Author Archives: Sue

Krishna Thangavelu “Angel Art” Exhibition

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue

Tahitian resident Krishna Thangavelu’s paintings are being featured in art exhibition “Angel Art” by the City of Santa Clarita May 15 to Monday, July 21.  The community is invited to a special reception on Thursday, May 15 from 7 to 10 … Continue reading →

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TPY Presents a Cabaret “Things We Found in the Fire”

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue

Theatre Palisades Youth (TPY) was invited to present a cabaret Things We Lost in the Fire at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Harvard-Westlake School Rugby Auditorium,3700 Coldwater Canyon Studio City, CA 91604 The show will highlight the incredible talent of … Continue reading →

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Pacific Palisades Historical Annual Meeting May 18

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Sue

The Pacific Palisades Historical Society annual general membership meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center. There will be light refreshments, and there is no need to make a reservation. Many … Continue reading →

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Fire Aid Concerts Net $100 Million: Fire Victims Ask Where’s the Money?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue

What do El Nido, Home Grown, Vision y Compromiso and L.A.’s Home for Native People have in common? They all received FireAid Grants. On April 21, this editor received a query from a reader, “Do you have any information as … Continue reading →

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Gerry Blanck Celebrates 43rd Anniversary

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Sue

Beloved Sensei Gerry Blanck will host the 43rd Anniversary of his dojo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Santa Monica Hilton. Palisades honorary co-mayors Gigi Rice and Ted McGinley will be on hand to help with the … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Must Be Drunk in a Non-glass, Non-metal Container

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

Alcoholics rejoice. One may start drinking publicly at 8 a.m. seven days a week, if the Santa Monica City Council approves a full-time entertainment zone on May 13. The entertainment zone, permitted under California Senate Bill 969 signed by Governor … Continue reading →

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No Trespassing. Protecting Your Burned Property

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

A reader wrote that their home, which burned to the ground has now been cleared, “But our garage is still standing.” The homeowner’s insurance agent advised them to install a temporary construction fence. They have done that under a two-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Phenom Ruhman Composes Opera “Nannerl”

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note:  Mia Ruhman sang Oh Holy Night, one Christmas Eve at the Palisades Methodist Church, I described her voice as listening to an angel sing. I was thrilled to hear about her latest endeavor, an opera she composed.) While … Continue reading →

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Chamber Music Palisades Presents Free Matinee Concert

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

A free community afternoon concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles 90049. This concert is hosted by Chamber Music Palisades (CMP) and reservations are not needed. … Continue reading →

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PaliHi’s Flea Market and Fair Returns May 17

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Sue

The Palisades High School Flea Market and Fire Defense Fair will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Paul Revere Sports Field, 1450 Allenford Drive. There are two opportunities: selling and purchasing. If you … Continue reading →

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