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By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter There was a surprise at The Fabulous Forum on Saturday night at the Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire – Heart & Soul concert. Both bands took the stage together for the first 20 minutes of the show and for the finale to wow the crowd. Having both lead singers – Philip Bailey (EWF) and Robert Lamm (Chicago) – sharing vocals on “Beginnings” was a real treat. Both highly distinctive voices. I’m sure the fans wished that both bands, 20 total musicians, would have...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer The Special Olympics Athlete Oath: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” In a world beset by problems, it’s heartening to see the indomitable spirit illuminating events such as the Special Olympics World Games being held in Los Angeles July 25 to August 2. This flagship event for the Special Olympics Movement, founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to create a world that emphasizes inclusion, takes place every two years and a...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor The Clippers had a humiliating end to their recently completed season when their second unit couldn’t contribute enough to succeed at the most crucial time in the playoffs. Fatigue was a factor as the Clippers lost a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter of a Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets at Staples center. The Clippers then lost Game 7 in Houston and could only wonder what might have been. The Clippers set out to improve their depth in recent weeks as o...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist It is so very hard to believe that my friend, your friend, our friend passed away on July 21, 2004. Yes, it has been 11 years since Richard “Alex” Alexander was with us. Alex spent the last 32 years of his life in public service to our community. He served 16 years on the City Council including three one-year terms as mayor. I remember our friend dressing like Santa during the holidays and running around town handing presents to the children with a che...
Two former UCLA basketball players have been named to the all-summer league first team at the recently completed event in Las Vegas. Kyle Anderson of San Antonio, who averaged 22 points per game and Norman Powell of Toronto were honored. DeAngelo Russell, the Lakers’ first round draft choice, didn’t make the team. He had problems with turnovers throughout the week...
The AVP Manhattan Beach Open, presented by Acer, is set for August 13-16 just south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. In addition to top-notch competition, the 56th annual tournament promises to offer four days filled with activities surrounding the courts. General admission to the AVP Manhattan Beach Open presented by Acer is free. For the first time in the history of the tournament, the AVP will offer an elevated experience in its premiere VIP Skybox which will debut at the upcoming Manhattan Beach Open. Offering panoramic views of the shoreline,...
The event will be on Saturday, July 25 from 9:30 am to noon. Meet next to the Playground and help keep our park Clean & Beautiful. There will be pizza lunch & Beverages. All Gloves & Tools will be supplied. The event is sponsored by the Fox Hills Neighborhood Association...
The public is invited to attend a welcome picnic for exchange students from Kaizuka, Culver City’s Japanese Sister City on Saturday, July 25. Eight middle school students---four boys and four girls along with three adult chaperones will be attending, along with their local host families. The picnic is free, and it will be held from noon until 3 pm at Carlson Park on Braddock Avenue, between Motor and Le Bourget. Feel free to bring Frisbees, soccer balls or anything else to contribute to a fun afternoon....
These are the weeks when tentpoles are out, you’ve seen them at least once, and now you have a chance to see some new and overlooked gems. Not to be missed (and we’ll talk about them on my weekly show “Behind The Lens” and in my online reviews) are gems like the masterful and exquisitely crafted MR. HOLMES starring Sir Ian McKellan, Woody Allen’s IRRATIONAL MAN which is one of his most satiric, funniest and delightful romps to come around in a long while with a cast that includes Joaquin Phoenix...
On August 4 Culver City Rotarians will join Culver City Police Department’s community-police awareness event all about police programs in our city. Besides Rotary, Target, Cedars-Sinai and Costco are also proud local sponsors. The details for this free event are: Tuesday, August 4, from 5 pm to 8 Lindberg Park, 5041 Rhoda Way in Studio Village This community-building campaign party will have food and beverages for all Culver City neighbors who attend to learn more about AND thank our local law enforcement. For more information, contact P...
It’s long been said that the best gifts are the ones in little packages; uh, or for the ladies out there, those little “Tiffany Blue” boxes (you know what I mean!). Well, Marvel has now joined the ranks of giving one of its biggest and best gifts in the smallest power-packed package ever - ANT-MAN. The film may be smaller scale than what we’ve seen in recent years from Marvel/Disney with “The Avengers”, “Iron Man” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchises, but it has the biggest heart I’ve...
The American League defeated the National League, 6-3 in baseball’s annual All-Star Game Tuesday in Cincinnati. As a result, the American League will have the home field advantage in the World Series. The AL also had it last season but Kansas City lost to San Francisco in the deciding Game 7. “Even though we won I think it’s very important to have the deciding game at home,” said Giants manager Bruce Bochy. The game began with a duel between Mike Trout of the Angels and Zack Greinke of the Dodgers. Greinke hadn’t given up a run in his last...
By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor DeAndre Jordan was lured to a contract agreement with the Dallas Mavericks by the team’s aggressive recruiting during the NBA’s free agent signing period. However, the contract couldn’t become legal until July 9 via league rules. Then the fun began. Jordan had second thoughts. He was at his home in Houston when he called teammate and close friend Blake Griffin and shared his concerns. Griffin suggested that Jordan should call Coach Doc Rivers. With a chanc...
