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

PICTURE PERFECT

Victoria's Secret Super Models Adriana Lima, 31, and Alessandra Ambrosio, 31, have fun by turning their camera on the paparazzi at Santa Monica Beach during a photo on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Posted on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 06:32PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Los Angeles Devil Girls

The ‘Los Angeles Devil Girls’ perform during a filming of an episode of VH1's new TV series entitled “Bounce” at the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, March 4, 2013. Bounce is a brand new series set in the competitive and occasionally ruthless world of the professional basketball dance teams. The Los Angeles Devils are the number one team in the league. When the stadium lights go up at night all of Hollywood comes out to support the million dollar players; but in this city these men share the fame, adrenalin, money, sex and power with their dancers, the Devil Girls. At the heart of “Bounce” is Ahsha (Taylour Paige), a sheltered young woman who joins the team against the wishes of her mother Sloane (Kimberly Elise), who knows this treacherous, tempting world all too well having been an original Devil’s Girl herself. Olivia (Charlotte Ross) is the shrewd squad manager, Jelena (Logan Browning) is the ruthless star captain of the dance team who won’t let anyone outshine her and Pete Davenport (Dean Cain) is the former All-Star who’s come back to coach his old team only to have to contend with the girls both stealing the spotlight and distracting his players.

Bounce stars former "Lois & Clark" headliner Dean Cain, along with "Glee" alum Charlotte Ross and "Grey's Anatomy" vet Kimberly Elise and was created, written and executive produced by James LaRosa and executive produced by Maggie Malina. Bryan Johnson and The Film Syndicate and In Cahoots Media are producing. Executive producing for VH1 are Jill Holmes and Jeff Olde.

Posted on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 09:49PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Opening Day 

The Chicago White Sox run on to the baseball field during Santa Monica P.O.N.Y. League's Opening Day Ceremony at Los Amigos Park on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

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 Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:38PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

STORY TIME

Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tempore Terry O'Day reads, “The Rainbow Fish” (by Marcus Pfister) to a group of children during the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Posted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:35PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Super Seuss-A-Bration

The Cat in the Hat, Kiwanian Maggie Hall, reads, Dr. Seuss's “ABC” to Stephanie Ivanova, 5, at the Santa Monica Public Library during Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica's fifth annual Super Seuss-A-Bration day on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Posted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:33PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Nordic Walking

President of Nordic Walking US Malin Svensson (center) leads her Nordic Body walking class at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, March 2, 2013. One of the most effective activities for burning calories and building cardio-vascular fitness is cross-country skiing because both large upper and lower body muscles are fully engaged. Imagine learning a technique, for all fitness levels, where you can achieve similar benefits year round, without snow, and without increased perceived exertion! Nordic Walking is regular walking made up to 40% more effective by the use of specifically designed hand-held Nordic Walker® poles.

Posted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:31PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

ImageMakers 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica members look at their photographs during the annual "ImageMakers Photo Exhibit" on Friday, March 1, 2013. The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) ImageMakers National Photography program. This comprehensive photography program encourages girls and boys to learn and practice photography, expressing themselves in creative and innovative ways and encourages artistic skills and cultural enrichment. The national initiative delivers a state-of-the-art photography curriculum, provides photographic resources and opportunities for Club members to compete on a national level. ImageMakers provides local, regional and national recognition through an annual photography contest. Winning photos will be displayed nationwide at museums as well as at BGCA's annual National Conference.

Posted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 09:27PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Arts Leadership Awards

Assemblyman Richard Bloom and City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Manager Jessica Cusick discuss Lita Albuquerque’s lithograph entitled, “Ophioderma Cielo” (2005) during the Santa Monica Arts Foundation’s Inaugural  Arts Leadership Awards  ceremony at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel  on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The Arts Leadership Awards recognized exemplary leaders who have supported Santa Monica’s creative community and played an important part in contributing to Santa Monica’s artistic and creative vitality. The recipients of the awards are Bruria Finkel, Abby Sher, Jon Swihart and Wayne Blank. The Santa Monica Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement and support of the City’s arts and cultural community.  The Foundation believes that the arts and culture are integral to civic life and are what make Santa Monica vital, exceptional, and economically competitive.

Posted on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 08:23AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint