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LAZY DOG COUCH SURFER

Chauffeur Mark Self drives his dog Lisa, aka "Couch Surfer," along the Santa Monica Bike Path on Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 02:46PM by

Fabian Lewkowicz |

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Pollen and the Ring of Harmony

Eco-advocate and sci-fi author Francis T. Perry Williams goes over the script during the reading of his Science Fiction environmental screenplay entitled, "Pollen and the Ring of Harmony," at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Actor Ray Liotta read the part of Reb and his daughter, Karsen, read the part of Chloe. The screenplay is about an alien named Pollen who is a protector of nature. Pollen travels the universe protecting nature when there is an imbalance. This imbalance has brought him to Earth. Accompanying Pollen is a mysterious living ring with unimaginable powers akin to God-like, which allows Pollen to serve as a noble "green" messiah.

Actor/Producer Frankie Cassavetes sponsored the first reading.

Williams holds a degree in drama and a minor in art and music from San Diego State University, where he wrote, directed and acted in several plays. He appeared in a several sitcoms in the 1980s including “Happy Days,” “Bosom Buddies,” “Mash” and “Laverne and Shirley.” In addition to his acting career, Williams has experience behind the scenes as a contributing writer for “Laverne and Shirley” and a production assistant for Paramount Studios.

Posted on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 06:10PM by

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FREE HUGS

A woman gives free hugs at the Third Street Promenadeon Tuesday, January 7, 2014. (Free Hugs Los Angeles)

Posted on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 08:31PM by

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To the Rescue

Santa Monica Police Department Harbor Patrol Officer Jared Kingsbury paddles in Santa Monica Bay on Thursday, January 2, 2013.

Posted on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 02:38PM by

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Cirque Du Soleil

Crew from Cirque Du Soleil layout the footprint for their new show "Totem" at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, January 2, 2014. The show opens January 17.

Totem is a touring show by Cirque du Soleil that premiered in Montréal on April 22, 2010. It was written and directed by previous collaborator Robert Lepage(Kà). Cirque du Soleil describes Totem's theme as the evolution of humanity from its primordial, amphibian state toward the aspiration of flight, taking inspiration from many of humanity's founding myths. The show was awarded the 2013 New York Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. All of Cirque du Soleil's previous touring productions were originally created to be performed inside large, custom-designed tents (called the grand chapiteau), but many of those shows have since been re-staged in arenas and other venues after the conclusion of their "big top" tour.Totem's creation team faced the challenge of designing a show that could be adapted for arenas and other venues from the outset.Totem began its tour in Canada (Montreal and Quebec) before heading to Europe (Amsterdam). This was a change from the usual touring routes, the next stop usually being San Francisco, as Cirque already had three touring shows (Ovo, Koozå andAlegría) in the United States

Update on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 08:28PM by

Fabian Lewkowicz

Cirque du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau (big top) is starting to take shape at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

Update on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 05:32PM by

Fabian Lewkowicz

A person works on Cirque du Soleil's Grand Chapiteau (big top) on Thursday, January 9, 2014.

Posted on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 02:16PM by

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Venice Penguin Swim

Penguin Swim - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Swimmers run into the chilly Pacific Ocean during the 54th Annual Venice Penguin Swim on New Years Day- Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at the Venice Beach Breakwater. Water temperature was 60°degrees.

Posted on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 01:59PM by

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