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CONGA!
CONGA! - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Christine Suarez leads a conga line dance to the live music of The Tony Guerrero Quintet Santa Monica City Hall’s front lawn during City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division's 6th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert series on Sunday, August 14, 2011.
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The One Dollar Difference
Film Director of "The One Dollar Difference" who goes by the name of "Love," 45, cleans his Hummer on Main Street in Santa Monica on Sunday, August 14, 2011.
The One Dollar Difference is a philanthropic documentary film project on American charity in which for 2 years Love will travel throughout the US seeking the most worthy charity deserving of a $1,000,000.00 gift, collected one dollar at a time. Once all of the funds are collected, 100% of the ONE MILLION DOLLARS will be donated to a charity voted most worthy of the funds. Follow the journey on www.TheOneDollarDifference.com
The One Dollar Difference is a philanthropic documentary film project on American charity in which for 2 years Love will travel throughout the US seeking the most worthy charity deserving of a $1,000,000.00 gift, collected one dollar at a time. Once all of the funds are collected, 100% of the ONE MILLION DOLLARS will be donated to a charity voted most worthy of the funds. Follow the journey on www.TheOneDollarDifference.com
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KIDS WITH CAMERAS
Members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Police Activities League take photos of a Mark Lere’s "Untitled" 2007 sculpture at Civic Parking Structure during Santa Monica Bay Human Relations Council's Kids With Cameras Summer Photo Workshop on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
The Santa Monica Human Relations Council launched its third annual Kids with Cameras project this summer with the theme Public Art as Community Wealth. The project involves participation in photojournalism workshops by local youth selected from the Police Activities League, Boys and Girls Club and Family YMCA in Santa Monica. "By showing them the community’s wealth expressed through public art, the children are exposed to a world many of them would not experience otherwise. This opportunity will enrich their lives in a way that will alter their futures for the better,' says Timothy J. Jackman, Chief of Police.
Fabian Lewkowicz, a professional photojournalist who has supervised and mentored the group in the past is joined by photographers Dr. Charles Haskell, Nick Steers and Bill Beebe and the City Public Art coordinator Malina Moore whose expertise and experience in Santa Monica’s artwork is invaluable. The youth meet once a week (for eight weeks) exploring the rich displays of public art in the city. The program finale on October 15, 2011 at the Boys and Girls Club JAMS Branch will feature a community dialogue, as well as a reception and photo exhibit with a slide show and performances by the youth organizations.
At a recent seminar on Public art at Santa Monica Public Library, the artists focused on the power public art has in being a bridge between cultures, creating meaning and demonstrating solidarity in action. 'The theme of exploring community wealth through public art establishes a solid foundation to educate the ’whole’ student by learning through enrichment activities such as photojournalism and the appreciation of creative artifacts,' says Ilda Jimenez West, one of the Kids with Camera Committee co-chairs.'Not only do youth appreciate their surroundings by understanding an art piece that they walk or drive by everyday but through learning about the background of the art and artist, derive a sense of ownership about their community and a love for life-long learning; knowing that this is their community and they belong here,' she adds.
Among the artwork to be studied are Santa Monica (1934) in Palisades Park by Eugene Monrahan, Chain Reaction (1991) by Paul Conrad and The Dinosaurs of Santa Monica (1989)by Claude and Francois LaLanne.
The Santa Monica Human Relations Council, a partnership of local community organizations, individuals, institutions, and businesses endeavors to improve human relations and advocates a socially just community through its various projects. Press Release by Rekha Parekh
The Santa Monica Human Relations Council launched its third annual Kids with Cameras project this summer with the theme Public Art as Community Wealth. The project involves participation in photojournalism workshops by local youth selected from the Police Activities League, Boys and Girls Club and Family YMCA in Santa Monica. "By showing them the community’s wealth expressed through public art, the children are exposed to a world many of them would not experience otherwise. This opportunity will enrich their lives in a way that will alter their futures for the better,' says Timothy J. Jackman, Chief of Police.
Fabian Lewkowicz, a professional photojournalist who has supervised and mentored the group in the past is joined by photographers Dr. Charles Haskell, Nick Steers and Bill Beebe and the City Public Art coordinator Malina Moore whose expertise and experience in Santa Monica’s artwork is invaluable. The youth meet once a week (for eight weeks) exploring the rich displays of public art in the city. The program finale on October 15, 2011 at the Boys and Girls Club JAMS Branch will feature a community dialogue, as well as a reception and photo exhibit with a slide show and performances by the youth organizations.
At a recent seminar on Public art at Santa Monica Public Library, the artists focused on the power public art has in being a bridge between cultures, creating meaning and demonstrating solidarity in action. 'The theme of exploring community wealth through public art establishes a solid foundation to educate the ’whole’ student by learning through enrichment activities such as photojournalism and the appreciation of creative artifacts,' says Ilda Jimenez West, one of the Kids with Camera Committee co-chairs.'Not only do youth appreciate their surroundings by understanding an art piece that they walk or drive by everyday but through learning about the background of the art and artist, derive a sense of ownership about their community and a love for life-long learning; knowing that this is their community and they belong here,' she adds.
Among the artwork to be studied are Santa Monica (1934) in Palisades Park by Eugene Monrahan, Chain Reaction (1991) by Paul Conrad and The Dinosaurs of Santa Monica (1989)by Claude and Francois LaLanne.
The Santa Monica Human Relations Council, a partnership of local community organizations, individuals, institutions, and businesses endeavors to improve human relations and advocates a socially just community through its various projects. Press Release by Rekha Parekh
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Royal Crown Revue
Eddie Nichols and Jennifer Keith from Royal Crown Revue perform at the Santa Monica Pier during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, August 11, 2011.
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Orgone
Sergio Rios and Niki J Crawford from Orgone perform at the Santa Monica Pier during the 27th annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, August 11, 2011.
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READY TO ROLE
John Myers, Senior Technical Trainer from FRAM, teaches Sade Sogbesan, 8, how to check the oil during FRAM’s Ready to Role program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC) on Thursday, August 11, 2011.
Leading oil filter brand FRAM®, along with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC), has teamed with Xzibit, former Club member and host of MTV’s "Pimp My Ride," to kickoff FRAM’s Ready to Role program. Ready to Role aims to instill confidence in at-risk youth while teaching them valuable car maintenance skills.
Did you know Boys & Girls Club youth graduate at a higher rate than the national average? Bottom line: mentoring and youth programming clearly play an integral part in the intellectual and social development of a child. For its first-ever Ready to Role event, FRAM® will highlightthe basics of vehicle upkeep and repair,and provide mentoring to the young men of the Club’s "Passport to Manhood" program. Promoting responsibility among Club boys ages 11-14, Passport to Manhood consists of 14 sessions, each of which concentrates on a specific aspect of manhood through highly interactive activities.
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Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 05:53PM
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THREE'S COMPANY
A trio ride along the bikepath in Santa Monica on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.
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Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 06:22AM
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Flying Flower
A butterfly lands on a newspaper at the Santa Monica Farmers market on Sunday, July 24, 2011.
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