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.
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.
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.
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.
Activists Walk-Out as Disney Meanders
The Walt Disney Company’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, which critics named the “Don’t Say Gay” law, recieved strong reactions from on-screen Disney stars.
Dr. Stone Conducts Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra
Santa Monica’s own: Dr. Brian Stone returns to guest conduct the Santa Monica Symphony
Pixar's “Turning” From Theatrical to Streaming Release
Pixar's newest creation, "Turning Red," released only on Disney+
Swamp Dogg Needs a Job
Swamp Dogg, alter-ego of classic soul singer Jerry Williams, Jr, needs a job... so he can buy more auto-tune.
Best Albums of 2022, So Far
The most influential, sonically ambitious records of 2022 so far, according to Corsair Staff.
No Endgame for Spider-Man with "No Way Home"
“Spider-Man: No Way Home,'' the next highly-anticipated Spider-Man film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is scheduled for theatrical release on December 17.
Amy Winehouse's Memorabilia Sold for $4 Million
Over 800 items once owned by the late singer Amy Winehouse were recently auctioned off for $4 million with proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns to L.A.
AEG partners with Cirque du Soleil, making Microsoft Theater their new SoCal venue, presenting “OVO” as their first production after a 15 month shutdown
Deep Dish Cut Into "Licorice Pizza"
The coming of age R-rated comedy-drama film set in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in 1973, follows a pair of teenagers, Gary Valentine and Alana Kane, growing closer and falling in love as chaotic events unfold while Gary flourishes as a child actor in Hollywood. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Wolf Alice Performs At Teragram Ballroom
Transfixing the audience with a blend of ethereal vocals and punk rock, the British band Wolf Alice wowed fans at their sold-out Teragram Ballroom concert in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2021.
‘It's The Circle of Life’ for Philip Lawrence
California's own, Philip Lawrence is a former cast member who wrote and performed his original song, "You Are the Magic" for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.
Netflix’s Maya And The Three is the Latest Animated Series by Prolific Mexican Animator Jorge R. Gutierrez
The upcoming animated series will debut on the streaming platform Netflix on October 22nd. Featuring a spirited warrior princess who goes on a journey in order to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity from the wrath of vengeful gods.
Netflix hosts Q&A fan screening of The Mitchells vs. The Machines at The Aero Theatre
The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica held a free screening of “The Mitchells vs. The Machines.” After the screening, a question and answer panel for fans was held on September 18.
Game Over: Super Mario Bros. Film Cast Announced by Nintendo, Causing Divide Amongst Fans
The Japanese video game company Nintendo and American film distributor Universal Pictures partnered up with animation studio Illumination to create a film based on the Super Mario Bros. franchise.