Category Archives: Arts

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Presented December 17

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Sue

“Bah, Humbug,” might be what some Palisades residents are feeling this year about Christmas. Many are displaced and for the first time in decades won’t be in their homes for the holiday. But even as some traditions are interrupted, others … Continue reading →

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Documentary about Composer Springer Oscar Qualified

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Sue

More Than Santa Baby is more than a song; it’s more than just a documentary about the legendary composer Philip Springer; it’s the product of love and belief. Daughter Tamar Springer, who wrote and produced the film said, “I have … Continue reading →

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A Window Between Worlds Offers Community Wellness Day

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Sue

All are invited to join A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) for a community wellness day “Art in Times of Crisis” and Kintsugi-Inspired Art Workshop via zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2.  AWBW supports hundreds of direct … Continue reading →

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First Steps to Remediating Mural: a Gel Bubble Bath

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Sue

In the midst of heavy rains on November 15 and 16, volunteers stepped up and gave the iconic Temescal Mural a “bubble bath.” The gel bath was in preparation for refurbishing the 500-feet mural “History of the Palisades” that was … Continue reading →

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Willie Simon Featured in Art Show November 21

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Sue

Willie Simon will be featured in an art show “National Parks Series 2025” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 21, on the front lawn of 440 Toyopa Drive. This will be the perfect time to purchase original paintings … Continue reading →

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350 Getty Docents Told “Go Home”

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sue

    A resident called CTN and said, “The Getty has ‘fired’ all 350 of its docents, including me. They want to get rid of older, white women in the name of diversity, just like the Art Institute of Chicago … Continue reading →

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“The Diviners” Presented by PaliHi

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Sue

Even though Palisades High School thespians are in a temporary school and have to rent theaters to perform, the talented students  are undeterred in presenting a fall play The Diviners. The play, which opened on November 6, will run November … Continue reading →

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Come Give the Temescal Mural a “Bubblebath”

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sue

The Temescal Canyon Mural, which was started in 1983 by Palisades Charter High School students Kat Kozik, David Strauch, Jennifer Wilsey and Cathy Salser, needs restoration. Led by Kozik and Salzer, money has now been raised to start the project. … Continue reading →

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Residents Attend “Oedipus the King, MAMA!”

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The Getty Villa offered free tickets to Palisades residents who had been impacted by the fires to its annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production. Tahitian Terrace resident Krishna Thangavelu went and came back with this report about “Oedipus … Continue reading →

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Getty Offers Residents Free Tickets to “Oedipus the King Mama!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sue

The Getty Villa Museum, which annually hosts a classical tragedy or comedy, is inviting Pacific Palisades Community members who have been impacted by the Palisades Fire to join them at its 2025 outdoor theater production of Oedipus the King Mama! … Continue reading →

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