January 31, 2026
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Noteworthy 1/28-2/4: JAZZ FESTIVAL, FROM STANLEY CLARKE

By CHARLES ANDREWS “CULTURE” IS VERY SUBJECTIVE Woody Allen once complained in “Annie Hall” that the only culture in California was “being able to turn right on a red light.” Outdated completely, of course, if […]

Noteworthy1/21-28: A CITY OF THE ARTS

By CHARLES ANDREWS I have been mocked for using that “title” to describe Santa Monica. It is partly aspirational, in our being known that way (blame our troglodytic City functionaries for more often getting in […]

Cities That Feed the Artist’s Soul

Some cities are more than just places on a map. They speak to people, especially to artists. When you walk their streets, see their buildings, or hear their sounds, something inside you changes. These cities […]

How Travel Shapes Artistic Perspective

Travel changes how we experience the world in a unique way. For artists, going to new locales is more than just a change of pace. It might help you see and think about things that […]

(Video) The BEST Holiday Shopping at Santa Monica Place – sneak peek!

With something for everyone, Santa Monica Place stands out in the Westside area for Holiday Shopping. @smmirrornews With something for everyone, Santa Monica Place stands out in the Westside area for Holiday Shopping. #shopping#holidayshopping#gifts#Holiday #SantaMonicaPlace#SantaMonica#FYP#Santaphotos#Santa […]