Molly Ringwald: All That Jazz at Casa Del Mar:
The audience at the restaurant/ lounge at Casa Del Mar had a special treat on the evening of July 29. The jazz combo who entertained featured a singer who is better known for her acting–Molly […]
Family Secrets Abound in “Bones”:
A pair of 30-something twins struggles to remember the details of traumatic childhood events. But memory is a slippery slope and sexual abuse is known to rob memory banks, creating long periods of blacked-out spaces […]
Bolívar Brings Venezuelan Flavor:
The Venezuelan-inspired Bolívar café and gallery fuses a relaxed atmosphere and hip art locale in one of Santa Monica’s up-and-coming neighborhoods. The corner café can go almost unnoticed without a sign to beckon hunger wanderers. […]
Smart Shopping and Morning Routines:
Summer is beginning to wane and fall is approaching fast. If you’re like me, you are looking forward to cooler temperatures, but this time of year also marks the return of a sometimes rigorous task […]
How To Interview An Agent:
Here are 10 suggested questions to ask an agent before deciding which one might represent you best: 1. Would it be better to meet with me at the property or in your office? It is […]
City’s Smoking Bans Expands:
The Santa Monica City Council extended a non-smoking ban for multi-unit residential complexes to include “common areas” within 25 feet from any door, window, or vent. Common areas now incorporate decks, patios, and private-use porches. […]
Twilight Dance Series Week 5: Rickie Lee Jones Performs Tonight at Pier
An American icon of coolness graces the Santa Monica Pier tonight as Rickie Lee Jones bucks the trend of international talent bringing an entire career’s worth of homegrown tunes to week five of the Twilight […]
This Week:
LAST CHANCE Augustus Francis, through August 7, Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.5757. THIS WEEK August 6 Con Amor Flamenco, dance program, 8 p.m., $25, Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, www.caminoskarina.com. Improv with Magic Meathands, […]
Horizons West Surf Shop Leaves Location:
The Horizons West Surf Shop, a Santa Monica landmark and a familiar sight in the Ocean Park area for decades, has vacated its space at 2001-2011 Main Street. Randy Wright, the longtime manager of Horizons, […]
Santa Monica Police Host Block Party:
The Santa Monica Police Department may be strict when it comes to breaking the law, but they still like to have some fun while promoting safety. On Tuesday, hundreds of Santa Monica residents, visitors, civic […]
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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