Adoption Pets Of The Week: Blake & Dreamsicle:
The NKLA Pet Adoption Center in West LA has plenty of loving cats and dogs needing new homes, including Blake and Dreamsicle. Looking for a running buddy when you hit the LA trails? Or perhaps […]
Did A Little Class Improve The Oscars?:
“Class: excellence or elegance, especially in dress, design, or behavior.” It is this definition I would like to apply to some recent developments in TV content, where lately I’m observing that a little class seems […]
Demo Convention Shows Restraint Governor Jerry Brown Provides:
One well-worn thought that has not been heard since Jerry Brown in 2010 won his third term as governor is the notion that California’s state Capitol needs some adult supervision. That suggestion became commonplace among […]
Enjoy Giuseppe Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem” At New West Symphony This Sunday:
The New West Symphony will present Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem on the next 2103/2014 Masterpiece Series concert this weekend, which comes to Santa Monica on Sunday. New West Symphony music director Marcelo Lehninger will […]
SMC To Present Lecture On “How We Forgot the Cold War” On Tuesday:
Santa Monica College’s lineup of the Spring 2014 Global Connections Lecture Series is underway. The remaining lineup in the Spring 2014 Global Connections Lecture Series is: • March 25 – “How We Forgot the Cold […]
Santa Monica To Look Into E-Cigarette Regulations:
There was a time when smoking tobacco was considered cool. Over time, cigarette smoking has become heavily regulated and has formed a social stigma in California and other regions in the United States. However, in […]
Santa Monica Scores Perfect On Preservation Report Card:
For all the recent discussion of whether Santa Monica is developing too fast, the Los Angeles Conservancy believes the city is the standard bearer for preservation of cultural and historic resources. Receiving an A-plus in […]
Crimson California Pipeline Agreement In Santa Monica May Be Reduced:
Santa Monica and Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. will return to the bargaining table, as council members unanimously authorized City Staff on Tuesday to renegotiate the franchise agreement with the oil firm to operate an existing […]
Willy Wonka Comes To Life At Morgan-Wixson In Santa Monica:
Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find a heir comes to life on stage in Santa Monica starting this weekend. Theatre for Young Audiences presents its stage adaptation […]
What’s Hot: Enjoy An Afternoon With Father Gregory Boyle This Sunday:
An Afternoon With Father Gregory Boyle — Sunday, March 23 at 3 pm — William Turner Gallery — 2525 Michigan Ave. E1, Santa Monica William Turner Gallery presents An Afternoon with Father Gregory Boyle at […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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