January 2, 2026
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SMC December Concert Showcase Has Holiday Theme:

Virtually every music program at Santa Monica College – from opera to jazz to percussion – will display its talents in a rich variety of concerts in December, and some have a holiday theme. All […]

Santa Monica Mirror Exhibits Guide Nov. 25 To Dec. 1:

Wired, contemporary artist Camey McGilvray unveils her collection, “Wired” at TAG Gallery on Nov. 29 through Dec. 24. The exhibition consists of both wall and freestanding wood and metal sculptures. 2525 Michigan Ave. D-3. 310.829.9556, […]

Santa Monica Mirror Theater Guide Nov. 25 To Dec. 1:

Stations: A Los Angeles Holiday Story. Five bus stops. Five stories. Five paths that come together on a bleak December night in L.A. This Miles Playhouse production offers all generations a modern-day alternative to the […]

This Week:

LAST CHANCE Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre The Comedy of Errors, once again the toast of London, is back for its third year at The Broad Stage with this hectic and hilarious comic romp. Kicking off with […]

Dr. Mao Shing Ni

Dr. Mao’s Wellness Central: Be Well This Winter:

The weather is changing with the seasons, but people forget that they need to change along with the season, too. Winter is when everything experiences a slowing in natural processes and when most of nature […]

Anticipating And Solving Pre-Marketing Challenges:

We have often been asked what actions can be taken to maximize the benefit of the home marketing process. In considering these requests from a broad perspective, it became clear that many of the issues […]

Good News On Medicare Premiums:

RON POLLACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FAMILIES USA At the end of October, people with Medicare got a welcome bit of news. The agency that runs Medicare announced that Part B premiums will increase by less than […]

Finding Friendly Voices At Senior Center Without Walls:

The holiday season is an especially challenging time for many older adults. With the current decrease in availability of Adult Day Centers and other senior programs, it is vital that other options be available to […]

Dr. Wally Ghurabi is medical director of the Nethercutt Emergency Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital.

Holiday Pointers To Ensure A Safe, Festive Season:

DR. WALLY GHURABI ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so don’t let an unexpected injury or illness spoil your family’s holiday celebrations. Many holiday accidents and illnesses could have been prevented by simple, commonsense precautions. […]