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 […]

Celebrate Mother’s Day and Mother Earth this Saturday, May 7, at the 20th Annual Santa Monica Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Clover Park. This entirely eco-friendly festival is a celebration of the […]

An estimated 2 billion people around the world watched as William and Kate took their vows last Thursday, April 28. But few cities had the chance to get as authentic a feel for what London […]

Hot dogs in Copenhagen, noodle carts in Penang, bagel wreaths in Krakow, marlin tacos in Tijuana, herring stands in Amsterdam, blood sausage, and corn on the cob in Bogota – all examples of what’s cooking […]

Seventeen-year-old AnnaSophia Robb is no stranger to the big screen. She landed her first major role playing opposite Jeff Daniels in “Because of Winn-Dixie” at age twelve, and has since appeared in “Race To Witch […]