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Two New Exhibitions, “Natural Death” and “Salon des Amis”, Open at ARCANE Space
“Natural Death” examines grief, loss and the cycles of nature, while “Salon des Amis” draws from personal struggles with substance use and mental health. ARCANE Space will present two exhibitions exploring themes of mortality, grief […]
Santa Monica Launches Restorative Justice Program to Address Historical Harms
The initiative follows a mediated settlement in the Silas White case that included a $350,000 payment, creation of a library exhibit, designation of “Silas White Day,” and street renaming. The Santa Monica City Council has […]

Film Review: Tuner
FILM REVIEWTUNERRated R109 MinutesReleased May 29th Tuner is a piano concerto of a movie, a gripping short story captured as if in a musical composition. It’s expertly shot, artfully edited, and the story is told […]

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 […]

Noteworthy 5/27-6/3/26: GOOD
By CHARLES ANDREWS WILL STEPHEN COLBERT HAVE THE LAST LAUGH? I sure hope so. But he had the laugh on me when I watched the first of his last four shows and panned it. There […]

SUNDAY: Venice Heritage Museum to Host Prohibition-Themed Fundraiser
The event at 52 Windward Ave. will feature a 1920s speakeasy theme with live jazz performances. The Venice Heritage Museum will hold a Prohibition Night fundraiser on Sunday, May 31, at Townhouse Venice. The event, […]
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