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PACIFIC WHEEL

President/CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Laurel Rosen, (left) Santa Monica Councilmember Dr. Robert Holbrook (center) and Council Candidate Jean McNeil Wyner (left)  ride on the Ferris wheel during Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's 'Meet your Candidate' mixer at Pacific Park on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 10:39PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Hawaiian Paradise


14th Annual Pier Del Sol - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Special Olympics Southern California  celebrated its 14th Annual Pier Del Sol event at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on Oct. 10, 2010. This year's "Hawaiian Paradise" theme included spectacular cuisine from over 35 of LA's top restaurants, hula lessons, Hawaiian dancers, live tropical music, rides and games. Along with other celebrities and sports figures, California's First Lady, Maria Shriver, attended as the honorary chair.  Frank Buckley was the emcee at the event. Participants enjoyed a VIP brunch from L.A.'s top restaurants, including Melisse, Providence, Water Grill, Angelini Osteria and Spago.
 
Special Olympics Southern California celebrates 41 years of changing lives through the power of sport. Special Olympics offer opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in year-round sports training and competition. Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families and the community. All programs are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families.



Posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 12:02AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Father Greg Boyle

Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, signs his book, “Tattoos on the Heart,”  for retired Santa Monica High School teacher Rosa Marie de la Pena at Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Father Boyle was ordained as a Jesuit Priest in 1982, moved to Boyle Heights in 1986 to become the pastor of Dolores Mission, and in 1988, he founded what would eventually become Homeboy Industries. Homeboy Industries provides at risk youth and former gang member s wi th job experience, positive communities and a second chance. Father Boyle draws on his 20+ years of stories and experiences in Tattoos on the Heart, telling the stories of LA's gangs with unmatched love and compassion.

 

Posted on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 07:12PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

PAL

Santa Monica Police Activity League Board Members pose for a portrait under their new sign on Thursday, October 7, 2010.

Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 04:26PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

THE IRISH ARE COMING! 


The Irish 66'ers - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

The Irish 66'ers, a group of 100 Irish motorcyclist, ride their Harley Davidson's down the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, October 06, 2010.  The ride started in Chicago nine days ago. The Irish motorcyclists traveled 2,448 miles along the historic Route 66 to raise money for the Temple Street Children's University Hospital. Since the first ever Route 66 Challenge in aid of Temple Street took place in 2002, the challenge has raised an incredible 1.5 million euro in much needed funds for the Hospital. 

Posted on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 03:54PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SANTA MONICA PIER

Charlie Sullivan and his son Henry, 3,  look at a mural of the Santa Monica Pier at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, Sept 29, 2010.

Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 08:17PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Nikki O'Neill 

Singer songwriter Nikki O'Neill performs at the Main Street Farmers Market on Sunday, September 19, 2010. 

Posted on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 06:48PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Kids With Cameras


KIDS WITH CAMERAS - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Locanda Del Lago Executive Chef Roberto Maggioni demonstrates how to prepare farmers market salad during the Santa Monica Human Relations Council second annual Kids with Cameras, photo exhibition and community conversation at the Santa Monica Family YMCA on October 2, 2010.
 
Focusing on the human element, sixteen youth from PAL and Boys and Girls Club participated in summer workshops and met with local vendors, gardners, farmers and a chef to learn about how food is planted, harvested, produced and consumed as part of the Farmer’s Market movement. They were led by Fabian Lewkowicz, a professional photo journalist and supervised by City staff members Eula Fritz and PAL officers. Over a period of eight weeks, the kids were trained to document their experiences through the lens of a camera, using a photojournalistic style. At the event  the youth  exhibited their work and shared their narratives with the community at large. The exhibit was curated by Lewkowicz. The program included a cooking demonstration by Locanda Del Lago Executive Chef Roberto Maggioni  and a planting workshop by Master Gardener Susan McCorry, and a gallery walk followed by a video presentation and a youth panel serving as a spring board for breakout sessions based on the summer workshops.
 
Photo students who participated in the summer photo workshop was  Chloe Hassenfratz, Nayla Torres,  Yoly Islas,  Cesar Rodriguez,  Jasmine Cortez, Lilly Reynaldo,  Griffin  Walker,  Arturo Mungia. Gabriela Ruiz, Alberto Ruiz, Tea Irving, Eyrn Mitchell, Shaena Barnes, Maxwell Stevens, Maya McComsey, Jourdan Harris, Blayne Sutton-Wills, Adam Lemus, Lendsey Comstock, Sean Shaw, Alondra Morales, Salma Morales

Posted on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 12:01PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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