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Once On This Island – CCMS Student Musical May 4 & 5
How do you do that voudoo that you do? Her's your chance to find out- At 7 p.m. on May 4 and May 5, Culver City Middle School will present "Once on This Island," a bewitchingly charming musical at Robert Frost Auditorium. (Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Based on the Novel "My Love, My Love" by Rosa Guy). Different from usual school productions where there may be a [...]
Just a Thought – Don’t Take the Test
It's that time of year again, when birds are singing, the aroma of flowers sweetens the breeze...and our kids are tying themselves into knots. Testing stress. The absolutely unneeded insanity that has invaded our children's lives and held our school systems hostage. Everyone hates this; parents, children, teachers, and administrators. I have a wonderful surprise for you. It's optional. Just [...]
Sierra Club – May 9th: “What is the Sierra Club?” with David Haake
It is often said that "The Sierra Club is the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization." However, that statement hardly begins to scratch the surface. On Thursday, May 9th, we will cover the amazing range of things that make the Sierra Club what it is today, and how you can get involved and make a difference. If you were in the High Sierra on April 5th, you [...]
AVPA Soundscapes Installation @ Baldwin Hills May 1
AVPA presents SOUNDscapes, a multi-media installation on Wednesday, May 1, 6-8pm at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook by AVPA Film, Art, & Music. The event will include: Animated Soundscapes created in conjunction with Center Theater Group teaching artists, and commercials created with a commercial director and film teacher from Art Center College of Design with music provided by AVPA [...]
Gardening Class at CCHS Starts May 4
Are you looking around at all the gardens growing and wishing you could grow one too ? This weekend there's a class that's perfect for you, and close enough to walk ;Beginner Garden Class from the University California Cooperative Extension Learn all the basics of gardening in this exciting hands-on class taught by local certified Master Gardeners. Build garden beds, create your own seed starting [...]
Local Voices Make A Sound Heard ‘Round The World: Vox Femina Takes The Stage In Culver City
Vox Femina Los Angeles takes the stage at Culver City Presbyterian Church (11269 W. Washington Blvd.) this Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. Vox Femina is a Los Angeles-based women's choir that is making major contributions to world music as one of the foremost commissioners of new choral music in the 21st century. Vox Femina are full-circle in the arts - both patrons and performers - and provide a [...]
Heidi Duckler Dance Theater “At The Oasis” – May 4
Saturday, May 4th at Parcel B, next to the Culver City Hotel, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will show the company's new mobile work "At the Oasis." With choreography built into and around a 1961 vintage Oasis trailer, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre’s "At the Oasis" showings will explore the idea of home as something one takes with them as they travel, move, and participate in daily life. [...]
Science Rocks! El Rincon April 26
Celebrating the learning that will take our students to the stars is goal of Science Rocks! at El Rincon this Friday April 26 from 5 to 8 pm. “Science Rocks!” allows students to experience a hands-on approach to science while integrating skills in other subject areas including organization, community and the environment. “Science Rocks!” projects are open to the whole school with [...]
The Best of Everything – Jonathan Weiss
There are not many cultural institutions in Culver City that have been around for half a century, but the Culver City Symphony Orchestra is one of them. The orchestra, under the direction of maestro Frank Fetta, will be celebrating a half-century of existence for this enduring artistic institution on Saturday, April 27th. The celebration will take place at the furniture store Room & Board, [...]
ARTworks! Online Auction Countdown: Going Once… Going Twice… Sold!
The Artworks! Online Auction closes at 10pm on Wednesday the 24th, so if you've got your eye on something it's time to make sure you've got the winning bid! Go to FarragutFanClub.org and click on the bright green "Online Auction" links. There are hundreds of great items available - things you want, things you need, and things you can use everyday. Whether you're up for a luxurious vacation, [...]
