On September 24, we ushered in autumn in at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles by gathering under the stars for Nordic Noir – a benefit for the wild animals. 100% of the Noir profits are for Friends of Griffith Park, and ultimately, back to the park and its wildlife.
Renowned composer Jacob Groth, who loves to wander through the park when he works in LA, performed music from The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and more with the Danish Film Harmonics – the film visuals coupled with the orchestration had us spellbound.
The Finale was a Mashup = Danish Film Harmonics + L.A. Gospel Choir.
Plaid and caps were all the rage and the black goth cello was a hit. Adverting further Danish to English pronunciation discussions of his first name, the composer jokingly said he is now simply “Groth.”
P-22 is my homeboy. We learned of the mountain lion’s miraculous journey over two busy freeways, the 101 and 405, to arrive in Griffith Park in 2012. Dangerous rodenticide made him sick in 2014. Luckily, he recovered but neighbors need to be educated on ceasing the use of the poison. P-22’s presence was first discovered by Friends of Griffith Park board member biologist Miguel Ordenana. He is a symbol of all the wildlife in the park, which includes twelve bobcats and numerous other creatures. And I’m jealous of everyone who snapped a photo with him, well, his cardboard cutout.

EIC of mxdwn.com Raymond Flotat, Music for Good’s Laura Ferreira

Jacob Groth, Sr. VP of ASCAP Shawn Lemone

Blogger Ana Lydia Monaco and guest

Jacob Groth performs

Celebrity makeup artist Beatrie Sandoval and entertainment publicist Eric Osuna.

Jacob Groth and friends.

Composer Michael Levine (Star Wars Detours), Shawn Lemone.

Composers Peter Neff (Hannah Montana), Kenneth Burgomaster (Hannah Montana, Better Off Single), Evan Wise (Ratchet, Clank), and guest Peggy Johnson.

Composer Simone Sello

Composer Rolfe Kent (Sideways, Vampire Academy), writer Vincenza Blank

Damaris Valverde, entertainment reporter Vincenza Blank, and music producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

Disney Channel composers Kenneth Burgomaster, Peter Neff

Fashion designer Melissa Birdge, artist Ashkahn Shahparina

Director Knate Lee (Cardboard Boxer, X-Men: The New Mutants)

Director Keith Martin and guest

Jacob Groth, FOGP President Gerry Hans

Director Niels Arden (Flatliners, Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) serves as guest speaker

FOGP President Gerry Hans and board member Lucinda Phillips

FOGP President Gerry Hans and crew

Jacob Groth, Danish Film Harmonics perform

Jacob Groth

Jacob Groth and The Danish Film Harmonics

Jacob Groth

Jacob Groth

Jacob Groth, Danish Film Harmonics

Jacques Brautbar, Shawn Lemone, Rachel Perkins

Rogue Magazine’s Heather Seidler, NBC Universal’s Robert Liu, Actress Megan Duffy

Wonderful Poster by Luke McGarry

Al Moggia (boardmember), Ron Brusha

The O.C. Compose Jacques Bratbauer and guest

Nordic inspired tapas

Dita Dimone and guest

with the LA-based Holman United Methodist Gospel Choir
Photos by Preston Thalindroma and Leva Ann.