“Sand in the Air” is the world premiere of a new play by up-and-coming playwright Brian Raine, a first in the 65-year history of the Morgan-Wixson Theatre. Raine deals with two uncomfortable topics: a trial […]

Orlando Bloom shot to instant stardom when he enchanted audiences as Legolas Greenleaf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. He has since co-starred in many movies including “Black Hawk Down,” “Troy,” the “Pirates of […]

The 18th Annual Venice Garden Tour brought in people from all over on Saturday afternoon. The tour featured 31 homes and gardens that were modern, vintage or redesigned. The gardens featured were around or on […]

A plastic bag monster and a dance maniac in leopard tights were among the hundreds lurking in a cloudy Clover Park last Saturday, May 7, for the 20th Annual Santa Monica Festival. From 11 a.m. […]

The members of the Los Angeles based group Instant People are no strangers to life on the road and performing with big names. The foursome, comprised of Ry Jarred, Siggy Sjursen, Cal Campbell and sister […]

For nearly 30 years, the Twilight Dance Series (TDS) has entertained Santa Monicans and nearby music lovers alike during the summer months at the Santa Monica Pier. Artists such as Patti Smith, Joan Baez, The […]

Mark Ruffalo is a compelling actor who rivets all eyes to the screen no matter what character he is playing. His quiet, but intense on-screen persona has been demonstrated in all his films, including “Shutter […]

While patrons shuffle in winding lines, chatting with friends or comparing strategies, Steve Fife waits in line sipping a cocktail with a grin on his face. Fife has an advantage that some other art lovers […]

This weekend 30 enchanting homes and gardens will be open to the public for the 18th annual Venice Home and Garden Tour. This walking tour and benefit showcases the many ways in which homeowners, architects, […]

The City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park hosted a free Cinco de Mayo fiesta and carnival Sunday, May 1 from 12 to 5 p.m. Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco, a 10-member group and a 10-piece […]