Santa Monica Pier Sizzles with Latin Music

Santa Monica Pier Sizzles with Latin Music

Santa Monica- The most highly anticipated summer concert series is finally amongst us. The 27th Annual Twilight Dance Series, a production of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation, will again present ten free concerts on the deck of the Santa Monica Pier. The concerts presented by OneWest Bank, FSB, the largest Southern California headquartered bank, will feature high- profile artist from all over the world, every Thursday night, from 7PM-10PM. The series features a big screen, so that people lounging on the Pier, can see all of... (more)

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Santa Monica Festival A Global Celebration

It was a beautiful day in Southern California as hundreds of parents and kids attended the 19th Annual Santa Monica Festival. This was a free, environmentally sustainable and culturally enriching festival to celebrate Mother’s Day, and Mother Earth. The festival, held on Saturday, May 8th in Clover Park, was a fun-filled day with eclectic music, dance and visual arts, food, information and shopping.

A nice breeze ensured that the festival was pleasant for all. However, things began to heat up with some passionate dances, energetic exercise routines and infectious Afro-Cuban sounds. Festival... (more)

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Santa Monica Festival: greener And Greener

Santa Monica Festival-Greener and Greener

Santa Monica-I arrived at Clover Park at 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. just in time to catch the last couple of tunes performed by Masanga Marimba as they presented a set of popular music and dance of Zimbabwe and Latin America. I had the pleasure of seeing this group on two prior occasions-California Plaza during Grand Performances Concert Series and at Hollywood and Highland. The group has since recorded two CD’s- self titled Masanga Marimba Ensemble and Mas Masanga and added two energetic dancers Ronnie Daliyo and Julia Chiyambo.

Tags: new york, jazz, hip-hop, california, environment, hollywood, music, fashion, santa monica

Glorious Juneteenth Celebration In Santa Monica

Glorious Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Monica

Santa Monica- June gloom was prominently featured on the morning of June 20th until the early afternoon. The day featured a noticeable mist. This didn’t dampen the resolve of hundreds gathered at Virginia Avenue Park for the 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration-2009. This year’s theme was “A New Voice of Hope.”

The Juneteenth 2009 Planning Group-Laverne Ross-President, Juneteenth Celebration Committee Inc., Rev. Dr. Sidonie Smith-Director, Firelight in Spirit, Eula Fritz- City of Santa Monica, Bishop Willis... (more)

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Santa Monica Pier Celebrated With Sounds Of African Music

Santa Monica Pier Celebrated with African Music

Santa Monica-Summer is a great time to attend the various outdoor concert series throughout the city. It doesn’t take much prodding to encourage the public to go to the beach in Southern California. Thousands have been getting their groove on at the popular Twilight Dance Series on the Santa Monica Pier.

The City of Santa Monica is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the world famous Santa Monica Pier. This is also the 25th Anniversary of the world famous Twilight Dance Series on the pier, produced by King & Company... (more)

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Bigger, Better, Tastier Taste Of Santa Monica

8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF SANTA MONICA

BIGGER, BETTER, TASTIER

Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce in partnership with “KOOZA” Cirque du Soleil is taking TASTE OF SANTA MONICA to new heights for its 8th annual food festival at Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 – 5:00pm.

This year’s TASTE OF SANTA MONICA will offer an extended live music performance and Sunset Happy Hour from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Your entrance fee includes live music, giveaways, chance to win “KOOZA” tickets, preferred prices to see “KOOZA”... (more)

Tags: los angeles, california, environment, music, restaurant, santa monica

Rockin' On The Santa Monica Pier For Earth Day

Rockin’ on the Santa Monica Pier for Earth Day

Santa Monica-Thousands gathered on the Santa Monica Pier for the 3rd Annual Green Apple Festival. This event was part of massive eight city festival celebrating Earth Day. Musicians, speakers, non-profits and responsible corporate citizens converged on Sunday, April 20 at free festivals in cities across the nation as part of the 3rd Annual Green Apple Festival in partnership with the Earth Day Network, presented by Chase. Festivals were held in Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The... (more)

Tags: los angeles, new york, global warming, san francisco, miami, religion, california, hollywood, music, santa monica

Santa Monica Festival-revel With A Cause

Santa Monica Festival-Revel with a Cause

            The Santa Monica Festival presented by The City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division, Community & Cultural Services Department, the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and the City of Santa Monica Environmental & Public Works Management Department was a huge success. The theme for this year’s festival was “Revel with a Cause.” The festival was held on May 10th at Clover Park in Santa Monica.

            There are many events happening throughout the city for the entire family to enjoy. The Santa Monica Festival stands... (more)

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Santa Monica Pier-latin Jazz, Mambo And Salsa!

Santa Monica Pier-Latin Jazz, Mambo and Salsa!

Santa Monica-Summer is finally here. That could only mean one thing. It’s time once again for the most highly anticipated outdoor concert series- Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series presented by Amoeba Records on the Naked Juice Stage. Each summer the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation takes visitors on the pier on a worldwide adventure with its elective line-up of internationally known musicians.

Every Thursday, one can use their imagination to pretend that they are boarding a ship docked at the Santa Monica... (more)

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Bachata Roja Legends On The Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier-Bachata Roja Legends

The Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series presented by Amoeba Records which takes place on the Naked Juice Stage is a nice place to take a date. One can score a trifecta on any given Thursday evening. First, you can enjoy an eclectic mixture of music to kick off the evening, afterwards you can have dinner at one of the nice restaurants on the pier and then spend some time in Pacific Park for some fun amusement games.

On July 24th, the infectious sounds of bachata, meringue and son from the Caribbean Island of the Dominican Republic... (more)

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