Culver City Film Fest Opens Saturday

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The weeklong third annual Culver City Film Festival will open on day at the ArcLight Cinema, Downtown, the main screening venue, and close the following Saturday. The Mayme Clayton Library & Museum on Overland Avenue also will host screenings. The festival will screen shorts and features, narrative films, documentaries, and more and will show films from all over the world with … Read More

AVPA Will Try Again

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They were so impressive the first time they have been invited back. The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts of Culver City High School will stage its Fall Dance Concert Encore on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and 4. Everyone will assemble at the main entry to the campus for “A Walking Nightmare,” after rain earlier postponed the last two … Read More

For Vets on Veterans Day

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American Legion, Hollywood Post 43

On Veteran’s Day, Friday, the American Legion Hollywood Post 43 will present the world premiere of Everything In Between, in their Historic Cultural Monument Building, 2035 N. Highland Ave. Launching a four-weekend run, Everything In Between plays at 8 on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3 on Sundays through Dec. 4. Tickets are $25, and they are priced at $10 … Read More

Asian Film Fest a Hit

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Among City Council members at the Asian Film Fest – from left, Vice Mayor Jeff Cooper, wife Rafia, Councilwoman Meghan Sahli-Wells, husband Karim, and Councilman Thomas Small. Photo, Greg Doherty

Mayor Jim Clarke spoke and Korean-American actor Ricky Kim hosted closing night on Monday at the ArcLight Theatre, Culver City, for the 2nd Annual Asian World Film Festival. The Festival concluded with a screening of Operation Chromite, one of the five Korean films featured throughout the week as part of the newly designed Korean Film Days program in association with … Read More

Salute on Veterans Day

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On Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, the Hollywood American Legion Post 43, Liberty Theater will present the world premiere of Everything in Between, in their historic Cultural Monument building, 2035 N. Highland Ave. Opening a three-week run, Everything in Between plays at 8 on Veterans Datm and runs a 8 on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3 on Sundays through … Read More

Message: Never Give up

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Originating from Paul Linke’s true experience in Time Flies When You’re Alive, an HBO Showcase (Ace Award nominee), It’s Time is a remarkable story that celebrates the enormity of life and the paths that we choose. Once broken, a young family finds a renewed sense of hope as time ticks forward twenty years. Created by the award winning writer/performer Paul Linke, … Read More

Two Serious Matters

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Dr. Janet Hoult

[Editor’s Note: After penning the timely poem below, Culver City’s honorary poetess laureate updated us on the health of her husband, the rocket scientist.]  “When I brought Charley home from the hospital Tuesday afternoon, I wrote the following to his rocket engineering students at CSULB: “Last Thursday our cardiologist suspected that Charley had anemia and arranged for a blood test.  He … Read More

Fall Concert Thursday

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The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts of Culver City High School will present its Fall Music Concert on Thursday evening at 7 at the Vets Auditorium. The Concert Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Chamber Singers will perform, showcasing the talented students at Culver High. The String Orchestra will perform Trick-or- Treat: A Halloween Fantasy for Pizzicato … Read More

Do You Want ‘Money’?

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Pico Playhouse
Pico Playhouse

The ultimate seduction, Other People’s Money, this evening opens a month-long weekend run at the Pico Playhouse from the InterACT Theatre Company, near Rancho Park. A perfectly timed suspenseful comedy for election season. Jerry Sterner’s play brings a humorous yet heartfelt look at loyalty, tradition, and corporate raiders.  Winning the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Play, it is … Read More

Trick or Treat Next Week

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Culver City High School’s acclaimed Academy of Visual and Performing Arts will present its Fall Music Concert next Thursday evening at 7 at the Vets Auditorium. The Concert Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Chamber Singers all will perform, showcasing their disparate talents. The String Orchestra will perform Trick-or- Treat: A Halloween Fantasy for Pizzicato Strings by Ferde … Read More