Arts & Music: Documentary Movie with Q & A: For My Wife
Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 3:00pm
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
MLK Jr. Auditorium
In December 2006, a flash flood trapped voice actress Kate Fleming in her basement. As Fleming lay dying in the emergency room, her partner of nine years Charlene Strong was prevented from seeing her due to Washington state's lack of domestic partnership protections. In the years since, Strong has become an activist in the nationwide fight for marriage equality. For My Wife is a portrait of Charlene's journey and a tribute to the memory if Kate. Q&A will follow screening.
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Arts & Music: Elizabeth Shakespeare and The Astute Detective
August 20 through October 3, 2010 - Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
The Main Stage
At long last the truth about William Shakespeare
The greatest hoodwink in the literary world - unmasked at last.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm at 6:00 pm August 20 through October 3, 2010.
ADMISSION: $25.00; $18.00 for all previews (August 20 - August 27). Discounts available for students, teachers, seniors, members of the military and groups of eight or more.
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Arts & Music: Live Painting
Every Thursday at 7:30pm
Copa d'Oro
217 Broadway
Enjoy cocktails and music while watching artist John Park paint live every Thursday night during Happy Depression at 7:30 pm.
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Arts & Music: Escape Reality
Every Friday and Saturday
Magicopolis
1418 4th Street
A magic show featuring Steve Spill and Bozena Wrobel. See astounding magic that features a dangerous escape.
Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.: $27
Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.: $22
Call (310) 451-2241 for more information.
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Arts & Music: ReUse Challenge: Documentary Film & Workshop
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:00pm
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
MLK Jr. Auditorium
Learn how to fight plastic pollution in this two-part event. At 2:00pm, we'll screen the award-winning documentary Bag It, about the global production, use and disposal of plastic bags and other plastic trash. Then we'll move upstairs to the Multipurpose Room where Team Marine, a Santa Monica High School student group focused on the environment, will lead a family-friendly "reUse" workshop on how to recycle plastic products. Sponsored by ReUse Connection.
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Arts & Music: Fall Fashion Week Screenings
Monday thru Thursday - September 27 to 30 at 3:00pm
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
MLK Jr. Auditorium
Join us for a week-long screening series of fashionable flicks.
Monday, September 27:
Funny Face (1957)
Audrey Hepburn stars in this musical set in the fashion world.
Tuesday, September 28:
Unzipped (1995)
Revealing documentary on fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
Wednesday, September 29:
The September Issue (2009)
Editor Anna Wintour oversees the creation of Vogue magazine's influential fall fashion Issue.
Thursday, September 30:
Eleven Minutes (2008)
Documentary chronicling the creation and launch of Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll's first professional collection.
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Arts & Music: First Presbyterian Features Works of Laddie John Dill
Ongoing
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica
1220 Second Street
Painter/sculptor Laddie John Dill was born in Long Beach, California in 1943. He graduated from Chouinard Art Institute, Los Angeles, in 1968 with a BFA degree.
Dill was influenced by Rauschenberg, Keith Sonnier, and environmental artists Robert Smithson, Dennis Oppenheim and Robert Irwin, who were exploring alternatives to easel painting.
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Arts & Music: Afro Funke
Every Thursday Night
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
WEEKLY AFROBOOGIE RITUAL - DJ JEREMY SOLE'S MUSAICS + HOSTED BY ROCKY DAWUNI WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $7-$10
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Arts & Music: Local DJ's
Every Friday and Saturday Night at 10:00 pm
The Yard
119 Broadway Ave
Visit The Yard every Friday and Saturday to see local DJ's Spinning.
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Arts & Music: Reflections
Last Wednesday of the Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Back to back live eclectic - soul - hip hop performances and DJ
www.myspace.com/reflectionlive
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $7
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Arts & Music: ((Vibrate))
Every Friday Night
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Hip hop, soul, old school, classics, bangers with DJ ANTHONY VALADEZ and KG SUPERSTAR on the mic.
9 p.m. doors
COVER VARIES - free before 10 p.m!
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Arts & Music: Karaoke
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Britannia Pub
318 Santa Monica Blvd.
Sing along with a little fish & chips on the side!
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Arts & Music: Stanton MacDonald-Wright Library Mural
Ongoing; 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Main Library
601 Santa Monica Boulevard
The Stanton MacDonald-Wright library mural has a rich history. Check out the new mural website www.smpl.org/mural, which describes its history, a facsimile of the catalogue in which the artist described its creation and narrative themes, information on the mural's original and contemporary installations and its consvervation.
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Arts & Music: Dance Classes
John Cassese The Dance Doctor
1440 Fouth Street
John Cassese has a trusted reputation for expertly providing entertainment for all sorts of gatherings, both corporate and private. He has done numerous parties for the most demanding industry around - the entertaiment industry! John Cassese has danced, choreographed, sung, DJ'd and organized entertainment for such celebrities as Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis and John Travolta, as well as many major motion pictures.
The Dance Doctor can provide:
Live Music
DJ
Dance Exhibitions
Dance Lessons
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Arts & Music: Beatles Cover Band
Every Sunday Nite
Britannia Pub
318 Santa Monica Blvd
Sunday Nites
Beatles Cover Band
"Number Nine"
10pm - Late
No Cover
21 with id.
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Arts & Music: OM
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Grooves, beats and pieces with ADRIAN GOVIND, DJ ITAI AND AARON BYRD (KCRW)
Afrobeat + Latin Dub + Brasilian + House + Broken Beat + Dancehall
Drink specials before 10 p.m!
Plus house band, L'espirit D'Afrique (pan African dance/music group)
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $10
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Arts & Music: Exhibit of Tiffany Windows
Ongoing
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica
1220 Second Street
In 1922 First Presbyterian Church commissioned the Tiffany Studios in New York to create seven windows for their Seventh and Arizona building. When the church built its current facility on Second Street, the center panels of the windows were placed into the fa
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Arts & Music: Soul Expressions
1st Sunday of Every Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
LA's premier R&B Lounge featuring DJ B.A.D. and live performances!
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Arts & Music: Latin Alternative Sessions 2009
2nd Sunday of Every Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Presented by Sailaway Collective and featuring live music and DJ
8:30 p.m. doors
Cover: $8
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Arts & Music: Tumbao Salsa Dura
Every Monday Night
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Featuring Puerto Rican dance champion Christian Oviedo and DJ Charlie
8-9 p.m. Beginners Lessons
9-10 p.m. Intermediate Lessons
10 p.m. DJ spins
Doors Open at 8 p.m. - Cover: $5
*FIRST MONDAYS feature a live salsa band - cover: $10*
www.2umbao.com
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Arts & Music: Technique
Every Tuesday Night
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
With rotating resident DJ's from Moontribe and guests
Spinning house, breaks, techno and trance every funkin night.
www.clubtechnique.com
9 p.m. doors - price varies
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Arts & Music: Heat
1st Wednesday of the Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
PURE HOUSE MUSIC
with resident DJ Porter Tinsely and special guests every month
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $10
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Arts & Music: Writing Group: Poetry and Verse
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am
Barnes & Noble
1201 Third Street Promenade
Strengthen your poetry creation, appreciation and dedication with host Bill Robertson. By mixing enlightened analysis with innovative authorship, you will improve your writing talent and skills.-
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Arts & Music: Tie One (Knotting)
Every Thursday at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beadniks
203 Arizona Avenue
Access the lost art of knotting when you learn to make fun(ky) jewelry with silk an pearls. Knotting is used to protect yourself from loss of every pearl in case the strand breaks and to create a measured space betweet beads. $15 for instruction and use of tools. Marerials ectra. 10% discount on all purchases day of class.
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Arts & Music: Tighten Up
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
Featuring Brazilian, Latin, jazzy, house, broken Afro beat, hip hop and soul spun by Yosaku + Chaka
www.myspace.com/tightenupla
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $5
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Arts & Music: Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesdays; 12:15 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica
1220
Enjoy vibrant and powerful music in the Sanctuary. From Classical to Pop, various outstanding performers. Call for musician line-up, at 310.451.1303, ask for Michelle. Admission is free.
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Arts & Music: Wire Wrapping
Every Wednesday at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beadniks
203 Arizona Avenue
Learn how to make two kinds of loops - simple and wrapped - which are the basics for dangly earrings, chains necklaces and chain bracelets. $15.00 for instruction and use of tools. Materials extra. 10% discount on all purchases day of class.
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Arts & Music: Eclectic DJ
Every Thursday - Saturday
Ma'Kai
101 Broadway Ave.
DJ Playing Eclectic Music till 1 a.m.
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Arts & Music: DJ's The Cabin Boys
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Bar Chloe
1449 Second Street
New wave, electro-pop, & doo-wap.
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Arts & Music: DJ Four On The Floor
Every Monday at 8:00 p.m.
Bar Chloe
1449 Second Street
All vinyl, including: disco, house, balearic.
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Arts & Music: DJ Samantha Love
Every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.
Bar Chloe
1449 Second Street
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Arts & Music: DJ Nick Ansom
Every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Bar Chloe
1449 Second Street
Oldies, mash-up, rock-n-roll
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Arts & Music: Quality
Every Saturday Night
Zanzibar
1301 5th Street
On the corner of 5th and Arizona
DJS HAUL & MASON spin the best in top 40, HIP HOP and dance
9 p.m. doors
Cover: $10; free before 10 p.m!
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Arts & Music: The Waterbrains
Every Friday at 9:00 pm
Mi's Westside Comedy Theater
1323-A Third Street Promenade
In the alley between 3rd and 4th streets south of Arizona Boulevard.
Unpredictable comedy from the top players from all around Los Angeles, you never know what you'll see with the Waterbrains. Audience suggestions are given to as many as 20 players, who then create amazing scenarios using the 'clap in' improv form. Then experience The Great Adventure as they fuse characters, scenes and silliness into an unforgettable journey to somewhere else and then back again.
Directed by Stan Wells.
Fridays 9:00 pm - $10.00
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