Lifestyle news for Santa Monica.
Above the surface, cemeteries are serene expanses of green, with plenty of trees and flowers. Below ground, however, America’s cemeteries are environmental disasters. Buried along with the deceased are toxic embalming fluids, metals from caskets, and thousands of tons of…
In November 2015, the Santa Monica City Council voted to approve plans for parklets at three locations on Main Street. According to a recent staff report, those parklets should be ready by July this year, just shy of two years…
About 60 artists who work out of studios at the Santa Monica Airport opened their creative spaces to the general public last Saturday. The event was the 11th annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk, sponsored by the city’s Cultural Affairs Division. Many…
This weekend, don’t miss the Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk on Saturday and don’t forget to plan ahead on Sunday to avoid delays during the L.A. Marathon. On Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can partake in art and ceramic demonstrations, theater…
Smorgasburg Los Angeles transformed the Santa Monica Pier into a food lover’s paradise last Saturday. The outdoor food and shopping market features unique gifts and tasty, creative menus from a variety of vendors. The edibles here not only taste great,…
The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women announced a line up of community events celebrating Women’s History Month all March long. Below is the list of events, starting with the Commission’s reception at tonight’s city council meeting. A…
Via the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Nearly 1,000 SMMUSD elementary, middle and high school students will star in three separate “Stairway to the Stars” concerts on March 15, 17 and 21, at 7 pm, in Santa Monica High School’s…
Via the City of Santa Monica. On Saturday, February 25, 2017, the City of Santa Monica will host Parks Day, Come Play! a community event celebrating: The grand opening of Ishihara Park, a new 2.35-acre neighborhood park created to provide…
Join members and prospective members of the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica for the organization’s annual lunch with the mayor this Saturday. Starting at 11 a.m. at the Montana Branch Library, Mayor Ted Winterer will discuss with attendees…
Via Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College is proud to present a trio of free events in February honoring Black History Month. The events – which include a “Trial by Jury” presentation and informative talks and discussions – are all…
The Santa Monica Police Department wants you to get to know your neighbors, and they are offering a prize to those who take the steps to do so. “Through our daily interactions with the community we have noticed that many…
Odd Market L.A. makes its westside debut at the Santa Monica Pier. On Saturday, January 28, more than 75 vendors and food trucks will transform the iconic pier into a bazaar scene of boutique merchants, intriguing artisans, and street food purveyors.…
Join Santa Monica Mayor Ted Winterer for the first monthly community bike ride of his tenure on Sunday, January 29. The roughly six-mile ride (about an hour to an hour and 20 minutes long) will start outside of City Hall…
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…
