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The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Three related cases brought against a Santa Monica landlord, including one case brought by the Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office under the city’s Tenant Harassment and Housing Anti-Discrimination…
The following is a press release from Senator Allen’s office. Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) has championed a slate of wildfire recovery bills that cleared through the Senate Appropriations Committee today. “The Legislature has acted expeditiously on both monetary measures…
The following is a press release from SMC. Photo by Megan Gillespie. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live musical theatre with performances of “Gotham” on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Studio Stage at the SMC…
The following is a news release from the City of Santa Monica. More coverage will be coming all week. Following a nationwide search, the Santa Monica City Council announced Friday the selection of Oliver Chi as the next city manager. …
The following is a submission from SMC. Photo by Ed Gandara. The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased to present the debut of the SMC Collaboration Showcase ina performance of ensemble works from jazz, commercial, and European art music traditions. The showcaseincludes arrangements and…
NO OPA UPDATE MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY MAINopoly This Weekend (Sunday 1-5pm): Experience the best restaurants, bars & eateries by joining us for the 10th Annual “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street” in Santa Monica. This all-ages community event is…
Barnard Way Closure This Weekend: Venice Beach Half Marathon is Sunday May 18 and Barnard Way will be closed between Ocean Park Blvd. to Pacific/Nielson Way from 7:00am – 10am. PLEASE ASK FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS NEWSLETTER: We need…
Do I need to say it? This post via SMSPOKE, where you can use an interactive version of the above map. Happy Bike Anywhere Day Santa Monica!See map for details on these fun local events! Morning (and all day) Pitstops: hours…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council early Wednesday approved a new Entertainment Zone, a first-of-its-kind effort to support economic development and bring new experiences to the iconic Third Street Promenade…
OPA May Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday: This month’s meeting will be at the Ocean Park Library (@ 2601 Main St.) starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Here’s the zoom link and here’s schedule:…
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. Photo: Applied Music student Emily Gomez plays ‘Barbarina’ in the SMC Opera Theatre and the SMC Symphony Orchestra production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro). Photo by Martin Cohen,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corp. The Santa Monica Pier closes out the 2024–25 Locals’ Night seasonwith a high-energy evening of live music, dancing, shopping, and community celebration for locals and Angelenos alikeon Thursday, May 15, from 3:30 to 10…
Main St. Closure This Weekend: “Jane’s Main Street Mile” is Sunday May 11 and Main St. will be closed between Tongva Park and Hollister Avenue from 6:30am – 11am. OPA May 12 Monthly Meeting This Monday: This month’s meeting will…
Contemporary lifestyle brand Madhappy will host “Madhappy and Friends,” a one-night-only benefit event at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m., in recognition of “Mental Health Awareness Month.” Powered by Shopify, the immersive evening raises funds for The JED Foundation (JED), the nation’s leading…
