Bob Dylan at the Aero

This Weekend's Gallery Openings

Made Me Nuclear - The Operatta!

Community Celebration in Literature, Music & Film

Judith Owen with an All-Star Back-Up Band

Santa Monica Connects

Bob Dylan fans (I know you’re out there), here’s your chance to examine Dylan’s early career and truly see the transformation from scrawny protest singer to rock and roll icon.  Perhaps you heard the rumor that Dylan is performing in Santa Monica?  It was tue!  He performed last night at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, just like he did back in the '60's.  But don't get jealous - I didn't get invited either.  But we can go to the Aero tonight and see these two films that will give us all an inside look at the legend in the making. 

Herman Leonard, Dexter Gordon, 1948

Jazz Giants:
Photography of Herman Leonard
Artist reception: 6 pm
Saturday, September 27
Exhibition on view through October 18
SMC Photography Gallery
Second floor of Drescher Hall
1900 Pico Blvd. Gallery
310/434.4289

Craig Kauffman: Bubbles, Donuts, Dishes

Craig Kauffman: Bubbles, Donuts, Dishes
Artist Reception: 5:00 – 7:00
September 13
Exhibition on view through October 18
Frank Lloyd Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue, B5b
PH: 310/264.3866

Christopher Murphy
The Dawn of Luxury
Artist Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
September 6
Exhibition on view through October 18
Lora Schlesinger Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave. T3
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310/828.1133

Sangria and Art

Sangria and Art
7 pm - 10 pm
Friday, September 5
Hamilton Galleries
1431 Ocean Avenue
310/451.9983
 

Charlie Lustman is surviving cancer one song at a time. Lustman took a time out from his music career to rescue and revive the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax Avenue but soon found that he had a rare form of cancer.  He survived the cancer, so he wrote a song; which became an album; which became a stage show that makes its debut Friday night at Santa Monica Playhouse.

You're certain to enjoy this free family festival.  It’s an afternoon of readings and signings of delightful children’s books such as The Tiger and the General, a classic tale about human determination and Wonders of the World, a captivating visual tour of world culture; music and poetry performances for both adults and children, and the award-winning film Between Creation and Destruction.

McCabe's welcomes Judith Owen back to their stage along with her amazing voice, disarming wit, and ability to spin a good yarn.  Joining her are guests Harry Shearer (bass & vocals), Julia Fordham (vocals), and Lenny Castro (percussion).  It’s going to be quite an evening! Owen is a phenomenally talented vocalist and songwriter with a slew of great albums to her credit. The latest of these, Mopping Up Karma, has been described by the Washington Post as "the latest reminder of Owen's rare talent for effortlessly crossing genres ... her alluring vocals are a gift that keeps on giving."

Santa Monica’s latest venture to keep you abreast of the broad selection of both cultural opportunities and social services available to those who live or work in our City is Santa Monica Connect.  This new City blog aims to inform us all about the many things to do, avenues for assistance and how to connect with them.  The first listings have been written by a group of young Santa Monica bloggers who have registered their own reactions to some of our theatres, orchestras, homeless services, child care agencies, museums, student aid, and more.  Check our Santa Monica Connect and give us your own comments on some of the many topics.