There can be all kinds of pitfalls in the writing of a newspaper column. Much as one might better serve their audience by writing about events and issues that are “local”, there is always the […]

When the Measure A ballot paper (the postal vote to assess a school’s revenue measure) arrived, my vote was easy and quick. It was back in the mail within minutes. Without Measure A, Santa Monica […]

by Raven Nightwood, Mirror Astrologer ARIES Usually, you are no-nonsense in relationships. But something will get in your way this week-maybe an old photograph-which will have you feeling nostalgic and dreamy in a dangerous way. […]

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]

Art, Activism, Access: 40 Years of Ethnic Studies at UCLA, through June 13, Fowler Museum at UCLA, WW, 310.825.4288. Cars and Guitars, art exhibit with the work of Carol Hernandez and John Adams, reception May […]

The Actor’s Nightmare and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You, two one-act comedies by Christopher Durang, through May 29, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, $15-$18, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 310.828.7519. The Arsonists, by […]

May 14 David Dodson @ Talking Stick, Venice Key Francis Band @ Harvelle’s John Huldt, McGrath, Wait for Green, Evil Twins @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop […]

Last Chance Acts On The Edge, an evening of one-act plays, through May 16, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 5 and 7:30pm Sundays, $15, Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., 310.392.7327. The Art of Music Photography, […]

Community Conversation with Judy Shepard: Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion and Acceptance, May 17, 7pm, free, The Broad Stage SMC Performing Arts Center 1310 11th St., www.facinghistory.org/allstate. Facing History and Ourselves and The Allstate Foundation […]