Postcards from Tehran Jan. 20, reception 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Through Jan. 28 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th Street 310.453.3711 A ground-breaking exhibit of Iranian art, this show features nine Iranian artists, Ala Ebtekar, […]

It’s no wonder Christian Bale won a Golden Globe for his performance in “The Fighter.” The actor’s high-strung portrayal of a skilled boxer-turned-crack-addict on the gritty streets of Lowell, Mass. included a total physical makeover […]

Timothy Fain hails from Santa Monica and grew up surrounded by “surfing and the movies.” But his skill with the violin has taken him to the world of symphonic halls. The New York Times praises […]

Peter Weir’s directorial credits are legendary and include some of the most memorable films ever made – “Witness,” “The Year of Living Dangerously,” “Gallipoli,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” “The Mosquito Coast,” “The […]

When was the last time that you felt so light on your feet and free enough in your body to run up a flight of stairs without hesitation? If it’s been a while and you […]

There is evidence that happier people do indeed live longer. It has long been believed that happy people are less prone to heart disease, and that belief is supported by science. One study demonstrated that […]

The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a motion to repeal a Municipal Code chapter requiring mandatory bicycle licensing and its associated fees and fines and, in its place, establish a voluntary bicycle serial number […]