Exhibits:
All of This and Nothing, art exhibit with more than 60 works by 14 artists, through April 24, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.443.7016. California Artists in Mexico, 1928-1970, through May 1, 2011, […]
Community Announcements/Ongoing Events:
Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, […]
What’s Hot:
Bradford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard April 2, 4 and 7:30 p.m., $57 to $120 Broad Stage, SMC Performing Arts Center 1310 11th Street, 310.434.3200. Here’s a chance to see and hear two giants of modern […]
Fire Chief Celebrates First Year:
The short drive up the San Diego Freeway from Manhattan Beach to Santa Monica is not a long one, but when it comes to local lifestyles and cultures, both communities are eons apart. Scott Ferguson’s […]
Bergamot Station Village Has Deep History:
It was once said the pen was mightier than the sword. For an overwhelming majority of Santa Monica’s post-World War II development, one place where the pen had the most might was near the corner […]
Superintendent Search Heats Up:
The search for a new superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District took a big step forward on March 24 after the school board selected a group of finalists from a list supplied to […]
Local Elections Costlier for Candidates, Contributors:
Running for public office in the City of Santa Monica just got a more expensive price tag. Perhaps future candidates may be able to offset increased costs with a new provision allowing them to solicit […]
Two Arrested for Charges of Torturing Handicapped Man:
Two suspects were arrested in Santa Monica for allegedly holding a mentally handicapped man against his will and torturing him over the course of six months. The victim, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was dropped off […]
Running for Japan’s Relief: Josh Duhamel’s Youth Run for Japan Raises $150,000
Josh Duhamel was surrounded by paparazzi and security guards from the start of his Sunday morning run until the end. And beyond them were the 2,500 other runners who participated in Duhamel’s Youth Run for […]
High Accolades For Santa Monica Women’s Work: Local Women Honored This Month
Every day Santa Monica benefits from women who are trying to make the city a better place for everyone. During the month of March some of these dedicated women were recognized at events around the […]
The first protest at René Redzepi’s Noma pop-up at the Paramour Estate (Video)
The protest was organized by Jason Ignacio White and One Fair Wage after the owner and chef of Noma, René...
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Film Review: Oscars Landscape 2026
My Oscar choices and predictions. The 98th Academy Awards, Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM, on ABC, and streaming on...
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