Edify TV: Westsider in Special Olympics

Conscious Designs That Drive The Message Home

June 16, 2021 wpengine

“Black Lives Matter” – The rallying cry that went from a hashtag to a global movement, and a designer that...

Photo: Rudi Bianchi

Santa Monica, Sports, Upbeat Beat

Crossroads Wins CIF and State Regionals

June 15, 2021 Staff Writer

The Crossroads Varsity Boys Soccer Team had a stellar championship season starting with a true underdog story with CIF Division 6 Playoff...

Life and Arts, Music, News

In-Person Events Are Back with Summer Swing Nights: Jazzy Vocals plus Live Big Band – Now with Tap Dance, Swing Lessons, Vendors to Benefit Museum

June 10, 2021 Staff Writer

Live, in-person entertainment is bringing out happy fans of all ages for Summer Swing Nights: Drive-In Edition. The concert fundraiser features the...

Sashimi of Aji with nama nori and ponzu. Fresh seaweed is aplenty in winter, along with California yuzu from Shibumi in DTLA. Photo: Shibumi (Facebook).

Dining, Food & Drink, Life and Arts, News

Japanese Restaurant Boasting Elite Culinary Talent Coming to Neighborhood

May 13, 2021 Staff Writer

Imari opening on San Vicente Boulevard this spring By Toi Creel A Japanese restaurant is headed to Brentwood right near...

The former Santa Monica Ben & Jerry's. Photo: Kerry Slater.

Dining, Life and Arts, News, Santa Monica

Ben & Jerry’s Closes Santa Monica Shop

May 13, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

First West Coast Ben & Jerry’s closes up shop on Main Street By Kerry Slater Ben & Jerry’s has closed...

Life and Arts, News, Upbeat Beat, Video

Edify TV: A Look Into the Cold War-Era as Wende Museum Reopens

May 11, 2021 Edify TV

With relics of the Cold War-era on display, the Wende Museum in Culver City has reopened for in-person visits. Learn...

Life and Arts, Opinion

How to Heal the Soil and Why

May 11, 2021 wpengine

By Andy Lopez We all know how important the vital role the soil plays in your plants’ health, trees, and...

Life and Arts, Music, News, Video

Edify TV: Concert Capacity Rules Issue for Small Venues

May 4, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Live music is back in LA County but the owner of a Westside jazz club says reopening will have to...

A still from “Broken Layers”—a short film written and directed by SMC film student Niccolo Rolim.

Education, Film, Life and Arts, News, Upbeat Beat

Santa Monica College Student Film to be Screened at Cannes

April 27, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

SMC student film “Broken Layers” accepted into The American Pavilion at Cannes By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica College (SMC) student...

News, Santa Monica, Sports, Upbeat Beat

Samohi Vikings Frosh-Soph Defeat Culver City Centaurs in Final Seconds

April 20, 2021 Staff Writer

2020 was a tough year for Santa Monica High School football as Covid-19 restrictions forced all high school sports to...

Annenberg Community Beach House, where artist Yvette Gellis will begin painting a mural starting April 14. Photo: Annenberg Community Beach House (Facebook).

Life and Arts, News

400-Foot Mural Coming to Beach as Part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month

April 6, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Annual event highlights value of the arts in the community By Sam Catanzaro As part of Santa Monica’s Arts Month,...

Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument. Photo: VJAMM (Facebook).

Life and Arts, Santa Monica

Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee’s Annual Commemoration

April 6, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Annual event to be held virtually Thursday April 15 Submitted by the Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Committee Standing at...

Film, Life and Arts

Film Review: Minari

March 31, 2021 Kathy Whitney Boole

MINARIRated PG-13115 MinutesReleased February 26th Amazon Prime, Google Play, DirecTV/ Virtual screening on A24films.comWon Golden Globe – Best Picture Foreign...