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PHOTO LA
Myles Hayutin specialist from Gallery M and Laura Lewkowicz discuss Alex Guofeng Cao's pixelated chromogenic prints during the opening night reception of the 20th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition and ArtLA Projects at the Santa Monica Civic Center on Thursday, January 13, 2011.
Over the past 20 years Photo L.A. has earned a reputation as one of the foremost art fairs and the leading photo-based events in the country representing the finest galleries from around the globe. Photo LA 2010 runs through Sunday, January 16th and offers seminars and lectures by noted photographers.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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SMFD
Firefighter Code of Ethics
"As a firefighter and member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, my fundamental duty is to serve humanity; to safeguard and preserve life and property against the elements of fire and disaster; and maintain a proficiency in the art and science of fire engineering.
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually search for new and improved methods and share my knowledge and skills with my contemporaries and descendants.
I will never allow personal feelings, nor danger to self, deter me from my responsibilities as a firefighter.
I will at all times, respect the property and rights of all men and women, the laws of my community and my country, and the chosen way of life of my fellow citizens.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the fire service. I will constantly strive to achieve the objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession--saving of life, fire prevention and fire suppression.
As a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, I accept this self-imposed and self-enforced obligation as my responsibility."
Fabian Lewkowicz
Santa Monica Police Ranger Greg Marsh presents Elaine Tsu with the Citizen Recognition Award during Santa Monica Fire Department's promotional and special recognition ceremony at City Council's Chambers on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Tsu saved a young child from chocking on a piece of candy by performing a CPR procedure at Palisade Park.
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Ballroom MADNESS
Ballroom MADNESS - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
The students, who study the geography and cultures of the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Cuba, Eastern Europe and the U.S., write essays about their first impressions and finally, what they learned throughout the program, giving them an appreciation for a much larger world.
“I know how dance positively enriched my life and I wanted to offer children an opportunity to express their creativity in a setting that fosters respect, teamwork and accomplishment, ‘one step at a time’, said Jane Dorian, the group’s executive director and co-founder.” I was compelled to create Ballroom MADNESS when I observed a family at lunch—each member was plugged into some electronic device. I thought ‘why don’t they connect to each other?’.”
“Our program is great for all students,” said Ponickly, “but it is especially gratifying when we can serve urban kids—teaching them social and partnership skills, while providing them with a positive alternative to gangs and street-life.”
The duo train a corps of dance teachers who work with the kids in the structure and familiar environment of their regular classroom during their school day. Twice a week in a one-hour session, the kids dance meringue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing and waltz. The students, who study the geography and cultures of the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Cuba, Eastern Europe and the U.S., write essays about their first impressions and finally, what they learned throughout the program, giving them an appreciation for a much larger world.
Ballroom MADNESS is a nonprofit organization that brings ballroom dance to under-served school children. A truly transformative experience, Ballroom MADNESS fosters respect and teamwork in classmates by teaching them to work together to build a solid foundation of trust and partnership. The program provides students with a creative and expressive artistic outlet within an environment that is safe and constructive, during school hours. Since its inception in 2007, more than 600 children in 12 Southern California schools have been inspired to be the best at something— they have learned they are important and that their actions matter.
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SANTA MONICA
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Beach
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BOARD BY BOARD
Santa Monica employees Eric Broeske (right) and Robert Griffin replace deck boards on the Santa Monica pier on Tuesday morning, January 11, 2011.
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DAYS END
A group watch the sunest from the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, January 9, 2011.
The Tuffingtons
The Tuffingtons - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
The Tuffingtons perform at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The Tuffingtons are a six-piece unit made up of native Angelenos, who have created their own blend of ska and disco, with a couple nods to bands like Television, Madness and Buzzcocks. They have called their music everything from AM punk to island-arena rock. The Tuffingtons are gaining a reputation for their live shows, which usually consist of something like animal ‘sacrifice’, and there is a very lifelike and life-size puppet. Their shows are better experienced than explained. Their debut full-length record, produced by Jacob Bercovici AKA Mr. Sandwiches (Warpaint, The Lady Tigra) will be out in the spring. Their current EP Egregious will be released this summer.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Bands, Farmers Market, Santa Monica, The Tuffingtons
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PICTURE PERFECT
A photographer captures images of the sunset at Santa Monica beach on Friday, January 7, 2011.