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SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California
The exhibition traces the evolution of boards from pre-1950 to the present showcasing the riders, designers, artists, and manufacturers that created the California phenomenon known as the skateboard. From the first planks of wood with metal roller skate wheels nailed to the bottom to the modern polyurethane wheels and kicktails, the boards have rocketed the skaters to greater heights of performance and style while taking “sidewalk surfing” from a homegrown activity to a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
Additional lenders included are Kevin Anderson/Model Worm, Art Brewer, Terry Campion, Cris Dawson, Deluxe Distribution, Earl, Skip Engblom, Craig Fineman, Wayne and Donna Gunter/Surfing Cowboys, Mike Horelick/Tunnel Skateboards, Chuck Katx, Mike Kolar, Gordon McClelland, Jim McDowell/RIPWynn City Skates, Marc McKee, Aaron Murray, James O’Mahoney/Santa Barbara Surfing Museum, Nathan Pratt, Mark Richards/Val Surf, Ronnie/Animal House, Steve Salyer/Pastures of Heaven, Gabriel Steptoe, Joel Tudor, Wentzle Ruml IV, Cary B. Weiss, Z-BOY Archive, and Z-CULT Skates. Photographs and art by C.R. Stecyk III, Glen E. Friedman, Craig Fineman, Wynn Miller, Kevin Ancell, Wes Humpston and more document the movement and its personalities.
The Museum is located in the 1894 Historic Landmark Roy Jones house at 2612 Main Street in Santa Monica. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parking is free and handicapped facilities are available. On Sundays, the museum hosts a Farmer's Market in its parking lot. Visitors to the museum can find parking in adjacent "quarter metered" parking lots.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in California Heritage Museum , Skateboarding
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY
The Santa Monica Nativity Scene is an annual display of the Christmas story which has been staged at Palisades Park since 1953. The interdenominational display stretches along Ocean Avenue from Arizona Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard and includes 14 scenes with life-size figures depicting events surrounding Christ’s birth.
Scene 1 The Annunciation - Santa Monica Police Officers Association
Scene 2 Joseph's Dream - Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints
Scene 3 The Visitation - St. Monica Catholic Church
Scene 4 Caesar's Decree - Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
Scene 5 Along the Road - Metro Church Calvary Chapel
Scene 6 No Room at the Inn - Santa Monica Church of the Nazarene
Scene 7 The Nativity - St. Anne Catholic Church
Scene 8 Peace on Earth - First United Methodist Church
Scene 9 Herod's Court - Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Scene 10 Three Wise Men - First Presbyterian Church
Scene 11 Presentation in the Temple - The Light House Church
Scene 12 Joseph's Warning - First Lutheran Church of Venice
Scene 13 Flight into Egypt - Trinity Baptist Church
Scene 14 Return to Nazareth - Calvary Baptist Church
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Caroling Procession
(top) Peter Czer, 26, (center) with his brothers Paul, 17, (left) and Adam, 14, lead The Light House Church in a caroling procession through the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, December 13, 2009. (above) Jack Mefford, his wife Nicolene and their 4 month daughter Ema, as Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus, sing in the caroling procession at the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, December 13, 2009.
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SMC ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Music, Santa Monica College
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NATIVITY SCENE
(top) Randy Bresnik, member of the Trinity Baptist Church, installs the churches nativity Scene "Flight into Egypt" (Matthew 2:14) at Palisades Park on Saturday, December 12, 2009. (above) Paula Lowe and her son Craig, 15, and daughter Mackenzie, 9, from First Presbyterian Church installs the churches nativity Scene "The Three Wise Men" (Matthew 2:1) at Palisades Park on Saturday, December 12, 2009.
The Santa Monica Nativity Scenes is an annual display of the Christmas story which has been staged at Palisades Park since 1953. The interdenominational display stretches along Ocean Avenue from Arizona Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard and includes 14 scenes with life-size figures depicting events surrounding Christ’s birth.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Rabbi Eli Levitansky from the Chabad House lights the giant public Menorah at the Third Street Promenade during the first night of Chanukah on Friday , December 11, 2009. There are 50 public menorah throughout the Santa Monica area. According to Rabbi Levitansky, there are more public menorah's in Santa Monica than any other city in the world! Chanukah, AKA the Festival of Lights, is a joyous celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days when there was only enough oil left in the temple for one day.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Religion , Third Street Promenade
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BALLROOM MADNESS
Fifth grade students from John Muir Elementary, Webster Elementary and Will Rogers Learning Community compete in the Ballroom MADNESS Elementary School Team Match at Santa Monica High School's Barnum Hall on Friday, December 11, 2009. They competed in the meringue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing and waltz. Webster Elementary came in first place, Will Rogers Learning Community was second place and John Muir Elementary came in third place. Ballroom MADNESS school dance was a ten-week program.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Elementary School
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HOLIDAY LUNCH
(1) Santa Monica Police Captain Alex Padilla serves officer John Gallagher during the Police and Fire Departments Holiday Luncheon and Food Drive at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. (2) Santa Monica Police Chief Jim Hone serves Sergeant Hernandez during the holiday luncheon. (3) Santa Monica Police Officer Jacob Holloway tells Santa what he want for Christmas during Police and Fire Departments Holiday Luncheon. (4) Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments personnel and volunteers eat during Police and Firefighter Holiday Luncheon and Toy Drive at the Public Safety Building on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica Fire Department, Santa Monica Police Department
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