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 […]
Clayhouse Calls on Community: Developer NMS to be Reviewed
Santa Monica City Council sat burning the midnight oil Tuesday, with several pertinent items discussed well past the 1 a.m.-mark as part of a Regular Council meeting at City Hall. A late entry on the […]
All That Glitters: Sotheby’s Century City Previews Stunning Auction Pieces
On Dec. 7, 8 & 9, Sotheby’s New York will hold an Important Watches, Magnificent Jewels and a Fine Jewels Auction. Sotheby’s in Century City recently hosted a viewing party and cocktail reception for all […]
Historic Clayhouse Studio Holds Pottery Showcase & Fundraiser
One of the oldest ceramic studios in Southern California is offering handmade gifts at great holiday prices at their annual showcase What: The two-day art showcase and sale Fri., Dec. 9 and Sat., Dec.10. On […]
Santa Monica Symphony Presents: An All-Brahms Concert
The Santa Monica Symphony (SMS) has announced its second concert of the 2016-2017 season which will present four of the most celebrated orchestral works of Johannes Brahms Saturday, Dec. 3, at Barnum Hall in Santa […]
Main Street Holiday Celebrations!
The annual Main Street Holiday Party takes places tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and is complete with all of the trimmings including tree lighting and caroling. A Sidewalk Sale will […]
Holiday Hacks – Recipe: Rustic Pear Galette
Rustic Pear Galette Serves: 4-6 Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Pie crust 3-4 medium pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup brown sugar, […]
Holiday Hacks – Hosting Tips
The air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter. We even had rain! All of these seasonal changes signal that the holidays are fast approaching. While many people love gathering with family and friends […]
Film Review: “Sully” Flying High
By Nick Boyd “Sully,” with Tom Hanks starring as the title character, is an inspirational movie that chronicles the heroic pilot’s miracle landing on New York’s Hudson River in 2009, in which every passenger and […]
Santa Monica Conservancy Receives Governor’s Preservation Award
The Santa Monica Conservancy has received one of twelve prestigious Governor’s Historic Preservation Awards. On the heels of receiving a Preservation Design Award from the California Preservation Foundation (CPF), this makes two awards for the Preservation […]
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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