stage with an overview of the history of the performing arts at Penn before Dr. Timothy Rommen, Inaugural Vice Provost for the Arts, and Christopher Gruits, Executive & Artistic Director, Penn Live Arts, take the conversation further - exploring where Penn has been, where it’s headed, and offering a preview of the strategic vision shaping the future of the arts on campus.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 PM
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

6:00 PM | Registration and Refreshments
6:30 PM | Program Begins
7:15 PM | Reception Resumes

Register here:
https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/s/1587/gid2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1587&pgid=51282&gid=2&cid=102953&ecid=102953&post_id=0

There's still $10 Early Bird Tickets left!

General Admissions tickets end on the 19th!

Special Guests include:

Los Angeles Penn Alumni!

Penn alumni Ashley Wren Collins (C’98) and Jordan Rockwell (C’00) will appear at Barnes & Noble The Grove on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 PM for a live dramatic reading, Q&A, and signing celebrating their new novel, She Wrote, He Wrote: A New York Love Story.

The romantic comedy follows aspiring writer Joanna Peterson-Mills and finance scion Logan Thurgood through a chaotic, funny, and heartfelt “not-so meet cute” in modern-day New York City. The event will feature a live dramatic reading performed by stars of The Young and the Restless, including Mark Grossman, Melissa Claire Egan, Michael Graziadei, and Elizabeth Hendrickson.

The evening will be directed by Daytime Emmy-winning director Fritz Brekeller and followed by audience Q&A and book signing.

📍 Barnes & Noble – The Grove, Los Angeles
📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

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Join us for a dynamic evening with Gabriel Mann, C’95, who, alongside his band The Rescues, composed the music for Broadway’s newest hit inspired by the iconic 1980s film, and Mark Kaufman, C’89, Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures. Moderated by producer Vivek J. Tiwary, C’96, W’96, the conversation will explore how music, story, and collaboration came together to reimagine a cult classic for the stage. Attendees will also have a chance to win tickets to a future performance of The Lost Boys!

Decoding The Lost Boys on Broadway
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Penn Club of New York
30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

5:00 PM | Registration and Refreshments
5:45 PM | Program Begins
6:30 PM | Reception Resumes

To RSVP email Taja Jones at [email protected] by May 11.

Congrats to the amazingly talented Gabriel Mann (C’95, Off the Beat) and The Rescues on today’s Tony Nominations for The Lost Boys!

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Fellow Penn alum Jon Kean (C’89) is bringing his latest documentary THE HOLLYWOOD RABBI to Opening Night at the LA Jewish Film Festival and it looks incredible.

The film dives into the remarkable life of Rabbi Marvin Hier, a two-time Oscar winner and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, whose story connects world leaders, Hollywood legends, and decades of impact.

Opening Night includes a special tribute, notable guest appearances, and a reception to kick things off.

If you’re in LA, register here for opening night: May 12, 7 pm, Saban Theater:

Opening Night Gala! World Premiere of THE HOLLYWOOD RABBI Premiere of THE HOLLYWOOD RABBI at LAJFF's Opening Night with Reception. Honoring two-time Oscar winner Rabbi Marvin Hier. Trailer below.

Samuel Goldberg (C'09) and his wife, Rupa Mehta, recently launched a kids' video series aimed at teaching our next generation about September 11th.

With this being the 25th anniversary of 9/11, educators nationwide are seeking a resource to help them navigate this difficult subject in a developmentally appropriate way.

Check out their website, educator resources, series trailer, and sign up for updates.

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September 11 education and support for early childhood | OOPA'S World of Words This Remembering September 11 resource supports the introduction of this topic to young children. Teachers of kindergarten, first grade and second grade can use this in the classroom. Parents can use this resource at home. It includes five videos: ANNIVERSARY, EMERGENCY, HERO, MEMORY, and SERVICE.