 LOCAL EVENTS: Santa Monica - Venice
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Santa Monica
Monday, February 27, 6:30-7:30pm
Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica
Mystery author Naomi Hirahara takes us on a tour of her unique vision of noir in this reading and author discussion. She is accompanied by torch songs and saxophone stylings from the Doc & Renee jazz duo.
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Santa Monica
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 3, 4 - 7 pm Exhibit runs through April 7
Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Building B-3 , Santa Monica
The Artists Image at Craig Krull Gallery will focus on one aspect of McMillans artistic practice, his photographic portraiture of artists. This exhibition demonstrates his inventive techniques at creating a persona rather than a mere likeness. Concurrently, the gallery will present an exhibition of photographs from the 1960s by Dennis Hopper.
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO SANTA MONICA
Through - March 25, 2012
Under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier
OVO, meaning egg in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. “Read More” for Ticket Information.
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 Featured Events
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Downtown Los Angeles
Saturday, March 3, 8 am
Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles $28.50 per person
Join the community for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 3rd at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel with keynote speaker, Joni Eareckson Tada. Every year this is a great way to not only pray for the mayor, the larger city of Los Angeles and it’s leaders, but support World Impact with vital funds as they continue to minister to the inner-city of LA.
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 Shopping
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Exceptional Westside Shopping
3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265
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 childrens playground, and a world class sculpture collection just steps from the beach!
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 Family Fun
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Plan ahead for Summer Fun!
Camp Dates: August 6 through 10
At the beautiful UCLA Campus, Westwood - For more information follow links or call (800) 319-0884
The SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMPS return to UCLA August 6-10. Kids 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Participate in PTI style shows, trivia and stump the schwab contests, and much more. DAY OR OVERNIGHT OPTIONS available
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 The Town Buzz
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One City One Book
Citywide READS: February 22 through March 31
Read More for Complete Schedule of programs.
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.
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 Featured Local Schools
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Featured Local School
West (K-6) 12001 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles East (7-12) 100 South Barrington Place, Los Angeles
(310) 476-9633
VIEW SCHOOL WEBSITE
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
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 Music
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Santa Monica
On-Going - Visit Website for schedules & times
Harvelle's, 1432 4th Street, Santa Monica
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
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6 weekends of Dance, Music & Poetry
Events throug Saturday, February 25, 8 pm
Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica Tickets: $10
Fireside at the Miles continues through February 25th! Offering an eclectic line-up of spoken word sensations, singer/songwriter heartthrobs, contemporary dancers, classical and jazz music maestros, and many more fantastic artists. Comfortable lounge seating beside the massive stone fireplace, organic coffees and teas, pastries and an eco-friendly java log fire welcome you to Santa Monicas historic theater – make your reservations today! READ MORE for link to complete schedule.
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 Upcoming Events
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Thursday, March 8
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
From its prestigious beginnings as a cooking demonstration with Julia Child in 1979, Food Fare has become one of the oldest and most recognized food events in Los Angeles. Over 150 of the citys best restaurants, caterers, wineries, florists, vendors and entertainers will be part of the festivities. With this long tradition of offering the finest of Los Angeles culinary delights, Food Fare 2012 will be an occasion to savor the best of Southern California all under one roof!
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Beverly Hills
Tickets will be available online and by mail on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Friday, February 3, 9 am
The Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Beverly Hills
During the week leading up to the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, the Academy will once again present public events celebrating this years nominees. READ MORE for complete schedule.
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 What to Watch
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PBS SoCal
Sunday, February 26, 10:30 pm
The acclaimed “Racing Dreams” chronicles the experiences of three adolescents competing in the World Karting Association, which has been a breeding ground for such NASCAR racers as Jeff Gordon and Danica Patrick.
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 Art & Museums
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Peter Fetterman Gallery presents
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 10
Peter Fetterman Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica
Peter Fetterman Gallery is pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition of Lillian Bassman’s LINGERIE & CLASSIC IMAGES. We will be exhibiting numerous unseen images from the 1950s, which have been produced in celebration of this exhibition. There will also be signed copies of the new LILLIAN BASSMAN: LINGERIE book available at the gallery.
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Century City
Through May 18
The Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, #10, Century City
DIGITAL DARKROOM features the work of 17 artists from around the world that explore the intersection of art and technology. The artists come from a range of backgrounds, each specializing in fine art, commercial art, portraiture, still life, fashion, architectural or other types of photographic and illustrative expression.
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 FEATURED REAL ESTATE: Pacific Palisades
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Magnificent jetliner views from custom built Mediterranean
3 BR / 2.5 BA - $3,650,000
Agent: Joan Sather - Sotheby's
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 What's Cooking
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From ShockinglyDelicious.com
Visit ShockinglyDelicious.com and sign up to get recipes by e-mail, so you never miss out on new postings!
If youre going to make soup, and I hope you are, this version will make you a star! Everyone loves lasagna, and this pretty much soupifies all those wonderful flavors — the tender ricotta plopped into the middle, the chewy sausage, the al dente noodles, the sweet tomatoes. You wont be able to talk while youre eating it. Thats how good it is.
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 Outdoors
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Your guide to the SM Mountains
Hikes & Events happening daily
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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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Malibu
Thursday, March 8, 6 pm
Charmlee Wilderness Park, 2577 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu FREE
Enjoy the mountains, meadow, and an ocean overlook as the moon lights our way. Bring a flashlight and meet at upper parking lot. Rain cancels. Reservations required: 310-317-1364. $4 parking fee.
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Malibu
Sunday, February 26, 8:30 am, (10 am for Young Children)
Malibu Lagoon State Park, 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu FREE
Two Birdwatching events. At 8:30, Experts and beginners, adults and teens, all welcome. At 10 am, Children and Parents are invited for a Special short walk designed especially for children and families (binoculars provided
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 Movies
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Local Guides
Easily find local Westside area movies & show times from Google…
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 Event Calendar
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Santa Monica / Venice
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.
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Mondays, 1-3 pm - Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd
Have fun, meet new people and challenge your mind playing Bridge or Scrabble. All levels are welcome.
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Sundays, 10 am -12 pm - Palisades Park, intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
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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 Worth the Drive
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Dana Point
Sat & Sun, March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
Theyre celebrating their 41st anniversary this year and hope youll be able to join them for BOTH fun-packed weekends. Read More to link to the The Calendar of Events, which provides you with a daily listing of all thats going on, including location, time and a short description of the event.
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 More Events
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Now you can find more events beyond our Home Page. Just follow the links below to find more Westside area events, and also check out ThisWeekInSoCal.com for larger events happening around Southern Califormia.
LINKS: More Westside Events / ThisWeekInSoCal.com
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