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  • Oct 17, 2024

    Emersion Music is excited to announce the launch of Emersion Nights, a new monthly series bringing together musicians, artists, and the community through live performances and thought-provoking conversations. The first event takes place on October 23rd at 7:30 PM at The Blue Door located in downtown Culver City, at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd. featuring the evocative sounds of EMER and the Emersion Ensemble. Following their "Renewal" concert at The Culver Steps, Emersion Music returns with a...

  • Jazz Nights in October

    Oct 17, 2024

    The City of Culver City welcomes you enjoy Sunday evenings in October at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform each Sunday, beginning at 7 PM. Tickets start at $10, with premium seats available for $20. Join us as we hear beautiful sound from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City. Jazz Nights Lineup • October 20 - Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone (Quintet) • October 27 - Terry Gibbs/Shorty Roge...

  • Santa Monica College to Stage "Six Characters in Search of a Playwright"

    Oct 17, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will present live performances of "Six Characters in Search of a Playwright" Oct. 18-27 in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Matinees are at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. Adapted from the play by Luigi Pirandello, "Six Characters in Search of a Playwright" tells the tale of a company of...

  • SMC Emeritus Gallery to Host Free Online Opening Reception for Online Akemi Watanabe

    Oct 17, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free online-only exhibition of colorful, highly detailed paintings and drawings by renowned artist and SMC Emeritus student Akemi Watanabe. The exhibition opens Thursday, Oct. 24, with a free, live Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at smc.edu/emeritusgallery, where a link will go live at event time and take guests directly to the exhibition's opening reception. The opening reception - to be hosted by Emeritus...

  • SMC Barrett Gallery and The Black Lunch Table Host Free Gallery Reception Oct. 15 for "Converge+Vertex: Traversing the minor gesture of timelines" Exhibition

    Oct 17, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery and artist/archivist/activist group The Black Lunch Table present "Converge+Vertex: Traversing the minor gesture of timelines," a free exhibition of works by Black artists from the Los Angeles area exploring what has influenced their art and how they have influenced each other through intergenerational conversations via their artworks. The exhibition will be open to the public during gallery hours through May 11, 2025. The SMC Pete...

  • SMC Opens Fall 2024 Masters of Dance Series

    Oct 17, 2024
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    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Dance Department opens its Fall 2024 Masters of Dance series with a line-up of master classes and learning workshops led by dance professionals. The series starts Sept. 26 with movement artist Stephanie Liapis leading a class focusing on self-awareness as a tool for connection to the body and its relationship to space. The Masters of Dance workshops are free, and the public is invited to attend as participants or as observers. Seating is limited and on a first-arri...

  • Features Combined Performance with Santa Ana College Concert Band

    Oct 17, 2024

    Santa Monica College's Emeritus Concert Band, under the baton of Yosuke Miyoshi, will present a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. The performance will be held in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. The concert will feature a combined performance with the Santa Ana College Concert Band under the direction of Adam Gerling. "You do not want to miss the wonderful opportunity of experiencing...

  • Santa Monica College Theatre Arts to Stage "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches"

    Oct 10, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" Sept. 27 - Oct. 6 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. "Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches" tells the story of two troubled couples - one gay, one straight - facing different challenges as the AIDS crisis explodes in the 1980s. The play, spiced with a bit of fantasia, looks at the social, sexual, and religious...

  • (Cio-Cio-San Stole the Show: Madame Butterfly

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Oct 3, 2024

    LA Opera had their opening night of the 2024-25 season presenting the opera Madame Butterfly by Puccini at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. And Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) played by soprano Karah Son did not disappoint. She stole the show. Not only a beautiful voice, but also a great actor. Son was the perfect choice to cast for this role since she has performed it over 300 times. This version of Madame Butterfly was presented in a unique way, with the combination of stage and cinema. Director Mario...

  • Fleetwood Mac – Rumours Rocks the Crowd in Malibu

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    Classic Albums Live (CAL) Presents: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours made a special appearance and was a smashing success, performing at The Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts at Pepperdine University in Malibu. CAL, founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, takes the greatest albums and re-creates them live on stage, note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. "Think of it as a recital," says Martin. "These albums are historic and stand the test of time." Forgoing costumes and impersonations, CAL...

  • Bring Opera to Underserved Communities

    Steven Lieberman, Observer Reporter|Sep 26, 2024

    The Opera Buffs Inc., celebrating their 41st season supporting young, emerging opera singers in Southern California, held their opening season recital and party at MiMoDa Studio. Six opera singers were invited to perform with accompaniment by Brent McMunn on piano. Thanks to Opera Buffs, these six singers, among many others, are past grant recipients having been provided financial support for their artistic endeavors, as well as opportunities for professional mentorship and live performance...

  • Light in the Piazza Comes to Broad Stage for One Night Musical

    Sep 26, 2024

    An intimate story of contemporary and timeless romance produced by the Musical Theatre Guild is coming to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica for a one-night only, semi-staged reading at the end of September, launching the first of many performances for the guild's 2024-2025 season. "The Light in the Piazza" is a Tony-award winning lush, sophisticated and classical musical about a mother and daughter discovering their true selves while visiting Florence, inspired by the 1962 romantic comedy film...

  • Abilities Carnival & Resource Fair

    Sep 19, 2024

    Join the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department and the Disability Advisory Committee (CCPRSDAC) in celebrating Disability Awareness Month at the 21st Annual Abilities Carnival & Resource Fair! The event will be held at the Culver City Senior Center on Sunday, October 6, from 12 PM to 3 PM. The event will feature: • Live Entertainment • Sensory Activities • Games & Prizes • Community Resource Information • Balloon Animals • Photo Booth • Lunch & Snacks • And More! This FREE event...

  • SMC Emeritus Art Gallery to Host Free Online Opening Reception for Uvi Poznansky Art Exhibition Sept. 19

    Sep 19, 2024

    The Santa Monica College (SMC) Emeritus Art Gallery will present a free exhibition of works by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author, poet, artist, and Emeritus student Uvi Poznansky. The exhibition opens Thursday, Sept. 19, with a free, live Zoom Virtual Launch Event from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at smc.edu/emeritusgallery, where a link will go live at event time and take guests directly to the exhibition's opening reception. The online opening reception will feature the artist speaking about...

  • Pandas are Back at the San Diego Zoo

    Lotte Ennis age 13, KidScoop Media|Sep 12, 2024

    On August 8, Panda Ridge at the San Diego Zoo opened to the public, allowing access to the two newest furriest friends from China, Xin Bao and Yun Chuan. This is the first pair of pandas to be sent in 21 years, and these adorable bears represent the hope of improving relations between China and the U.S. While entering, we walked downhill past other bear enclosures, such as the grizzly or sloth bear. While less cuddly-looking, they were very adorable! For the opening ceremony there was a stage,...

  • Make Oils From Your Garden

    Sep 5, 2024

    On Tuesday, September 3 the Culver City Garden Club will offer a free workshop on Making Making Oils for Essential Oils from Plants In Your Garden at 7:00 PM in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium’s Garden Room located at 4117 Overland Ave. in Culver City. Presenter, Denise Friese will present the program. She is a Master Gardener and the founder of Eco-Friendly Custom Landscapes. The club will also hold a plant “Show, Tell & Ask” segment as well as a raffle and refreshments....

  • Notice of Funding Availability Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program

    Sep 5, 2024

    The City of Culver City offers grants to support theatre, dance, and music performances. This program brings performing arts events to the community and helps make them accessible to everyone. Culver City wants everyone to have a chance to experience and enjoy the arts. Our grants support a variety of cultural experiences for Culver City's residents, businesses, artists, and visitors. Performing arts organizations of all sizes are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for consideration,...

  • 8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

    Aug 22, 2024

    Celebrating the small four-stringed wonder – the Ukulele – which has been captivating hearts and bringing musical joy into people's lives for over 100 years, the 8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival presented by Torrance-based Kala Koa Entertainment, returns the weekend of September 21-22, 2023, at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. An exciting weekend dedicated to exploring the musical versatility of the ukulele for the experienced ukulele player, the occasional strummer, or...

  • Entertainment Schedule

    Aug 22, 2024

    Friday, August 23 Jazz Hands for Autism 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM On the Music Stage DJ Eric, is a trailblazing artist who's shattering barriers and setting the music scene on fire! With an unrivaled passion for beats and an unparal- leled talent for captivating crowds, he has risen to mete- oric heights, proving neurodiversity which is an incredible asset in the world of music. Opening Ceremony 6:00 PM- 6:30 PM On Music Stage Join Culver City Council Members and civic leaders for the official opening c...

  • Write a Song in One Hour" with Matt Collette

    Aug 15, 2024

    Santa Monica Public Library presents the songwriting workshop "Write a Song in One Hour" for adults and teens on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 2-3:15 p.m. This event is free and takes place in the Main Library's Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Space is available on a first arrival basis; no registration required. Dynamic musician and educator Matt Collette, whose students are now touring the world and composing for film and television, returns to SMPL with his...

  • Crowd Erupts for More at Benatar Concert

    Steven Lieberman, bserver Reporter|Aug 15, 2024

    Living legend Pat Benatar and her summer concert tour made a landing at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts. Neil Giraldo, her long-time husband and musical partner and producer shared the stage with her playing lead guitar, piano, and some backup vocals. Mick Mahan played bass very capably, which he has been doing for Benatar since 1997. And drummer Caesar Griffin rocked the house banging on the skins. Benatar was fortunate to have recruited Griffin from the Taylor Dane band. He is fun to...

  • Learn To Square Dance

    Aug 15, 2024

    Square dancing is a wonderful opportunity to move aerobically to music, while having a lot of fun and making new friends. A new square dance class with a live caller/instructor will begin on Wednesday, September 4, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM Multipurpose Room at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City, and will run until December 18. Square dancing does not require any special musical or athletic talent. If you can walk and shake hands, you can square dance. Dress casually and wear...

  • Aug 15, 2024

    order tickets online go to click link at bottom of page Sale ends Thursday, August 22nd. at 9:00pm. Discounted unlimited ride wristbands purchased online can be used on any one day of the fair. Each Unlimited Ride Wristband is good for one (1) day and for one (1) person. Wristbands must be worn, can not be shared and can not be re-sold or they will be revoked. Online Pre-sale Unlimited Ride Wristband - $35.00 + $3 surcharge. Price at the event will be $45.00. Please note: If you want to ride a...

  • Actors' Gang Presents Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors

    Aug 15, 2024

    Written by Rynn Vogel and directed by Adam J. Jefferis FREE Shakespeare-in-the-Park returns with a swashbuckling version of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors performed by mermaids, pirates and under the sea creatures all going overboard with songs, dancing and adventure. Every Saturday & Sunday in August at 11 AM. There is no performance on August 31st. The play will be presented at Media Park which is adjacent to The Ivy Substation located st 9070 Venice Blvd., in Culver City. The performance...

  • Culver City Kid's Theatre Camp brings all LA communities together

    Jul 18, 2024
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    The Mixon Musical Theatre NonProfit's mission is to train children in acting, singing, dancing, prop and set making. Theatrical Arts helps start kids looking toward a bright future, no matter what their economic background, or their neighborhood. In Watts, children may not have the chance to dream as big as kids whose parents may already be in the entertainment industry. Mixon Musical Theatre NonProfit offers scholarships to LA kids and carpooling to its location at Culver City Presbyterian...

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