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	JEFF TRACTA Jeff Tracta has become the most sought-after impressionist in the world today. With an array of over 100 spot-on impressions, Jeff pays tribute to over fifty years of music, comedy, and pop culture. From the most current music artists -- the Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, and Lady Gaga -- to legendary icons such as Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, and Elton John... Full Story OPEN HOUSE OUTDOOR LAWN BOWLING The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club will hold a free Open House on Saturday, May 12, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the LA City Dept. of Recreation and Parks. There will be demonstrations of lawn bowling, free lessons, snacks and beverages for prospective lawn bowlers. The club has been at Holmby Park since 1927. Couples... Full Story Casting Call: Wealthy Family Show Casting Are you living the good life and proud of it? Are you the envy of your friends and neighbors because of your over-the-top lifestyle. A major cable network, along with the producers of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” is searching for a family that has all the material trappings one could w... Full Story Casting Call: Trophy Wives Casting Do you have it all... looks, luxury, and a man who worships you? Does your husband or boyfriend provide you power, wealth and status, and do you provide him bragging rights over his friends? A major cable network, along with the producers of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is searching for “trophy wives” who proudly work hard to ... Full Story Weekend Vacation Baja California, Mexico Saturday, March 24th The 6th Annual Blues and Arts Festival will include music by Chet Cannon’s “Chet’s All Star Committee” featuring Nathan James, Scoty Williams, Chuck Arcilla, Mr. John Chambers and Tom Stewart. Harmonica player extraordinaire Billy Watson will also perform. Art will include: mosaics by artist Jose Rascon, pottery by Elwyn Freeman, Juan Sil... Full Story

Families Get Star Treatment at Paradise Point
Beach, Sunshine, Action!It makes sense that a Hollywood director conceived of Paradise Point Resort & Spa in Mission Bay. The movie set-like gorgeous landscape, the private island appeal where VIPs can escape their public, the world-class amenities ... (Read More)
Celebrating Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Festival in Clover Park on May 20, 2012 was very … Santa Monica. The 21-year-old event celebrated the dynamic culture of the beach city with an array of gourmet food trucks, a stage of eclectic musical acts and performances, and p... (Read More)
Westside USC Graduates Make Indie and Premier It Just East of the 405
Both Alexandra Komisaruk and Sonja Schenk received their Masters of Fine Arts degrees in Film and Television Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in a year, Komisaruk assures me, is not worth noting. Now, a 'little' later, while living on t... (Read More)
WEST SIDE STORY Will Screen in 70mm at the Aero
On Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave at 14th Street in Santa Monica will screen a 70mm print of WEST SIDE STORY the MGM, 1961, 151 minute classic co-directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robb... (Read More)
Brentwood Surgeon Erik N. Zeegen, M. D. Appointed Medical Honoree of 2012 Arthritis Walk
Brentwood's Erik N. Zeegen, M.D., one of Southern California's leading joint replacement surgeons, has been named the 2012 Medical Honoree for the Arthritis Walk at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Dr. Zeegen's practice is focused on hip and knee replacemen... (Read More)
JEFF TRACTA
Jeff Tracta has become the most sought-after impressionist in the world today. With an array of over 100 spot-on impressions, Jeff pays tribute to over fifty years of music, comedy, and pop culture. From the most current music artists -- the Black ... (Read More)
Venice Art Walk & Auctions Celebrates 34th Annual Venice Family Clinic Fundraiser In A Big Way
Venice Art Walk & Auctions, benefiting Venice Family Clinic, celebrates community, creativity, and care with a fresh new venue, exciting art & architecture tours and exclusive Angel events, all in support of the largest free clinic in the United Stat... (Read More)
Thermal-Aid: Natural Pain Relief in a Pack
Some ouchies require a cold pack and others a heating pad. Thermal-Aid has created a singular product that can ease your pain whether the prescription is to reduce swelling with a cold pack or relax the source of your pain with heat.In conjunction w... (Read More)
NF: Two Million People Live With What?
There are many afflictions that children – especially those on the Westside – suffer. There are the common acronyms, ADD, ADHD, various processing disorders and then there are challenges like NF that upend a family's world. NF is the result of ... (Read More)
John Cassese The Dance Doctor ~ Making Dance Fun…and Easy!
Looking for something fun to do? Want it to be healthful and burn some calories at the same time? John Cassese, the Dance Doctor has been prescribing fancy footwork for more than 25 years at his Santa Monica dance studio offering a cure for the lackl... (Read More)
STOP SENIOR SCAM DAY
EACH YEAR OVER 25 MILLION AMERICANS ARE VICTIMS OF SCAMS, MOST ARE SENIORS. STOP SENIOR SCAM DAY WILL EDUCATE THE SENIOR COMMUNITY ABOUT SENIOR FRAUD THROUGH A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE BY SENIOR ACTORS AGES 65 - 94. MANY OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SC... (Read More)
"THE OLIVIA EXPERIMENT" A LOCALLY PRODUCED INDIE FILM WILL PREMIER AT THE DANCES WITH FILMS FESTIVAL IN HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 7, 2012.
"The Olivia Experiment", is a quirky comedy about a brilliant graduate student, Olivia Howell, grappling with her sexual disorientation. When her roommate comes out of the closet and her best friend offers up her boyfriend to take Olivia's virginity... (Read More)
Dermalogica's Latest Anti-Aging Product: A New Make-up Primer
New SkinPerfect Primer employs the results of Dermalogica's research their AGE SMart system with a sophisticated cosmetic primer which will nourish and protect skin and leave it radiant and ready for the rest of your make-up.The local Dermalogica sto... (Read More)
It's 3:00pm; Do You Know Where Your Energy Went?
There are a new line of energy products that deliver a natural punch of caffeine without that 'health food' taste.As I write, more quickly than just a couple of minutes ago, I am chewing a piece of Energy-X Gum and enjoying the joyous effects of fift... (Read More)
Garden Bugging You: Get Rid of What Ails You Naturally
Spring has sprung and the desire to enjoy the great outdoors lures us in to the land of green fields, wild flowers... and rodentia of all of sorts. Now, there is a product that will allow you to revel in the joys of spring without the annoyance of t... (Read More)
Former LAUSD Board President Still Committed to Special-Needs Kids
In many ways, Marlene Canter's career has come full circle. Canter, who served on the Los Angeles City Board of Education from 2001 to 2009 — including a term as Board President from 2005 to 2007 — started out as a special-education teacher worki... (Read More)
OPEN HOUSE OUTDOOR LAWN BOWLING
The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club will hold a free Open House on Saturday, May 12, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the LA City Dept. of Recreation and Parks. There will be demonstrations of lawn bowling, free lessons, snack... (Read More)
Mothers Urged to "Speak Up When You're Down"
The Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force encourages mothers to "Speak Up When You're Down" throughout the month of May, in recognition of Maternal Depression Awareness Month. Of the approximately 150,000 live births that occur in Lo... (Read More)
Nitespa: Beautifying Venice Locals ‘til Midnight
One thing we transplanted New Yorker's are always complaining about in Southern Cali is the dearth of real ‘neighborhoods' and real neighborhood folk, so it's nice to discover a friendly, authentic neighborhood spa with great service, great tunes a... (Read More)
AGENTS TRACY CHRISTIAN AND JED ROOT CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW AGENCY, TCA JED ROOT
Respected talent agent Tracy Christian and renowned beauty, fashion and luxury agent Jed Root celebrated the opening of TCA Jed Root with friends, film and television executives and clients at the London Hotel on April 12th.Clients in attendance incl... (Read More)
M Herrington Gallery: Art & Friday Night Music
For those of you living in Los Angeles, looking for some art, music and culture, M Herrington is an eclectic new Pop Up gallery on Abbot Kinney that features stylish contemporary art, local musicians and a variety of events between now and June 30, 2... (Read More)
Don't Let the Joy of Swimming be Marred by Swimmer's Ear
The joys of swimming, toned moms, and tired tykes. But, like with most things in life there is also a downside to this stellar summer exercise: swimmer's ear. A seasonal nuisance for both children and adults "otitis externa," or "outer ear infection... (Read More)
Big Sunday Weekend, USA's Largest Festival of Community Service: May 4, 5 & 6, 2012; 20 Years After L.A. Riots
Now in its 14th year, Big Sunday Weekend is the largest regional community service festival in the United States, engaging tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages, races, religions, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds from all over Califor... (Read More)



	May 14-June 11, 2012 Happy Endings: Re-Write Your Life Re-write thoughts, attitudes and re-direct you inner critics in this UCLArts and Healing wr...
	May 22-June 15, 2012 Emotional Transcendence at Santa Monica's TAG Gallery May 22, June 16, 2012 Dread, Shelley Adler:In her new series of paintin...
	ROCKETMAN: THE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE The Norris Theatre comes alive to the sounds of one of the biggest pop artists of all time ...
	ENCHANTED FAIRYTALE INTERACTIVE THEATRE Interactive story-telling, sing-a-longs, crafts, face-painting, enactment of a belove...
	"Test Pilots II" opens Saturday, May 26th at Bleicher Golightly Gallery in Santa Monica Artist Karrie Ross uses her art as a ...
	Walk for Warriors 5K Walk for Warriors will raise awareness for the challenges impacting today's veterans and benefit veteran...
	Santa Monica's 74th Memorial Day Observance This event honors our nation's brave military men and women who have paid the ult...
	May 31-June 12, 2012 Kids on Stage Spring Play Festival, The Wizard of Oz The Wizard of OZ: A Kids on Stage Adaptationfeaturing actors Ages 4-14 ...
	May 31-June 01, 2012 The Israel Conference: Cool Businesses From the Mediterranean Connect With Cool Businesses by the Pacific The Israel Conferen...

	Dance Downtown - Argentine Tango Enjoy an evening with live bands, DJs and you! Live out loud, learn different dance styles a...
	June 01-02, 2012 Help Women and Children in Need on Reach-Out Saturday The Giving Spirit needs volunteers to assemble a record 1,600 signature...
	POP UP THRIFT SHOP Clothing, household items, books, furniture, miscellany and ephemera will be available for sale. Get somet...
	June 02-03, 2012 The Adventures of Little Red (Riding Hood, of course) "An enchanting journey through the Black Forest replete with romance, l...
	On June 3, 2012 NF WALK Los Angeles, CA 2012 Will Raise Funds for Research in to thie Genetic Disorder Neurofibromatosis was ...
	June 05-August 07, 2012 KCET CINEMA SERIES JUNE 5 - AUGUST 7, 2012 at Santa Monica's Legendary Aero Theatre KCET Series members will enjoy a special ...
	June 08-October 10, 2012 Kids & Teens on Stage Spring Play Festival, The Arabian Lamp The Arabian Lamp A Teens on Stage AdaptationOur story begins in ...
	June 09-30, 2012 Wasted – The Great American Pastime Wasted – The Great American PastimeOpening Reception: Saturday, June 9 2012 7:00pm-10...
	Book Publication Party At Diesel Bookstore for New Book, The Take-Charge Patient, by Award-Winning Author, Martine Ehrenclou ...
	Dance Downtown - Line Dance & Two-Step (FREE!) Active Arts® at The Music Center, located at 135 N. Grand Avenue in downtown ...
	The Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra Will Present Concerts June 17th, 2012 The Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra (LARO) will prese...
	June 25-August 10, 2012 ADVENTURES IN ACTING SUMMER THEATRE CAMP for Kids 7-13 It's a spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friend...
	June 29-July 01, 2012 Tension and Trauma Release Exercise Workshop TRE works to retrain your PSOAS muscles to release physical and mental ills with...

	Dance Downtown - Cumbia Active Arts® at The Music Center invites you to celebrate the sheer joy of dancing at these evenings...
	Dance Downtown - Disco Boogie on back to the '80s with live bands, DJs and you from 6:30-10:00pm on July 27, 2012! Live out l...

	August 10-30, 2012 16th Annual DocuWeeks Theatrical Showcase The International Documentary Association (IDA) will present the 16th Annual DocuWe...
	Dance Downtown - 60s Night! (FREE) Celebrate the sheer joy of dancing with an evening, 6:30pm-10:00pm, of 60s era music and m...
	Dance Downtown: Ondo/Bon Dance - a special celebration of Japanese festival dancing Enjoy an evening, 6:30pm-10:00pm, under t...

	Dance Downtown - Samba Celebrate the sheer joy of dancing with an evening, 6:30pm-10:00pm, of Samba under the stars at Music ...
Ongoing Events December 08, 2010-December 08, 2012 A New Grief Support Group serving the Westside Ongoing group in Santa Monica near Ocean Ave and Montana Ave. For times, dates... February 09-May 26, 2012 ADVENTURES IN ACTING FOR KIDS 7 TO 13 "You have all changed my life by helping me in so many things, I don't know where to st... February 11-August 18, 2012 5-Rhythms Dance with Kate Shela On specific Saturdays, (see list of dates below)10:00am - 11:30am at 1001 Colorado Avenue in... February 25-May 26, 2012 Early Stages Create-a-Play Spring Theatre Workshop Acting! Singing! Dance! Crafts! Make-up! Costumes! And a live performance ... March 02-November 03, 2012 American Premiere at Actors Co-op Opens February 3, 2012 Actors Co-op, in its 20th Anniversary Season, presents the American ... April 15-June 17, 2012 ARNOLD SCHULMAN'S SLEEPING UGLY: A Very Adult Fairytale Two-time Oscar nominated show business legend Arnold Schulman's delig... April 28-June 02, 2012 Welcome to the Freak Show at WWA Gallery in Culver City Step right up to gander at the fascinating display of curiosities con...
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Woodside Dental

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Susman Homeowners

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