Looking for something to do this weekend? The Santa Monica Mirror has you covered with local events, live music, theater, and art gallery listings in Santa Monica and the Westside including hotels san antonio texas Malibu, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Hollywood (view these listings at the bottom).
The Santa Monica Museum of Art concludes two exhibits this Sunday, Aug. 19. They are "Mickalene Thomas: Origin of the Universe," which is the first major solo museum exhibition for the New York-based multi-media artist. Meanwhile, "Park Studio: Complex Elements" is an exhibition of original glass-blown works by 24 high school student participants from Santa Monica and Watts who have participated in SMMoA's distinguished, annual "Park Studio" interdisciplinary arts education program. 2525 Michigan Ave. G1 (Bergamot Station). 310.586,6488, smmoa.org.
DOSA for SMMoA. The Santa Monica Museum of Art's gift shop, GRACIE, concludes a unique art installation "dosa for SMMoA" and shop featuring stunning pieces from the internationally acclaimed dosa clothing line and its renowned designer Christina Kim. dosa for SMMoA, in the Museum's Project Room 1. This Sunday, Aug. 18, will be the final day it features an exquisite collection of clothing, accessories, hotels san antonio texas and house wares from the dosa Spring 2012 and Standard Issue collections. 2525 Michigan Ave. G1 (Bergamot Station). 310.586.6488, smmoa.org.
"Live From Loews: California Classics" Concert Series. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel presents Acoustic hotels san antonio texas Saints in its latest installment of its monthly concert series hotels san antonio texas featuring ocean views, locally-crafted beer, fine wine, and California cuisine. Founded by melodic rock icon Stan Bush and Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot, House of Lords), the Acoustic Saints reinterpret classic rock with favorites like "Hotel California" and "Whiter Shade of Pale" or Bush's penned "Love Don't Lie" made popular by the House of Lords. $45 in advance or $55 at the door. 1700 Ocean Ave. loewshotels.com.
Dolphin Confidential: Confessions of a Field Biologist. Field marine biologist and author Maddalena Bearzi presents a multimedia program with highlights from her book "Dolphin Confidential" and slides of the metropolitan bottlenose dolphins of Santa Monica Bay at 3 p.m. in the Main Library's Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium. Her compelling, hotels san antonio texas in-depth descriptions of her fieldwork present a captivating look into dolphin hotels san antonio texas social behavior and intelligence. 601 Santa Monica hotels san antonio texas Blvd. 310.458.8600, smpl.org.
hotels san antonio texas Red Cross "Car Wash" fundraiser. American Red Cross of Santa Monica volunteers will hand wash and vacuum personal cars for donations of $10 and $15 for trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The car wash will be held in the Santa Monica Red Cross chapter parking lot, 1450 11th Street (at Broadway) in Santa Monica on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. 310.394.3773, redcrossla.org/santamonica.
Author Riane Eisler to Speak on Foundations for a More Peaceful and Caring hotels san antonio texas World. USA's Culture of Peace Resource Center in Santa Monica will host a lecture with Riane Eisler, acclaimed author of the international bestseller "The Chalice hotels san antonio texas and the Blade: Our History, Our Future." She will discuss steps toward an economy that meets human needs, supports human dignity, nonviolence, and a good quality of life. Free. 4 p.m. SGI-USA hotels san antonio texas Buddhist Center. 1212 7th St. sgi.org.
Textile Recycling Event and T-Shirt Craft Workshop. The City of Santa Monica's Resource Recovery Recycling Division is hosting a textiles collection event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Yards. Find a new home for all your unusable clothing, towels, hotels san antonio texas bedding, and so much more. A drop-in hotels san antonio texas workshop between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is offered for anyone hotels san antonio texas wanting to learn how to make a t-shirt bag perfect for shopping at the Farmers Market. 2500 Michigan Ave. smgov.net/r3.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The American hotels san antonio texas Cancer Society's signature walk from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. 562.437.0791 exy. 225. makingstrides.acsevents.org.
"Such Sweet Thunder" at Typhoon. The Mike Price Jazz Orchestra was formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1999 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Duke Ellington. For this first appearance in Los Angeles, the orchestra will perform hotels san antonio texas music at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from the Ellington hotels san antonio texas legacy, featuring the "Such Sweet Thunder Suite" plus a selection of other pieces from other suites such as "The New Orleans Suite" and "The Far East Suite!" Admission is $10. 3221 Donald Douglas Loop, South 2nd Floor. 310.390.6565, typhoon.biz.
Abbreviated History of Travel Writing in the United States. Geographer, historian, and travel writer Max Grinnell will give an informative and entertaining look into the history of American travel writing, including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Duncan Hines' roles in expanding U.S. travel opportunities. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples of their own travel writing for a chance to win a travel book. Montana Branch Library at 7 p.m., 1704 Montana Ave. 310.458.8682, smpl.org.
Movie Screening and Q A. "3 Magic Words" is a documentary-drama that explores the metaphysical realms of life on planet Earth and weaves together a tapestry of new age thought, philosophy, quantum physics, cosmology, geometry, ancient mystical teachings and a new discovery about consciousness that could change the way we currently perceive our lives and the world around us. After the screening, enjoy a short film panel with the filmmakers for Q A. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Laemmle Monica 4-Plex, 1332 2nd Street.310.729.4195.Admission is $10. 3magicwordsmovie.wordpress.com.
Ultimate Prenatal Date Night. This is a unique blend of comedy and childbirth education. Dr. Berlin takes 20 expectant couples to a comedy club for dinner, drinks hotels san antonio texas (beer and mocktails) and a live comedy show from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to learn all about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. New parent survival skills include swaddling and diapering, hotels san antonio texas and dads-to-be do a 30-minute 'Daddy Boot Camp' while mom-to-be huddle in for 'What to REALLY Expect When You're Expecting.' Westside Comedy Theater, hotels san antonio texas 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade. 323.549.0070. doctorberlin.com.
Get the Good Guy Seminar. Dating Strategist Christian hotels san antonio texas Anderson leads a seminar on "Attracting a Good Man Into Your Life." hotels san antonio texas Christian Anderson is a dating and relationship strategist in Los Angeles that helps women attract a healthy man into their lives. He will be discussing the allure of the Bad Boy versus the Good Boy and exploring three keys that can immediately double your dating with good men. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Santa Monica Public Library Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. 310.458.8600. Please RSVP for free admission at: rsvp@getthegoodguy.com. $20 at the door. getthegoodguy.com.
Yes, There Really is a Mr. Wilshire. Lou Rosen, author of the book entitled "Henry Gaylord Wilshire, the Millionaire Socialist" will use rare Los Angeles photos in his presentation on Wilshire the man. Find out how handsome Henry "Gaylord" Wilshire decided to come to Los Angeles, hotels san antonio texas and how a 35 acre barley field, he acquired became hotels san antonio texas the founding 1200 ft. that later stretched 16 miles to become Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club. 7 p.m. 1210 4th St.
The LA Mobile Arts Festival. iPhoneArt.com and the Santa Monica Art Studios presents the LA MOBILE ARTS FESTIVAL. Los Angeles celebrates pioneers of iPhoneography and the underground mobile arts movement with nine days of interactive digital art - iPhone imagery, hotels san antonio texas sound and video-based works, sculptural and performance art installations at the historic Santa Monica airplane hangar turned cutting-edge arts community. The festival will run daily from August 18 through 26. Take off with us! Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Avenue. la-maf.com.
Santa Monica: A Journey Into An Extraordinary Past Permanent Exhibit Gallery. Experience the remarkable chapters of Santa Monica's history in the permanent exhibit gallery. Place yourself in the front-page news of a past era, explore Santa Monica landmarks, or step into a re-created section of a Douglas C-47. Four themed exhibit rooms delve into the rich and colorful history of Santa Monica. 1350 Seventh Street. 310.395.2290. hotels san antonio texas Admission: $5 general, $3 seniors hotels san antonio texas and students, free for children under 12. santamonicahistory.org.
Shakespeare Santa Monica has worked with the City of Santa Monica to produce more than 14 Shakespeare plays throughout the years. This year, they are performing "All's Well That Ends Well" and "The Taming of the Shrew" at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through August 25. Reed Park, Tournament Tennis Court 1, corner of 7th and Wilshire. $20 suggested donation. 310.270.3454. jfbnyla.com/shakespearesantamonica.
Last of the Knotts. The semi-autobiographical, solo show written and performed by poet/hipster Doug Knott and produced by Meadowbrook Entertainment, will be staged at Santa Monica Playhouse's The Other Space Theatre with performances Aug. 30 and Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Doug endures a childhood of severe abuse by his alcoholic father, a Florida judge obsessed with his own legacy. To spite his father, Doug declares he will be the "Last Of The Knotts." He then embarks on a carefree life to avoid the bourgeois anchor of family. 1211 Fourth St. Tickets $25. 800.838.3006, santamonicaplayhouse.com.
Sideways The Play. Adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack - and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures...just as soon as they figure out how to survive their chaotic present. Pinot Tasting included. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. extended through Sept. 2. Tickets $25; seniors/students hotels san antonio texas $20. Ruskin Group Theatre. 310.397.3244, ruskingrouptheatre.com.
An Oz-Some Experience for All Ages. Santa Monica Playhouse Musical Matinee Series presents the internationally acclaimed Dorothy's Adventures In Oz
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