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Atlantica Organics

Wasja Lamb of Atlantica Organics sells rugs at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Sunday on March 9, 2014.

Atlantica Organics is a design company focused on beautifying your living space through their talented visual artists and earth friendly rugs that maintain cultural integrity for creative visionaries who value mother earth and all of her precious resources.
    
Most of their rugs are handmade in the home of collaborative of women weavers utilizing traditional patterns that have been passed along through generations.
 
Atlantica Organics is completely cruelty-free and animal friendly.  Their wool is delicately gathered from healthy sheep that are guided and nurtured by shepherds who roam free over many acres of lush, wild pastures in crisp altitudes. 
All of their rugs are wool and made with rich, eco-friendly dyes derived from local plants& vegetables. Pomegranates & exotic tree barks are among the sources of array of colors frequently used.  The rugs come in a variety of colors schemes, styles, sizes,and texture. No two pieces are alike, and imperfections are perfection. 
   
The time that a rug takes to complete by hand depends on the size. For example, a 4 x 6 rug takes an average of 3 months to complete, while an over sized 17 x 25  requires about 4 years of work.  By adding one of these masterpieces to your living environment, you establish jobs to the local weavers . Rug sales support and bring income to the rug artist and their families.

More info: https://atlantica-organics.squarespace.com

 
Posted on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 11:28AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Catalina

Catalina, the Chicken of the Sea mermaid, takes photos with children at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Chichen of the Sea is celebrating their 100th anniversary!

Chicken of the Sea celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014 as a leading provider of healthy, sustainable and delicious seafood, offering not only a robust product line but the recipes and meal-planning insights needed to inspire seafood lovers to greater culinary creativity and inspiration. The company provides tuna, salmon, clams, crab, oysters, shrimp, mackerel, kipper snacks and sardines in cans, cups and pouches as well as innovative new products consistent with seafood’s growing status as a healthy “new” protein choice in America.
Posted on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 11:21AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

PONY Baseball

The Blue Jays and Nationals play baseball at Los Amigos Park during Santa Monica Pony Baseball League's first game of the season on Thursday, March 6, 2014. The Blue Jays won 7 to 6. Opening day is this Saturday at Los Amigos Park.

PONY Baseball is designed to "Protect Our Nation's Youth" by providing experiences in youth baseball that will help young boys and girls grow into healthier and happier adults. Players are taught the importance of teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and responsibility. SMPL has provided generations of children the chance to learn the skills of baseball.

PONY baseball play is governed by the Official Rules of Major League Baseball and PONY Baseball rules and regulations. It also includes pick-offs, lead-offs, steals, dropped 3rd strike rule, and longer basepaths.
 
Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 06:47PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Artist Designed Bicycle Racks 

The new Artist Designed Bicycle Racks are installed and integrated into the Ocean Park Boulevard “Green Streets” Project. The Ocean Park Boulevard “Green Streets” Project extends along Ocean Park Boulevard from Lincoln Blvd. to Neilson Way. Ocean Park Boulevard is a main thoroughfare to Main Street and the beach and is highly utilized by bicyclists for the Sunday Farmer’s market and shopping along Main Street. This project is one example of the City of Santa Monica’s dedication to enhancing walkability and safe biking on its streets and integrating art into the everyday experience of the city. To this end, the goal of this project is to encourage increased use of bicycles as an alternative method of transportation, provide infrastructure for bicyclists in the neighborhood and to enhance the pedestrian experience with colorful, thoughtful and inspiring functional artwork. The new Artist Designed Bicycle Racks were commissioned by the City of Santa Monica’s Public Art Program.(Santa Monica, March 6, 2014)
Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 06:31PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

FOOD FARE

Chef Celestino Drago, chef and owner of Drago Restaurant Group (Drago Centro, IL Pastaio, Drago Catering & Special Events, Drago Bakery), slices prosciutto during  Planned Parenthood LA's 35th Annual Food Fare at the Barker Hanger on Thursday, March 6, 2014. This year, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles honored Chef Drago as their Chef of the Year for his contributions to the culinary culture of Los Angeles and years of dedication to the mission of Planned Parenthood. 

“It is truly an honor to join such an illustrious list of honorees as Food Fare’s Chef of the Year! As a long time advocate for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, I am so pleased to be able to continue to support such a great cause and a wonderful event,” says Chef Celestino Drago. 
 
The premiere gastronomic event showcases over 150 of Southern California’s finest chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, spirit purveyors, and vendors. 

Food Fare began in 1979 with a cooking demonstration by Julia Child. Over the last three and a half decades, it has grown into one of the oldest and most celebrated food events in Los Angeles.  Food Fare is a unique opportunity for Southern California’s food-lovers, Planned Parenthood supporters and the general public to sample the best food and drinks L.A. has to offer. 
 
Some of the participating restaurants this year include: Ammo, Angelini Osteria, AOC, Blue Plate Restaurant Group, Chi Spacca, Craft, Drago Centro, JAR, Joe’s Restaurant, Library Ale House, Lucques, Maison Giraud, Rivera, Salt’s Cure, Superba Food & Bread, Tavern, The Tripel and many more. This year’s event will also feature some of the city’s most popular food trucks, including The Border Grill Truck and The Grilled Cheese Truck. 

In addition to the gourmet fare, guests  enjoyed delicious libations from Caffe Luxxe, Kreation Juicery, Elixr G, and Infuse Vodka as well as sample the latest craft beers in The Beer Chicks’ Beer Garden. Wineries such as Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery, Herb Lamb Vineyards, and Beckman Vineyards were pouring and selling their latest bottles. 
 
Food Fare is hosted by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild, a group of nearly 200 women dedicated to providing financial and volunteer support for Planned Parenthood’s 19 health centers, which provide care to nearly 150,000 women, men, and teens each year. Over 93% of the care Planned Parenthood provides is preventative, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, annual exams, and STD testing and treatment.

 
Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 12:37PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SMPD SWAT TRAINING

Members of the Santa Monica Police Department SWAT Team run along Ocean Front Walk wearing gas masks and carrying 50 pounds on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. This is part of their monthly training.
Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 03:52PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

START BELIEVING

A person prays Italy will win the World Cup at the PUMA Altar at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.#startbelieving
Posted on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 03:50PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

ASICS TREADMILL CHALLENGE

A runner takes the ASICS LA Marathon treadmill challenge at the Third Street Promenade on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. The one-of-a-kind custom-built treadmill with a safety harness runs at only one speed, the LA Marathon course record of 2:06:35, which equates to a 4:50 mile. Most runners can’t make it more than a couple of minutes on the treadmill. 
Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 04:56PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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