Happy Wednesday, Santa Monica. Today is Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served. As a reminder, all schools and local government offices are closed today. There will be no trash collection or parking meter enforcement.
ONLY IN THE SANTA MONICA SUN
“Mess up big!”: Inside youth auditions at Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theater
Tryouts for the winter musical, A Bad Case of Stripes, begin tomorrow.
Santa Monica data scientist wins $10K in Route 66 song contest
The contest celebrates today’s 100th anniversary of America’s most famous stretch of road.
Float on!
The City of Santa Monica is asking residents to help decorate its float, “Waves of Welcome,” for this year’s Rose Parade. You can also volunteer or dedicate a single flower.
ES officially rejected
Measure ES –– which would have created a parcel tax of $495 and raised $12 million for the SMMUSD–– has officially been kicked to the curb.
Arrests surge 61%
Santa Monica police credit more officers and expanded patrols –– not an increase in crime.
- ARTE Museum at Santa Monica Place finally set to open Nov. 27.
- Grant Elementary principal gets new $209K district job.
- Samohi baseball team’s Christmas tree fundraiser is now taking orders.
- Paul McCartney becomes a billionaire, is now world’s third richest musician
- Makenna Coffee on Wilshire sets Nov. 21 grand opening party.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
“The Nightmare Before Stripmas”
Perhaps not so family friendly burlesque review takes over Illusion Magic Lounge for one night only.
Looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night? Here are a few events taking place at local businesses:
‘Jeopardy’ Alumni Trivia
O’Brien’s Irish Pub
2223 Wilshire Blvd.
7 PM
‘Hang Ten’ Comedy Night
Gladstone’s Restaurant
17300 Pacific Coast Highway
8 PM
Live Band Karaoke
Harvelle’s
1432 4th Street
9 PM
Bunny Hoppy Hour
The Cook’s Garden
1033 Abbot Kinney – Venice
4 PM
Mah Jong fundraiser for Veterans
Santa Monica Elks Lodge
1040 Pico Blvd
6 PM
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