July 16, 2026
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THE WEB: Think Green Instead of Pink

One potentially revolutionizing thing about the Internet that we’re loathe to embrace is the idea of virtual giving. While one could argue that the very operation of computers makes them un-green, the amount of paper, […]

Music for Santa Monica’s Ears:

The New West Symphony officially took up residence at Santa Monica High School’s beautifully refurbished Barnum Hall performing its first Santa Monica concert to a packed house this past rainy Sunday. Mayor Pro Tempore Richard […]

Artist Spotlight: The Entrance Band

As the blues and folk-influenced solo artist Entrance, Maryland native Guy Blakeslee lived the life of a vagabond artist, traveling across the United States by car and flying to Europe where he often rode the […]

Community Announcements/ Ongoing Events:

Ananda LA offers free Thursday Night Lectures, every other Thursday at 7:30pm, anandala.org. The Assistance League of Santa Monica is celebrating their 70th anniversary. Help the ALSM by shopping at their thrift shop, the Assistance […]

Music Highlights:

February 1 Cheap Thrills (Janis Joplin tribute), Bright Midnight (Doors Tribute), Gil (Jimi Hendrix tribute) @ 14 Below February 2 Cheb I Sabbah @ Temple Bar Blue Cheer @ Malibu Inn February 3 The Toledo […]

Theater:

Alice-Sit-By-The-Fire, comedy about raising parents, by J.M. Barrie, through February 10, 8pm Thursdays-Saturdays/3pm Sundays, $20-$25, Pacific Resident Theatre, 705 Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.822.8392. @Heart, play about family life affected by war and the military, by […]

Exhibits:

Francis Alys: Politics of Rehearsal, art exhibit, through February 10, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., WW, 310.443.7020. The American Typologies, art by Gail Pine and Jacqueline Woods, through February 23, D3 Projects, Bergamot Station, 310.829.9856. […]

Of Particular Interest:

The Photography of George Hurrell February 2 Photographer George Hurrell worked for major movie studios such as MGM, Warners, and Columbia and photographed the major stars of Hollywood’s golden era. A selection of his work […]