The OPEN Daily : Expert Advice
Sustainable Works Green Living Shopping & Food Demonstration Workshop
February 29, 2012 at 10:51 pm
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Join Sustainable Works & Gourmandise chef & co-owner Clemence Gossett at the SM Farmer’s Market as we shop for sustainably produced foods. Then head to the Gourmandise School to learn about the environmental problems related to Shopping & Food and receive impactful solutions to these problems. April 11, 2012 from 9am to 11:30am
Green Expert’s Secret To A Lush, Beautiful Garden
February 25, 2012 at 8:12 pm
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STUDIO CITY (CBS) — Good compost — it’s the secret to a lush and beautiful garden. Green expert Nick Federoff appeared on KCAL9 News at 9 a.m. Saturday to explain. For more information, visit ThingsGreen.com.
Learn Acrobatic Acts At Aerial Studio In Santa Monica
February 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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The circus is in town and magic is in the air. But it’s not the type where you sit, riveted, trying to figure out the secret behind the trick; it’s the kind where you sit, in marvel, thinking “how ever did they train their bodies to do that?” Luckily, you won’t have to wonder any [...]
SMC Planetarium Shows in February
February 15, 2012 at 12:15 am
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The Santa Monica College John Drescher Planetarium will present a feature show on Feb. 17, Special Observing Event: Orion and the Winter Hexagon,” which explores the winter sky and the bounty of bright stars surrounding its signature constellation Orion the Hunter. On Feb. 24 is “2012: Space Exploration Preview,” which takes a look at the numerous exciting space missions slated to unfold this year, including the landing of the most capable surface science package ever on the Red Planet and the first flights of two American-built robotic cargo ships to the International Space Station. The feature shows are at 8 p.m. and are preceded by “The Night Sky Show” at 7 p.m., which re-creates the night sky and provides the latest information on space exploration.
Free Workshop For Plug-In Electric Vehicle Owners At Santa Monica Library On Wednesday
February 14, 2012 at 10:27 pm
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The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), in partnership with the City of Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the EV Project, is holding a free workshop for Santa Monica residents interested in learning more about life as a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owner. The workshop will be held this Wednesday [...]
Best Places For Romantic Hikes In Los Angeles
February 11, 2012 at 10:03 pm
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Photo Credit: ThinkStock Encompassing an expansive 464 square miles, sprawling Los Angeles affords lovers a plethora of romantic hiking venues. So walk hand-in-hand, smell the roses, and get your juices flowing at the same time by following any of the trails at the memorable spots listed below. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive La Cañada Flintridge, [...]
Free SustainableWorks Green Living Workshops in Westchester, West LA and Sherman Oaks
February 10, 2012 at 1:42 pm
SustainableWorks is offering 6-week green living workshops free to residents of Los Angeles Council District 11 (Westside), with sessions in Westchester at LMU), in the West LA Municipal Building, and at Sherman Oaks Galleria. Dates, times, and locations are listed below.
Raymond Chandler’s Sense of Place: Santa Monica and The West Side
February 9, 2012 at 7:02 pm
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Location: Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA When: March 12, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Judith Freeman presents an illustrated, virtual tour of Santa Monica places associated with Raymond Chandler and his novels. Santa Monica Citywide Reads is a community reading program that is produced by Santa Monica Public Library and [...]
Loneliness Harms Health: Love and Companionship Result in a Healthier and Longer Life
February 7, 2012 at 5:56 pm
February is the month of love, but dark chocolate isn’t the only sweet gift that is good for the heart – building strong relationships plays a vital role in living a longer and healthier life, too. Physicians have been preaching that eating right and getting regular exercise will improve longevity. But, what about the idea [...]
Parenting Workshops at Well Baby Center All Spring
February 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm
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Parenting Workshops all Spring at Well Baby Center, with topics ranging from intimacy after childbirth, to parents’ own needs, to setting effective limits. Check them all out! Well Baby Center, 12316 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, CA 90066 (310) 402-2229 ext 101
Find your mojo at UCLA Arts & Healing workshop
February 4, 2012 at 2:46 pm
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On February 25, UCLArts and Healing, a program that facilitates the use of the arts as a tool for mind and body healing, will sponsor a special retreat for personal and professional growth.According to UCLA, the unique one-day...
Venice Modern Home Tour
February 3, 2012 at 11:06 pm
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While maintaining the clean lines, simple shapes and lightness associated with the Modern architecture movement, discover how homes are pushing the boundaries of design on the Venice Modern Home Tour. From a “hovering” home on the canals to a series of modernist boxes anchoring an expansive outdoor garden, these homes are sure to amaze and [...]
