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Ray Liotta plays mob boss Roy Demeo in Ariel Vromen’s gangster thriller 'The Iceman,' a film based on the notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski, played by Michael Shannon.

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Film

Ray Liotta Talks About "The Iceman"

Posted May. 21, 2013, 9:35 am

While his performance in “Something Wild” earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination early in his career, Ray Liotta actually shot to fame as a result of his role as real-life mobster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s classic film “Goodfellas.”

Santa Monica Symphony music director Guido Lamell (left) special guest Antonio Lysy.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Symphony, Civic Auditorium

Santa Monica Symphony Bids Farewell To Civic Auditorium

Posted May. 20, 2013, 9:15 am

The Santa Monica Symphony will perform an exciting free program consisting of some of Tchaikovsky’s greatest works this Saturday, May 25, at 7:30 pm. It will be the Symphony's final performance at the Civic Auditorium, which is closing its doors indefinitely as of June.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Film, Free

Eighth Annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festival To Return June 1, 2

Posted May. 19, 2013, 9:33 am

The 8th Annual Santa Monica Teen Film Festival will present two free screenings showing a different lineup of films each day next month. These free screenings will showcase 44 selected films from a total of more than 325 entries from around the globe.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Playhouse To Present “Carlie & Doni” This Wednesday

Posted May. 19, 2013, 9:24 am

Santa Monica Playhouse presents a one-night-only special appearance of “CARLIE & DONI Hit the Road The College Tour” this Wednesday, May 22 at 8 pm.

Maria Antunez stars in the title role of 'Dulce Rosa,' which opens tonight at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Theater, Music, Broad Stage, Santa Monica

Dulce Rosa World Premiere Tonight At The Broad Stage In Santa Monica

Posted May. 17, 2013, 9:01 am

The Broad Stage in Santa Monica and L.A. Opera have joined forces to co-produce the world premiere of Dulce Rosa, which opens tonight at 7:30 pm.

'Freckleface Strawberry' teaches lessons at Morgan-Wixson Theater in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica

Morgan-Wixson Presents Weekend Shows Of “Freckleface Strawberry” Through June 2

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:59 am

Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theatre presents “Freckleface Strawberry” this Saturday, May 18 through June 2.

The 5th Annual Walk To Africa will be held Saturday, May 18 in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Non Profits

What's Hot: 5th Annual Walk To Africa Returns To Santa Monica This Saturday

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:56 am

The 5th Annual Walk To Africa sending life giving medical teams to Africa will be held this Saturday.

CRUSH will be held Sunday, May 19 at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art, Food, Non Profits

What's Hot: 18th Street Arts Center's Wine, Art, Food Tasting Fundraiser Returns

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:50 am

The 18th Street Arts Center will offer a wide selection of unique wines, specialty cocktails, and culinary delights from the leading restaurants and chefs in Los Angeles.

Gloria Baraquio, Kimiko Broder, Yayoi Hara, Christina Sanchez, Ova Saopeng, Amy Shu, Oakland Bautista and Cayetano Juarez in 'Delicious Reality.'

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, Library, Art

Santa Monica Mirror Events Calendar May 17-23

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:46 am

Last Chance TAG Gallery concludes the works of artists Ca...

A Palisades Park photo tour with photographer Fabian Lewkowicz will be held this Friday, May 17.

Seven Days, Santa Monica

Learn About Photography At Palisades Park Photo Tour With Fabian Lewkowicz

Posted May. 16, 2013, 9:03 am

Local photojournalist/Mirror photographer Fabian Lewkowicz will host a “Palisades Park Photo Tour” this Friday, May 17 from 4-6 pm. The session is part of the City’s 1450 Ocean Avenue mid-century park building that is offering new arts, crafts, and culture workshops.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Library, Free

Meet Film Director Kevin Bender At Free Santa Monica Film Screening, Q&A

Posted May. 16, 2013, 8:58 am

Santa Monica Public Library presents a screening of “Ball Talk: Baseball’s Voices of Summer,” followed by a Q&A with director Kevin Bender this Saturday, May 18 at 3 pm in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art Gallery

Opening Reception Friday Night On Main Street For New Art Exhibition

Posted May. 16, 2013, 8:50 am

haleARTS S P A C E will host an opening reception for a group show featuring the work of Barbara Kosoff, Frederico Ceballos, Mara Thompson and Michele Castagnetti this Friday, May 17 from 5-8 pm.

Eye On Main Street Fashion!

Seven Days, Main Street, Santa Monica, Fashion

Eye On Main Street Fashion: Street Style Photos

Posted May. 15, 2013, 10:09 am

Sarah Calabro has been an Ocean Park resident for 10 years. Recently she started her own Santa Monica street style blog – hopesinsideamatchbox.blogspot.com.

Allisen Beall and Jordan Paradise in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie.'

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College To Present “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

Posted May. 14, 2013, 9:48 am

The Santa Monica College Theatre Arts and Music departments will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” the charming Tony Award-winning musical based on the film with the same name, May 24-June 2.

Michael Shannon plays notorious contract killer Rochard Kuklinski in Ariel Vromen’s “The Iceman.”

Seven Days, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Movies

The "Iceman" Killeth With Michael Shannon

Posted May. 14, 2013, 9:38 am

A soft-spoken southern gentleman, Michael Shannon brings to the big and small screens the intensity and skilled acting that grew out of his years as a stage-trained actor, where he first performed at the Illinois Theatre Center.

Being realistic about who your relatives are as people, and how they prefer to interact with your family, is key.

News, Health, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Columnist

Summer Fun With Family?

Posted May. 13, 2013, 11:46 am

For some families, summers can arrive like songbirds on wings of relief and anticipation. June, July, and August can positively glow with the promise of play and relaxation for moms, dads and kids who have waited all year for warmer days without homework to arrive, along with visits from grandma and grandpa, friends and relatives.

Herb Alpert and Singer Lani Hall-Alpert attend the opening reception on May 4 at Robert Berman Gallery in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, Art

Herb Alpert's Newest Paintings, Sculptures On View At Robert Berman Gallery

Posted May. 12, 2013, 9:47 am

“in · ter · course” is a collection of Herb Alpert's newest paintings and sculptures on view at the Robert Berman Gallery in the Bergamot Station Arts Center through June 8, 2013.

'A History of Fashion in Film With Kimberly Truhler' will be held Monday evening in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Fashion, History

What's Hot: A History Of Fashion In Film With Kimberly Truhler On Monday Night

Posted May. 12, 2013, 9:24 am

Film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler discusses iconic costume design, focusing on the Golden Age of the Hollywood film industry and female style icons who emerged in the 1940s and 1950s.

Lucia Koch’s 'Wall Drawing' is one of the artworks on display as part of the exhibition through June 29.

Seven Days, Exhibits, Santa Monica, Art

Christopher Grimes Gallery Presents Lucia Koch Exhibit Through June 29

Posted May. 12, 2013, 9:19 am

Christopher Grimes Gallery opened an exhibition of new work by Lucia Koch on Saturday, which will run through June 29.

Gloria Baraquio, Kimiko Broder, Yayoi Hara, Christina Sanchez, Ova Saopeng, Amy Shu, Oakland Bautista and Cayetano Juarez in 'Delicious Reality.'

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica

Miles Memorial Playhouse Serves Up “Delicious Reality” Through May 19

Posted May. 12, 2013, 9:10 am

The Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica began performances Friday night of its limited engagement of “Delicious Reality” that runs through May 19.

Winners of the iCadenza/New West Symphony Young Artists Vocal Competition will be the soloists for the Ninth Symphony. They include (from left) tenor Casey Candebat, soprano Emily Dyer, mezzo-soprano Grace Newberry, and bass-baritone Steve Pence.

Seven Days, Music, Santa Monica

New West Symphony Concludes Season Sunday In Santa Monica With Beethoven Concert

Posted May. 10, 2013, 9:01 am

The final concert of New West Symphony’s 2012/2013 Masterpiece Series season will be held this Sunday, May 12 in Santa Monica.

Jeannie Kasen, with her daughter Liberty, sip one of the pre-prohibition cocktails last Friday night at the Fairmont.

Seven Days, Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Television

Downton Abbey Vintage Party In Santa Monica A Royal Success

Posted May. 10, 2013, 9:00 am

With the toe-tapping 1920s music of Richard Halpern and his band filling the air of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel’s luscious outdoor setting, smiling guests arrived attired in their finest vintage clothing last Friday night – women in wonderful flapper dresses wearing hats or bejeweled head bands and men in their afternoon tuxedoes.

The 10th Annual Alt Build Expo is Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Housing

What's Hot: 10th Annual Alt Build Expo Today, Saturday At Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

Posted May. 10, 2013, 8:57 am

The annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Conference and Expo (AltBuild) celebrates a decade as the largest and most-respected green design and building expo in Southern California by bringing together architects, builders, contractors, engineers, and landscapers to focus on what is next for Los Angeles and figure out how to get there.

Synapse Dance Theater's Zweli Barton, Edward "Ejay" Menchavez, and Prince Rose.

Seven Days, Bergamot Station, Music, Santa Monica, Art

Santa Monica Events Happenings May 10-16

Posted May. 10, 2013, 8:54 am

Friday, May 10 Schomburg Gallery concludes “Malibu Art ...

Seven Days, Theater, Santa Monica, John Adams Middle School

JAMS Theatre Company Presents Seussical The Musical Tonight Through Saturday

Posted May. 9, 2013, 9:10 am

JAMS Theatre Company presents SEUSSICAL the Musical tonight and Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm.

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