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For anyone who has braved a reading of the Tolstoy novel, at its core, the story of ANNA KARENINA is first and foremost about families and love; families and their lives set in the sociopolitical climate of 1870's Russia where aristocracy was still king and industrialization was encroaching upon the insular nature of the Russian world. Part and parcel to that theme is the issue of love as each of the characters is looking for love, needing love, craving love and each has his or her own...
UCLA music professor Vladimir Chernov and Santa Monica College music professors Dennis Parnell and Gary Gray will showcase their talent in an operatic benefit concert Saturday with proceeds supporting The Achievable Clinic. The event will be held at St. Augustine-by-the-sea Episcopal Church, 1227 Fourth Street, Santa Monica at 8 pm. The clinic is a first-of-its-kind community health clinic in Southern California that will provide specialized healthcare services to children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, intellectual...
There is a casting change in The Second City’s “A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!” presented at the Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre. Ron West will join the cast to play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Joe Flaherty was originally announced in that role but needed to leave the production for personal reasons. The twisted telling of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic will open November 29 and continue through December 30. Previews begin November 24. Ron West (“3rd Rock from the Sun”) is an alumnus of the famed comic proving groun...
November 9, 2012 City Clerk’s Office · Finance Advisory Committee - Pursuant to the creation of the Finance Advisory Committee by the City Council on October 22 the City Clerk’s Office will begin advertising the vacancies on the new Committee. Because of the upcoming holidays, the application period will be open until January 17, 2013 so that any interested applicants have plenty of time to apply. The City Council’s consideration of appointments is tentatively scheduled for February 4, 2013. Community Development Department - Burger King ...
If you'd like to be with Culver-Palms United Methodist Church family members and friends for Thanksgiving Dinner, join them on Thursday, November 22 at 2 pm. You do not need to be a member of the church in order to attend. Please bring a side dish to share. Contact the church office at (310) 390-7717 to say how many will be attending and what you plan to bring as a side dish. Culver-Palms United Methodist Church is located at 4464 Sepulveda Blvd. (3 blocks south of Culver Blvd., Culver City....
Give thanks a day early this year with “Downtown Culver City’s Third Wednesday ‘Pre-Gobbler’ Neighborhood Happy Hour.” With so much prep work, planning, hosting and running around before the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a wonder anyone has a moment to stop and give thanks. So, this month’s event offers that chance to kick back and relax before the festivities begin. There’s more to do that’s family-friendly, too, with the opening of the new outdoor Holiday Ice Rink in Culver City. Parking is free in municipal structures for up to two hours, or...
“I am honored and encouraged by the decision of voters of the 54th Assembly District to re-elect me to serve them,” said Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), who was first elected to represent the 47th Assembly District in the 2010 State Legislature, and was elected to represent the newly configured 54th District last week. “During my first term I conducted more than 20 hearings on the impacts of budget cuts to service programs and the Governor signed into law all 12 of the bills I got to his desk. I pledge that in my second term...
The Recipe Spot Its turkey time, so let the eating marathon begin. Thanksgiving officially kicks-off the eating frenzy when people go party to party, gathering with friends and family indulging in a feast or two during this time of tradition and sharing. With burgeoning appetites soaring into the atmosphere and for those who have prepared their palate all year, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated next Thursday, November 22. With its long history dating back to colonial times, Thanksgiving is an...
On Saturday, the day before Veterans Day, veterans in attendance at the inaugural “A Day for Heroes” event at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus were given the red carpet treatment. Literally. “Every veteran is a celebrity today and will walk the red carpet (leading into the Wadsworth Theatre for the program featuring America in concert),” said Tim Byk, president of the Greater Los Angeles Fisher House Foundation who joined hands with VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System to create...
Public Hearing are Planned The City Council has taken the first step toward development of the Washington National Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zone surrounding the Culver City Expo Line station. An ordinance was introduced at the Council meeting Monday night that will amend the Culver City zoning map to allow development of the site, known as the “Triangle Site,” where Washington, National, and Venice Boulevards intersect. “Working with CalTrans and the City of Los Angeles, we’ve been abl...
There’s ice in the forecast for Culver City this holiday season with the debut of the Holiday Ice Rink presented by MelroseMAC, open every day November 20 through January 7, 2013. The rink is located at 9300 Culver Blvd., just off Washington Blvd. Offering the ideal winter wonderland escape for lunch breaks, date nights, play dates, and holiday family “stay-cations,” the outdoor venue cost is $10 for admission, and kids 12 and under are $6. Skate rental is $4. Group and party rates are available. The Culver City Downtown Association and Willy...
A female pedestrian was killed at the corner of Overland and Barman avenues on Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. in Culver City The unidentified victim was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where she later died from her injuries. The driver, a female, has not been charged as the investigation by the Culver city Police Department is ongoing. No further information was released....
On Wednesday, November 7 an alleged rape of a mentally disabled woman occurred on Metro bus 217 in Culver City. The victim is an 18-year-old female, has a mental capacity equivalent to a 10-year-old. At the time of the assault she was riding the bus home from school. Extensive media coverage of the incident resulted in the South Los Angeles Sheriff's Station receiving a tip around 11 p.m. on Thursday giving them the location of the alleged suspect. Based on the tip, deputies located and arrested Suspect Kerry Trotter at a residence located in...
If you follow the Lakers you’ve probably heard every theory about the selection of Mike D’Antoni over Phil Jackson as the team’s new coach. I can simplify the matter for you. Owner Jerry Buss decided not to remove power from his son, Jim Buss, when Jackson asked for some authority beyond coaching. I think that’s the whole story – not that Jackson asked for too much money or asked to miss some road trips for health reasons. Jackson did want a salary in the range of $10 million per season, but tha...
Aug. 31- West Torrance 30, Culver 25 Sept. 7 - Culver 41, Peninsula 15 Sept. 14 – Culver 32, Redondo 27 Sept. 21 - Culver 51, West Adams 0 Sept. 28 – Bishop Amat 31, Culver 7 Oct. 5 – Culver 47, Hawthorne 0 Oct. 12 –Inglewood 12, Culver 9 Oct. 19 –Santa Monica 17, Culver 3 Oct. 26 – Culver 14, Morningside 13 Nov. 2 – Culver 51, Beverly Hills 0 PLAYOFFS Nov. 9 – Culver 34, Dos Pueblos 20 Nov. 16 Lompoc at Culver...
Centaurs To Host Playoff Game Could it be 2011 all over again for the Culver City High football team? Just like last season, the Centaurs came into the playoffs having had to win their final game just to make it to the postseason. Then when it seemed like a longshot for Culver City to go far in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs, the Centaurs stunned everyone by making it to the Western Division championship game. Culver City still has a long way to go to repeat that feat, but the Centaurs started off on the right foot last Friday with a 34-20...
