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SoCal nonprofit ‘Jazz Hands’ celebrates Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month
April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month and Culver City-based nonprofit Jazz Hands for Autism is bringing the gift of music as a way to bridge the gap between the autism community and the rest of the world. “Jazz Hands For Autism has since grown into a talent advocacy group and provider of individualized music-based […]
Patrick's Roadhouse, iconic diner in Santa Monica, to close
LOS ANGELES - After five decades in business, the iconic Santa Monica diner, Patrick's Roadhouse, is set to close. According to a GoFundMe campaign, the diner was forced to shut down after being hit with a large rent deferral payment accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. "They managed to keep all...
SMC presents Applied Music Showcase May 3
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Applied Music Showcase featuring students in SMC’s distinctive Applied Music Program performing songs, instrumental solos, ensemble works, and original compositions in diverse styles. The showcase will be held Friday, May 3, at 7:30pm in The Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica.
The Conejo Youth Theatre Will Perform SLEEPING BEAUTY in May
The Conejo Youth Theatre will bring Sleeping Beauty by Charles Way to the Conejo Players stage. Here’s a bolder, funnier version of this favorite fairy tale. Meet one of the more independent, headstrong, in-your-face princesses, Briar Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty). And Gryff, who’s half-dragon and a total smart aleck. There’s Branwen, the really nice witch who tries to outspell the evil Modron. And, of course, Prince Owain, who comes with the standardly princely features, minus bravery, talent and competence. In between the story you know is a deliciously funny and amazing adventure, replete with troublesome fairy folk and a riddle-challenging Spider King.
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica to Present Spring MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Event
The historic Westside Ballet of Santa Monica will celebrate its 50th anniversary with three events in May. The two-day-only Masters of Movement performances have been crafted by leading and emerging talent alike to honor the past, present and future of the organization's cultural achievements. Patricia Neary, a ballet legend with a 60+ year career in the arts, will attend the final event and receive a lifetime achievement award.
The New Redline Venice Hotel Pays Homage to the Area’s Undertold Black History
Since childhood, Kamau Coleman found solace in spending his free days and weekends at a family friend’s duplex apartment near the Venice Beach strip. While the property had been around since 1964, it had never been upgraded outside of basic maintenance. This Experiential Baja Hotel Is Launching Its First Branded Residences Outside Todos Santos “You can imagine we were at the ocean, so everything rusted,” Coleman tells The Hollywood Reporter. “For example, the stairs, the legs went directly into the sand and there was literally nothing holding it.” Around the early stages of the pandemic lockdown, the building’s previous owner decided to retire,...
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