The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Department presents Well Fed, an exhibition showcasing work by student artists from the Mentor Program led by Professor Emily Silver. The exhibition is a collaborative effort, curated…
Cooper Crane is a public historian studying the history of infrastructure and transportation in Southern California. His current research includes the history of the Los Angeles metro, and the development of infrastructure along the Santa Ana River, the largest river…
Ted Winterer is a former Mayor and City Councilmember and chair of Santa Monicans for Reliable School Funding I recently read that “Massachusetts, with no significant natural resource extraction industry, has leveraged its highly educated workforce and research institutions to…
The Santa Monica City Council has proclaimed May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating this year’s theme, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Celebrate with events across the city: One Book, One Coast: “They Called…
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a concert that blends Latin rhythms, R&B, and the energy of Swing and Bebop, all into one night. The performance will be held Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at…
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will light its iconic 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a custom-designed lighting program on Friday, May 1 at sunset. The Ferris wheel display will showcase vibrant red colors, dynamic…
The following is a submission from the Big Blue Bus. Big Blue Bus is celebrating Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! (BIWIBI) Week by offering free rides to Santa Monica K-12 students from Monday, May 4, 2026, through Friday, May 8, 2026. BIWIBI Week is held twice a…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy. All first person references refer to them. Photo: Carol Lemlein, Former Councilmembers Kevin McKeown and Ted Winterer, and State Senator Ben Allen at the Preservation Resource Center grand opening at the Shotgun House. In 2016,…
The following article first appeared in the Take the Friendly Road newsletter produced by SaMo DOT. May is National Bike Month! Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate biking, encourage others to give biking a try, and celebrate the many…
Alan Minsky is the Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America and a resident of California. If and when oil once again moves freely through the Strait of Hormuz, there is little doubt that global energy prices — and America’s…
The following is a submission from the office of State Senator Ben Allen. Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades/Santa Monica) celebrated the passage of SB 894 and SB 1297 out of committee this week to reduce fire risk across California. Both bills received bipartisan, unanimous…
From the Big Blue Bus e-mail. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Big Blue Bus will offer free rides in celebration of Earth Day! Reduce your carbon footprint, save on gas and parking costs, avoid traffic headaches, and support sustainable transportation in your…
SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth Day at Emeritus,” a special event screening short films and clips from works by eco filmmakers Sheila Laffey, Joseph Rosendo, and Nidhin Patel, with a panel discussion on the impact of storytelling in cinema and an audience Q&A moderated by Anabelle Munro, founding…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Spring has officially sprung at the Santa Monica Pier as Locals’ Night returns Thursday, April 16, transforming the Pier into a vibrant, open-air celebration of music, art, and community from 3:30 to 10 p.m. Presented…
The following is a submission from SMC. Santa Monica College (SMC) will host Masanga Marimba — led by CSU Northridge ethnomusicologist and SMC Music instructor Dr. Ric Alviso — in “A Musical Journey from Africa to Latin America.” The concert explores the journey of the marimba, from its use…
