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The message of the power of love over hate filled the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as LA Opera presented Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet." The Capulets versus the rival Montagues. Gounod's romantic score captures Shakespeare's story of two star-crossed lovers from different sides of the track who are willing to sacrifice everything to be together. Gounod premiered this opera at the Theatre Lyrique in Paris in 1867 and it continues to be one his greatest compositions with its juxtaposition of...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform the romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" Nov. 22-Dec. 8 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Written by William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy of star-crossed young lovers caught in an age-old vendetta between feuding families. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular and most frequently performed works. The SMC production is directed by Perviz Sawoski, with...
For many years, Culver City residents enjoyed the summer concerts on Thursday evenings. The series became a cultural tradition, with hundreds gathering in the City Hall Courtyard to listen to and dance to some phenomenal musicians. When the pandemic hit, the concerts were discontinued, and our summers were never the same. But I am happy to report that the City Council has accepted a proposal from city staff and the Culver City Arts Foundation to reinstitute the Summer Sunset Music Series...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce that iconic pop sensation Debbie Gibson will bring her unparalleled energy and timeless hits to the Grand Finale of the 2025 Rose Parade®! Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance as Gibson takes center stage on the Mansion Entertainment Group float, promising to be a truly unforgettable closing celebration. "In the time-honored tradition of female icons like Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Tanya Tucker, LeeAnn Rimes,...
Everybody knows that Bob Eubanks is famous as the host of The Newlywed Game, but what you might not know is that he was also the producer who booked The Beatles concerts all three years when they toured America. In 1964, while a popular disc jockey at radio station KRLA 1110 in Los Angeles 26-year-old Eubanks borrowed $25,000 on his house to present the Beatles to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl. He then produced two shows in 1965 at the Hollywood Bowl, one show in 1966 at Dodger Stadium, and...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Dance Department opens its Fall 2024 Masters of Dance series with a line-up of master classes and learning workshops led by dance professionals. The series starts Sept. 26 with movement artist Stephanie Liapis leading a class focusing on self-awareness as a tool for connection to the body and its relationship to space. The Masters of Dance workshops are free, and the public is invited to attend as participants or as observers. Seating is limited and on a first-arri...
Bring your family to the Wende Museum this Sunday at noon for a special bilingual children's Storytime featuring enchanting Russian tales from the Wende's collection of Soviet books! Led by Archives Assistant Anya Ponomareva, stories will be presented in both English and Russian, creating a fun and unique experience for children of all backgrounds. Ideal for kids aged 5-8, this event celebrates the magic of storytelling while embracing culture and language! In other family-fun news, the Wende...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Opera Theatre in a performance of "OperaSights!" The concert takes the audience on a rich musical tour through some of the beautiful moments in opera across the centuries. The concert will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. "'OperaSights!' is a great way to experience short operatic...
The Santa Monica College Music Department is pleased to present the SMC Wind Ensemble in a concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. Under the direction of Kevin McKeown, the SMC Wind Ensemble will present a live program that highlights the 150th birthday of prolific American composer Charles Ives. The program includes: • "Folk Song Suite" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, • "Ri...
Families are invited to Ivy Station in Culver City this Saturday, October 26, for a festive Halloween celebration, "Spooktacular Saturday." From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children and their families can enjoy a variety of activities including trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, and story time. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Enjoy Halloween crafts and coloring, face painting and glitter tattoos, games, the kids boo(k) cart, music, and more in and around Ivy Station's plaza. Visit the Ivy Station...
The City of Culver City welcomes you enjoy Sunday evenings in October at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform each Sunday, beginning at 7 PM. Tickets start at $10, with premium seats available for $20. Join us as we hear beautiful sound from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City. Jazz Nights Lineup • October 27 - Terry Gibbs/Shorty Rogers Centennial (19-piece Big Band with Vocalist E...
Santa Monica College's Emeritus Concert Band, under the baton of Yosuke Miyoshi, will present a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. The performance will be held in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. The concert will feature a combined performance with the Santa Ana College Concert Band under the direction of Adam Gerling. "You do not want to miss the wonderful opportunity of experiencing...
Emersion Music is excited to announce the launch of Emersion Nights, a new monthly series bringing together musicians, artists, and the community through live performances and thought-provoking conversations. The first event takes place on October 23rd at 7:30 PM at The Blue Door located in downtown Culver City, at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd. featuring the evocative sounds of EMER and the Emersion Ensemble. Following their "Renewal" concert at The Culver Steps, Emersion Music returns with a...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will present live performances of "Six Characters in Search of a Playwright" Oct. 18-27 in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Matinees are at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. Adapted from the play by Luigi Pirandello, "Six Characters in Search of a Playwright" tells the tale of a company of...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free online-only exhibition of colorful, highly detailed paintings and drawings by renowned artist and SMC Emeritus student Akemi Watanabe. The exhibition opens Thursday, Oct. 24, with a free, live Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at smc.edu/emeritusgallery, where a link will go live at event time and take guests directly to the exhibition's opening reception. The opening reception - to be hosted by Emeritus...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery and artist/archivist/activist group The Black Lunch Table present "Converge+Vertex: Traversing the minor gesture of timelines," a free exhibition of works by Black artists from the Los Angeles area exploring what has influenced their art and how they have influenced each other through intergenerational conversations via their artworks. The exhibition will be open to the public during gallery hours through May 11, 2025. The SMC Pete...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" Sept. 27 - Oct. 6 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" tells the story of two troubled couples - one gay, one straight - facing different challenges as the AIDS crisis explodes in the 1980s. The play, spiced with a bit of fantasia, looks at the social, sexual, and religious...
LA Opera had their opening night of the 2024-25 season presenting the opera Madame Butterfly by Puccini at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. And Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) played by soprano Karah Son did not disappoint. She stole the show. Not only a beautiful voice, but also a great actor. Son was the perfect choice to cast for this role since she has performed it over 300 times. This version of Madame Butterfly was presented in a unique way, with the combination of stage and cinema. Director Mario...
Classic Albums Live (CAL) Presents: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours made a special appearance and was a smashing success, performing at The Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu. CAL, founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, takes the greatest albums and re-creates them live on stage, note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. "Think of it as a recital," says Martin. "These albums are historic and stand the test of time." Forgoing costumes and impersonations, CAL...
The Opera Buffs Inc., celebrating their 41st season supporting young, emerging opera singers in Southern California, held their opening season recital and party at MiMoDa Studio. Six opera singers were invited to perform with accompaniment by Brent McMunn on piano. Thanks to Opera Buffs, these six singers, among many others, are past grant recipients having been provided financial support for their artistic endeavors, as well as opportunities for professional mentorship and live performance...
An intimate story of contemporary and timeless romance produced by the Musical Theatre Guild is coming to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica for a one-night only, semi-staged reading at the end of September, launching the first of many performances for the guild's 2024-2025 season. "The Light in the Piazza" is a Tony-award winning lush, sophisticated and classical musical about a mother and daughter discovering their true selves while visiting Florence, inspired by the 1962 romantic comedy film...
Join the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department and the Disability Advisory Committee (CCPRSDAC) in celebrating Disability Awareness Month at the 21st Annual Abilities Carnival & Resource Fair! The event will be held at the Culver City Senior Center on Sunday, October 6, from 12 PM to 3 PM. The event will feature: • Live Entertainment • Sensory Activities • Games & Prizes • Community Resource Information • Balloon Animals • Photo Booth • Lunch & Snacks • And More! This FREE event...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free exhibition of works by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author, poet, artist, and Emeritus student Uvi Poznansky. The exhibition opens Thursday, Sept. 19, with a free, live Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at smc.edu/emeritusgallery, where a link will go live at event time and take guests directly to the exhibition's opening reception. The online opening reception will feature the artist speaking about...
On August 8, Panda Ridge at the San Diego Zoo opened to the public, allowing access to the two newest furriest friends from China, Xin Bao and Yun Chuan. This is the first pair of pandas to be sent in 21 years, and these adorable bears represent the hope of improving relations between China and the U.S. While entering, we walked downhill past other bear enclosures, such as the grizzly or sloth bear. While less cuddly-looking, they were very adorable! For the opening ceremony there was a stage,...
On Tuesday, September 3 the Culver City Garden Club will offer a free workshop on Making Making Oils for Essential Oils from Plants In Your Garden at 7:00 PM in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium’s Garden Room located at 4117 Overland Ave. in Culver City. Presenter, Denise Friese will present the program. She is a Master Gardener and the founder of Eco-Friendly Custom Landscapes. The club will also hold a plant “Show, Tell & Ask” segment as well as a raffle and refreshments....
