Historic Venice Post Office Building to Become a New Hub for Creatives: “The Lighthouse” will offer workspace, production facilities, career development, and artist studios in Venice’s iconic Windward Circle. More details here.
Santa Monica Unveils Plaque Inscribed with Apology to Black Residents: More details here on the plaque outside City Hall inscribed with the Statement Apologizing to Santa Monica’s African American Residents and Their Descendants, on the anniversary of the statement’s adoption two years ago.
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap Nov. 9 – 15: Here is this week’s recap of police activity.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Nov. 22: More details here.
Urth Caffé’s Pumpkin Pie Named One of the Best in America: “Eat This, Not That” polled a variety of chefs on the best store bought pies and Urth Caffe @ 2327 Main St. ranked #4 in the country in this listacle.
Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop Opens @ 1541 Ocean Ave.: The shop serves velvety hot cocoa and sweet sundaes (including a non-dairy option) along with individual chocolate bars and bags to go as well as gift bags to take home as souvenirs. https://www.ghirardelli.com/stores/santa-monica
Things To Do This Weekend:
- Locals Night @ The Pier (Thursday 3:30 – 9:30pm): This month features a special Holiday Art Mart with performances by Mayaztek and Leslie Paula & Latin Soul Band, as well as Classic Car Meet Up, Books & Cookies for the kids, and a Classic Car Meet Up. More details here.
- Official City of Santa Monica Tree Lighting Ceremony (Thursday 6 – 8pm): Santa is lighting the tree and taking free photos with everyone! Enjoy special performances, hot cocoa, holiday crafts and more! FREE. @ 1300 Block of Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Ave. More details here.
- Holiday Special: Laugh It Off Comedy Show at Viceroy Santa Monica: SNL’s Luke Nul and others are kicking off the season with “hilarious takes on all things Thanksgiving, family gatherings, and the upcoming holiday craziness.” $15. 21+ only. Friday, Nov. 22, 8:00p.m., 1819 Ocean Ave. More details here.
- Annual Moby-Dick Reading Returning to Venice Beach (Saturday & Sunday): Readers, Ranging From Students to Celebrities, Will Take Turns Performing Excerpts From Herman Melville’s 1851 Classic. More details here.
- Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): Back at the market this Sunday to start your holiday week on the right track we have Chloe Resler and Friends from 10am-1pm. With a much needed community sound bath with Kiki and Chris on the lawn at noon! For all of you bread bakers, Fat Uncle Farms and Mama Tree will be joining us this Sunday with organic almond products, whole grain flours, olive oil and more!! See you there!
