Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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There's no better place to explore the wonders of space than from one of the darkest locations in the United States. Join scientists and park rangers to learn about the cosmos and how Death Valley National Park has been used as an analog for the exploration of distant worlds during the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival March 1-3, 2024. Death Valley National Park is one of only eight (8) designated "gold tier" International Dark Sky Parks in the country where stargazers can see the Milky Way with...
Santa Monica Place welcomes visitors and shoppers to ring in the Year of the Dragon with its free Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 17, 2024, hosted by comedian Paul "PK" Kim. Santa Monica Place's annual Lunar New Year programming returns this year with traditional Chinese lion dance performances, balloon and dough artists and the enchanting cherry blossom Wishing Trees where well-wishers will hang their hopes for prosperity and renewal in the new year. Overhead red and gold...
We all need a laugh these days, and audiences will find more than one at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in 2024 - along with a welcome respite from city life at the company's spectacular, one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Topanga. Get ready for a summer-long season of romance, comedy, music and a sprinkle of fairy dust, all presented with a sideways wink at current events. Magic will abound as the wooded Theatricum stage transforms alternately into the captivating countryside of Bohemia (The...
UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents singer-songwriter India Carney who curates and performs in a two-night celebration of music titled Riding the Rollercoaster: An Artist's Life in Los Angeles at The Nimoy on Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 at 8 pm. Then, Grammy-winning spoken word artist J. Ivy returns to host the continuation of the Poetry Uncut Series: Part III at The Nimoy featuring performances from Def Sound and Sunni Patterson on Saturday, February...
Today, Burger King announced the first-ever Million Dollar Whopper Contest that allows Guests to submit their dream Whopper creation for the chance at winning $1 million. And, we want you to create your own one-of-a-kind Whopper at the immersive Million Dollar Whopper World pop-up! The event will feature photo-op installations, interactive games, free prizes*, music and entertainment. Additionally, Guests can build and taste their own custom Million Dollar Whopper using an array of premium...
CicLAvia – Melrose On Sunday, February 25; between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CicLAvia will celebrate its 50th car-free open streets event since 2010 of catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia – Melrose connects Fairfax and Vermont Avenues, welcoming everyone of all ages and abilities to enjoy this 4-mile pop-up park for the day with one's favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or sim...
Here are some events at the Odyssey next week, so be sure to add them to your calendar. Jan. 19 - 21: Dance at the Odyssey presents Archetype World premiere of Archetype, featuring choreography by Lily Chumas, Sadie Guthrie, Mekinna Knight, Nia Mason, Iyana Monet, Robby Olmos, Madi Ostratch and Olivia Vannucci. What do Jung's theories about archetypes in human behavior and the discography of Sinéad O'Connor have in common? Director/choreographer Lily Chumas explores the various stages of life...
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and ReflectSpace Gallery are proud to present "Peace is Radical," a solo exhibition by renowned street artist and activist, Shepard Fairey. The exhibition will be on view from January 20, 2024, through April 14, 2024, at the ReflectSpace Gallery inside Glendale Central Library. "Peace is Radical" features works addressing a range of topics, including creative empowerment, the importance of democracy, race and gender equality, environmental justice, and, of...
A California Christmas is best enjoyed by the beach. Views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Pier can be taken in from the Restaurant at The Georgian. On Christmas Day, prepared and curated by Executive Chef David Almany, The Georgian will feature brunch service from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM and dinner from 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Learn more about The Georgian Hotel restaurants and their new treasure "Spaghetti Sundays" HERE: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2023/12/20/lifestyle...
The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is so festive this time of year, filled with floor-to-ceiling bedazzled Christmas trees adorned with velvet bows and gold and silver grand ornament balls lining the entrance. Find the elegant menorah setting and admire the dripping red poinsettia blooms cascading like waterfalls. Just walking through the lobby will ignite the holiday cheer – the perfect place for a photo shoot with memorable winter backdrops. Visit this glamorous urban oasis t...
From photos with Santa to one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, Santa Monica Place welcomes visitors to join the festivities throughout the holiday season. Enjoy an array of special entertainment throughout December at the center and take in the iconic 50-foot Christmas tree and festive décor in Center Plaza. Holiday happenings include: * Photos with Santa | Through December 24 | Snap a photo with Santa at Santa's House in Center Plaza. Visit SantaMonicaPlace.com/SantaPhotos for Santa's visiting...
This year's Ice at Santa Monica, presented by Netflix ice skating rink, has once again transformed the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue into a winter wonderland, bringing a touch of holiday magic to the beachside community. Now open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Monday, January 15, 2024. Beginning November 24, guests can visit the Ice at Santa Monica ice rink for Netflix Family Nights...
It's The Beatles! It's the Christmas story! It's BOTH! Celebrate the holidays with Both: A Hard Day's Silent Night, Open Fist Theatre Company's annual holiday charity concert spectacular. A rockin' choir and a swinging live band spread peace and joy, telling the Christmas story through effervescent Gospel arrangements of Beatles songs. Proceeds benefit Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), giving underserved kids an equal chance to succeed through a comprehensive array of after-school academic, arts,...
The Georgian Hotel is pleased to partner with Cameron Silver to introduce Decades to Santa Monica. The weekend-long pop-up, taking place from 8th until 10th December, at the recently restored Georgian hotel will feature a unique selection of designer vintage and archival fashion artfully curated by Decades' founder, Cameron Silver. The property will welcome the public and hotel guests alike to immerse themselves in the allure of the past ten decades. Fashion icon Cameron Silver will share a...
One serious type of cardiovascular disease that often goes underdiagnosed and underrated is peripheral artery disease (PAD), which, if left untreated, can lead to serious events, including heart attack, stroke, and acute limb ischemia and is a leading cause of amputations in the U.S. This common condition causes blood vessels to narrow, thereby reducing blood flow to the limbs, most often the legs. In Los Angeles, ZIP codes that have a Black population of more than 50% see a high amputation...
UPDATE: POSTPONED The Santa Monica Coalition has organized a Safety Town Hall. Come join us: Thursday, October 26, 6:30PM - 8:30PM Listen to our panelists, experts in their fields, discuss the current public safety challenges in Santa Monica as well as offer their solutions on how we can make Santa Monica safe again. We look forward to seeing you at the Town Hall. Please share this flyer with your neighbors and friends. Everyone is welcome....
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) in partnership with the City of Baldwin Park, invites the public to bring their furry friends to a special Vet @ The Park event on Sunday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morgan Park for free veterinarian services and more. The event, also supported by the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, will feature a pop-up veterinarian clinic offering a wide range of free services to Baldwin...
MATHER, CA – Building upon California's first-in-the-nation earthquake early warning system, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is launching a statewide, seven-stop tour beginning this week as part of the Great California ShakeOut. The tour will bring a shake simulator capable of replicating a 7.0 magnitude earthquake to cities across the state, where first responders will provide life-saving earthquake preparedness tips. "California has long led the nation in i...
SANTA MONICA, CA - Santa Monica College (SMC) will honor Constitution Day this year with two informative talks about the U.S. Constitution. University of Southern California (USC) law professor Jody Armour will give a talk at 6:30 p.m. (PDT) onTuesday, September 12. UC Berkeley School of Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky will speak at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 14. Each talk will be followed by a brief discussion and Q&A moderated by SMC English professor Hari Vishwanadha. Both talks are free...
June 8, 2023 - The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is pleased to announce the highly anticipated Heart to Home Super Pet Adoption Event taking place at William S Hart Regional Park in Santa Clarita on June 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. This event offers a unique opportunity for pet enthusiasts to find their perfect pet from DACC's Lancaster, Palmdale, Castaic, and Agoura Care Centers while supporting local businesses and having fun! The Heart to Home Super Pet Adoption...
Ubiquitous around the Christmas holidays with their bright Red Kettles and chiming bells, The Santa Monica chapter of The Salvation Army (TSA) is celebrating TSA's 130th year anniversary of local community service with a broad range of events in the coming months. These include an Open House at TSA's 4th St. Downtown Santa Monica location on May 17th from 10am -1pm, and in conjunction with the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), the opportunity to meet Special Guests,...
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum opens its 50th Anniversary Summer Season with two of William Shakespeare's most mystical offerings: the thrilling supernatural tragedy, Macbeth, and that most magical of romantic comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. There's no better place to commune with the spirits than Theatricum's spectacular outdoor amphitheater, carved into the rustic hillside and surrounded by the Topanga woods. Opening night for Macbeth is Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. Audiences are...
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) has announced three event series coming to Downtown Santa Monica this spring. Following the success of its initial launch in 2022, the 626 Night Market Mini Series returns to Santa Monica, bringing the iconic Southern California food festival to the city on a smaller scale monthly beginning in March and running through May 2023 on select Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 10 p.m. The markets bring together some of Southern California's most unique eats,...
'Don't be afraid of that floor, hammer it!' Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Solas Nua present writer/performer Margaret McAuliffe in The Humours of Bandon, an award-winning coming-of-age story for anyone who had a childhood passion that threatened to overwhelm their life. Three performances only take place May 6, May 7 and May 8. Annie is a 16-year-old Irish Dancer from Dublin and we meet her on the eve of the biggest competition of her life, the...
Inspire the next generation of museum visitors and bring the whole family together for Catalina Museum for Art & History's Family Free Day on Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the museum's collection and special exhibitions in addition to a family art project offered in the Hinchliffe Family Atrium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Up to two adults may each claim a free ticket when accompanied by a visitor age 17 or younger. Four Family Free Days are offered annually; each adult f...
