Noteworthy 2/11-18/26: “HONOUR” COMES TO THE AIRPORT
By Charles Andrews THE NEW RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE IS OPEN, AND IT’S GORGEOUS! I hope to see their opening production, “Honour,” very soon, and to give you the lowdown, but I can tell you, in […]
Noteworthy 2/4-11/26: BRUCE YES, BUT NO PIE
By CHARLES ANDREWS YOUR FRIENDLY WEEKLY REMINDER Four City Council members – DAN HALL, JESSE ZWICK, NATALYA ZERNITSKAYA, CAROLINE TOROSIS – Voted to throw away the best chance we had to not only save the […]
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 Outdated completely, of course, if […]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 […]
Inside the $12.5M “White Lotus Sanctuary” – A Santa Monica Estate with Hollywood and Art World Roots
A one-of-a-kind Santa Monica mansion, nicknamed the “White Lotus Sanctuary,” is now on the market for $12.5 million. It comes with a backstory as rich and layered as its design. This serene estate is not […]
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 […]
Festive Delights: Top Holiday Events and Light Displays in West Los Angeles
The holiday season has arrived, and West Los Angeles is ready to dazzle residents and visitors with a variety of festive events and stunning light displays. Here’s a guide to the top holiday activities happening […]
(Video) Searching for Gift Ideas? Check out these for a Holiday win!
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 […]
(Video) Make sure to Check out Bobs Market for their wine selection this Holiday season
Bobs Market in Santa Monica is known for only having the best selection and their wine game this Holiday season is no different, check out the different vinos Bobs is sharing with us all this […]
Steve Choi Solo Exhibit Opens at ARCANE
Choi’s practice focuses on restoring a sense of life and relationality to objects amid feelings of alienation shaped by technology,...
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LA Leaders Request $15.7B in Wildfire Relief from Congress
The officials highlighted President Trump’s stated commitment with disaster efforts, but noted the absence of specific provisions in the administration’s...
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