FOLA - Foundation of Local Arts Annual Fundraiser

Our guests this morning are Angie Silverman and Rick Norris.

Angie Silverman is Co-Founder and President of the non-profit Foundation of Local Arts which showcases local arts and raises funds for local arts education. Angie is an active member of the South Bay community and is always looking for ways to enhance the local urban beach lifestyle by working with community and business leaders in the South Bay. Her professional focus and expertise has been, and remains, directed towards project initiatives in the public and private sectors that improve and preserve the community, business and physical environment.  Angie holds a Master’s of Science in Urban and Regional Planning and has practiced urban planning for over 10 years. She was a Downtown Planner for four years and implemented a prosperous downtown social and business environment.  In addition, Angie was a Campaign Manager, bringing Portia Cohen to office as Mayor of Manhattan Beach and subsequently, David Lesser to office as Mayor of Manhattan Beach.  

 Rick Norris is Co-Founder, Board Member, CFO of FOLA and co-creator of its annual Jazz Camp for middle school and high school musicians in Manhattan Beach. Rick earned a Bachelor of Science from U.C.L.A.  and after receiving his Certified Public Accountant certificate, he earned a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law.  In 1992, he founded Rick E Norris, Accountancy Corporation. His firm consults to a variety of individuals and small and medium-sized businesses on a variety of strategic planning and business topics. 

This morning, we’re going to discuss the upcoming FOLA Annual Fundraiser. The event takes place on Saturday, January 31 at the private residence of FOLA event Honoree Bob Salim.