About this Event
You Know the Songs. Now Meet the Man Who Wrote Them.
Join us for a truly unforgettable afternoon as legendary songwriter, composer, singer, and actor Paul Williams takes the stage for COA's Storytellers Tea.
For generations, Paul Williams has given us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives - including the Carpenters' beloved “We've Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” Barbra Streisand's Academy Award-winning “Evergreen” from A Star Is Born, and the timeless “Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie. His songs have been recorded by some of music's biggest names, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, The Carpenters and Barbra Streisand.
But Paul's story goes far beyond the songs.
He's an award-winning songwriter, celebrated actor, entertainer, author, storyteller and Hollywood personality whose career has spanned decades. From music and movies to television and the stage, Paul has experienced a remarkable life in the spotlight, and now he's coming to share some of those stories with you.
An Afternoon to Remember
Enjoy an elegant afternoon featuring:
☕ Afternoon Tea
🥂 Savory Bites
🎤 Stories and Conversation with Paul Williams
🎬 A Celebration of Music, Hollywood & Memories
🎁 Exciting Silent Auction Treasures
❤️ An Opportunity to Support Christian Outreach in Action
Whether you grew up listening to the Carpenters, fell in love with A Star Is Born, sang along with Kermit the Frog, remember Smokey and the Bandit, or simply appreciate great stories and unforgettable music, Storytellers Tea promises an afternoon filled with nostalgia, laughter, inspiration, and heart.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
GOLD — $100
The Classic Storytellers Experience
Enjoy afternoon tea with savory bites, a fun silent auction, and an unforgettable afternoon with Paul Williams.
PLATINUM — $150
Meet. Capture. Remember.
Take your Storytellers Tea experience to the next level with priority seating, a special meet & greet with Paul Williams and a photo opportunity with this legendary entertainer, along with afternoon tea with savory bites, and access to the silent auction.
COME FOR THE STORIES. STAY FOR THE MEMORIES. GIVE BACK.
Your participation helps support Christian Outreach in Action, a Long Beach nonprofit dedicated to helping people facing hunger, poverty and hardship in our community.
This is more than an afternoon tea.
It's an opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs, meet an American music legend and make a difference in the lives of others.
SPACE IS LIMITED.
Reserve your tickets today and join us for Storytellers Tea with Paul Williams. An afternoon you'll be talking about long after the last cup of tea is poured.
The Man Behind the Songs You Already Know
You may not realize it, but you've probably been singing Paul Williams' songs for years.
He's the legendary songwriter behind some of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s and beyond — from the Carpenters' “We've Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays,” to “The Rainbow Connection,” the unforgettable song from The Muppet Movie, and “Evergreen,” the Academy Award-winning song from A Star Is Born.
And if you think Paul was just a songwriter — think again.
He's an Oscar-winning composer, Grammy-winning songwriter, Golden Globe winner, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, singer, actor and one of Hollywood's most memorable personalities.
His songs have been performed and recorded by some of the biggest names in music, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, David Bowie and The Carpenters.
And then there's Hollywood.
Paul has appeared in dozens of films and television programs, including his unforgettable role as Little Enos Burdette in the Smokey and the Bandit films. He's also written music for movies ranging from The Muppet Movie and The Muppet Christmas Carol to Bugsy Malone and Phantom of the Paradise.
In other words, Paul's career has a little bit of everything:
Hollywood.
Music.
Movies.
The Muppets.
The Carpenters.
Elvis.
Barbra Streisand.
The Oscars.
And a whole lot of stories.
And that's what makes an afternoon with Paul Williams so special.
He doesn't just know the stories behind the songs — he lived them.
At Storytellers Tea, Paul will speak on gratitude and more. Come hear him speak. Come celebrate the songs. And come meet the man who helped create the soundtrack of our lives.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Cottonwood Church, 4505 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, United States
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