Theater Review: South Pacific
If opera singer Rod Gilfry’s booming baritone is the best thing about a thoroughly charming production of “South Pacific” at the Ahmanson, Carmen Cusack’s sprightly rendering of a Southern girl far from home is a […]
Art for CLARE’s Fourth Year a Success:
On June 13, more than 200 people attended the 4th annual ART for CLARE at Bergamot Station in support of the CLARE Foundation, a nonprofit providing alcohol and drug recovery services, provides crucial services to […]
A Second Moment With… Mira Sorvino:
In Part 1 of the interview, which can be accessed at smmirror.com, Mira Sorvino discussed her latest film, Multiple Sarcasms, and a host of other topics, including her childhood, career challenges, her role as wife […]
A Moment With Mira Sorvino: Part 1 of 2
Mira Sorvino is “Paulie’s” daughter, one of Hollywood’s most famous “Mafioso” actors, Paul Sorvino. The acting apple doesn’t fall from the tree as Mira has carved out a successful, “non-Italiano” career, beginning with her award-winning […]
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Classic Car Show – Sunday, May 2nd: A Free Community Event With Live Entertainment, Car Show, and Games
The City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park is hosting a free Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Pico Auto Show on Sunday, May 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come sing and dance at […]
Mood Elevators—Five Natural Ways to Uplift Your Mood:
Are you letting a bad mood ruin your day? For some people the feeling of gloominess or depression is due to neuro-chemical or hormonal imbalances and for others it’s the daily stress or upsetting events […]
Theater Review: The Blue Room: A Sexual Romp in 10 Episodes
Editor-at-Large The Blue Room, a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre, is a pretty perfect play, if you can handle its graphic nature. The acting is superb, featuring a two-member cast who play multiple characters. […]
Theater Review: Digging Up Dad: A Futile Exercise In Untying Family Ties
Editor-at-Large Resolving childhood parental conflicts is sometimes a life-long struggle. Some psychologists say that these experiences are grooved into the brain and it takes years of therapy and tens of thousands of dollars to retrain […]
Theater Review: The Female of the Species:
Editor-at-Large In what can only be described as a masturbatory exercise in debating the effects of feminism, Joanna Murray-Smith’s pseudo-intellectual farce, The Female of the Species, made its American premiere at the Geffen Playhouse. The […]
Theater Review: The Collector:
Editor-at-Large In 1965, William Wyler directed The Collector (based on a novel by John Fowles) starring Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar. The unforgettable film is the story of a socially retarded young man with sociopathic […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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