Words That Work by Dr. Frank Luntz I first encountered Frank Luntz, to my conscious knowledge, when I attended a local writers’ panel on the topic “The Age of Spin: Controlling the Message” in April […]

Dutton’s Brentwood Bookstore 11975 San Vicente Blvd., 310.476.6262, duttonsbrentwood.com, free June 8–Mary Capello signs Awkward: A Detour, James Morrison signs The Lost Girl, call for times June 9, 2pm–Bernadette L. Shih signs Becoming American June […]

June 8 Art Squeak, exhibit of art from the SMC Mentor Program, opening reception 6-9pm, through June 23, Arena 1 Gallery, Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., 310.397.7449. The Boomerang Kid, an interactive comedy […]

 Follies, the musical by Stephen Sondheim, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays/2pm Sundays, through June 16, $18, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, 310.645.5156. Headless, 8pm Saturdays/3pm Sundays, through June 24, $20-$25, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, 213.368.9552. […]

Last Chance Art M.F.A. Exhibition #4, through June 14, New Wight Gallery, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Center, UCLA, WW, 310.825.3281. Audition! The Musical, through June 10, 7pm Saturdays/6pm Sundays, $25.50, Santa Monica Playhouse Main […]

Contemporary Crafts Market, June 8-10, 10am-6pm Whether you’re into bags, baskets, glass, gourds, jewelry, metal, sculpture or furniture, there is something awaiting you at this year’s Contemporary Crafts Market. Highly skilled artisans offer an array […]

Kevin Costner made his name on playing good guys. Even though he started out playing morally ambiguous characters, like his spy in No Way Out, his biggest movies were during his “aw shucks” phase. Although […]

A “reporter” in a film noir trench coat appeared at the front of the stage and told the audience: “The stories you are about to see are all true. They’re based on incidents that really […]

It’s difficult to make a news story of a movie theater opening on the Westside, but the long-awaited Landmark Theatre opening at Santa Monica-based Macerich Company’s Westside Pavilion at Westwood and Pico boulevards may be […]

Rev. William A. Wood III received a congratulatory proclamation from Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, honoring the official dedication of the newly renovated First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica. Supervisor Yaroslavsky said, “This church has a 130-year […]