Santa Monica Place will host a collaborative partnership between Otis College of Art and Design, and The Getty Foundation’s Research Institute, PST’s Public Art and Performance Festival called the Portable Parks IV Project. The Portable Parks IV will temporarily transform the Center Plaza into a garden setting; raising awareness of environmental sustainability and unveiling different aspects of consumer culture to the diverse visitors to Santa Monica Place.

The Pinot Days Grand Festival is a wine tasting event which gives wine lovers the opportunity to experience and enjoy over 300 of the world’s best pinot noir and interact directly with the more than 80 acclaimed winemakers who produce them.

With the start of the New Year, many of us are thinking about eating healthier, living better and getting more Active. Join us for Active Santa Monica Week at the Memorial Park Fitness Room, January 23-30 at 1401 Olympic Boulevard. It’s free to try it out! “READ MORE” for complete schedule.

Beloved for his role as Ernie on the classic sitcom, My Three Sons, actor Barry Livingston has managed to carve out a significant and thriving career in entertainment. Join him as he discusses his new autobiography, The Importance of Being Ernie, and shares how he managed to avoid the crash-and-burn ending that seems to have plagued so many child stars.

Join farmer Nate Peitso ofMaggie’s Farm, master gardener Sarah Spitz, formerly of KCRW, Il Grano Chef Sal Marino and urban homesteader Craig Ruggless from Winnetka Farms in a lively discussion about how their gardens grow. Moderated by Darra Henigan, Santa Monica FarmersMarket. Stay afterward formarket treats prepared by Chef SalMarino. Free and open to the public.

Be part of the solution – educate and empower yourself with simple steps that save our environment and you money. This six-week workshop covers: Water, Energy, Waste, Chemicals, Transportation & Travel, and Shopping & Food. Presented by Sustainable Works.

How is your child spending this summer? How about . . . a Traditional Camp, Language Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service, Marine Biology, an Internship in an specific area of interest, Study on a College Campus, Sailing in the Caribbean, Creative and Performing Arts, a Cross Country Tour, Horseback Riding, a Girls’ Empowerment Program and more! Attend a TIPS on TRIPS and CAMPS Summer Opportunities Fair to learn about quality summer overnight programs for students, ages 8 – 18.

This one day conference created by Brentwood School girls for young women everywhere, will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4 and will include keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a special musical performance. The conference is designed to empower young women in grades 8 through 12 to take charge of their future in positive ways that influence and inspire others.

A fundraiser to support the arts and services for at risk youth in our community. Silent Art Auction * Appetizers * Drinks * Live Jazz * Lots of Love

The Green Living Workshop 101 is a condensed version of the 6 week Green Living Workshop which covers the following topics: Water | Energy | Waste | Chemicals | Transportation | Shopping & Food. We will spend 3 hours learning about the main problems related to each of the above topics. We will then review the top 4 solutions for each topic which participants can implement very quickly and easily after completing the workshop.

Sign up for our newsletter or “like” us on Facebook (Follow “Read More” for links) to stay up-to-date on news, sale announcements, and upcoming events! The Malibu Country Mart is a truly unique experience with great shops, great restaurants, a children’s playground, and a world class sculpture collection – just steps from the beach!

Patrons can visit the Truck for free Cirque gifts (including posters, collectibles and other items, subject to availability), an opportunity to take unique photos, and receive an exclusive offer to purchase tickets to both the Cirque du Soleil productions: OVO (under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at the Santa Monica Pier as of January 20 for a limited engagement).

Finally, a series for our youngest audience members! Children and parents alike will be delighted as acclaimed actress and best-selling children’s author Jamie Lee Curtis narrates her own children’s stories Where Do Balloons Go and When I Was Little. This performance will feature members of the SOL-LA Music Academy’s Children’s Chorus and original music performed by Tom Farrell and Clara Lysy.

Join us every Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for a naturalist presentation. Learn awesome facts about the animals as you watch us feed the octopus, create your own marine themed craft, or listen to a story about one of the other amazing animals here at the Aquarium.

Come have fun with Legos and build something amazing. A monthly gathering. Come and spend the afternoon building with our library LEGOS. All materials belong to the Santa Monica Public Library and will be put away at the end of each session. Ages 4 – 14.

Santa Monica Citywide Reads, a community reading program that invites everyone in the community to read and discuss the same novel in book discussions and special events held throughout the city, takes place February 22 to March 31, 2012. All Citywide Reads book discussions and special events are free and open to the public.

Corpus Christi School shares the message of the Gospel in a nurturing, motivating and challenging Catholic academic environment. Blending 1-to-1 cutting-edge technology and curriculum, it is our goal to assist each child in developing his or her unique gifts for the benefit of our global community.

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Calvary Christian School provides an exemplary education for preschool through 8th grade students that combines academic excellence with the development of Christian values. Calvary’s Preschool offers Mommy and Me classes, and developmentally appropriate classes for children ages 2-5. Calvary’s exceptional Elementary and Middle School academic programs, nurturing environment, small class sizes and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to develop their personal best academically, physically and spiritually. Follow link below to read more…

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Brentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement, Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. Follow link below for more details

Woody Allen’s hilarious and actually rather moving comedy, PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM, is the second show of our 2011-2012 season. Allan Felix, film critic and recently-deserted husband, lives in a lonely apartment and talks to his imaginary idol, Humphrey Bogart. When his friends Dick and Linda try to set him up with women, his attempts to be suave and sexy lead to a series of comic disasters – until Allan starts to fall for Linda, his best friend’s wife.

Oscar winner Helen Hunt stars in this groundbreaking new version of Wilder’s iconic American play. Our Town tells the story of young lovers George and Emily, whose life in a small New England town becomes a microcosm of every day life. The wisdom of the play, rendered through a deceptively simple story, makes Our Town an enduring treasure of the American theater.

Established in 1931, Harvelle’s is the oldest live music venue on the Westside. This dark, sexy room is the perfect spot for listening, dancing and drinking to the best local, national and international acts. “Read More” to visit Website for schedules & Times

Participating restaurants will present a specially priced three-course meal for lunch and/or dinner. Local foodies and visitors to LA will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced three-course meals from some of LA’s best restaurants during this dining event.

we have assembled photographs by each of our 10 artists which are most symbolic of the city of Los Angeles. Some are its buildings familiar to most of us, some are its beach areas and piers, some are museums and other public places, some are murals and street art, but they all are uniquely “L. A.”, and could be considered as the city’s icons. Since each of the photographers in the project group has their own individual approach to their art, the exhibited images show a wide diversity of techniques and represent a composite view.

Richard Heller Gallery is pleased to announce the fourth Los Angeles solo exhibition for Oslo, Norway based artist, Charlie Roberts. For this show Roberts will focus on storytelling with several large-scale works on paper that combine multiple figures to create compelling and often hilarious narratives. He will also present a cast of life-sized painted figurative sculptures carved in the gallery from wood with a crude hand axe.

Breathless changing vistas from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Catalina Island. Architect-designed features assure quality indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Expanded floorplan of 10 ft ceilings, windows with sweeping views, generously sized rooms. Property sits elegantly on a half acre promontary, peaceful & quiet. Gated. Oversized garage 3-4 cars. Plus big driveway. Granite kitchen w/ 2 islands…

What’s easy and delicious and vegetarian and dirties only one pan? Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans! This one-pan wonder uses those shelf-stable gnocchi, and pan-fries them instead of boiling. What a great trick that is! Add some healthy chard, white beans, tomatoes and aromatics, and you’re on the way to a wonderful supper.

In the historic heart of Berlin, Germany, over 100 people from all walks of life and more than 50 nations joined in a single circle to address seventeen questions confronting who we are and where we’re going. The film follows their insights, perceptions, reflections and views.

Movie presentations by American Cinematheque, a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization, dedicated to the public presentation of the moving picture in all its forms, from classics to the outer frontiers of the art form. Weekly screenings of art, independent and classic films.

Make the most of your OUTDOORS experience in the Santa Monica Mountains. Read More to link to the events calendar and search for National Park Service programs in the recreation area near you.

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Follow the ‘Read More’ link below for details, maps and more detailing the Farmer’s Markets happening each week in the Santa Monica/Venice area.

Have fun, meet new people and challenge your mind playing Bridge or Scrabble. All levels are welcome.

Emulating the centuries-old tradition of Speaker’s Corner in London’s Hyde Park, the People’s Voice puts up a weekly soap box and microphone for anyone to freely speak his or her peace. The sky’s the limit. Free.

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