Westside Today Headlines http://www.westsidetoday.com/santa-monica-sun/ Wed, 30 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 en-us Copyright 2012, Westside Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/vZ-V5alpPaU/vista-del-mar-holds.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7381/vista-del-mar-holds.html Wed, 23 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Hundreds were on hand this past Saturday, May 17, 2012, for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services' — one of the Southland's leading providers of therapeutic and educational services for youngsters on the autism spectrum or with other special needs — first ever Festival of Families.The inaugural event featured both traditional carnival fare—games, a rock wall, a Velcro wall, jousting, a petting zoo, and tasty treats—as well as a sensory-friendly area for children with autism and other s...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7381/vista-del-mar-holds.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/rYkN7FjmCcY/celebrating-santa-monica.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7362/celebrating-santa-monica.html Mon, 21 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 The Santa Monica Festival in Clover Park on May 20, 2012 was very … Santa Monica. The 21-year-old event celebrated the dynamic culture of the beach city with an array of gourmet food trucks, a stage of eclectic musical acts and performances, and plenty of arts, crafts and eco-friendly and educational booths.For kids there were free games and activities, like ladder ball; interactive yoga, fitness and dance demonstrations; and lots of crafts tables to make cool things with recycled and reclaim...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7362/celebrating-santa-monica.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/T5h_UiDaz_c/families-get-star-treatment.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7364/families-get-star-treatment.html Mon, 21 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Beach, Sunshine, Action!It makes sense that a Hollywood director conceived of Paradise Point Resort Spa in Mission Bay. The movie set-like gorgeous landscape, the private island appeal where VIPs can escape their public, the world-class amenities and the nearby location to LA all lend themselves to a celebrity worthy getaway. Yet this family oriented resort is accessible to everyone, literally, as it backs up to a public beach where boats dock for the day to enjoy its sandy shores and beautif...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7364/families-get-star-treatment.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/83kbVSxllo4/westside-usc-graduates-make.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7356/westside-usc-graduates-make.html Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Both Alexandra Komisaruk and Sonja Schenk received their Masters of Fine Arts degrees in Film and Television Production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in a year, Komisaruk assures me, is not worth noting. Now, a 'little' later, while living on the westside of town, the former roommates reconnected to make a film which they shot in Los Angeles. Now, thanks to the Dances with Films Festival they will once again venture east of the 405 to premier their collaboration, "The Olivia Experime...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7356/westside-usc-graduates-make.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/MDMtAcb9bUo/brentwood-surgeon-erik-n.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7350/brentwood-surgeon-erik-n.html Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Brentwood’s Erik N. Zeegen, M.D., one of Southern California’s leading joint replacement surgeons, has been named the 2012 Medical Honoree for the Arthritis Walk at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Dr. Zeegen’s practice is focused on hip and knee replacement surgery and offers the latest medical technologies, including lesser invasive techniques. People suffering from various forms of arthritis, which affects the joints, often require hip and knee replacement surgery. With medical practices at t...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7350/brentwood-surgeon-erik-n.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/2i7vU1Q03nw/west-side-story-will.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7354/west-side-story-will.html Fri, 18 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 On Friday, May 25, 2012 at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave at 14th Street in Santa Monica will screen a 70mm print of WEST SIDE STORY the MGM, 1961, 151 minute classic co-directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, with Natalie Wood as the lovely Maria and Richard Beymer as her star-crossed lover Tony.Leonard Bernstein's soaring, instantly memorable score, with lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, stands as one of the finest ever written for the American mu...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7354/west-side-story-will.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/_sstHvjRVdg/thermal-aid-natural-pain.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7302/thermal-aid-natural-pain.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Some ouchies require a cold pack and others a heating pad. Thermal-Aid has created a singular product that can ease your pain whether the prescription is to reduce swelling with a cold pack or relax the source of your pain with heat.In conjunction with leading agribusinesses, Thermal-Aid engineered a type of corn -- the germ is removed from the kernel, thus depriving it of virtually all the moisture which prevents mold or fungi from forming -- that can retain heat for long periods of time. [...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7302/thermal-aid-natural-pain.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/RTFzSYVn5Vc/venice-art-walk-auctions.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7308/venice-art-walk-auctions.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Venice Art Walk Auctions, benefiting Venice Family Clinic, celebrates community, creativity, and care with a fresh new venue, exciting art architecture tours and exclusive Angel events, all in support of the largest free clinic in the United States. The event will be held May 19-20. This year’s main event, Venice Art Walk Auctions’ silent art auction and community celebration, will be hosted by Google Los Angeles, making this the largest charity event Google Los Angeles has ever hel...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7308/venice-art-walk-auctions.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/0WxC_TxCNeA/nf-two-million-people.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7301/nf-two-million-people.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 There are many afflictions that children – especially those on the Westside – suffer. There are the common acronyms, ADD, ADHD, various processing disorders and then there are challenges like NF that upend a family’s world. NF is the result of a single gene mutation, a mutation that occurs once in every 3,000 birth leaving that one child with a tendency to grow tumors on the nerves of their bodies. These pernicious tumors can lead to degrees of some or all of the following; disfiguremen...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7301/nf-two-million-people.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/EFwkEhdLjaw/jeff-tracta.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7309/jeff-tracta.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Jeff Tracta has become the most sought-after impressionist in the world today. With an array of over 100 spot-on impressions, Jeff pays tribute to over fifty years of music, comedy, and pop culture. From the most current music artists -- the Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, and Lady Gaga -- to legendary icons such as Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, and Elton John -- and comedy tributes including Adam Sandler, George Lopez, Joan Rivers, Ray Romano, Chris Rock, Jeff Foxworthy, and the entire cast of Family Guy -...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7309/jeff-tracta.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Z63CP32tCFE/john-cassese-the-dance.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7299/john-cassese-the-dance.html Tue, 15 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Looking for something fun to do? Want it to be healthful and burn some calories at the same time? John Cassese, the Dance Doctor has been prescribing fancy footwork for more than 25 years at his Santa Monica dance studio offering a cure for the lackluster workout routine. Cassese—a most gregarious individual—turned professional ballroom dancer when he was 18 years old—performing and competing in prestigious competitions. Inspired by both singers and dancers such as Ginger Rogers Fred Asta...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7299/john-cassese-the-dance.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/NkOizAMc_dQ/stop-senior-scam-day.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7291/stop-senior-scam-day.html Mon, 14 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 EACH YEAR OVER 25 MILLION AMERICANS ARE VICTIMS OF SCAMS, MOST ARE SENIORS. STOP SENIOR SCAM DAY WILL EDUCATE THE SENIOR COMMUNITY ABOUT SENIOR FRAUD THROUGH A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE BY SENIOR ACTORS AGES 65 - 94. MANY OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE SCAMS. STOP SENIOR SCAM ACTING TROUP PERFORM IN SENIOR FACILITIES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES AND HAVE PERFORMED FOR THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL STOP SENIOR SCAM DAY IS A COMMUNITY EFFORT. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING WILL BE PRESENT:WESTSIDE COMM...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7291/stop-senior-scam-day.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/z5L8KdLO4Ik/-quot-the-olivia.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7290/-quot-the-olivia.html Mon, 14 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 “The Olivia Experiment”, is a quirky comedy about a brilliant graduate student, Olivia Howell, grappling with her sexual disorientation. When her roommate comes out of the closet and her best friend offers up her boyfriend to take Olivia’s virginity, Olivia is forced to confront her issues about her own sexual identity.With the encouragement of her friends and the help of a digital camera, Olivia embarks on a weekend of exploration in order to understand the most basic of human mysteries:...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7290/-quot-the-olivia.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/29lq8u9OSIA/dermalogica-s-latest-anti.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7270/dermalogica-s-latest-anti.html Fri, 11 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 New SkinPerfect Primer employs the results of Dermalogica's research their AGE SMart system with a sophisticated cosmetic primer which will nourish and protect skin and leave it radiant and ready for the rest of your make-up.The local Dermalogica store is located at 1022 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and there is more information on their website: www.dermalogica.com.Or you can see an interview with the team that created the product: http://youtu.be/cdiQeuB6wJkhttp://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7270/dermalogica-s-latest-anti.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Odxg7xj6OAQ/it-s-3-00pm.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7267/it-s-3-00pm.html Thu, 10 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 There are a new line of energy products that deliver a natural punch of caffeine without that 'health food' taste.As I write, more quickly than just a couple of minutes ago, I am chewing a piece of Energy-X Gum and enjoying the joyous effects of fifty-five milligrams of natural caffeine and a bunch of B Vitamins plus the comfort that my breath will be minty fresh should anyone actually come to speak to me. For an additional punch, there are also Energy-X Lip Balmsin a variety of fruity flavors ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7267/it-s-3-00pm.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/bECmxbBTeEU/garden-bugging-you-get.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7263/garden-bugging-you-get.html Wed, 09 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Spring has sprung and the desire to enjoy the great outdoors lures us in to the land of green fields, wild flowers... and rodentia of all of sorts. Now, there is a product that will allow you to revel in the joys of spring without the annoyance of those nasty little bugs who destroy your garden and make your skin itch. Nature-Cide uses a unique formulation of enzymes and other proprietary ingredients, to overwhelm bugs and impair their mental capacities. Bugs breath with their entire bodies. ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7263/garden-bugging-you-get.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/aERbqeSKha0/former-lausd-board-president.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7251/former-lausd-board-president.html Tue, 08 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 In many ways, Marlene Canter's career has come full circle. Canter, who served on the Los Angeles City Board of Education from 2001 to 2009 — including a term as Board President from 2005 to 2007 — started out as a special-education teacher working mostly with autistic children. Today, the Los Angeles native is once again actively involved with autistic youngsters and other children with special needs.While working with a group of autistic youngsters who participate in an after school musica...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7251/former-lausd-board-president.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/hQyaj8ZsQ2Q/mothers-urged-to-speak.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7225/mothers-urged-to-speak.html Mon, 07 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 The Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force encourages mothers to “Speak Up When You're Down” throughout the month of May, in recognition of Maternal Depression Awareness Month. Of the approximately 150,000 live births that occur in Los Angeles County annually, over 22,000 women experience clinical perinatal depression. Perinatal or maternal depression encompasses a range of mood disorders that can affect a woman during pregnancy and around the time of birth. Left untreated, t...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7225/mothers-urged-to-speak.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/V3B6w30lS7E/open-house-outdoor-lawn.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7247/open-house-outdoor-lawn.html Mon, 07 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club will hold a free Open House on Saturday, May 12, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the LA City Dept. of Recreation and Parks. There will be demonstrations of lawn bowling, free lessons, snacks and beverages for prospective lawn bowlers. The club has been at Holmby Park since 1927. Couples or singles of all ages are welcome to try this finesse-skill game that is also approved by the American Heart Association. For more information, cal...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7247/open-house-outdoor-lawn.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/7X8v8kphKSk/nitespa-beautifying-venice-locals.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7235/nitespa-beautifying-venice-locals.html Sat, 05 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 One thing we transplanted New Yorker’s are always complaining about in Southern Cali is the dearth of real ‘neighborhoods’ and real neighborhood folk, so it’s nice to discover a friendly, authentic neighborhood spa with great service, great tunes and great aestheticians. Nitespa pros in Venice, California are “beautifying nails and skin ‘til midnight.”The spa has been here (and thriving) in a charming, old school California bungalow off Abbot Kinney and Santa Clara for seven years,...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7235/nitespa-beautifying-venice-locals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/TORLpw-Zs40/agents-tracy-christian-and.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7218/agents-tracy-christian-and.html Wed, 02 May 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Respected talent agent Tracy Christian and renowned beauty, fashion and luxury agent Jed Root celebrated the opening of TCA Jed Root with friends, film and television executives and clients at the London Hotel on April 12th.Clients in attendance included Tatyana Ali (“Love That Girl”), Lester Speight (“Transformers 3”) and Jamie Hector (“The Wire”).Many colleagues and friends of TCA Jed Root extended their congratulations and well wishes.TCA Jed Root client Hector said, "The par...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7218/agents-tracy-christian-and.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Cg3SQ-uboS4/m-herrington-gallery-art.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7213/m-herrington-gallery-art.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:59:06 -0700 For those of you living in Los Angeles, looking for some art, music and culture, M Herrington is an eclectic new Pop Up gallery on Abbot Kinney that features stylish contemporary art, local musicians and a variety of events between now and June 30, 2012. Curator and artist Mel Herrington has been able to bring a fine art aesthetic and marry it seamlessly to the cultural hip-ness that is uniquely ‘Abbot Kinney.’ Her work features mixed media paintings that oscillate between the representation...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7213/m-herrington-gallery-art.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/hfrTJROypLk/don-t-let-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7199/don-t-let-the.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:59:06 -0700 The joys of swimming, toned moms, and tired tykes. But, like with most things in life there is also a downside to this stellar summer exercise: swimmer’s ear. A seasonal nuisance for both children and adults "otitis externa," or "outer ear infection" as it technically referred to, is oftentimes painful. But, there are some precautions that can be taken to minimize ones’ chances of suffering an earful of hurt. Swimmer’s Ear is caused by swelling and irritation of the s...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7199/don-t-let-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/Nw9zQg5ez9U/native-plant-week-symposium.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7181/native-plant-week-symposium.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:59:06 -0700 Sponsored by the California Native Plant Society ( Los Angeles / Santa Monica Mountains Chapter) and the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, the Native Plant Week Symposium includes a wildflower show, plant and book sale, activity tables, and demonstrations. Sepulveda Garden Center in Encino. Admission is free.The Symposium will feature the following speakers:Dr. Anthony Valois, Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains, 9:30-11:00 a.m.Orchid Black, Easy Natives for th...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7181/native-plant-week-symposium.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SantaMonicaSun-WestsideToday/~3/rzgj46jFMqI/to-bezerkeley-back.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7174/to-bezerkeley-back.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:59:06 -0700 The “BEZERKELEY” era of the 60’s redirected the course of history; today its edges have softened, though taking a stroll down Telegraph or Bancroft one can still bear witness to vestiges of another time—a period of idealism, promise and experiments in living A return to the East Bay is an awakening to the richness of resources and adventure five + hours north. .Re-enter the Berkeley scene from the perspective of the granddame of urban hotels, the landmark Claremont Hotel Club Spa. Thi...http://www.westsidetoday.com/m4-7174/to-bezerkeley-back.html