By Staff Writer  California State Senator Ben Allen, who was born and raised in Santa Monica, has been presented with the Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership from the National Conference of […]

What kind of tree to buy and how to prevent fires.  By Keldine Hull  Like eggnog and Christmas music, Christmas trees are an important part of what make the holidays so special. While residents on […]

By Staff Writer Kids looking to rock out, have a fabulous time and get a top-notch education in all things rock ‘n’ roll can do so, right here in West L.A. When the classic film […]

There is no doubt that multi-award winning playwright Luis Valdez is a brilliant playwright, earning his stripes with his innovative “Zoot Suit,” which premiered in 1978 at the Mark Taper Forum and subsequently made history […]

Chorosynthesis Singers, SMC Concert Chorale, SMC Chamber Choir and Guest Baritone Stephen Lancaster.  By Staff Writer  In honor of the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day this year, the Santa Monica College Music Department (SMC) […]

By Edify TV Bareburger on Main Street recently opened its doors for the last time, joining the string of stores and restaurants on the block that have gone out of business. How many burgers do […]

Holiday favorite returns to Downtown SM until January 21. By Keldine Hull It may not ever look like Christmas in Southern California, but it can still feel like it. As the only slice of ice […]

By Keldine Hull  With Hanukkah upon us, the City of Santa Monica prepares for eight nights of celebration and unity. Chabad synagogue in Santa Monica, located on 17th Street, is hosting a series of events […]

Looking at why so many restaurants are going out of businesses on this famed SM street. By Keldine Hull It’s a sequence of events the residents of Santa Monica have become all too familiar with: […]

By Staff Writer  After her Off-Broadway triumph, Monica Piper brings her hit comedy “Not That Jewish” back to Los Angeles where it was originally developed and ran for almost a year. Beginning December 1st, Piper […]