July 3, 2026
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Theater:

And Awaaaay We Go to Wonderland! return engagement of fairy tale musical, through September 30, 12:30 and 3pm, Saturdays and Sundays, $10.50-$12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2. The Boomerang Kid, […]

Calendar:

Last Chance Carlos Almaraz: Drawings, Nigel Grierson: Transparency of Matter (photographs), Pamela Kendall Schiffer: The Blue of the Sky (paintings), through June 30, Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.828.6410. Beyond Words and Time: Women Fight […]

What’s Hot:

Arthur Adams, June 29, 9:30pm Catching Arthur Adams live is nothing short of a delectable, bluesy indulgence – in other words, he’s a really good time in concert! While relatively unknown to the masses, the […]

At The Movies: Real World: A Mighty Heart ***

Michael Winterbottom’s docudrama of the events surrounding the kidnapping and subsequent beheading of Wall Street journalist Daniel Pearl in A Mighty Heart is a riveting, depressing, terrifying glimpse into a world most of us would […]

What Isn’t Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance?:

(NAPSI)-Many U.S. homeowners mistakenly believe that standard homeowners insurance protects them from a wide array of perils, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). In fact, typical property and liability policies do not […]

What Homeowners Can Do To Prevent Foreclosure:

(NAPSI)-The risk of foreclosure is a growing concern in many parts of the country, due to softening housing markets, tightening credit and rising interest rates. Fortunately, there are steps homeowners can take to prevent foreclosure. […]

Airport Commission Seeks Airport Building Guidelines:

Santa Monica’s Airport Commission wants all construction projects at the airport to be reviewed to help insure that they are compatible with the airport’s neighboring communities. The City staff report states that the Commission wants […]

Venice Community Housing Corp. Celebrates High School Diplomas:

A remarkable graduation ceremony highlighted the Venice Community Housing Corporation’s (VCHC) second annual open house June 21 at the nonprofit’s Rose Avenue headquarters. Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl delivered commencement remarks, and VCHC Executive […]

Council Supports Assembly Bill 700:

After hearing from the public, Santa Monica’s City Council decided to support California State Assembly Bill 700 if it is amended to address the City’s concerns. The City staff report states “AB 700 was introduced […]

Venice Returns to Venice:

Venice Fest, celebrating the return of the Venice sign, was held on Windward Avenue between Pacific Avenue and the boardwalk on Sunday, June 24. The new Venice trestle sign, a recreation of the historic one […]