Category Archives: Arts

“Rising From Ashes” Installed at the Legion

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Sue

Artist Tom Bakker said that he and his wife were watching television on January 7 as the Palisades Fire was covered on every channel. “We were distraught,” he told a small group of people gathered at the Ronald Reagan American … Continue reading →

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Making Black and White Photos “POP”

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News When 71-year-old Richard Holoff was 7 years old, the Bel Air Fire destroyed 484 homes and 6,090 acres in his neighborhood. “Friends from my school lost homes,” Holoff said. “I know fire … Continue reading →

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Anchors Aweigh on the Palisades Duffy

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Sue

Newly-minted Palisades Marina resident Jimmy Dunne had gone to informal Monday “Hive” meetings in the Marina since the Palisades Fire. He came up with a great alternative for residents, “instead of meeting at the coffee shop,” he said, “why don’t … Continue reading →

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“Legally Blonde,” Legally Fun, Opens Friday

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Sue

The saying “the show must go on” regardless of what happens, takes on a new meaning when Palisades Charter High School Spring musical, Legally Blonde, opens Thursday, March 27. The school’s award-winning cast had been slated to start rehearsing the … Continue reading →

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Bruce Lurie Gallery Rises from the Ashes: Grand Opening Saturday

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Sue

Bruce Lurie Gallery, which was the only fine arts gallery in the Palisades, burned during the January Palisades Fire. This coming Saturday, March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., owner Lurie is pleased to present Renascence, the inaugural exhibition and … Continue reading →

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Mural Celebrates the Rebirth of the Town through Remembrance

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Sue

In the midst of burned-out buildings and twisted steel frames, flowers are blooming in the town and now, a new mural is bringing beauty to what had become a desolate landscape in Pacific Palisades. The mural has been painted in … Continue reading →

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“Crazy for You” Highlighted by National Press

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Sue

Crazy for You, a Theatre Palisades Youth production, will have its final shows this weekend at Paul Revere Auditorium, 1450 Allenford Avenue. Remaining shows are Friday, March 7 at 5 and 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 8 at 4 and … Continue reading →

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Memberships Offered to Theatre Palisades – Lowest Ticket Prices

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Sue

The easiest and cheapest way to see high-quality live theater is in Pacific Palisades. Theatre Palisades, a community theater, stages four plays and one musical annually at Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. This season, which starts this Friday, January … Continue reading →

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Youngsters Produce “Masterpieces” at HO!HO!HO!

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sue

For many, the highlight of the HO!HO!HO! – after Santa and Facepainting – was the arts and crafts table, sponsored by the Friends of the Palisades Library. At the December 7 event in Simon Meadow, all were invited to decorate … Continue reading →

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Community Rallies to Support $105K Restoration of Temescal Mural

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first ran in the Pacific Palisades Historical Society newsletter and is reprinted with permission.) By LIBBY MOTIKA – Pacific Palisades Historical Society Board Member Forty years ago, Palisades High School senior Kat Kozik and David Strauch … Continue reading →

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