The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The city of Santa Monica seeks applications for $500 microgrants for community members to host discussions that would shape the social equity component of the city’s adult-use cannabis…
The following is a submission from Pier Communications. Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier are bringing holiday magic to life with “Cheer On The Pier,” a festive series of events and programs running through December 31. The celebration kicked off with…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. For the sixth consecutive year, the city of Santa Monica has earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the city’s inclusive municipal laws,…
This article is a submission from Santa Monica College Santa Monica College (SMC) to Columbia University School of General Studies transfer student Hunter Doradea has been selected as a Future Nobel Laureate Scholar (FNLS). Doradea is among 11 scholars selected from across the world by EF Study Abroad and The…
The following piece first appeared at Streetsblog USA by Leah Shahum. Leah is the Founder and Director of the Vision Zero Network, bringing two decades of proven success championing movements to advance safe, healthy, active transportation. She serves on the…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Public Policy Institute (PPI) and the Westside School of Ballet will host live, in-theater performances of Tchaikovsky’s“The Nutcracker” Ballet Nov. 30-Dec. 8. Holiday performances to entertain audiences of all ages will be held at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30…
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…
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Jazz Ensemble will honor legendary arranger, composer, and producer Quincy Jones (1933-2024) with a live concert devoted to his works.Led by conductor Frederick Keith Fiddmont, the accomplished musical group will perform Monday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in…
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. This article was written by Emily Stutts. In 2022, when bike buses were gaining momentum in the United States, I led my first bike bus on Bike to School Day. After that experience I…
The following is an event notice from the Santa Monica Playhouse. The critically acclaimed one-woman play Caterpillar Soup will return to the Santa Monica Playhouse this November for a series of special performances commemorating its 20th anniversary. Written and performed by Lyena…
The following is an event announcement from Santa Monica College. Photo by Brian Driscoll. The Santa Monica College Music Department presents the SMC Wind Ensemble in a concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at…
The following is a press release from Downtown Santa Monica Inc. who also provided all images. As the holiday season approaches, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) brings the holiday spirit to the downtown district with a series of community events. From…
The following is a press release from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) architecture and interior architectural design (IArc) students won a “Special Recognition Award” at the annual Barbara G. Laurie (BGL) Student Design Competition hosted by National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). SMC…
The following is a notice from SMPD. The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding a fatal DUI incident on October 17, where a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach near…
As election day nears, Santa Monica Next adds its voice to the chorus of housing, labor, health, and livability advocates urging you to support efforts to address L.A. County’s homelessness crisis by voting yes on Measure A – the half-cent sales tax that…
