2006 has been good to Helen Mirren. It’s been one of the best years of her career. She won an Emmy for portraying the first Queen Elizabeth, won raves for her portrayal of the second […]

Send submissions and other related email to adam@smmirror.com 14 Below 1348 14th St., 310.451.5040, www.14below.com November 17, 8pm–A Perfect World, 9pm–Adam Rose, 10pm–Kluver Bucy, 11:30pm–Satellite Dogs, $8 November 18, 9pm–Simone White, 10pm–Sticky Fingers, 11:15–Dread Zeppelin, […]

what’s hot Aloe Blacc and DJ $mall Change, November 17, 6/9pm Merging soul, electronica and hip-hop with memorable vocals, the versatile Aloe Blacc concocts sexy, sophisticated, uplifting R&B inspired by his Panamanian and West Indian […]

THIS WEEK November 16 Gajin Fujita: Twilight Blush, exhibit of art, opening reception 7-9pm, through December 30, LA Louver Gallery, 45 N. Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.822.4955. November 17-19 My Favorite Bead Show, exhibit of beads […]

All About Santa, a musical about the adventures of Santa Claus, Sat. and Sun. 12:30pm and 3pm, through December 17, $10.50 children, $12.50 adults, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779 x2. Best/Worst, […]

Aries Your fears will be allayed once you get a better picture of what it’s going to be like. Don’t lose all of the ground you’ve gained. You have too much to let it go […]

ONGOING   The Santa Monica Conservancy seeks volunteers to be trained as docents for a walking tour of downtown Santa Monica. Training sessions will be held in two-hour sessions on six consecutive Saturdays beginning January […]

Last Chance   Alternate Routes, an exhibition of mapping by artists, through November 21, Sam Francis Gallery, Crossroads School, 1714 21st St., 310.829.7391 x425.   Apocalypso Facto, new work by Guerrilla artist Robbie Conal, through […]

Emilio Estevez was down for the count. Only a few of the members of the “Brat Pack” were able to shake the label and come back for a second chance at a better career. Now, […]