Music:
December 27 Ultra-Love @ Harvelle’s December 30 Paul Chesne Band @ O’Brien’s Pub Harlow Gold @ Harvelle’s
Theater:
Cyrano de Bergerac, the famous French play in verse by Edmond Rostand, directed by Rae Allen, through Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday, (no performances Dec. 20 through January 2), $20-$25, […]
Dr. Mao’s Wellness Central: Eat Right: Foods to Keep You Warm and Fit for Winter:
Traditional Chinese medicine strives to put the body in balance and prevent the cause of illnesses. Much of this is done by creating the right nutrition for you, and the time of year is an […]
Alert: Police Blotter:
I’m Not Me, I’m Him! On Thursday, Dec. 16, at 7:35 a.m., officers witnessed a vehicle make a U-turn, mid-block, in the area of the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue (it is a California Vehicle […]
Users Rule in “Tron: Legacy”:
By Amy Lyons In 1982, director Steven Lisberger broke cinematic ground with “Tron,” a thrilling film in which a man is thrust into the dangerous and daunting world of a video game. Director Joseph Kosinski […]
Theater Review: Mental Illness Set to Music: “Next to Normal”:
It’s hard to believe a story of mental illness, gut-wrenching grief and a crumbling family could be set to music with a modicum of success. But such is the case with “Next to Normal,” the […]
Theater Review: Cyrano de Bergerac:
The Ruskin Group Theatre’s production of “Cyrano de Bergerac” is an act of faith and courage worthy of the play’s title character. In this modern age, an 1897 verse play about romance in 17th century […]
What’s Hot:
Sing-Along Fiddler on the Roof December 24, 7:30 p.m. Royal Theatre, 11523 Santa Monica Boulevard West Los Angeles, 310.478.3836. Nothing to do on Christmas Eve? Laemmle Theatres began a new tradition two years ago, and […]
Movie Rentals That Summon The Spirit:
What better way to spend time with your family this holiday season than by hitting the local video store to rent a few Christmas classics? And what better place to get all your rental needs […]
Armenian-American Cab Drivers Sue Santa Monica: Group alleges violation of constitutional rights over franchise application rejection
For an updated version of this story, click HERE. An association that counts more than 300 cab drivers of Armenian descent among its members has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Monica on […]
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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