Good Taste: Run. Don’t Walk, to the Best Gelato in Los Angeles
By Barbara Bishop I recently rented my guestroom to a young woman who needed a place to stay for about two months. She is chef. More accurately, a gelato chef. From the minute I […]
Review: “Arsenic and Old Lace”
By Kelly Hartog Playwright Joseph Kesserling first dreamed up his play “Arsenic and Old Lace” back in 1939. It was originally conceived as a dark drama based on the true story of a woman […]
Virtual Cycling for Hurricane Harvey: Peloton’s Santa Monica Store Raises Funds for Victims
By Sam Skopp Saturday, Sept. 2, saw Peloton stores around the country host fundraisers for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, donating a dollar to the American Red Cross for every mile ridden during an hour-long class. […]
Festive Fundraiser a Foodie’s Delight
By Jennifer Eden One of the culinary world’s most anticipated evenings of the year is almost upon us, with chefs, sommeliers, food critics and fine-wine lovers gearing up for the 40th anniversary of An […]
Wende Museum Announces November 2017 Opening at the Culver City Armory With Inaugural Exhibition “Cold War Spaces”
As the world asks, “Are we entering a new Cold War?” The Wende Museum of the Cold War will open its expanded campus at Culver City’s iconic Armory Building the weekend of November 18-19, 2017, […]
Music Fest Fun: Venice Beach Music Festival Returns for its 12th Year
By Sam Skopp Saturday, Aug. 26 saw the annual Venice Beach Music Festival return to Windward Plaza Park on Venice Beach Boardwalk. The event began in the early afternoon and lasted into the night, […]
Santa Monica Conservancy Hosts Sacred Places Tour
The Santa Monica Conservancy‘s annual fall tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the history, culture and architectural beauty of 15 places of worship in Santa Monica on Saturday, October 7 from 1-5 pm. Sacred Places features churches, chapels and a synagogue […]
American Youth Symphony Presents Concert to Honor John Liebes at UCLA’s Royce Hall
At 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 in UCLA’s Royce Hall, the American Youth Symphony (AYS) opens its 2017-18 concert season with a performance in honor of late AYS board member John Liebes. The program […]
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” on Stage at the Ahmanson
By Beverly Cohn Once in a while, a play comes down the theatrical pike that dazzles all the senses. From Mark Haddon’s multiple award-winning book, comes the stage version of “The Curious Incident of the […]
Strike a Pose: bG Gallery Hosts New “Striking Portraits” Exhibit
By Sam Skopp This past weekend, bG Gallery, located in unit G8A of Bergamot Station, hosted an opening reception for its newest exhibit, “Striking Portraits,” a group show which features portraits in mediums ranging from […]
Urban Jungle: Deck The Halls This Holiday Season With Plants
The holiday season is fast approaching. To make your holidays more sustainable, Urban Jungle, an indoor and tropical plants nursery...
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Santa Monica Is Stronger Than Anonymous Attacks
By Mayor Pro Tempore Caroline Torosis I entered public service because I love Santa Monica. I believe in its people,...
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