Jazz legend Stanley Clarke appointed as Artist in Residence and collaborator with BroadStage, Santa Monica High School and Santa Monica College in a brilliant program bringing added opportunities to Santa Monica’s tradition of music education excellence.

A monthly event on the Santa Monica Pier, relevant to the culture of Santa Monica locals, with all activities and presentations having ties to Santa monica. 

The Taste of Soul Festival returns after a three-year hiatus to bring live music, food, and family entertainment to the community.

The Broad Stage hosts the premiere of original series, Cue & A, featuring award-winning composer and pianist Kris Bowers, alongside his hand-picked quintet.

Santa Monica’s own: Dr. Brian Stone returns to guest conduct the Santa Monica Symphony

AEG partners with Cirque du Soleil, making Microsoft Theater their new SoCal venue, presenting “OVO” as their first production after a 15 month shutdown

The Motion Picture soundtrack to Judas and the Black Messiah, equals the relevance of the film and is an authentic reflection of the time period.

The Broad Stage hosted its second event of the IN FOCUS virtual series where leaders of the L.A. arts community discussed the innovations their programs have made to continue their craft amid the pandemic.

Disney opens Buena Vista Street, inside the California Adventure theme park, just in time for the holidays. Guests can dine, shop and get a good look at the park without paying the usual admission cost.

The volleyball community and the world mourns the monumental loss of Elissa Sato (84). The volleyball matriarch and mother of six (Gary, Glenn, Scott, Liane, Eric, and Tedi) was a staple to the community. She is remembered for her loving personality and dedication to both her children and the sport.

Six-time Grammy nominee John Beasley is nominated for a 2020 Latin Grammy for his work on the song “Asas Fechadas,” with Maria Mendes. Beasley, who moved to Santa Monica in his early teens, is an acclaimed pianist, composer, music director, arranger, producer, and ensemble leader.

Live interactive experience with renowned mentalist, illusionist Scott Silven provided by The Broad Stage.

Science has shown that, “Thinking positive, happy, hopeful and optimistic thoughts decreases Cortisol [the body’s stress hormone] and produces Serotonin [the body’s natural anti-depressant], which creates a sense of well-being. This helps the brain function at peak capacity.”

During a time when many Performing Arts Centers are unsure about what the next season may hold, Rob Bailis, Artistic and Executive Director of The Broad Stage, along with Santa Monica College (SMC) Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Jeffery, and The Broad Stage Board President Richard Kendall, announce The Broad Stage’s impressive 2020/21 Season.

In response to the COVID-19 Social Distancing Order, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, SMC’s shared performance Hall, began their Broad Stage at Home initiative, which includes weekly live music performances and Poetry readings streamed on the The Broad Stage Facebook page.

In a driveway in Santa Monica, two young artists display their own art for patrons to enjoy (from a six foot distance) and even take home any pieces they like.