The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce held its annual Santa Monica Wellbeing Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Local businesses and non-profits gathered on the Civic Center parking lot to provide expertise, advice, and product samples promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle for the entire Santa Monica Community.
Stores and restaurants from every neighborhood had food and vendor booths, as well as music, cooking demos, and interactive classes on stages.
Playwright August Wilson has been one of the most compelling voices in illuminating the African-American experience. He received two Pulitzer Prizes for the ten plays in “The Pittsburg Cycle,” which began in 1904 with “Gem of the Ocean.” The other plays were: “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” “The Piano Lesson,” “Seven Guitars,” “Fences,” “Two Trains Running,” “Jitney,” “King Hedley II,” and “Radio Golf.” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” originated in 1927 and to say the play has travelled well is evidenced by its current riveting revival.
“Live From Loews: California Classics” Concert Series will present the John Brown Band from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 14. Enjoy the hotel’s ocean views, locally-crafted beer, fine wine, and California cuisine from […]