*What's Happening Santa Monica!*
*Please scroll down for "current" monthly happenings!*
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Mayor Richard Bloom!
Richard again became our Santa
Monica Mayor on December 9th,
2010! Mayor Bloom takes a pic with
actress Jamie Lee Curtis at the Grand
Opening of the Annenberg Beach House.
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"Thanks" Bobby Shriver:
As interim Santa Monica Mayor,
maverick aiding Special Olympics
(created by his Mother, Eunice Kennedy
Shriver), co-founder of RED (with
singer, Bono)=aiding worthwhile
causes, & our Santa Monica City
Councilman (since 2004), we say
thank you!
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Check out Santa Monica Place (our open-aired Mall).
(Opened August 6th, 2010). Click on the Santa Monica Place
link (to the left) highighting all their current venues!
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*Check out Friday's on Main Street*
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Main Street has come alive, with several participating
businesses on board to stay open late Friday nights
for their customers!
Check out Library Alehouse, with free Bike valet, Heritage Museum,
with concerts: 6 & 7pm, Ten Women, offering wine & food, Lulu
Cocina Mexicana, offering signature drink specials till closing, Gioia,
passing on unique clothing, plus wine & chocolate, & so many other
Main St. participating businesses offering great discounts & specials!
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Activities
April "2012"
("Current")
"Happy" Passover & Easter!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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Heal The Bay's
"Shark Sunday"
at Santa Monica Pier
Aquarium: 3:30pm
*Informative Presentation*
1600 Ocean Front Walk
800-Heal-Bay
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Child's Play Photography
Exhibit at SM Pier
April 3rd-May 28th, 2012
M-Th: 11am-5pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-7pm
(310) 458-8901
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Art/Spirit of Gloria Stewart
Reflections of Gloria's life=
Art-Writings: Books
April 5th-7pm
Best remembered as a Oscar nominee
for an Oscar for Best Supporting
Actress for the movie, Titanic.
Santa Monica Main Library: Free
601 SM Blvd. (310) 458-8600
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Anais Mitchell performs
w/ special guest: John Elliott
at The Broad Stage: 4-7-12
1310 11th Street-$25.00
Popular in Folk/Singer/
Songwriter (310) 434-3200
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Peter Rabbit Day
at Douglas Park
April 7th, 9am-12pm
Easter Egg coloring &
Easter Egg Hunt-Free!
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"Enchanted Fairy tale"
Interactive Theatre
For Kids & Grown-ups
April 8th
Sing-a-longs, face-painting, story
telling, refreshments: $15.00 Kids
w/ adult (adult free).
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
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Celebrate Earth Day
"Nothin' But Sand"
Beach Clean-Up=
Free SM Pier Aquarium
visits- April 21st-22nd!
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Activities
March "2012"
("Current")
"Happy St. Patrick's Day!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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O'Neills
365 Launch Party
at The Yard
Sunday, March 4th
10:30-12:30pm
119 Broadway
O'Neills is at
131 Broadway
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Santa Monica Symphony
at Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium
March 10th, 7:30pm concert
$20.00
w/ Santa Monica "Ford" Test
drives. Free parking for 1st,
250 test drivers. 4pm-6:30pm
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LA Marathon
March 18th
Annual Marathon starts
in Downtown Los Angeles
to Downtown Santa Monica
Open to everyone to come & cheer!!
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Santa Monica Police Chief,
Timothy Jackson
Retirement Celebration
March 29th
Loews Santa Monica
5:30pm Reception
6:15pm Dinner
1700 Ocean Ave.
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Activities
February "2012"
("Current")
"Happy Valentines Day!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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Cirque Du Soleil
partners
w/ Heal the Bay
Sunday, SM Aquarium
will be free to the public
12:30pm-5pm
Check out both venues at
Santa Monica Pier!
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Annenberg Beach House
presents:
LA Icons & other
Impressions Photo Exhibit
Daily: 9am-3pm-thru April 15th
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Annenberg Beach House
presents:
Valentines Day Concert
Songs of Victoria Kirsch & Friends
Prix-fixe three course meal at Back
On the Beach 4:3o-9pm $42.50
Happy Valentines Day!!!
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The Broad Stage
Presents:
"Our Town"
starring: Helen Hunt
Jan. 13th-Feb. 12th
2pm & 7:30pm
(310) 434-3200
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Cirque Du Soleil
Presents:
"Ovo"
At Santa Monica Pier
January-March 20th!!
Welcome to all....
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
at Annenberg Beach House
year around-90 minutes
$25.00 (1 hr) $40.00 (2hr)
(310) 458-4904
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Activities
January "2012"
("Current")
"Happy New Year" to all!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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Annenberg Beach House
Presents:
"Happy Day, Marion"
Jan. 8th, 11-1:30pm
Birthday Celebration honoring
actress Marion Davies, with docent
tour of the original Marion Davies
guest house & refreshments!
415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Golden Globe
Foreign Language Film
Nominees: Aero Theatre
Main Street
January 9th-13th
7:30pm
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Santa Monica Place
"The Market"
Presents:
Global Street Food & Beer
Tasting Dinner: Jan. 10th
7-11pm-$48.00
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"Photo LA"
21st Annual Photograph
Art Exposition: Jan. 12-16th
Fri.-Sun: 11am-7pm
Mon: 11-6pm
SM Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
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The Broad Stage
Presents:
"Our Town"
starring: Helen Hunt
Jan. 13th-Feb. 12th
2pm & 7:30pm
(310) 434-3200
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Beach Ultimate Frisbee
12th Annual Lei-Out
Sat. Jan. 14th & 15th
Santa Monica Beach!
Join the best annual beach frisbee
competition w/ the best players!!!
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Santa Monica Symphony
Martin Luther King
Commemorative Concert
Sun. January 15th
2:30pm
Ikeda World Peace Aud.
(6th & Wilshire)
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Cirque Du Soleil
Presents:
"Ovo"
At Santa Monica Pier
January 20th!!
Welcome to all....
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The City of Santa Monica
Presents:
"The State of the City"
Annual address of the progress/
projects/programs current-coming
up in Santa Monica!!!
7:30 am-Breakfast
8:00 am-Program
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Activities
("Current")
December
"Happy Holidays" to all!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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Santa Claus @
The Market
Santa Monica Place
Nov. 20-Dec. 24th
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Montana Ave.
Holiday Walk
December 2nd
Music/Joy/Fun
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Main Street
Holiday Parties
December 3-4th
Outdoor displays, goodies,
specials, prizes!!!
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Pico Winter Holiday
Art Walk
December 2nd 1-9pm
(310) 829-9303
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Pet Photos
with Santa Claus
@ Santa Monica Place
December 3rd
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Shutters on the Beach
Hotel Holiday Toy Drive
& Reception: Dec. 12th
6-8pm
Please bring new unwrapped toy!
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3rd Annual
Santa Monica
Pub Crawl
December 17th
Sponsored by the SM
Chamber of Commerce
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Activities
("Current")
November
"Happy Thanksgiving" to all!
(Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)
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"Ice" Skating Rink
Downtown Santa Monica
returns November 8th!
Running through the beginning
of January this year, both kids
& adults can once again enjoy
our West Coast Winter Wonderland
(& get some joy & fitness too!)
*Corner of 5th & Arizona*
$10.00
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Activities
("Current")
October
(Please also check the Sept. Activities (below) for continuing events)
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6th Annual
ALT Car Show Expo
Sat. Oct. 1st
10am-5pm
Free
*New alternative vehicles*
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Art of the Ears
Thurs. Oct. 6th, 3pm
Talented seniors delighting
all with their music.
Santa Monica Public Library
in the Martin Luther King, Jr.
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 393-0701
Free: Open to the public
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The New World F.E.S.T.
(Festival: eco-friendliness
& science/technology)
Fri: Oct. 7th-12-8pm
Sat: Oct. 8th-10-8pm
Sun: Oct 9th-10-5pm
Celebrate eco-friendliness & science &
technology. Over 150 exhibitors & 6
entertainment stages.
Santa Monica Beach parking lot-
2600 Barnard Way
$12.00 Adults, $8.00 children
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My Favorite Bead Show
Fri., Oct. 7th-12-6pm
Sat., Oct. 8th-10-6pm
Sun., Oct. 9th-12-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
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A Toast to the Life & Legacy
of Gil Scott-Heron
Highways Performance
Space
Fri., Sat., Oct. 7th & 8th: 8:30pm
Life legacy of poet, musician Gil
Scott-Heron (310) 315-1459
$20.00 + $15.00 members
18th St. Arts Center-1651 18th St.
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Reception: "High Ball"
by Greg Jezewski
Frank Pictures Gallery
Sat., Oct 8th: 6-9pm
Baseball themed kinetic sculpture
& multimedia paintings. (Free)
Bergamot Station: A-5
2525 Michigan Ave.
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BAM Fest
Beer, Art, Music Festival
Sun., Oct. 9th 1-6pm
Local art, music, & Calif.
finest draft beers=
20 brewaries, 4 bands, 3 galleries
$35.00 (pre-sale) $40.00 at door
(310) 553-3711 1639 18th St.
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Portals
at The Broad Stage
Sun., Oct. 9th, 4pm
Acclaimed violinist Tim
Fain from Santa Monica
$47.00-$75.00 (310) 434-3200
11th & Santa Monica Blvd.
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Activities
("Current")
September
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Movies On The Deck:
Santa Monica Place
Weekly on Wednesdays
7pm
Dining deck 3rd level
(310) 260-8333
Classic favorites include:
"Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Goldfinger"
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Wake Up With the Waves
on the Santa Monica Pier
Sat: Sept. 10th-Oct. 29th
Interactive concerts/activities for
young children including singing,
dancing, music, & movement.
(310) 458-8901 "Free"
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Fairytale Sing-Along
Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 3:30
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
(310) 394-9779 Ext 2
$10.50: Kids 12 & under
$12.50: Adults
Family theatre musical comedy
w/ playhouse stories like Three
Little Pigs, Cinderella...
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The Case Against Happiness:
(A Man's Courtroom Comedy)
Sun: Sept. 18th-Oct. 2nd
7pm
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St. (310) 394-9119 $18.00
Funny, true stories about New York &
being a Jewish family, plus the power
of a bowl of cream of broccoli soup.
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4th Annual LA Irish
Film Festival
Sept. 31st- Oct. 1st
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave.
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6th Annual
ALT Car Show Expo
Sept. 30th-Oct. 1st
10am-5pm
Free
*New alternative vehicles*
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Activities
("Current")
August
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Life at the Miramar
Exhibit
Aug. 18th-Oct. 18th
Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th Street
(310) 395-2290
Tues & Thurs: 12pm-8pm
Wed., Fri., Sat: 10-5pm
Sun., & Mon. closed
$5.00 Adults, $3.00 Students
Children under 12: Free
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Shortbread Revolution:
California Heritage Museum
Aug. 18th-April 22nd, 2012
Weekly: Sun., Wed., Thurs.,
Fri., Sat., 11-4pm.
2612 Main Street (310) 392-8537
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Aloha Spirit at
California Heritage Museum
Aug. 19th-April 22nd, 2012
Sun., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
11-4pm
2612 Main St. (310) 392-8537
Mainland artifacts, designs, objects
showcased in Mainland homes.
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Activities
("Current")
JULY
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Annual Main Street "July 4th Parade!" Open to all!
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15th Annual
New Short Fiction Series:
Writings on Independence
Tuesday, July 5, 6:30-8pm
Annenburg Beach house
415 Pacific Coast Highway
(310) 458-4904
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Red Hen Press
Reading w/ Camille Dungy,
Timothy Black, Cynthia Black
July 12th, 6:30-8pm
Annenberg Beach House
(310) 458-4904
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Neil Patrick Harris
directs:
The Expert At The Card Table
July 13-August 7th
The Broad Stage
1310 Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 434-3200
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Grammy Award Winner
India Arie, & keyboardist,
Adan Raichel perform at
The Broad Stage
July 14th, 8pm
1310 Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 434-3200
Promoting Global Unity &
Universal Acceptance...
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Tamagawa Sake Party: with
Sake Brewer, Philip Harper
at Ozumo Restaurant
July 15th, 6:30-8:30pm
$35.00 per person
395 Santa Monica Place
(424) 214-5130
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Samba Night, with
Katia Roraeo & friends
July 19th, 6:30-8pm
Annenberg Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway
(310) 458-4904
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TV Actress/Stage Performer:
Anna Deavere Smith
performs her solo show:
"Take Me Down Easy"
July 20-31: The Broad Stage
From West Wing, to Nurse Jackie, to
her acclaimed stage performances,
this performance brings laughs, tears
& a mix of emotions=Must see!
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George Gershwin from
Broadway to Catfish Row
July 26-August 11th
6:30-8:30pm
Selections performed from
stage show: Porgy & Bess
415 Pacific Coast Highway
(310) 458-49o4
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Annual Health & Fitness
Festival: July 30th, 2011
sponsored by Santa Monica
Chamber of Commerce, in
collaboration with local SM
businesses promoting
healthy living! All day/free!
Third Street Promenade
See you there!
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Activities
("Current")
June, 2011
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Vincent Bugliosi
speaking at the Santa
Monica Public Library:
601 Santa Monica Blvd
Wed. June 1st, 7pm
Former LA District Attorney &
Author, has a new book out:
"The Dignity of Doubt"
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June Movies at the Pier
Every Friday 7:30pm
Santa Monica Pier
Please bring beach chairs
& or towels. Open to all!
June 3rd: Whale Wars premiere
w/ free towels for 1st 1,500 guests.
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"Ruthless People"
special screening w/
Directors, David & Jerry
Zucker, Fri. June 3rd,
7:30pm: Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave
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Locked & Loaded
June 3rd, 8pm
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 Fourth Street
An original play starring both
stage & screen personalities, w/
an award winning Director!!!
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Jazz For Japan
Samohi's Barnum Hall
601 Pico Blvd.
3pm
Samohi Jazz program partners
with American Red Cross raising
money for those affected by the
recent earthquake.
jazz4japan.org
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The National Children's
Choir performs at Broad
Stage, June 4th
Presenting: "All that Jazz"
1310 11th Street
7:30pm
Joy open to all ages!
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Selena Gomez
Performs at Santa Monica
Place, June 10th, 2-5pm
395 Santa Monica Place
(310) 260-8333
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Paddleboard Race
Ocean Festival
June 11th, morning
(Just S. of Pier)
SM Pier & Honolulu Surf Co#
sponsored paddleboard races,
outrigger canoes, live music,
surfing, etc. Fun for all!!
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Getaway to Morongo Casino
& Desert Hills Premium
outlets in Cabazon!
Sat. June 11th, 2011
Buses leave from Santa Monica
Main Campus at 9am. $40.00
per adult, $35.00 child:6-12 yrs.
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Gallery 319 & Gallery One:
Now at the same location
1331 3rd Street Promenade
Check out Gallery 319's
celebration, June 12th
4-8pm
Gallery One's 3-D Artist, Charles
Fazzino will also be there! See you!
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The King's Speech
Oscar Award Winning movie
winning "Best Picture" 2010
will be shown Tues, June 14th,
6:30pm, Martin Luther King
Auditorium at Santa Monica
Public Library 601 Santa
Monica Blvd.
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19th Annual Juneteenth
Celebration, June 18th
Observance of the historic
emancipation of Americans from
slavery. This holiday not only
marks the date of Lincoln's
issuance of the Emancipation
Proclamation (Sept. 22, 1862),
or the official effective date
(Jan. 1, 1863), but also the date
in 1865 it's been said, when
slaves in Texas finally received
news of their freedom. The
Juneteenth observance spread
nationally over the years.
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Inside Job
(Oscar winning documentary)
playing June 21st, 7pm
Martin Luther King Aud.
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
"What brought about the financial
meltdown?" This movie shows us!
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The New World F.E.S.T
(Festival for Eco-Friendly Science
& Technology) June 24-26th
Santa Monica Beaches
150 Exhibits, 6 stages, Music, etc.
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Santa Monica Annual
*Fireworks!*
Sat. June 25th, dusk.
Santa Monica College!
Open to all!!! Enjoy..
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Annual Soulstice
on Main Street
June 26th, 11-7pm
Each year Main Street celebrates
the summer with their street
celebration! Includes Sat. & Sun
Sidewalk Sales, as well as all day
fun, music, & joy. June 26th w/
bands, dancing, specials, & so
much more!
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Activities
("Current")
May 2011
Be sure to check out Heal the Bay's Santa Monica
Aquarium at/below the Santa Monica Pier!!
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"Free SM Movies"
*Wednesdays* 7-10pm
May 4th: Breakfast Club
May 11th: West Side Story
May 18th: Goldfinger
May 25th: Viewer's Choice
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*Alt Build Expo*
Alternative Building Materials &
Design Expo (highlights Green!)
Friday & Saturday,
May 6th & 7th
10am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
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*Bead Show*
Fri., May 13th, 12-6pm
Sat., May 14th 10am-6pm
Sun., May 15th, 11am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
Admission: $6.00
Children: 9-16 free
(301) 294-1640
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Santa Monica Symphony
Saturday, May 28th
7:30-9:30pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
Free Admission
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Activities
("current")
*April 2011*
Happy Easter!
(Currently updating the April Activities.
"Sorry" about delays this month-Going
through a move! Thanks!)
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Branford Marsalis &
Terence Blanchard
Saturday, April 2nd
4:30 & 7:30pm
The Broad Stage
1310 11th Street
Branford Marsalis is a 3 time
Grammy-winning saxaphonist
composer & producer. Terence
Blanchard is a 4 time Grammy
winning trumpeter, bandleader...
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*Free SM Movies*
Wednesdays: 7-10pm
April 6th: E.T.
April 13th: Shrek
April 20th: Raiders of
the Lost Ark
April 27th: Ferris Bueler's
Day Off
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*Vintage Fashion Expo*
Saturday, April 30th
9am-6pm
Sunday, May 1st,
11am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St.
Vintage clothing, jewelry,
etc. $10.00
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Activities
("current")
*March 2011*
Happy St. Patty's Day!
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Santa Monica Place
Presents:
Movies on the Deck
EveryWednesday, at 7pm!
March 2: Breakfast at Tiffany's
March 9: When Harry Met Sally
March 23: Casablanca
March 30 Sixteen Candles
Giveaways for the 1st 100 guests!
Free 3 hr park with Santa Monica
Place restaurant validation.
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The Broad Stage
Presents:
Lea Salonga in Concert
Saturday, March 5th, 7:30pm
1310 11th Street
(310) 434-3200
Lea won a Tony Award as Miss Saigon &
is an accomplished Broadway performer!
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5th Annual Arts
Benefit Concert
Saturday, March 5th
w/ bands: Venice, America
& Richard Page (Mr. Mister)
Santa Monica High School
Barnum Hall
601 Pico Boulevard
(310) 458-5939
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The Broad Stage
Presents:
Bill T. Jones (Kennedy Center
Honoree)Art Zane Dance
Company: Fri. March 18th
& Saturday, March 19th
7:30PM
The Broad Stage
1310 11th Street
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Waiting for Superman
(Documentary)
Tuesday, March 15th
7pm
SM Main Public Library
Follows children & families as they
look for the best options in the
dysfunctional public school system.
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Big Blue Bus Getaway
to Capistrano Mission
Saturday, March 19th
Swallows migrate in Argentina
then return in March to Capistrano!
Docent Tours, Arts/Crafts, Mariachi's
Indian Dance Groups, Ethnic Foods
$40.00 (310) 451-5444
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*Buy Local Expo*
Saturday, March 19th
11am-4pm (Day before LA
Marathon comes to Santa Monica!)
Buy Local in partnership w/ 3rd St.
Promenade showcases shopping,
demos, raffle prizes, etc. Free to all!
Benefits Santa Monica-Malibu
Education Foundation!
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LA Marathon is coming
back to Santa Monica
March 20th, 2011
Come out to see the approximately
27,000 runners striding for the
finish line (Ocean Ave & California)
in Santa Monica! Entertainment,
special events, food!
A great day will be had by all!!!
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Santa Monica Main Library
Presents:
Alicia Silverstone:
"The Kind Diet"
Discussion, Q & A
Tuesday, March 22nd
7pm
MLK Jr. Auditorium
#1 LA Times Bestseller-signing
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Santa Monica Main Library
Presents:
Life & Photography of
Anthony Friedken
Thursday, March 24th
3pm
MLK Jr. Auditorium
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International Gem &
Jewelry Show
Friday, March 25th-
Sunday, March 27th
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
(301) 294-1640
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Social Network
(Movie)
March 29th
6:30pm
Based on the novel on founding
of social networking giant, Facebook.
Santa Monica Main Library
MLK Jr. Auditorium
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Activities
("current")
*February 2011*
Happy Valentine's Day!
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ICE at Santa Monica
Last few weeks!!! Till Feb. 15th
Join Santa Monicans
for the ending of a
great season of ICE!
1324 Fifth Street (5th & Arizona)
Mon-Thurs. 12pm-10pm,
Fri., 12pm-12am, Sat. 10am-12am
Sun., 10am-10pm
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Super-Bowl-A-Thon
Annual Event aiding
Westside Coalition
(aiding SM homeless)
February, 4th, 2011
AFW Bowling Lanes
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Joshua Bell
"Violinist Great"
Performing at Broad Stage
Thurs. February 1oth,
7:30pm
1310 11th Street
(310) 434-3200
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Vintage Fashion Expo
Annual Vintage Fashion
Event @ Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium
Sat., Feb. 5th: 9am-6:00pm
Sun., Feb. 6th, 11am-5pm
(707) 793-0773
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Santa Monica Gem Faire
February 11-13th
Friday: 12-6pm, Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 10am-5pm $7.00, under 12,
free: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
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Heal the Bay
SM Beach Clean Up
with Dodger Greats!
February 15th
Matt Kemp, Gabe Kapler,
Fernando Valenzuela, &
Steve Garvey in Santa Monica
aiding in keeping our beaches,
hence our oceans clean! Love it!
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Big Blue Bus Getaway
to Viejas Casino & Outlet
Take a ride just East of
San Diego to this popular
American Indian Casino
& 255,000 sq. ft. shopping!
Saturday, Feb. 19th: $40.00
(310) 451-5444
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Arm Candy Handbag
Boutique Grand Opening
Saturday, Feb. 19th, 5pm
Luxury handbags by indep.
Designers. Drinks & Giveaways
2717 Main Street (310) 392-7492
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Santa Monica is the home
away from the course when
the 85th Annual Northern
Trust Golf Open comes to
Riviera Country Club.
February 15-20th with the weekend
finales not to be missed! Welcome to
all the Golf greats. Much success, &
enjoy your adventures in Santa Monica!
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Whale Weekend & NBA All
Star Weekend: Feb. 19-20th!
We'll see who really has the killer
instinct in the West! SM Pier
Aquarium celebrates the Whale in
a 2 day event at Santa Monica Pier.
Learn facts about Whales through
stories, film screenings, staff
interaction about climate change
& the effects on whales & marine
life! 1600 Ocean Front Walk
12:30-5pm
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All Star Weekend is here!
The NBA All Stars is in LA
this year, & everyone is
coming to Santa Monica!
Saturday, Feb. 19th, Adidas' AdiHOOP
is happening from 11am-4pm, with
celebrities like Snoop Dogg, etc.
Third Street Promenade at Pottery
Barn space! Buy certain items=in!
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NBA All Stars continue
in Santa Monica:
Dwight Howard will be
at Footlocker on Third Street
Promenade, Sat. Feb. 19th
2:45-3:45pm for a signing.
Wristbands will be given Sat. morning
10am to the 1st 100 to show up!
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NBA All Star Superstar
Laker, Derek Fisher in
Santa Monica Sunday,
February, 2oth at Adidas
on Third Street Promenade
for an appearance/ signing.
Note: The NBA All Stars
Game is today! "Yay West!"
Gotta love that Derek!!!
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Peter Fletcher
*Classical Guitarist*
Performs February 24th
Peter will leave you mesmerized
by his brilliant talent, performing
the likes of Bach, Edward Grieg,
Maurice Revel, John Dowland...
Santa Monica Main Street Public
Library. Free! (310) 458-8606
Please arrive an hour before for
tickets. 1st come, 1st serve...
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26th Annual Spirit Awards
honoring the greatness of
Independent filmmaking
is back in Santa Monica!
February 26th, 5pm
Look for Annette Benning, Nicole
Kidman, Natalie Portman, as well
as Ben Stiller, Samual Jackson,
James Franco & many more!
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Activities
("current")
*January 2011*
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Big Blue Bus Getaway to
Rose Parade & Rose Bowl
Game: Saturday, Jan. 1st
$40.00 for Football Game or
Rose Bowl Parade, or $75.00
for Parade with Grandstand
seating! (310) 451-5444
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Joe La Russo'sPhotography
at Emeritus College Art
Gallery, Jan. 6th-Feb 4th
Celebrating Well Known Jazz Artists
includes Herbie Hancock (who I Know)
1227 Second Street: Downtown SM.
M-F 9am-4:30pm (310) 434-4306
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International Los Angeles
Photographic Art Exhibition
& the Annual International
Contemporary Art Fair
Friday, Jan. 14th, 11am-7pm
Saturday, Jan. 15th, 11am-7pm
Sunday, Jan. 16th, 11am-6pm
Monday, Jan. 17th, 11-6pm
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street: $20.00 1 day
$30.00 3 days
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Santa Monica Symphony,
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemorative Concert
Time: 3:30 pm.
SGI Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd.
Cost: Free
www.smsymphony.org
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Monday, January 17, 2011
25th Annual Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebration
Time: 9am
Cost: Free
SGI-USA Auditorium,
525 Wilshire Blvd.
Open to all!
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Brentwood Country Mart
January 21st-31st
All Shops!
Kick Off Party:
Friday, Jan 21st: 12-3pm
(310) 451-0950
Check out a friend's store, "Post 26"!
Right on the edge of Santa Monica!!!
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Fireside at the Miles:
The Chamber Players of LA
at Miles Memorial Playhouse
Fri., January 21st, 8pm
$11.00 General Admission
$5.00 Seniors
(310) 458-8634
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
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Diablo
at the Broad Stage
Opening Party, Fri. Jan.
21st, 7:30pm, Sat., Jan.
22nd, 2pm & 7:30pm.
Jacques Heim from Edinbergh
Festival to Hollywood Bowl
(310) 434-3200 1900 Pico Blvd.
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Fireside at the Miles:
*Lisa Wolpe's Solo Show*
at Miles Memorial Playhouse
Fri., January 22nd, 8pm
$11.00 General Admission
$5.00 Seniors
(310) 458-8634
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
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Jacaranda
Sat., Jan. 22nd, 8pm
1st Presbyterian Church
of Santa Monica
$35.00, $15.00 Students
1220 2nd Street
(213) 483-0216
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The Little Match Girl
Sat., Jan. 22nd, 8pm
1st Presbyterian Church
of Santa Monica
$35.00, $15.00 Students
1220 2nd Street
(213) 483-0216
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State of the City 2011
Santa Monica: Passport to
success! Thurs. Jan. 27, 2011
7:30am: Breakfast
8:10am: Program Begins
Eli & Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th St (& SM Blvd.)
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Saturdays with LA Opera
Gioacchino Rossini's
"The Turk in Italy"
Santa Monica Public Library
Series: Jan. 29th, 3pm
Free, All Ages (310) 458-8600
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
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New West Symphony 2011
Masterpiece Series
"It's Love Actually"
Sun. Jan. 30th, 4pm
866-776-8400
Barnum Hall, Santa Monica
High School, 601 Pico Blvd.
$25.00-$110.00
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Activities
("current")
*December 2011*
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Montana Avenue
Holiday Walk
December 3, 2010
5-9pm
Join Shoppers along 10
blocks of Montana Ave.
for great holiday deals,
live music, & fun surprises!
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International
Gem & Jewelry Show
December 3-5th
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
Fri. & Sat. 12-6pm
Sun: 11-5pm
$8.00
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Main Street Holiday Event
December 4th, 2010
6-8:30pm
Tree lighting ceremony,
Visit from Santa, Music
by Samohi Choir, Carols,
Candlelit walk, etc...
Holiday Best Window Contest
is December 5th. For ballot:
www.mainstreet.org/holiday
for entry forms for a chance to
win a prize!
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*Winterlit Event*
Downtown Santa Monica:
Annual Holiday Cheer
1200 block of Third St.
Promenade. *Dec. 5th*
Day activities & evening lighting of
the Menorah, & lighting of the
Christmas tree, Santa, Music,
performances, etc. Enjoy!!!!
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Montana Ave. 1st Holiday
Windows Competition
December 11th, 10am-5pm
Holiday decor, festive food
& drinks. Win a great gift
basket!!!
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PAL's Best Gift Ever
5th Annual Toy Drive
through December 13th.
Toys presented to youth at the
Santa Monica Police league (PAL)
should be for ages 6-17, w/ thanks!
PAL: 1401 Olympic Blvd, or the
Police substation at 1433 2nd St.,
or at the Concierge desk at Santa
Monica Place. (310) 458-8988
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Santa Monica Pub Crawl
December 18th
Downtown Santa Monica
Aids Westside Food Bank
Feel free to dress up like Santa &/or
any of his fun, festive friends. Please
bring non-perishable food items.
Starts at 5pm. Check out bars on
Downtown Santa Monica bars along
with other Holiday folks!!
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Jeanie Madsen's Gallery
Holiday Trunk Show:
December 20th
Come support local artists!
Jeanie sponsors a great holiday
event. Shop for art, as well as
unique handbags, jewelry, &
accessories!
1431 Ocean Ave. (310) 393-7436
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New Years Eve
Musical Revue
*December 31st*
Complimentary buffet dinner & a
family friendly Rudie-DeCarlo
musical revue by the Actor's
Reperatory Theatre at the Santa
Monica Playhouse from 6-9:30pm
$39.50-49.50 1211 Fourth Street
(310) 394-9779
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Activities
("current")
*November 2010*
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Nov. 3-10: The American Film Market in Santa Monica!!
Loews Hotel: 1700 Ocean Ave.
Welcome to all the Film Representatives from over 70 countries!!
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Enjoy "Ice" at Santa Monica! *Nov.5th-Feb. 15th (5th & Arizona)*
Mon-Thurs: 12pm-10pm, Fri: 12pm-12am, Sat: 10am-12am, Sun:10am-10pm
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Contemporary Crafts Market
Nov. 5th-7th, 10am-6pm
SM Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street $8.00
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Santa Monica Pet Fair
& Chip-A-Thon
Sat. Nov. 6th 9am-3pm
Clover Park: 2600 Ocean
Park Blvd. Free I.D.
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The Doves Studio
Friday Night Beauty Bar
Friday Nov. 12th 6-9pm
*LA's top beauty experts*
Cocktails, Music, beauty treatments,
trendy accessories.
Glam for $25.00 or less...
RSVP by Monday, Nov. 7th
Staci@thedovesstudio.com
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Agabhumi: The Best of Bali
-Presents-
Karma Rescue Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 13th
12-3pm
20% of all sales is donated to Karma's
mission to rescue dogs, promote
adoptions, advocacy & education!
2655 Main Street Suite A
(310) 396-2422
Please support this great event!
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Los Angeles Asian
& Tribal Arts Show
Sat. Nov. 12th: 6-9pm
$25.00
Sun. Nov. 13th, 11am-7pm
Mon. Nov. 14th: 11am-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St. $10.00
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Christine Ebersole
in Concert
Sat. Nov. 13th, 7:30pm
The Broad Stage
1310 11th Street.
Winning 2 Tony Awards!!!
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Big Blue Bus Getaway
to Pechanga & Old Town
Temecula, Sat. Nov. 20th
Award winning spas, vineyards,
popular restaurants.
(310) 451-5444
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Ain't We Got Fun?
Sat's: Nov. 20th-Dec. 19th
Sat., Sun., 3pm
3rd Street Promendade
Playhouse
1403 3rd St. Promendade
Original Comedy
$10.00
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Santa Monica
Christimas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 20th
6pm
Santa Monica Place
3rd St Promenade/Broadway
Lights, music, dance, & joy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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Westside Thanksgiving
Celebration!
Thurs. Nov. 25th, 11am-3pm
SM Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
*Free*
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Paulo Szot in Concert
Sat. Nov. 27th, 7:30pm
Sun. Nov. 28th, 2pm
The Broad Stage
1310 11th St.
Tony Award Winner: 2010
for male lead: South Pacific!
(310) 434-3200
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Shingo Francis Art Exhibit
at Hotel Casa Del Mar
Monday, Nov. 30th. Free!
"Live Well Again Art & Event Series"
Celebrate Santa Monica Native
Shingo Francis' Art (as a painter
& installation Artist)
1900 Ocean Way
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Activities
("current")
*October 2010*
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Alternative CarExpo
October 2nd & 3rd
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St
Santa Monica
(310) 458-8551
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S. Calif. Special Olympics
"Hawaiian Paradise"
themed 14th Annual Pier
Del Sol event at the Pier!
10/10/10
Over 35 Restaurants are involved,
Hawaiian dancers, live music,
unlimited rides, etc. Maria Shriver
was chair. Great day! Love Special
Olympics!!
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Cirque du Tacori
Viceroy Hotel, Oct. 12th!
Jewelry loving celebrities gather in
Santa Monica for this circus themed
soiree (complete with fire dancers!).
The Tacori family unveiled the
18k925 collection in the form of
their five elements: earth, fire,
metal, water and wind.
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UCP "Originals" Art Exhibit
10-14 to 10-31
Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Carousel Hippodrome:
Santa Monica Pier
Welcoming back United Cerebral
Palsy UCP of LA: Artwork collection
in honor of October's National
Disabilities month.
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Elizabeth Shakespeare
& the Astute Detective
10-15 to 10-24
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
$25.00 General Admiss
(310) 394-9779
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Absolutely Halloween
*Halloween Show*
10-15 to 10-24
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
$10.50 Kids, $12.50 Adults
(310) 394-9779
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Vintage Fashion Expo
1o-16 to 10-25
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
Early buying:
9:oo- 10:30am: $20.00
Regular Hours:
10:30-6pm, $10.00
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5th Annual Pico Festival
October 16th
11am-4pm
From Main St. to Centinela, the
perfect walk for any & all Visitors
&/or Santa Monica Residents.
There will be Art demonstrations,
music, food, classic car show, etc.
Enjoy all the great venues on Pico!
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Antique Show & Sale
10-22 to 10-24
Fri, Sat: 10-7pm
Sun: 11-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
Adults: $7.00 Seniors: $4.00
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*Pumpkin Decorating*
Main Street Farmers Market
Sunday, October 24th
1oam-1pm
Free & open to the Public
"Enjoy" this festive day!
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"All You Can Carry"
Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday, Oct. 27th
Downtown Santa Monica
Farmers Market
Arizona & 2nd: 8:30am
$5.00
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Betty White
"Here We Go Again"
Book Signing
Friday, Oct. 29th, 7pm
Barnes & Noble
1201 3rd Street
(310) 260-9110
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*Haunted Heats*
Surf Contest
*presented by ZJ Boarding House*
October 30th, 2010
9:00am
Tower 27 on SM Beach
(West of Hill St.)
If you've got a costume and you
surf, come to the second annual
Haunted Heats surf contest.
Prizes from Billabong, Element,
Surftech, Prolite and more!
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Santa Monica Symphony
"Cello Concerto"
Sat. October 30th
7:30pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main Street
Free Admission
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Daniel Pearl
World Music Days
SGI-USA Presents
American Victory Orchestra
Sunday, Oct. 31st, 2pm
Special Guests Bennie Maupin
& Althea Waites
World Peace Ikeda Auditorium
525 Wilshire Blvd.
Free. Also free parking in structure
S. of 7-11, on 7th St. S. of Wilshire.
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Halloween Face Painting
"For Kids"
*At Paint Lab*
October 31st: 1-4pm
2912 Main St.
$5.00 suggested donation
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3rd Annual Halloween Hop
*Montana Avenue*
October 31st, 3-6pm
Kids of all ages will enjoy trick-or-
treating all along Montana Avenue,
plus all kinds of fun, spooky
activities for kids including face
painting, temporary tattoos, fortune
telling, a doggie costume contest,
and of course lots of candy!
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Activities
("current")
*September 2010*
HAPPY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
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Kandace Lindsey Performs!
Harvelles, Sept. 14th
8:45pm
A good friend, Kandace Lindsey, has
her 1st show since recording her
brand new album "Acoustic Fire"!!
The band, Vintage Trouble, will also
perform. It will be a great night, with
great music!
Harvelles: 4th St. (Between Broadway
& Santa Monica Blvd.) Come early &
enjoy!
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Glow
On Saturday, September 25th from
7pm to 3am, Downtown Santa Monica
will come alive with art, entertainment
and more! Glow, a FREE all-night art
event, returns for its second year with
a wide range of light installations, art
displays and exhibits that stretch
throughout the city.
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Annenberg Beach House
Mountains to the Sea Artist
Demonstration:
Silk Painting with Linda Bolhuis
Monday 9/27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Activities
(current)
*August 2010*
Please check below for July's remaining activities!
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Jazz On The Lawn
Every August Sunday
Santa Monica City Hall
With eclectic, exciting
music, this is the place to
bring all your friends &
family! See you there....
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34th Annual Festival
of the Chariots
Sunday, August, 1st
10am...
Beginning at the Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium: 1855 Main St.
towards Venice, there is
entertainment, exhibits, booths,
all celebrating Indian culture!
With a colorful parade of drums,
chanters & four story chariots,
this is the event to enjoy! Free...
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Gabby Tary Performs:
Aug 1st and Aug 29th
7PM
Westside Comedy Theater
The theater is located at 1323-A
3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica.
In the alley between 3rd & 4th.
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National Night Out
Tuesday, August 3, 6-8pm
Olympic Drive at Public Safety Facility
Nationwide event that connects local
Police Department with Santa Monica
Residents celebrating community
through a block party! Check out
great music, free hot dogs & even
free giveaways. Look forward to
seeing you all!!
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Santa Monica Twilight Series
at the Santa Monica Pier
with Rickie Lee Jones:
Acclaimed singer/songwriter!
Thurs. August 5th, 7pm
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Santa Monica Twilight Series
at the Santa Monica Pier
with Soulive:
Funky jazz organ trio!
Thurs. August 12th, 7pm
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Santa Monica Twilight Series
at the Santa Monica Pier
with Mick Taylor:
Former Rolling Stone Guitarist!
Thurs. August 19th, 7pm
with popular LA Blues Group,
The Tim Nolan Band
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Santa Monica Twilight Series
at the Santa Monica Pier:
Beatlefest, with
Abbey Road & Lep Zepagain:
Thurs. August 29th, 7pm
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Activities
(current)
*July 2010*
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Paint Lab Art Studio, hosts:
"Paint, Wine, & Cheese"
Provides acrylic paints, etc.,
wine & cheese.
July 1st, $35.00
2912 Main Street
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"Objects of Wonder
& Fascination"
Gallery Exhibit
July 1st, 10am-noon
Victorian Curis Cabinet Motif
Can showcase from your own
collection. Annenberg Beach House
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Dakota Live Music
& Lounge
July 1st
World Salsa Champion,
Cristian Oviedo
Then, vintage latin jazz will be spun
by DJ Charlie & Dr. Rumba, followed
by Latin star: Angel Lebron
1026 Wilshire Blvd. $10.00
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4th Annual Santa Monica
4th of July Parade
Sun. July 4th 9:30-11:30
From Civic Auditorium
along Main Street, w/
Heal the Bay as the
Grand Marshall.
Refreshments & live music
till 12pm.
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26th Annual Twilight
Dance Series
Thursdays, July 8-Sept 2,
7pm
Enjoy free concerts every Thursday night
at 7pm, July through September 2010. On
Thursday, July 8, Konono No. 1 performs a
cross between Stomp and an electronica vibe
and dance groove. From the region near the
border of Congo and Angola.
Free admission
For more information: 310-458-8900
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Down Under Festival:
"Australia Sings"
July 15th, 7pm
Comes to our annual concert
series at the Pier!
Open to all & free. Come early &
grab a spot on the Pier or settle in
with comfort on the beach below!
Either way, a great time for all!
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Bead Faire
Sat. & Sun., July 17 & 18th
History of Beads, Contemporary
artists, & making your own jewelry.
*Santa Monica Civic Aud.*
Saturday: 10-6pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
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Big Blue Bus Getaway
to Laguna Beach
Sat. July 17th
"Eat, Drink & Be Merry"
at the annual Pageant of
the Masters celebrating
the art of "Living Pictures".
(310) 451-5444
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Celebrity Autobiography:
In Their Own Words:
Monday July 9th, 7:30pm
at The Edye Second Space, located
at The Broad Stage Locale:1310 11th.
What could be better than popular,
well-known comedians reading &
scandalously performing from tell-
all memoirs from Liz Taylor, Star
Jones, Suzanne Somers, Mr. T. &
Sly Stallone. All done in a 21st
century cabaret like setting, with
a bar & cozy table atmosphere!
NOTE: ADULTS ONLY
(310) 434-3200
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Annenberg Beach& Culture
Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare Santa Monica Prod.
July 21 - 23, 28 - 30
4:30-6:00pm
Performed outside the Marion
Davies Guest House. Reserve
your seat here.
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Jovanotti (Lorenzo Cherubini)
fills stadiums in his native Italy and
throughout Latin America. Jovanotti’s
music has transformed from its early
roots in hip-hop and rap to a broader
hybrid, incorporating pointed lyrics
which address philosophical, religious,
social, and political issues.
Jace Everette: Indiana-born,
Texas-raised, singer/songwriter became
enamored by both gospel music and the
works of Willie Nelson and Waylon
Jennings in his teenage years.
Ana Tijoux: Chilean hip-hop
artist. Rhyming first in French, then
later in Spanish, Tijoux found a
platform to talk about all kinds of
things in a way that was cathartic.
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1st Annual Montana Ave
Artwalk
Thursday, July, 22nd
5-9pm
Local artists, live music,
dining specials, tastings
7th-17th St.
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Activities
(current)
*June 2010*
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Contemporary Crafts Market
Fri., Sat., Sun June 11, 12, 13
Santa Monica Civic
Auditorium
1855 Main Street
10am-6pm $8.00
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Santa Monica Pier
Bi-Annual
Paddleboard Races
Sat. June 12th
8:45-2pm
*Begins South of the Pier*
Look out, for what could be up
to 250 Contestants.
Partial proceeds aid Heal the Bay.
NOTE: Surf clubs & races were 1st
started in the 1940's Santa Monica.
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Copa Cabana Beach
Soccer Tournament
Sat. & Sun June 12-13th
8am-4pm
On sand, N. of 1550 lot
For Youth & Adults!
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Gallery Exhibits
Annenberg Beach House
Open Daily 10am-4pm
Paris: Women and Bicycles-
Photographs by Gil Garcetti
June 17 - July 18, 2010
For about four years, Gil Garcetti
photographed women riding bicycles
in Paris.
Objects of Wonder and Fascination
This exhibit takes its inspiration from
the Victorian curio cabinet. Showcase
an object from your own collection
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Gem & Jewelry Show
Fri. Sat., June 18th & 19th
Santa Monica Civic
Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Fri: 12-6pm Sat:10-6pm
Sun. 10-5pm $8.00
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Keep it Cool by the Pool
Annenberg Beach House
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
10am-6pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday &
Saturday 10am-8pm
Admission:
$10 for Adults
$5 for Seniors, age 60+
$4 for Youth age 1-17
$24 Family Pass
(2 Adults & 2 Youths)
Passes go on sale daily at 9:30am.
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Sand & Sea Fitness Room
Annenberg Beach House
Open House
Saturday 6/19, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join us for an Open House extravaganza
on Saturday, and meet our fitness trainers,
get nutrition advice, and enjoy music,
snacks, and complimentary use of the
fitness room for ages 16 and up.
The fitness room will be open daily from
10am-8pm throughout the summer. Passes
are $7 daily, or $5 when purchased with
another full price activity. Season passes
are $130.
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Lincoln Fine Wines
presents:
Paul Hobbs in person @ our store!
June 22nd, 11am
Join us at our store this up-
coming Tuesday -11:00am & meet
Paul Hobbs, one of the most
celebrated and powerful wine-
makers in the world!
727 Lincoln Blvd.
(310) 392-7 816
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Beach & Culture
Annenberg Beach House
Summer Beach=Culture events take
place on Tuesdays.
The Refugees
Tuesday 6/22, 6:30-8:00pm
"WR & Daisy" by Glenn Paxton and
Robert White, a concert reading
Tuesday 6/29, 6:30-8:30pm
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10th Annual
Summer Soulstice
June 27th, Main St. event!
11am-7:30pm
All Ages
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Guest House
Open 10am-4pm;
Closed Wednesdays.
Tours at 11am, Noon, and 2pm
Tours are free, and last approximately
30 minutes.
No reservations required. Group tours
larger than 15 people are not available
at this time.
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Just 45 Minutes from
Broadway,
by Henry Jaglom
Thursdays thru Sundays, 8pm.
Sunday's, 5pm. 2457 Main St.
Edgemar Center for the Arts
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Gabby Tary presents:
*Tary Art*
Showcasing at Panini
until June 1st, 2010
2645 Main Street
Santa Monica
(310) 396-9005
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Tango, at the Santa Monica
Bay Women's Club!
Mondays, 9:30-1am
1210 4th Street: $10.00
Light snacks, refreshments
(213) 503-6191
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Activities
(current)
*May 2010*
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9th Annual LA Opera
Series: Santa Monica
Public Library:
(6th & SM Blvd)
3rd Thurs of month thru
May 20th. Presents upcoming
Operas. Free! (3100 458-8600
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Monochrome Mindbogglers
Alfred Hitchcock's
Black & White Films
American Cinematheque at the Aero
Friday, May 7 through Sunday, May 9
7:30pm
Alfred Hitchcock, director of more
than 50 films over the course of six
decades, has a reputation as the
ultimate master of suspense. Many
of his best films incorporate the
elegant simplicity of black & white.
1328 Montana Ave
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Santa Monica Festival
May 8th, 11-6pm
Clover Park
(Pico Blvd)
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Gallery 319
Presents:
J & K Keifer's
"Art of Games"
(New Paintings & Prints)
Sat. May 8th, 6-9pm
(Art Reception)
319 Wilshire Blvd.
RSVP Appreciated:(310) 899-1499
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Marion Davies Guest House
Sunday, May 9th
Open: 11am-3pm
Tours: 11am, 1pm
Free 30 minute docent Tours
415 Pacific Coast Plaza
Annenberg May hours=10am-6pm
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My Favorite! Bead Show
Friday-Sunday, May 14 - 16
Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 10-6pm,
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An array of loose beads, finished beaded
jewelry and beading supplies all under
one roof. This show features exhibitors
displaying beads from around the
globe, including China, India and
Africa. Rare & exotic beads and
unusual custom-designed pieces.
Free jewelry making workshops.
Admission $6.00.
Children 16 and under: Free w/an adult.
Sorry, no strollers permitted.
SM Civic Auditorium: Main Street
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Culture of Peace Speaker
Series:
Rediscovering the Shared Cultural
Heritage of Armenians & Turks thru
Music, by pianist, Ayse Taspinar.
Sat. May 15th, 4pm: Free
606 Wilshire Blvd.
(310) 260-8900
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Annenberg: Marion Davies
film,"Quality".
Mon. May 17th, 6:30-8pm
Followed by talk with film historian,
Elaina Archer.
415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Maxim Galkin Comedy
Performance
"So That Ball Doesn't Pop"
Saturday, May 22 |
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Maxim Galkin:
is a Russian comedian, singer, and tv
host. He started his career as an
impressionist, and is known for his
proficiency at parody. He was the host
of the Russian version 0f "Who Wants
To Be A Millionaire" and is currently
a Star on Russia's Channel One
television station. Saturday 7:30 pm -
9:30 pm. SM Civic Auditorium
(310) 393-2627 www.ticketsr.com
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Free Concert w/
Jack Johnson
*May 24th, 7pm*
Benefits Heal the Bay:
Free Tickets went out
to 2,000 participants
who aided in cleaning
SM beaches, May 22nd!
Enjoy!
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New Wave LA
Los Angeles Ballet
Performance Added, Saturday,
May 29, 2pm only
Saturday, May 29, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 30, 2pm -
LAST 2 SHOWS SOLD OUT
Tickets are $15 - $95
For more information:
310-998-7782
The Broad Stage
1310 11th Street
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Santa Monica Symphony
May 29th, 7:30-9:30pm
Free/Open to all
SM Civic Auditorium
Main Street
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Annenberg Pool opens:
Memorial Day Weekend
Sat, Sun, Mon, May 29th-31st.
10am-6pm
Adults: $10.00, Seniors:$5.00
Youth: $4.00 (1-17), Family Pass:
$24.00 415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Skateboard: Evolution
& Art in California
Now thru May 30th
California Heritage Museum
Evolution of Skateboards
from pre-50's to the present
2612 Main Street
Adults: $3.00, Children: $2:00
(310) 393-8537
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Cecilia Noel (Latin's Tina
Turner) performs at our
historic Harvelles, April
8th, 9:30pm.
(310) 395-1676
1432 4th St.
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Mussca Angelica: The Art of
the Forte Chamber Concert:
Piano by Baroque Orchestra.
April 25th
Schubert & Beethoven on English
piano played by Natasha Grigorieva.
General Public: $39.00, Students:
$15.00. First Presbyterian Church
of Santa Monica: 1220 Santa Monica
Blvd.
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Trog and Clay
@ The Powerhouse Theatre
Thurs., April 22nd-May 15th
New comedy that changed the history
of the electric chair. Advance Tickets:
$7.00, $25.00 at door. (213) 674-6682
3116 2nd St. SM
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Vintage Fashion Expo
April 24-25th
Santa Monica Civic
Auditorium
Sat. 10:30-6pm
Sun. 10:00-5pm
$10.00
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Tony Award Nominated
Musical Ensemble
Theatre Company presents
"Starmites-The Musical",
Miles Memorial Playhouse, Fri. April,
23rd & 24th, 8pm, plus, Thurs., Fri.,
Sat., 8pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm, May 9th
$10-20.00. Special family prices
(310) 458-8634
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
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Getaway to the
Huntington Library
in San Marino
sponsored by Big Blue Bus
Sat. April 24, 2010
120 acres of world famous
Huntington library, Art
Collection, & Botanical
Gardens.
(310) 451-5444, 9am
1900 Pico Blvd. $40.00
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Rojas, an original production
with Mandala Amador Rojas
April 3oth, 7pm
1 of Spain's most celebrated flamengo
dancers. $40.00-75.00
(310) 434-3200
1310 11th St. SM
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Getaway to the
San Diego Zoo
Saturday, March 20, 2010
sponsored by Big Blue Bus
100 acre San Diego Zoo in
Balboa Park.
Adults:$49.00
Children: $44.00
1900 Pico Blvd. 9am
(310) 451-5444
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K-Swiss LA Marathon
*Sunday, March 21st*
Begins at Dodger Stadium
& finishes near SM Pier!
7am: 25 year history
Ending in Santa Monica. Yay!
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February Activities "2010"
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Vintage Fashion Expo
February 6-7th
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
Main Street @ Pico Blvd
Sat. 10:30-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
(707) 793-0773
$12.00
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Valentine's Weekend
Romancing the Screen
American Cinematheque
at the Aero Theatre!
February 11 - 14, 7:30 pm
This weekend the Aero Theatre has double
features to match your mood.
Thursday: 1948's "Portrait of Jennie"
followed by 1945's "Love Letters".
Friday Two French films - "La Belle et
La Bęte" followed by "Peau D'Âne".
Saturday "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
followed by "Sabrina,".
Sunday "Rebecca" followed by the
thriller "Notorious".
Double features all four nights start at
7:30 pm. Tickets $10 Information
323.466.FILM or at website
1328 Montana Avenue
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Valentine's Day, and Heal
the Bay's Santa Monica
Pier Aquarium: will express
its love of the Pacific gray whale
by celebrating Whale of a
Weekend, February 13th & 14th.
Whale-related activities will be
ongoing both days from 12:30 to
5:00 p.m. at the marine science
center, 1600 Ocean Front Walk,
beach level here at the Pier.
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"AUTHOR! AUTHOR!
an evening with
SHOLOM ALEICHEM"
Santa Monica Playhouse
February 13 & 14
Saturday 8:00 pm
Sunday 6:00 pm
Santa Monica Playhouse marks its 50th
Anniversary with a return presentation
of the longest running Jewish musical in
L.A. theatre history.
Tickets $25:Inludes complimentary
buffet supper 310.394.9779 xt. 1 for
reservations: The Other Space
1211 4th Street
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Getaway to Viejas Casino
& Outlet Center
in San Diego
sponsored by Big Blue Bus!
Sat., Feb 20th, 2010
Largest, most sucessful American
Indian casinos in California.
(310) 451-5444 $35.00 per person
1900 Pico Blvd. 9am.
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Culture of Peace
Speaker Series
"Global Citizenship & Conflict
Resolution": Kenneth Cloke
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2o10
4pm - Free
Culture of Peace Resource
Center: 606 Wilshire Blvd.
(310) 260-8900
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January Activities "2010"
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"Ice" in Santa Monica
Oct. 30th-Feb. 15th 2010
Arizona Ave. & 5th St.
Real ice rink for children & adults!
Now: Sun/Weekdays: 2-10pm
Fri. & Sat.: 2pm-Midnight
$10.00 w/ Skate Rental
Winter in Santa Monica with joy!
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Last Fridays on Main St!
Last Friday of the month=
Special activities @ participating
Main Street businesses!
Restaurants, cafes, boutiques=
discounts, specials, events...
See you there!
www.mainstreetsm.com
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Getaway to the Rose Bowl
& National Championship
Football Game.
Sponsored by:
The Big Blue Bus
Thursday, January 7th
(round trip transportation)
(310) 451-5444
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BRAZIL: Luciana Souza trio
with Rebecca Pidgeon
Fri., January 29, 7:30pm
The Broad Stage
1311 11th St.
Brazilian Jazz/World Music
Classical or New Music
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December Activities "2009"
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Montana Ave. Holiday Walk
Fri., Dec 4th, 5-9pm
Montana Ave: From 6th-17th St!
Glittering holiday lights, shopping
treasures, holiday suprises, laughter
& joy for all!
Open to all!
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International Gem &
Jewelry Show
December 4th-6th
Sat. 10-6pm, Sun. 11-5pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St. $8.00
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Main Street Holiday
Annual Event
Sat., December 5th, 6-9pm
Tree lighting, live music, parties
in stores, caroling on the streets,
plus the candlelight walk!
Main St. Sidewalk Sale:
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 5th & 6th, 11am-7pm
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From "Ice" at Santa Monica,
(Arizona & 5th Street, till Feb. 14th)
to singer, Brian McKnight
singing beneath the festive
Christmas tree lighting on
3rd Street in Santa Monica,
(December 5th, 5pm, with guests)
it's "Happy Holidays" to all!!
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Getaway to Solvang &
Camarillo Premium Outlets
sponsored by The Big Blue
Bus: Saturday, Dec. 5th
1900 Pico Blvd. 8am
Experience this beautiful Danish
village of Solvang, w/ 350 terrific
shops, bakeries, restaurants &
hotels. The Solvang Parade is also
a highlight! Camarillo Premium
Outlets highlight 160 top outlet
stores! $35.00 (310) 451-5444
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Hanakah
Friday, Dec. 11-18th
@ Sundown
1300 blk of Third St.
Promenade. Free!
Menorah lighting ceremony
every evening.
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November Activities "2009"
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Santa Monica Symphony
Sun., November 1, 7:30pm
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St. Free!
(310) 395-6330
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KOOZA'
Cirque Du Soleil
SM opens it's premiere of
Kooza' Oct. 16th-Nov. 29th!
@ the blue/yellow "Grand Chapiteau"
big top tent just North of the SM Pier.
Ticket holders recieve discounts at SM
restaurants, attractions, hotels, etc.
Enjoy!
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"Ice" in Santa Monica
Oct. 30th-Jan. 2010
Arizona Ave. & 5th St.
Real ice rink for children & adults!
Weekdays: 10-10pm
Fri. & Sat.: 10-Midnight
$10.00 w/ Skate Rental
Winter in Santa Monica with joy!
Opening Celebration
Tues. Oct. 27th 4-7pm
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AFM (American Film Market)
is back in Santa Monica!
Nov. 4th-11th
Independent films are critiqued
& bid on by producers & distributors
form approximately 70 countries with
the hopes of landing a deal &/or future
Academy Award. Founded in 1981,
approx. 445 different movies will be
shown during this years market.
Welcome SM Visitors & Film Lovers!
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Synapse Dance Theatre
SMC Performing Arts Center
The Broad Stage
Friday & Saturday
Nov. 6th- 7th, 7:30 pm
Enjoy a program of new works by
the contemporary dance ensemble
Synapse Dance Theatre. The concert
repertory includes modern dance,
jazz and film pieces inspired by
nature, war and human relationships.
SM Performing Arts Center:
1310 11th St. SM (310) 434-3000
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Santa Monica Classic
Car Show
Sat., November 7th, 6am-5pm
Santa Monica Pier (East side)
Open to all!!!
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Contemporary Crafts Market
@ Santa Monica Civic Aud.
Fri. Nov 6th-Sun. Nov. 8th
All the work in the show is made by
the participating artists. The market
features distinctive works ranging
from intricate jewelry, unique
glassware, and ceramics to hand-
painted textiles, custom furniture,
mixed-media creations, and much
more...
1855 Main Street: 10:00am-6pm
Admission: $10.00 (310) 458-8551
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"El Verde: Origins"
Miles Memorial Playhouse
November 6 - 22
Fri. & Sat., 8:00 pm
Sun. 2:00 pm $15-20.00
El Verde, the Eastside's Favorite
Superhero, comes to the Westside!
El Verde, the superhero with
powers even he isn't sure of,
migrates from Boyle Heights to
the Westside to inspire a new
generation of crime fighters.
1130 Lincolm Blvd. (310) 998-8765
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Annenberg Beach House
November 9, 6:30 pm
445 Pacific Coast Hwy
Reserve your seat today.
Parking for all events is $3/hr.
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America's "Mother Road",
Route 66
Easily the best-known highway in the world.
November 11, 2009
People have traversed it religiously from
Chicago to Santa Monica and vice-versa.
"Pier to Pier", as they tell it, referring to
Chicago's Navy Pier and the Santa Monica
Pier as its two terminal points. But it's
never really been "Pier to Pier". Not
officially, anyway. That is, not until now.
In a ceremony which included classic
cars, live and recorded renditions of
Troup's unforgettable tune, and legions
of dedicated fans of the famous "Main
Street of America", the Santa Monica
Pier was given the very official title of
"The End of Route 66" by The Route 66
Alliance.
A replica of the long-lost "End of the
Trail" sign was unveiled to solidify the
marked terminus.
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Los Angeles
Asian Arts Show
Fri-Sun: Nov. 13th-15th
Furniture, antiques & contemporary
art in a museum-like setting from
international locations. Opening
Night Preview will benefit The
Fowler Museum of Cultural History.
Friday Preview: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Admission $25.00
Saturday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission $10.00
Caskey-Lees 310-455-2886 |
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Santa Monica Film Festival
Santa Monica is hosting
another great film event!
Saturday, Nov. 14th 09
Enjoy all the SM film screenings!
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Santa Monica Pier
Centennial Exhibition
Featuring the Photographs
of Jeffrey F. Giglioli
at Santa Monica Pier
November 16 - January 17
Mon. & Thurs. 11:00am-5:00pm
Fri. thru Sun. 11:00am-7:00pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
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"Love's Labour's Lost"
at The Broad Stage
November 19 - 29
Friday - Sunday 7:30 pm
Matinees Friday and Sunday
at 1:00pm, Saturday at 2:00
You haven't seen Shakespeare until you've
seen Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Direct
from London, "Love's Labour's Lost" is a
celebration of young love.
11th Street & Santa Monica
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Verdi Chorus - Fall Concert
November 21 & 22
Saturday 7:30 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm
The Verdi Chorus, under the artistic
direction of Anne Marie Ketchum,
perform a program of popular opera
of the 19th Century - light, fun, and
delightfully musical.
1st United Methodist Church
1008 11th Street
(310) 684-3024
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Big Blue Bus' GETAWAYS!
Old Town Temecula
& Pechanga Resort
Saturday, November 21st
(310) 451-5444
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Poetry Reading
with Najid Naficy
November 23, 6:30 pm
Annenberg Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Please join us for his first reading,
focusing on the theme of Santa
Monica. $3.00 parking. Free...
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Westside
Thanksgiving Celebration
Nov. 26th, 11:00pm-3pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a hearty
meal. Students, singles, low income
families, seniors & those who are
homeless are welcome. Community
members who may need assistance w/
food & services are especially welcome.
Open to everyone. No reservations
needed & free. Donations & volunteers:
(310) 394-3153
www.westsidethanksgiving.org
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Border Grill Truck:
Holiday Party on Wheels!
1445 4th Street
(310) 451-1655
Be the cool kid on the block this
holiday season when the Border
Grill Truck pulls up to your holiday
celebration with gourmet tacos,
quesadillas, and more.
Yucatan Pork Tacos, Carne Asada
Quesadillas, Green Corn Tamales,
and Peruvian Ceviche. And our
Churro Bites with dulce de leche,
cinnamon sugar, and whipped
cream are a holiday party must.
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September 9th, was the 100th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier w/ so many terrific festivities. October was a great month too. Check out all the varied October Activities we enjoyed!
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100th year Anniversary
of the Santa Monica Pier!
was Wed. Sept. 9th, 2009
Thanks to all who came to celebrate
the terrific Centennial Festivities at
the Pier. Robert Redford & Joan Baez
were the honorary co-chairs. There
was a 100 ft. cake, live music,
fireworks (the best in SM in 20 years)
& more....
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Alt Car Expo
Oct. 2nd & 3rd
10-5pm
SM Civic Auditorium
1845 Main St.
Free. All are welcome!
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Super Saturday!
October 3rd
Special Deals from Santa Monica
businesses="Buy Local" campaign
A great time to celebrate great
"local" SM sales & specials
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Special Olympics
"Day of Fun"
For Friends & Family
Oct. 4th
@ the Santa Monica Pier
All proceeds benefit Special Olympics
year around spoerts activities.
Arnold Schwartzeneger is the Special
Guest! All are welcome!!!
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The Broad Stage
SMC Performing Arts Center
*Free Concert*
Sunday, Oct. 4th
1310 11th St. 4pm
Chamber music, new musical
arrangements, solos, etc. Enjoy!
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Dine LA Restaurant Week
Oct. 11th-16th
36 of SM's popular restaurants will
offer discounted 3 course menus.
Taste terrific varied cuisine & exciting
neighborhood dining!
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Wicked Good
"Something Wicked This Way Comes"
American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre
Sat. October 14th, 7:30pm
Writer Ray Bradbury introduces a screening of
the 1983 film "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Bradbury wrote the screenplay, adapted from his
1962 novel, of a strange carnival that comes to a
small illinois town one October.
The same day, 4:00 - 7:00pm, Mr. Bradbury
will be across the street at Every Picture
Tells A Story, unveiling new artwork.
Tickets $10, $7 for members 323.466.FILM
Aero Theatre: 1328 Montana Ave. SM
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Kooza'
Cirque Du Soleil
SM opens it's premiere of
Kooza, Oct. 16th-Nov. 29th!
@ the blue/yellow "Grand Chapiteau"
big top tent just North of the SM Pier.
Ticket holders recieve discounts at SM
restaurants, attractions, hotels, etc.
Enjoy!
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The Dorothy Emerson
Santa Monica
Antique Show
October 23-25th
Santa Monica Civic Aud.
1855 Main St.
Fri. & Sat. 11am-7pm
Sun. 11am-5pm
General Admission: $7.00
Senior Citizens: $4.00
Children: (under 12) free
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Beach Music
Art Songs for Soprano, with Piano,
Flute & Harp
Santa Monica Public Library
6th & Santa Monica Blvd.
Saturday, Oct. 24th, 2:00pm
Hear songs inspired by the poetry of
E.E. Cummings, W.B. Yeats and others,
set to music by local composers. This
program is free & all ages are welcome.
1st come, 1st serve. (310) 458-8600
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"Rothko, Einstein and Grace"
Jacaranda
Saturday, October 24, 8:00 pm
Santa Monica's own critically acclaimed music
ensemble Jacaranda opens its 7th season with
a 40 minute suite of the five "Knee Plays" from
Phillip Glass's landmark 1976 opera Einstein on
the Beach. Don't miss a chance to hear a live
performance of this modern classic, at
Jacaranda's home venue, First Pres of Santa Monica.
Tickets and information - 800.595.TIXX or go to
Website: First Pres of Santa Monica
1220 Second Street, SM
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8th Annual Daniel Pearl
World Music Days
Sunday, October 25, 3:00 pm
SGI-USA Ikeda World Peace
Auditorium: 6th & Wilshire
Celebrate the memory of journalist Daniel
Pearl. Just one of many concerts around the
globe this October, this event reaffirms
Santa Monica's musical community's
commitment to international friendship
and makes a statement against the divisive
forces that took Pearl's life.
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*New Photography Exhibit*
Annenberg Beach House
Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 28
Garden Terrace Room: 6-8 pm
415 Pacific Coast Highway
8:30am-5:30pm Parking $3/hr
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"Ice" in Santa Monica
Oct. 30th-Jan. 2010
Arizona Ave. & 5th St.
Real ice rink for children & adults!
Weekdays: 10-10pm
Fri. & Sat.: 10-Midnight
$10.00 w/ Skate Rental
Winter in Santa Monica with joy!
Opening Celebration
Tues. Oct. 27th 4-7pm
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Dia de Los Muertos Ritual
Celebration & Performance
Highways Performance Space
October 29 - November 1
1651 18th St.
Santa Monica
Join Paulina Sahagun and the
Center for Celebration Arts in
a celebration of Dia de Los
Muertos, the traditional Mexican
celebration that remembers the
departed and honors the ancestors.
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Santa Monica
Contemporary Ballet
@ the Miles Playhouse
Friday & Saturday, October 30 & 31
8:00 pm
Miles Memorial Playhouse
1130 Lincoln Blvd
Tickets: $20.00, $10.00 children
(310) 403-9983
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Santa Monica Public Library
Presents: "Caroline"
Thursday, Oct. 29th, 2pm
(310) 829-7081
Martin Luther King
Junior Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 31st 3pm
(310) 458-8600
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Ongoing Santa Monica events!
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Annenberg Community
Public Beach House
Opened April 25th!
10AM-6PM (Free)
415 PCH (310) 458-4904
Pool, tennis, Volleyball, Docent Tours....
NOTE: Swim for less every Monday!
Pool Passes: $1.00: 10am-noon
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Paint, Wine & Cheese
Every Friday, 6-9pm
Paint Lab is hosting Paint
Wine & Cheese get togethers!
Brushes, easel, & creative space
$25.00
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Friday Night Skating!
Every Friday
Skate & meet new friends!
Meet @ the canon, just N. of the Pier
in Palisades Park. 8:30pm
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Surfing is available all year.
The Summer months allow
surfing between lifeguard
towers 18 & 20. (Pico Blvd.
& Bay Street), plus 28 & 29,
(Pier St. & Ashland Ave).
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Cinderella:
12:30 & 3:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays
Santa Monica Playhouse
Main Stage, 1211 4th Street
Sandra Zeitzew
(310) 394-9779ext1
$10.50 (Kids 12 and under):
$12.50 (Adults)
“Strongly recommended!” hails LA PARENT.
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Santa Monica
Pier Aquarium
Heal the Bay's marine education
facility: promoting education &
conservation of the local SM Bay.
Great to interact with hundreds
of species found in the bay. Explore
the marine themed books, puzzles,
games, crafts & puppet theatre.
Location: Under the SM Pier's
Carousel.
Hours: Weekends: 12:30-5,
Tuesday-Friday: 2-5pm.
Kid's are free! A suggested donation
for adults is $5.00 (with a set entry
fee of $2.00 for adults). 10 or more
$2.00 (including children).
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