{"id":53,"date":"2026-04-22T15:52:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T15:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_628ebe08\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:07:38","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_496eec03\/about-us\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-py-lg  nfd-wb-text__text-36 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-4xl nfd-gap-y-2xl wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-gap-3xl wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-03ea0e6e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-md wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b1370a49 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"nfd-text-xl nfd-text-balance nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><strong>AVCCA History<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md nfd-text-faded nfd-text-balance\">The history of Community Concerts parallels in many ways that of the 20th century. Begun in the 1920s, the New York City-based cultural organization, Community Concerts<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, began booking outstanding professional musical artists to travel to small communities throughout the country and present concerts. For an annual membership fee, anyone could join and enjoy four concerts each season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">During the 1940s, several local women, including Charlotte Rupner, Lucille Cleveland, Besse Sipherd, Adelaide Ladd, and others, believed that bringing world-class performers to our Valley would benefit it. These determined ladies were willing to go door-to-door to promote interest in the effort to bring Community Concerts to the Antelope Valley. Early concerts were held in the A.V. College gym and, since 1991, have been offered at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. As a bonus, members can attend concerts in neighboring communities throughout Southern California at no additional cost under the reciprocity program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-b2a27621 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"823\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_628ebe08\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/abstractMusic.png?fit=784%2C823&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_496eec03\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/abstractMusic.png?w=784&amp;ssl=1 784w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_496eec03\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/abstractMusic.png?resize=286%2C300&amp;ssl=1 286w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jpz.qcy.temporary.site\/website_496eec03\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/abstractMusic.png?resize=768%2C806&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Concerts are designed to suit the tastes of \u201cthe average person who likes music.\u201d They encompass a variety of music, including classical, jazz, and popular artists. The volunteer board of directors works to provide high-quality entertainment to residents and guests. Also of great importance is our sponsorship of the \u201cArts for Youth\u201d and \u201cStudent Outreach\u201d programs\u2014exposing our youth to live performances by some of the world\u2019s finest musical artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AVCCA History The history of Community Concerts parallels in many ways that of the 20th century. Begun in the 1920s, the New York City-based cultural organization, Community Concerts\u00ae, began booking outstanding professional musical artists to travel to small communities throughout the country and present concerts. 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