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Rose to Speak on Family History @ Historical Society
After three decades, Steven Rose is retiring as President/CEO of the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. What will he do with his free time? At their next General Meeting, Steve will detail his plans to dive deep into his family history, which is splintered among many generations and family tree branches. All four lines of his family are believed to have roots in Germany, where family records [...]
MCLM – Black Talkies to Feature Gates “Black in Latin America”
Saurday Sept. 23rd at 2:30 pm, Black Talkies On Parade presents the 2011 documentary Black in Latin America. The Clayton Museum will screen Part 1 - Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided and Part 2 - Cuba: The Next Revolution. Harvard Professor and MacArthur Fellow Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores African history throughout Latin American including Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and [...]
CCHS Preps Students for College & Career
Last week Culver City High School offered the annual College Fair and new Career Fair, an integral part of the start of a new academic school year. Annually students and families are reminded of the importance of looking towards post secondary options and career planning. This year Culver City High School hosted over 130 colleges and 27 career participants. Every year we have new colleges from [...]
Big Night Takes on Big Ideas @ KDT
Paul Rudnick's new play "Big Night" had its launch at the Kirk Douglas Theater last weekend, and while it takes on some very big ideas with great humor, it falls short of satisfaction. "It's an honor just to be nominated," is the cliche that comes back every ten minutes, and of course as a show biz savvy audience, we know how true that isn't. It's about winning. But what about winning? The [...]
Political Thriller “Farragut North” Now @ Kentwood Players
Kentwood Players proudly presents Farragut North, a political thriller by Beau Willimon, opening Friday, September 8 through Saturday, October 14, 2017 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. There will be a complimentary pre-show champagne and dessert reception between 7:00-7:30pm for season [...]
Quattrosound @ Julian Dixon Library – Sept 23
Join us for a live musical performance by Quattrosound, an innovative ensemble presenting an inspiring and eclectic program of classical, Latin and jazz works. Winners of the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2015, the group's originality and clever compositions will resonate in a concert that's great for the whole family - and free. Beginning at 2 pm at the Community Room at the Culver [...]
CTG “Head of Passes” Opens Sunday
Academy Award winner and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Head of Passes” opens Sunday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Directed by Tina Landau, the poetic and powerful new play, which is part of Center Theatre Group’s 50th anniversary season at the Taper, continues through October 22, 2017. The cast of “Head of Passes” includes, in alphabetical order, Alana [...]
Grace Diner to Celebrate Eight Years
Everything's coming up daisies at Grace Diner, preparing to celebrate their eighth anniversary on Monday, September 18th! Volunteer Maeve Giza celebrated the diner by baking some floral frosted cupcakes, and Church Liason Marina Tidwell noted that dessert donations are much sought after and always welcome. Grace Diner has been a special service project supported by Grace Lutheran Church and [...]
WLAC Bachelor’s Program Offers Info Session
West Los Angeles College is one of only two community colleges in California authorized to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. While the award-winning Associate degree program has existed at West for decades, the Bachelor’s program is fairly new and just graduated its first class in Spring 2017. Those graduates will enter a field that is both in-demand and pays $81,000 per year on [...]
CycleBar to Raise Funds for Hurricane Help
Join CycleBar Culver City on Sunday, September 17th at 1pm at CycleBar Culver City for a Hurricane Harvey and Irma Relief Ride. CycleBar is located in the Culver Crossroads at 4130 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230. All funds will benefit the American Red Cross, who is on the ground along the Gulf and Florida Coasts helping tens of thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by [...]
