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MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page on Sunday, November 16, that some meetings and events at Malibu City Hall have been rescheduled or moved as a result of the heavy rains and flooding from the storms that transpired over the weekend. There were unforeseen water damage at Malibu City Hall that occurred during the storm on Saturday, November 15.

Postponed events will be rescheduled as quickly as possible, with details posted on the city website calendar, and agendacenter at www.malibucity.org/agendacenter, via e-notifications and on social media. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Postponed, Changed, and/or Relocated Events at City Hall:

• The opening reception of “Land, Water, Spirit” art exhibition scheduled for November for 16 is postponed.

• The Senior Center, including the Computer Lab, is closed until further notice.

• All Senior Center classes and events during the week of November 17 – 21 have been moved to the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park for the same times as scheduled.

• All City Commission meetings that were scheduled for the week of November 17 – 21 are either being relocated or rescheduled; updated meeting agenda notices will be posted at www.MalibuCity.org/agendacenter and the website calendar at www.MalibuCity.org/Calendar.

• Meetings and events scheduled for the Civic Theater / Council Chambers will take place as scheduled.

• City Hall remains open for normal hours and services, including the Public Counters. The Community Swimming Pool, City parks, and the Michael Landon Center remain open for normal hours.

• The Malibu Library Speaker Series on November 19 will take place as scheduled.

The public and drivers were warned to expect ongoing rocks and debris in the canyons and flooding along PCH, and lane or road closures for debris removal. City Public Works crews are clearing debris at numerous locations and continue to monitor critical infrastructure and roadways.

For further questions, contact Malibu City Hall at 310-456-2489.

 

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—The city of Santa Monica announced on its Facebook page that it is gearing up to bring life back to the Miles Memorial Playhouse.

This week, the Cultural Affairs Division hosted a “Community Connect” event for artists, arts organizations and city team members to meet each other.

The community was welcomed to join Art of Recovery grantee Abiodun Koya for “Enchanted Evening: A Night of Music & Poetry” this Saturday from 6-8 p.m.

During the pilot phase in preparation for the official reopening of the Miles Playhouse this summer, the city hopes the public returns to the venue.

To RSVP for events visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enchanted-evening-tickets-1249028851919?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwY2xjawI7ufRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYPTKXQ_yuEfT_O1Pyt_GU6P7iudwBfyA104gpYudf2v3FSqEw0aoBqZyw_aem_qRbBO4ZQv6sUaTb9MbBMUw.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, July 25, the city of Santa Monica announced that the Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) event and Americana in the Park are set to bring high energy music and family friendly activities to Santa Monica parks this August and September.

The second annual Endless Summer C.A.M.P. will highlight world music and dance, puppetry and animals from around the world for four Saturdays in August at Tongva Park, 1615 Ocean Ave.

The events are courtesy of a partnership with Community Arts Resources (CARS) and is family friendly and attendees should bring a picnic, blankets and beach chairs. Tongva Park’s amenities include a splash pad, playground, ocean observation deck, public art and 100 plus species of plants.

Endless Summer C.A.M.P. Event Lineup

August 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Bollywood dance performance by Joya Kazi Entertainment along with bells and beads adornment workshop with Matti Sands. Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase.

August 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Philippine dance, music and song by Kayamanan Ng Lahi along with Traditional Mexican folklorico dance by Academia de Danza Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo’s youth ballet. Artist Eros Cortes will lead a plant terrarium workshop and Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase

August 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Puppet show with the Bob Baker Marionette Theater along with a performance by Grammy-nominated family artists Andrew & Polly. A puppet-making workshop will be led by reDiscover and Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase

August 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Animals from around the world with Conservation Ambassadors/Zoo to You along with mini rock concerts from the youth bands of KID ROW. Artist Dajin Yoon will lead a kite-making workshop. Angel Fruits Cart will offer fresh fruit for purchase

In September, the fourth annual Americana in the Park series returns, offering a wide range of Americana music on Sundays at Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St.

A partnership with Santa Monica’s own McCabe’s Guitar Shop, this year’s concerts will explore Americana music from its roots to modern forms, featuring a youth mariachi band, a community sing-along, high energy instrumentals along with craft activities for all ages and food trucks.

Americana in the Park Event Lineup

September 1, 5-7 p.m.: Sing-along free-for-all with McCabe’s Hootenanny Collective opens with Dustbowl Revival headlining with booty shaking soul roots music and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads.

September 8, 5-7 p.m.: Student group Mariachi Los Catrines opens with Los Straitjackets headlining with high energy instrumental guitar rock and roll from around the world.

September 15, 5-7 p.m.: Guitarists and songwriters Rick Shea & Tony Gilkyson open with Southern California band Mustangs of the West headlining with all styles of country music.

September 22, 5-7 p.m.: Molly Miller opens with instrumental Americana jazz songs tinged with folk and Surf Rock vibes along with powerful original compositions of The Azar Lawrence Experience headlining.

September 29, 5-7 p.m.: Solo acoustic guitar fusion of folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles of the

Laurence Juber Trio opens and Airfoil headlines with the rocking side of Wings’ great repertoire.

Endless Summer C.A.M.P. and Americana in the Park are made possible by the city’s Art of Recovery community grants initiative. For more details visit santamonica.gov.

By Trevor