Verdi Chorus: With Force
By Kyle Knoll A classical music force to be reckoned with, Santa Monica’s Verdi Chorus will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with performances of its spring concert “The Force of Destiny” at First United […]
Art Walk Contention: Santa Monica Art Studios Face an Uncertain Future
By Patty Tedesco On Saturday, March 24, celebrate art with live music and food trucks, at the Santa Monica Airport Annual Art Walk. The City-sponsored free event is always festive, but this year, there […]
Symphony to Feature Brilliant Young Pianist
By Tabitha Hogue Music lovers in Santa Monica are in for a real treat this weekend. The Santa Monica Symphony (SMS) will present a free concert on Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. in Barnum Hall, […]
Grant-Lee Phillips Confirms U.S. Dates Tour Features Co-Bill With Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses More Dates to be Announced
Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips has confirmed the first leg of a U.S. tour in support of his ninth solo album, Widdershins, set for February 23, 2018 release on Yep Roc Records. Beginning March 8 in Boston, the dates include a co-bill […]
Celebrating a Century
By Michael Ray On Saturday March 10, the Ocean Park Branch Library welcomed Professor Kenneth Breisch of the University of Southern California School of Architecture. Downstairs, the library’s community room, was filled to capacity […]
The Corsair Wins 12 California College Media Association Awards
Santa Monica College’s student-run newspaper The Corsair has won 12 awards from the California College Media Association (CCMA). The awards were announced on Saturday, March 3 at the CCMA awards banquet during the Midwinter National College Journalism Convention held at […]
Paul Conrad’s ‘Chain Reaction’ Peace Sculpture Unanimously Re-Assessed Back Into Santa Monica’s Public Art Collection
Paul Conrad’s Chain Reaction sculpture, which locals might recognize near city hall on Main Street, has been reinstated into Santa Monica’s Public Art Collection by a unanimous vote. The piece was also restored for a new […]
Girl Scouts Go Green
Friday, March 9 saw Grant Elementary School celebrate the opening of their new “Kinder Garden” created by the 15 fifth grade Girl Scouts of Troop 1285 for their Bronze Award project. The Bronze Award is […]
Ordinary into Extraordinary: New Exhibit Opens March 18 at Blue 7 Gallery
By Tina Lynch Blue 7 Gallery in Santa Monica is celebrating the “Ordinary into Extraordinary” with a group show featuring various media opening March 18. Ray Ford is a local wood sculptor and one […]
Santa Monica Cultural Affairs’ 2018 Art at Tongva Series Launches with “The Wonder Room”
The 2018 Art @ Tongva season kicks off with the fifth annual Wonder Room on Wednesday, March 28. The Wonder Room is an evening of performances and visual art by an interdisciplinary group of artists who synchronously activate […]
What to Know About Santa Monica’s $3.5M ‘Restorative Justice Program’ (Video)
The City Council unanimously launched a $3.5 million Restorative Justice Program — one of the largest locally funded efforts of...
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Malibu Oceanfront Lot with Rebuild Potential Listed for $1.9M
Buyers can rebuild under Malibu’s Fast Track Rebuild Program, with potential for up to 3,433 square feet of livable space,...
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