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July 28, 2018
O.G. Skaters Throw the Hammer Down
By Michael Ray
“Saturday July 28, the Venice Beach Recreation Center in conjunction with Skate Park Association International welcomed a full roster of skateboarders to the Venice Skate Park for an afternoon in the bowl…”
June 26, 2018
Guns, Books, and Poets
By Michael Ray
“Beyond Baroque hosted authors and activists, for a reading of Beacon Press’ “Bullets into Bells: Poets & Citizens Respond to Gun Violence…”
June 11, 2018
LGBTQ Pride, Venice Style
By Michael Ray
“Local residents, organizations and out-of-towners celebrated Pride, Venice-style, during the third annual Venice Pride weekend June 2 and 3…”
May 11, 2018
Pro Tips: Yallwest Writers Speak Out
By Michael Ray
“Santa Monica’s 4th annual youth literary event, Yallwest, took place Saturday May 5 with thousands of young book fans…”
April 24, 2018
Flying High Over Santa Monica – SM Mirror
By Michael Ray
“High above the sandy shores of the northern side of Santa Monica Pier…”
April 16, 2018
A Flock of Deloreans
By Michael Ray
“The Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport welcomed the Orange County DeLorean Club…”
April 16, 2018
The Cat’s Meow
By Michael Ray
“You may have heard of a Paddy Wagon, but Saturday April 7, the Santa Monica Public Library received a visit from the Catty Wagon…”
April 13, 2018
The Cup Overflows
By Michael Ray
“With cups of wine, bitter herbs, matzah and an assortment of sung melodies, Passover came to a close Saturday, April 7.”
April 6, 2018
Reefer Madness No More
By Michael Ray
“The annual Four Twenty Games returned to Santa Monica, Saturday March 31, with a two-day schedule of tournaments, performances and group activities.”
April 6, 2018
Eggcellent Community Fun
By Michael Ray
“Santa Monica’s Annenberg Community Beach House hosted their inaugural Eggstravaganza Saturday March 31.”
April 3, 2018
Cuban Armenian Art Fusion
By Michael Ray
“The recent rain didn’t stop art lovers and gallery enthusiasts from attending the Lois Lambert Gallery’s opening reception for Cuban artist Edel Bordón and Los Angeles-based artist Martiros Adalian on Saturday March 10.”
April 2, 2018
Art for the Senses: A Look at the 12th Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk
By Michael Ray
“On Saturday, March 24, the 12th Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk took place across nine buildings and eight blocks along Airport Avenue.”
April 2, 2018
Music in the Air: The Annual Spring Fling Hits Bergamot
By Michael Ray
“On Saturday March 24, curators and artists opened their gallery doors for the third annual Spring Fling.”
April 2, 2018
A Hum of Peace
By Michael Ray
“On the afternoon of Saturday March 17, Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean hosted an “Accordion Fold Book + Pockets” workshop led by artist-in-residence Debra Disman.”
March 26, 2018
Irish for a Day
By Michael Ray
On Saturday March 17, Santa Monica locals and neighbors put on their green day finest for a daylong celebration of all things Irish.”
March 20, 2018
Celebrating a Century
By Michael Ray
“On Saturday March 10, the Ocean Park Branch Library welcomed Professor Kenneth Breisch of the University of Southern California School of Architecture.”
March 20, 2018
Candles on the Sand
By Michael Ray
“Saturday March 10 marked the seventh anniversary of a landmark 9.3 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit the Tōhoku Region of Northern Japan.”
March 13, 2018
History Comes to Life!
By Michael Ray
“On Saturday March 3, a late winter shower greeted attendees of Woodlawn Cemetery’s fourth annual Living History Tours…”
March 9, 2018
Artistic Expressions of Spring
By Michael Ray
“The Craig Krull Gallery hosted an opening reception, Saturday March 3, for artists Robin Mitchell and Nancy Monk;…”
July 28, 2017
Keeping Us Safe
By Michael Ray
“The Los Angeles County Police Canine Association (LACPCA) hosted their 18th annual Show and Fundraiser, on the athletic field of Santa Monica’s Corsair Stadium Saturday, July 22.”
June 22, 2017
Children’s March For Humanity @ Santa Monica City Hall
By Michael Ray
“Santa Monica youth and families, along with residents from across Southern California gathered at Santa Monica City Hall.”
June 23, 2017
Stoked to be Surfing
By Michael Ray
“Saturday, June 17. StokeShare and Surfrider (West Los Angeles/Malibu Chapter) introduced surfing to inner city SoCal youth during International Surfing Day.”
June 23, 2017
Music in Our Hearts
By Michael Ray
“Building Bridges Art Exchange (BBAX) at Bergamot Station hosted members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra…”
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