Category Archives: Arts

Bruce Lurie Gallery Opening Reception June 1

Bruce Lurie Gallery located at 873 Via de la Paz focuses on establishing emerging to mid-career artists specializing in cutting edge pop art, street art, abstract minimalism, photography and a wide range of monumental sculptors. The exhibit Carol Bennett: The … Continue reading

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Three PaliHi Teens’ Photos Selected as Tops by the Getty

Teens in California were encouraged to submit photos for The Getty’s third annual “Open Call, Unshuttered” photo contest. Out of 2,800 submissions from 134 cities in the state, only 25 photos were selected.  Three of the winners were seniors from … Continue reading

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Westside Ballet Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Gala

Westside Ballet will celebrate its 50th anniversary with three events in May at the Broad Stage at SMC Performing Arts Center. The Spring Gala, which is at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, starts with a cocktail reception, raffle and … Continue reading

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Richard Harrington to Have First Solo Show

Richard Harrington, a British visual artist and design director, is having his first solo show “Around You” from May 4 through June 10. Photographer Lesly Hall wrote CTN that “My friend Rich Harrington is creating beautiful art from his studio in Marquez Knolls … Continue reading

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Artist Michael Farhat’s Paintings Exhibited at Lurie Gallery

The work of artist Michael Farhat aka ArtMobb is featured at the Bruce Lurie Gallery through March 18. Farhat is a pioneer in hyper-realistic spray painting on plexiglass, which is achieved through an exacting reverse painting and stripping technique. “It’s … Continue reading

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More Reasons to Go to the Theatre Palisades

  Circling the News in a review for the current Theatre Palisades production of Beau Jest, wrote: “Once again, Theatre Palisades provides a well-cast, superbly acted, first-rate production of Beau Jest.” This romantic comedy provides laughs, as the main character … Continue reading

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Name Change for Palisades Newcomers Group

The friendly and welcoming local group, Palisades Newcomers & Friends Group has made a small name change to more accurately reflect its members. The new name is Pacific Palisades Friends and Newcomers. Most members have lived in the Palisades or … Continue reading

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Art Association Sponsors Talk

Pacific Palisades Art Association will feature artist Teresa Bernadette at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at the Palisades Branch Library, 861 Alma Real. Bernadette will present a selection of drawing, painting, and sculpture during her talk. A multidisciplinary local … Continue reading

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Temescal Canyon Mural Restoration Project Underway

Huntington resident Cindy Simon has taken steps to gather interest from fellow Palisadians in pursuing restoration efforts on the mural located across the Palisades High School football stadium on Temescal Canyon Road, at Bowdoin. This 500 – foot – long … Continue reading

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MARTHA HUNTER – Best of the Best

This editor can think of at least five individuals or groups that should have been honored by the town/community council but have not. Either they have been overlooked or people were unaware of the contributions made. These people should still … Continue reading

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