Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, and his ideals, are being commemorated this weekend with a variety of events in and around Santa Monica. The theme of Santa Monica’s events is “Democracy Is Not a Spectator […]

Long-time Santa Monica resident Fauna Kane celebrated her 100th birthday this week surrounded by her family and friends. “I have had a miracle life,” she said. “I think I had almost a perfect life.” Fauna, […]

To honor a decade of art, exhibitions, and education, the Santa Monica Museum of Art threw a fundraising party for the dynamic tenure of Executive Director Elsa Longhauser. Art notables and Hollywood players flocked to […]

The Lu Parker Project and Shifting Gears Cycling Four Paws has been holding charitable events throughout the winter holiday season to benefit Los Angeles’ animal shelters. The final event was held on Jan. 8 at […]

Oscar nominee Andy Garcia (“The Godfather, Part III”) will take part in an American Cinematheque double feature of Garcia’s movies “The Lost City” and “City Island.” City Island (2009) which also stars Julianna Margulies, features […]

Santa Monica is a city rich with cultural happenings. There are concerts, art shows and other events going on every week. But there were ten particularly noteworthy events this year that we felt warranted recognition […]

ADAM FRIEDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE MIRROR A “caboose” is a word that is occasionally used for the butt. Unfortunately this has become an all-too-true analogy for much of today’s population. In the same way a […]