Eggcellent Community Fun
By Michael Ray Santa Monica’s Annenberg Community Beach House hosted their inaugural Eggstravaganza Saturday March 31. The event included games, arts and crafts as well as face painting led by the lifeguards and staff […]
Santa Monica History Museum to Host Shirley Temple Birthday Tea
The Santa Monica History Museum is excited to announce it will host a Shirley Temple birthday tea and pop-up display on Saturday, April 21st, from 12:00pm to 2:30pm at the Santa Monica History Museum at […]
Santa Monica’s Pico Public Library Offers Prom Tips and Tricks This Saturday
Santa Monica Public Library’s Pico Branch presents three exciting events in celebration of prom season including a prom dress giveaway for students. Saturday, April 7 from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Prom Makeup Tips & Tricks will feature makeup lessons, […]
Dick Van Dyke and Lin-Manuel Miranda to be Honored at 16th Annual “Backstage at the Geffen” Fundraiser
The Geffen Playhouse will honor legendary stage and screen performer Dick Van Dyke and award-winning composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda at its 16th annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser. The event recognizes the accomplishments of leaders in […]
Santa Monica Cultural Affairs’ 2018 Art @ Tongva Series Continues with Immersive Theater and Auditory Performances
The City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs’ Art at Tongva series continues this weekend with Among Us withdirector Marike Splint and Los Angeles Performance Practice. Among Us is an audio-theater experience where you and the city […]
Behind the Screen: The Isle of Dogs
By Kathryn Whitney Boole Wes Anderson has a unique outside-the-box way of getting to the heart of any subject he decides to pursue in his filmmaking. In his new film, “Isle of Dogs”, he has […]
At the Movies: Scott Speer on Directing “Midnight Sun”
By Beverly Cohn Scott Speer is a quadruple threat with a vast number of credits spanning music videos, television, film, and books. Too numerous to list, here are some highlights of his impressive resume: University […]
Cuban Armenian Art Fusion
By Michael Ray The recent rain didn’t stop art lovers and gallery enthusiasts from attending the Lois Lambert Gallery’s opening reception for Cuban artist Edel Bordón and Los Angeles-based artist Martiros Adalian on Saturday March […]
Richard Janes: Passion, Purpose + Authenticity
By Guy Camilleri This week, I’m excited to introduce you to Richard Janes, a Personal Brand Master and a man who is wildly enthusiastic about assisting people to show up as the very best version […]
Art for the Senses: A Look at the 12th Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk
By Michael Ray On Saturday, March 24, the 12th Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk took place across nine buildings and eight blocks along Airport Avenue. It featured artists working in a range of mediums, […]
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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