January 26, 2026
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Wheelchair Backflips

Wheelchair Motor Cross rider Katherine Beattie is the first women to do a backflip in a wheelchair. “You have to learn how to fall,” Beattie said. “It has really helped me in my everyday life.” […]

Stitches of Rebellion

By Michael Ray Saturday, August 11, Camera Obscura Art Lab welcomed back textile worker and activist Frau Fiber. Armed with sew machines, needles, threads and over a decade’s worth of sewing experience, Fiber returned with […]

Inside McCabe’s Studio 1

By Michael Ray McCabe’s Guitar Shop on Pico is known for more than five decades of history. It is a location where musicians can pick out a new instrument or locals can check out a […]

Light Up the Night

By Sam Catanzaro On Wednesday nights, local artists and creatives come together for GLOW FLOW, the all-night event where all things glow take center stage. “GLOW FLOW is an all-night event that re-imagines Santa Monica […]

Freediving

To some, it is an extreme sport but for those who Freedive, it is extreme meditation. Venice-based president of the United States Freediving Federation Jeremy Stephan explains that most of us can hold our breath […]

Classical Music and Politics at SMPL

Virtuoso pianist, composer and humanitarian to be remembered. By Sam Catanzaro A bit too sunburnt after one too many trips to the beach this summer? Well, mark your calendar for Saturday, August 11 to gain […]

The Fountain’s “Arrival & Departure”

Center Stage with Beverly Cohn, Editor-at-Large With 28 years of producing, directing, and writing under his artistic belt, resulting in over 225 awards for the works presented at the Fountain Theatre, co-founded with Deborah Culver […]

CBD by the Sea

Venice Circle has something for everybody. Summer fun in Venice can mean sore muscles and joints from all that beach volleyball, surfing and paddle tennis. Over-the-counter pills containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help with the […]

Bergamot’s Renaissance

Saturday, July 21, Bergamot was a flurry of sights and sounds as the third annual Summer Celebration brought together artists, art lovers, foodies, and Santa Monica residents. Organized by Diana McNeill, the event has grown […]