Dinushka Silva, 5, and his parents, Hemamali and Dino, drove from Orange County to join festivalgoers from throughout Southern California at Sri Lanka Day on the Third Street Promenade on Saturday, August 26. The festivities included music, dance, theatre, beauty pageants, food and retail booths. The Perahera, a traditional procession, took place in the afternoon.
You might be interested in …

Film Review: In the Grey
FILM REVIEWIN THE GREYRated R98 MinutesReleased May 15th Director Guy Ritchie is a master of international action films, and he pulls out all the stops here. In the Grey is a sleek, well-planned, and intelligent […]
Mary and Robb’s Brings Classic Diner Aura to Westwood (Video)
Located at 1455 Westwood Blvd, Mary and Robb’s Westwood Cafe is Open Seven Days a Week

SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Coast Is About to Change Forever. Most Residents Don’t Know It’s Happening. Part 1.
If you live in Santa Monica and have ever wondered why the city seems to have so little control over what gets built near the beach, the answer traces back to a bureaucratic failure that […]
Alpine Floor & Home Experts: Your One-Stop Flooring Destination Since 1968 (Video)
Alpine Floor and Home experts are ready to help on your next flooring project. It’s a one-stop-shop for carpeting, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile floors. Family owned and operated since 1968.
Big Blue Bus to Operate Weekend Schedule on Memorial Day
Customer service and The Blue: Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, May 26 Big Blue Bus will run on a weekend schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Routes 5, 15, […]

Curious City 05/22/26: BLUE WAVE? NO, WE NEED A NEW WAVE
By Charles Andrews I DIDN’T START OUT THIS WAY I was a good kid. Stayed away from trouble. But I was a lousy student, despite scoring high on aptitude tests, was a National Merit Scholar, […]
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!
DIGITAL
RECENT POSTS
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
Read morePOPULAR
SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
Read moreNewsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!
DIGITAL
RECENT POSTS
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and events in Santa Monica and the surrounding areas!









