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GO FLY A KITE

Santa Monica Beach, Saturday, October 10, 2015.

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 08:56AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Save the Pier The Play

SAVE THE PIER THE PLAY

Save the Pier The Play, A FREE play will take place on October 16, 17 and 18th at 7:00pm at the end of the Santa Monica Pier on the subject of the 1970's fight to save the pier.In the early 1970’s, the Santa Monica City Council voted to build a 35-acre island in Santa Monica Bay, featuring a high-rise hotel, a convention center, restaurants and other amenities. The Santa Monica Pier would be torn down and a four-lane bridge would be built in its place to provide access.The play dramatizes the fight to stop the island plan and save the Santa Monica Pier.The play will present actors from Loyola Marymount University — it will be presented at no charge at the end of the Santa Monica Pier on three consecutive evenings in 2015;Friday, October 16Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18Contact: Carolyn Yost savethepier@ca.rr.com

Posted by Santa Monica Close-up on Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Save the Pier The Play, A FREE play will take place on October 16, 17 and 18th at 7:00pm at the end of the Santa Monica Pier on the subject of the 1970's fight to save the pier.

In the early 1970’s, the Santa Monica City Council voted to build a 35-acre island in Santa Monica Bay, featuring a high-rise hotel, a convention center, restaurants and other amenities. The Santa Monica Pier would be torn down and a four-lane bridge would be built in its place to provide access.

The play dramatizes the fight to stop the island plan and save the Santa Monica Pier.

The play will present actors from Loyola Marymount University — it will be presented at no charge at the end of the Santa Monica Pier on three consecutive evenings in 2015;

Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17 
Sunday, October 18

Contact: Carolyn Yost savethepier@ca.rr.com

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 07:50AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

PIER DEL SOL

PIER DEL SOL

Highlights from Special Olympics 19th annual Pier del Sol at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2015. 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 were 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.

Posted by Santa Monica Close-up on Sunday, October 11, 2015
Highlights from Special Olympics' 19th annual Pier del Sol at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2015. 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 were 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 yearround 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.

 

 

Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 05:23PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

THE SPIRIT OF SANTA MONICA

The Museum of Flying's 1942 DC-3 is getting a paint job, Thursday, October 8, 2015.

Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:22AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Masters of Dance


Artistic director and classical ballet dancer Roberto Almaguer teaches a Masters of Dance class at Santa Monica College on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015.

 

 

 

Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 09:49PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

OPERA AT THE BEACH

The LA Opera technical crew test audio and video equipment at the Santa Monica Pier in preparation for tomorrow nights live broadcast.

LA Opera presents Opera at the Beach, a live broadcast sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. The double-bill of GIANNI SCHICCHI & PAGLIACCI starring Plácido Domingo, will be broadcast live in high-definition from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to the big screen at the Santa Monica Pier. The live broadcast will be captured by nine cameras at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and shown simultaneously on a large LED screen on the Santa Monica Pier deck.

General Admission Tickets are currently SOLD OUT. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Santa Monica Pier starting at 5pm on Saturday, October 3. Subject to availability - first come, first served.

Posted on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 07:17PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

ONEWHEEL

Three men ride Onewheel electric scooters on Ocean Front Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2015. ‪#‎Onewheel‬ combines breakthrough hub motor technology with an advanced balance-augmentation control system to create a personal digital vehicle at the intersection of recreation and transportation.

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 07:18PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Abbot Kinney Festival 

Street art projects create chalk art designs during the 31st annual Abbot Kinney Festival on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Abbot Kinney Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Southern California, attracting nearly 150,000 attendees each year. ‪#‎AKF2015‬

 

 

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 02:05PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint