SMC Music Department Conducts Open House
SMC hosts an open house to meet music students and faculty, learn about musical opportunities and get music into students’ Spring 2023 schedule.
The Curious Incident of the Fall Play
The SMC Theater department Fall play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is an adaptation respectful of its audience.
BOOks! How to Have a Literary Halloween
The SMC community recommends their choice of frighteningly captivating books to read this Fall, just in time for Halloween.
Film Composer Inspires the Next Generation at Cue the Music
In the latest installment of the live series Cue the Music, renowned film composer Harry Gregson-Williams reflects on his musical journey thus far, breaking down his scores alongside movie clips and engaging conversation.
SM-Chic: A Showcase of Fashion on Campus
Santa Monica College is an eclectic group of the old and young, the strange and subtle, and everything in between. Who are they and what do they wear?
The Mini Night Bazaar of 626
A flagship food festival makes its way to downtown Santa Monica. The 626 Night Market mini food festival was started in 2012 as it was inspired by the various and popular night markets across Asia.
Pioneering Exhibits at 'The Other Art Fair'
The Other Art Fair is a collection of works from emerging artists with the mission of creating a space for emerging artists to produce unforgettable experiences through their craft.
SMC Film Students Recognized at DTLA Film Festival
SMC film students project their short films on the big screen at the 13th Annual DTLA Film Festival. 'La Cuarentena' dismantles vaccine fears, 'Borders' tackles the aftermath of war veterans and 'Azizam' on young Iranian love in a time of class division—each film varies from the other, but all send powerful messages about the importance of representation and inclusion.
Ravi Coltrane: An Auspicious Night
Ravi Coltrane and his group dedicate their performance of John and Alice Coltrane's music to jazz legend Pharaoh Sanders.
World Premiere of ‘Being Future Being’
Broad Stage performers engaged in an Indigenous-led ceremony in an ode to the divine connection between humans and trees.
Thor: Love and Thunder is the most exciting movie of MCU Phase 4
“Thor: Love and Thunder “ is the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film released by Disney in partnership with Marvel Studios that is the long-awaited sequel to 2017's Thor Ragnarok.
Adam Conover Talks Los Angeles Primaries
Adam Conover, a comedian who hosted the show “Adam Ruins Everything” on TruTV and created a brand-new comedy-documentary series about how the government works, “The G Word,” on Netflix, talks about the 2022 Los Angeles primaries.
Male Artist Dominance Still Exists
Whether it be through painting, drawing, or sketching visuals, art is entailed in all of these activities. One thing that not many people may realize is that the amount of male artists over the years outweighs women, which is an issue that has been taken to heart.
The Prouds are Proud to be back!
Louder and Prouder is a revival of its original predecessor “The Proud Family'', seeing many changes from its 17-year absence, including the introduction of social media, modern technology and LGBTQ+ topics.
K-Pop Band BTS Continues Skyrocketing to Popularity during COVID-19
As K-Pop band BTS continues to gain popularity, Las Vegas welcomes BTS "Armys" to the city that never sleeps.
Emeritus Program Kicks Off Art Installation
SMC’s Emeritus program held an online art exhibition on April 21 which gave a space for the older students to present their work in front of an audience. It was the first part of a two part installation, with the second exhibit taking place via Zoom on May 26 starting at 5pm.
Kris Bowers Sets the Stage with Cue & A
The Broad Stage hosts the premiere of original series, Cue & A, featuring award-winning composer and pianist Kris Bowers, alongside his hand-picked quintet.
Acing Teachers: Hilariously Truthful Education on "Abbott Elementary"
Similarly to many sitcoms that preceded ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” the show’s backdrop is nothing extraordinary.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at SMC Theater Arts
The transformation of Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde took not just a combination of images from the screen projections, dimming lights, and changes on dramatic music and sounds, but the charismatic performance of 19 year old A.J. Sohrabi that took the Mr. Hyde character to the right extreme.
Sonic Races To Win Hearts of Audiences
Paramount Pictures Studios sends eager audiences into a whirlwind with the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, early confirmation of a third film, and the development of a spin-off series.