If the Shoe Fits – Wear It!
By Barbara Bishop You’ve been invited to a dressy holiday party. It’s one day before the event. You have the dress, and just bought the perfect pair of high-heeled shoes an hour ago. They may […]
Theatre and Dance Act Celebrated
At the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, the California Alliance for Arts Education hosted a special event for California leaders in arts advocacy to thank State Senator Ben Allen for his role in passing Senate Bill 916 to […]
Party Zone
When you’re entertaining a small group, it’s fairly easy to ensure everyone enjoys the party. However, a larger group or an eclectic crowd with varied interests can make it harder to be an effective host. […]
OnTheBus’ Last Ride
By Laura Ann Tull On Nov. 27 at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Boulevard in Venice, award-winning playwright and publisher, Jack Grapes hosted a retirement party for Onthebus. More than 30 poets and authors came to […]
Purrfect Friends – Actors and Others for Animals
Actors and Others for Animals, one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in Los Angeles, celebrated their furry family members at the annual Joy to the Animals Luncheon and fundraiser at the Universal City Hilton […]
Fireside at The Miles Lineup Announced
Santa Monica Cultural Affairs announces the 8th annual Fireside at the Miles performance series at the historic Miles Memorial Playhouse (John Byers, 1929) from January 7 – February 25. The series began in 2010 to […]
Free Screening: “It’s a Wonderful Life” at TCL Chinese Theatre
“It’s A Wonderful Life” will be screened free of charge by the TCL Chinese 6 Theatre on Saturday, December 17, at 10AM, as part of its annual toy drive, “Bring A Toy, Get In Free.” […]
Beachcomber – A New Book
By Jeff Hall Michael Gering works at Pharmaca next to Vicente Foods in Brentwood. For 30 years he’s studied just about every book, video, photo, newspaper article and magazine interview pertaining to the assassination of […]
Holiday Recipes: Everything is Better with Bacon
The holidays are the ultimate time for connecting with friends and family, so treat them to something special this year with your own mouthwatering take on a holiday feast. Add a new and delicious twist […]
Review: Hacksaw Ridge
By Nick Boyd “Hacksaw Ridge,” based on a true story, is a triumphant film about a conscientious objector during World War II named Desmond Doss, played superbly by Andrew Garfield in a moving portrayal. Doss […]
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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