It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch

People carry pumpkins down a 25-foot runway during the 28th annual 'All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch for $5.00' at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 02:30PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

MUSCLE BEACH

Retired Professional Wrestler Tony Rocco, 74, works out at the Santa Monica Muscle Beach on Friday, October 21, 2016. Rocco traveled the world wrestling professionally for 30 years. He works out everyday at Muscle Beach.

Posted on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 01:31PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Japan American Kite Festival


Japan American Kite Festival - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Kites fly above Santa Monica Beach during the Japan American Kite Festival on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

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Japan American Kite Festival 

Kites fly above Santa Monica Beach during the Japan American Kite Festival on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 02:17PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Snorkel Dreams 

Guests explore Snorkel Dreams at the Annenberg Community Beach Houseon Friday, October 14, 2016. As a public art project, Snorkel Dreams explores the public pool as an unexpected place to engage with creative expression. The exhibit gives new meaning to the term immersive art, providing participants a heightened sense of engagement with both the artworks and each other. Pool guests will have the option to view the art from underwater, swimming above and around a variety of works, or can look down into the water through a viewer. This project marks the first time underwater art has been presented at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

The exhibit consists of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, video, photography, an architectural model and interactive elements optimized for subaquatic viewing. On display will be works from well-known and emerging artists, including Andrew Cannon, Jessica Cowley, Bob Dornberger, Emily Joyce, Alice Könitz, Candice Lin, Becca Lofchie, Johnston Marklee, Jennifer Moon & Laub, Paul Pescador, Jen Rochlin, Sune Woods, Kim Ye, Patricia Yossen, Mallen&Gray and Machine Project with Grace Eunchong.

Although the exhibit is designed for guest-participants swimming in the pool, the works can also be partly experienced from poolside or viewed from afar in the 4’ shallow end of the pool. The Beach House is equipped with a pool lift for visitors with mobility issues. Swimmers are encouraged to bring goggles and snorkel sets; some sets will be available to borrow onsite. Aside from the special allowance for snorkel use, all regular pool rules will be in effect. Lockers are available onsite.

Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 07:21PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Opera at the Beach

LA Opera presents Opera at the Beach, a live broadcast sponsored by Los Angeles County and by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The season opener of "Macbeth" starring Placido Domingo, broadcast live in high-definition from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to the big screen at the Santa Monica Pier tonight. #Macbeth #OperaAtTheBeach #LAO31

Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 07:30AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Pier del Sol 

 

Highlights from Special Olympics' 20th annual Pier del Sol at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Pier del Sol is a fun-filled fundraiser for the entire family that benefits more than 17,000 athletes of the Special Olympics Southern California. The guests enjoyed unlimited rides and games at Pacific Park, a VIP outdoor brunch with over 36 of Greater L.A.'s top restaurants and much more! Maria Shriver and Bobby Shriver are the honorary chairs.

Founded in 1969 by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in year round sports training and competition. Participation develops improved physical fitness and motor skills and greater selfconfidence in our athletes.

Special Olympics has become the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics programs are offered at no cost to the athletes and their families. #PierdelSol

Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 05:04PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Irish 66ers 

 

The Irish 66ers roll down the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, October 3, 2016, after completing their eleven day cross country trip on the Mother Road. The Irish motorcyclists traveled 2,448 miles along the historic Route 66 to raise money for the Temple Street Children's University Hospital. Since the first ever Route 66 Challenge in aid of Temple Street took place in 2002, the challenge has raised more than 1.5 million euro in much needed funds for the Hospital. #Route664TempleStreet #RollOn2016

Posted on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 02:47PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | Comments1 Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint