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Artworks! Farragut Fundraiser Celebrated Creativity
Artworks! Community Arts Day kicked off the Artworks! event series last Saturday, April 14, at the Farragut Elementary Campus. Community Arts Day gave parents and the community an opportunity to see the artwork on display that was created by the 500+ Farragut students over the school year. Over 700 families and community members attended the free workshops and performances that went on throughout [...]
“Heart of Darkness” @ Actors Gang – Only 8 Perfs!
Joseph Conrad's revolutionary novella, "Heart of Darkness" will be at the Actors' Gang for a special run of only eight performances, so get your tickets now. Adapted by Brian Finney into a one-man show and directed by Keythe Farley, this epic story shows us how thin the veneer of civilization can be. The basis for the movie "Apocalypse Now," Conrad's words open up into a world view that must be [...]
LOCALmotion – Jozelle Smith
Ole! Coming up soon -- Saturday, May 5th, to be exact -- Grace Lutheran Church will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser Dinner/Dance in the Parish Hall, with a promise of an “…elegant and fun Mexican theme, soft lights and beautiful music.” The cost for couples is $25.00 and singles, $12.50. Tickets are available at the church office, located at 4427 Overland Avenue, or call (310) [...]
Looking Up – Bob Eklund
The British musical group “Zinta & The Zoots” recently gave a most unusual concert at Canterbury College, England. Joining the band for the live performance was an enigmatic musical contributor, whose part was originated some 11,000 years earlier—the supernova remnant Cassiopeia “A.” Thanks to radio astronomer Jan van Muijlwijk and his team of astronomers and amateur radio buffs, [...]
Lunch is Served – Capriotti’s is Open – CCFoodie
When they opened the doors to a new sandwich shop at the corner of Sepulveda and Berryman, they followed a classic rule; go where the customers are. If you live in Sunkist Park, and you are used to heading that direction for a sandwich you know that walking is a great idea, and riding a bike is even better. When we open anything in Culver City, parking is an issue, and Capriotti’s is already [...]
The Skinny – Amy Brunell
How to Communicate to People, Not Their Behavior -- This week I’m attending a national camp convention. Camp staff from everywhere come together for three days of workshops and networking. I attended one workshop and was reminded how we don’t often communicate with children and adults very effectively. Not only do we tend to talk down to children, we also talk down to adults. We are [...]
Fake Fire Inspectors – Call and Report
Culver City business owners should be aware that there have been documented reports of fire inspection “companies” showing up uninvited at businesses and demanding to conduct fire inspections. Some have even stated that they are contracted by the City. They often wear dark uniforms and appear to be legitimate. Their M.O. is to have a secretary or someone sign their form acknowledging that [...]
TCC Bike Tour – Gardens of Mar Vista April 21
A family-friendly bike tour of the Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase is being offered by Transition Culver City for the second year in a row. After the 11:00 a.m. meet-up in front of the fountain at Vet's Park, the group will make its way down the Culver Blvd. bike trail to the first house on the excursion, 11375 Matteson Ave., LA 90066 (House #5H on the Showcase maps) for refreshments and a [...]
LACMA Gets AVPA Interns “In Wonderland” – Azalie Welsh
It’s the best time of the year for AVPA Art’s five high school interns at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: touring season! Emily Wood, Edna Vogel, Marilyn Liu, Michelle Bac, and Azalie Welsh have all been working on designing their own interactive tours for the past few months, focusing on an special exhibition of surrealist art created by women artists from Mexico and the United States. [...]
CC Youth Health Gets More Than Change from Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Culver City recently donated $5,000 to the Friends of the Culver City Youth Health Center. The Club has been instrumental in providing funding to the Health Center since its inception in 1989. It is directly responsible for the expansion and services provided for mental health which are delivered by the Los Angeles Child Development Center. Over 300 Culver City students [...]
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