Category Archives: Arts

“More Than Santa Baby” Nominated for a Webby

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Palisades residents have a chance to show their support for one of Pacific Palisades’ most talented residents, Philip Springer, by voting for him for a Webby Award. The trailer of a recent documentary More Than Santa Baby, which details Springer’s … Continue reading →

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Temescal Mural Restoration Mirrors Town Rebuilding

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

The Palisades Fire destroyed houses in the streets around the Temescal Canyon mural, located across from Palisades High School. The mural, painted in 1983 by Kat Kozik, David Strauch, Jennifer Wilsey and Cathy Salser, had just started restoration in late … Continue reading →

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St. Matthew’s Parish School Presents “The Wizard of Oz” Tomorrow

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Come be entertained by St. Matthew’s students as they present their spring musical “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 in Sprague Gymnasium, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue. Admission is free and the … Continue reading →

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Oscar Preview: Watch for These Palisades Residents

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By BERNICE FOX Oscars night is the biggest night in Hollywood – and often in Pacific Palisades! Several high profile names with ties to the Palisades will be part of Sunday’s Academy Awards. Front and center will be Conan O’Brien. … Continue reading →

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“Rent” Opens at Pali High on March 12

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

There are about 7,000 residents that have returned to Pacific Palisades. The streets are dark at night and there are not a lot of activities, but here’s one that deserves your attention. Palisades High School drama department will present “Rent” … Continue reading →

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Ornest Paintings Gifted to Fire Survivors

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Maury Ornest was a Beverly Hills High School baseball player who was selected by the Oakland A’s in the 15th round of the 1977 draft. Instead of going directly into the professional ball, he first attended UC Santa Barbara. His … Continue reading →

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Artists  Sought for Temescal Mural Conservation

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

There are three spots available, for volunteers, ages 16+ to learn and to help with the very detailed phase of restoring the mural on Temescal Canyon and Bowdoin. Volunteers will be working with the conservation team, MuralColors on specific areas … Continue reading →

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A Focus on the Feminine Comes to Gallery 169 on February 21

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

By LAUREL BUSBY Courtesy of Canyon News (the-canyon.org/news) Nine female photographers will bring an array of portraits and self-portraits to Gallery 169 for a Feb. 21-22 event titled Femina: A Pop-Up Exhibition Considering the Female Gaze. “The photographers are all … Continue reading →

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Art Theft: One of O’Neill’s Stolen Paintings Recovered

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

Eleven of Katie O’Neill’s paintings were stolen from her studio on Antioch in October 2022. Then, Los Angeles Detectives took down the following information: about 10:30 p.m., on that Saturday night, a Gelson’s employee saw a man that was described … Continue reading →

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“Recurrence” Solo Exhibition Opens February 5

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Sue Pascoe

A solo art exhibition “Recurrence” by Leo Marmol, will have an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5. The exhibition will run though March 1, at the Charles Arnoldi Studio, 721 Hampton Drive, Venice. A rideshare … Continue reading →

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