November 5, 2025
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VSA’s “Breakwater Open” Taking Place Sunday

Conditions look perfect with sunny weather and 3–4-foot surf all day The Venice Surfing Association’s 4th annual Breakwater Open is this Sunday October 19th Heats kick off at 8AM and run until about 4 p.m.  […]

SM.a.r.t Column: Council Cans the Civic

What were they thinking? On Wednesday morning at 12:30 am on October 15th, we were blindsided when the Council voted four (Jesse, Caroline, Dan, Natalya) to three (Lana, Barry, Ellis) not to extend RPG’s exclusive […]

CuriousCity: SANTA MONICA SELL OUT

Saturday, 10-18-2025, BE THERE CuriousCity: SANTA MONICA SELL OUT By CHARLES ANDREWS Only one CURIOUS CITY column in the last year. It’s good to be back. Thank you, TJ, and Dolores. But first, this important […]

Film Review: Roofman

By Kathryn Whitney BooleFILM REVIEWROOFMANRated R125 MinutesReleased October 10th  Again, here is a movie that is marketed as a lighthearted comedic romp that is actually a Shakespearean tragicomedy, a contemporary Hamlet. The true story of […]

SMC Students to Perform at Applied Music Showcase

Founded in 2001 by Dr. James Smith, the Applied Music Program offers advanced training for instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers Santa Monica College will spotlight its top student musicians during the Applied Music Showcase on Friday, […]