On Tuesday night, the Santa Monica City Council voted to end the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Revitalization Partners Group on a 4-3 vote. Two of the Councilmembers that voted to end the agreement sent statements to Santa Monica Next, which…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform a bold, modern-dress staging of Julius Caesar Oct. 24-Nov. 2 in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Written by William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar is a reminder of the timeless themes of power, loyalty, and public unrest, which take on…
Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street(at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Led by conductor Frederick Keith Fiddmont, the accomplished musical group will explore “Our Wasted Youth,” a program featuring the…
The following is a submission from the Westside Chamber Orchestra Santa Monica-based Westside Chamber Orchestra is the winner of The American Prize in Orchestral Programming—The Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award, 2025 in the professional division. The orchestra was selected from applications reviewed recently from all across the United States. The Westside Chamber Orchestra is conducted by…
California wildfire survivors will now face one less burden on their road to recovery as Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 495, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) and sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Beginning January 2026, in…
The following is a press release from SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) is pleased to announce the release of its fall 2025 edition of the Santa Monica Review (SMR), SMC’s esteemed national literary arts journal. Published twice yearly, the Review showcases the work of established authors alongside emerging writers, with a…
The following comes from the City of Santa Monica. A successful kickoff of the Santa Monica Public Library Community Discount Program last month continues by connecting Santa Monica Public Library’s 53,000 cardholders with discounts and offers at 20 popular Santa…
The following is a release from SMC The Santa Monica College Music Department continues the 2025 Fall Jazz Series with renowned saxophonist, flutist, and clarinetist Justo Almario performing on Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Music Hall at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Admission…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, following the construction contract approval at…
The following is a press release from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier Corporation is thrilled to announce the grand finale of its popular Wellness & Waves series with a special UCLA Health Takeover on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to…
The following is a press release issued by the City of Santa Monica. City Manager Rick Cole has selected Lindsay M. Barker to join his executive team as the City of Santa Monica’s Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). The CRO oversees…
The following is a press release issued by Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) and the City of Santa Monica are pleased to announce the selection of Santa Monica-based nonprofit child development organization Growing Place as operator of the…
The following is press release put out by the City of Santa Monica. Start off the New Year exploring great opportunities at the Annenberg Community Beach House with a lineup that offers something for everyone. From a synchronized swim class…
As SMC Community Education’s vibrant Winter Session gets under way today, it is also looking ahead to an even heartier Spring Semester – with more than 170 classes, workshops and tours, including several new offerings. Registration for both sessions is…
The Santa Monica Police are asking the public assistance in identifying a potential suspect in an assault with a deadly weapon incident that occurred early Tuesday morning. Police responded to a call about an alleged assault with a deadly weapon…
