July 31, 2026
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The Food of Love: Valentine Dining:

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when Cupid fires an arrow (or several million), red roses are abounding, and Hallmark cards are more prevalent than tears at the Oscars. It is also […]

Michelle DeAngelis: Get A Life That Doesn’t Suck:

In any major bookstore these days the “Self Help” and “Life Improvement” sections are overflowing with a myriad of cookie-cutter compendiums with titles that usually begin with “The Inner this,” or “Find Your True that.” […]

West Los Angeles Fisher House:

The opening of the new West Los Angeles Fisher House on the Westwood VA property took place on Friday, February 6. The house will provide free accommodation, 21 suites, for families of veterans who are […]

Big Love Just Gets Better:

It’s a wonderful thing to watch actors, writers, and directors hit their stride and right now, Big Love is hitting an all-time high. It has never been more interesting, more controversial, more entertaining than it […]

Oscar Shorts Worth a Look:

The Oscar nominated shorts seem to get more and more accessible every year. Even though the big draw to the Oscars tends to be the films running for Best Picture and the actors in the […]

Community Announcements / Ongoing Events:

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, […]

This Week’s Music Highlights:

February 13 Cynthia Ford, Idle Kings @ Rusty’s Surf Ranch Kenny Neil @ Harvelle’s Terry Reid @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop February 14 Susie Glaze, Wally Barnick @ Boulevard Music Grassroots Acoustica Puppy Love Edition @ […]

Theater:

Cinderella, return of the popular musical, through 2009, Saturdays-Sundays 12:30, 3, and 6pm, $10.50-$12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779. Fata Morgana, romantic comedy by Ernest Vajda, through February 22, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 3pm Sundays, […]

Exhibits:

Stephen Courtney, Affair in the Garden, exhibit of fine art furnishings, continues indefinitely, James Coleman Gallery, 1431 Ocean Ave., 310.393.7436. Alex Couwenberg, through February 21, William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.0909. Russell Crotty, Surf Works […]