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Not your parent’s Elevater music
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Infectious energy flows from Elevaters’ diverse sound encompassing hip-hop, rock and funk genres harnessed into a style they simply call “soul.”
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Beauty behind Bergamot’s walls
The simple, rustic exterior of Bergamot Station oftentimes belies what’s inside — a complex maze of vibrant art galleries containing everything from high-end works to sculptures to home décor.
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For international art’s sake
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SM AIRPORT — Fine art that’s certain to cross all language and cultural barriers is on display at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger this weekend. “Art International: A Fine Art Affair” features the works of American, European, Asian and Latin American artists.
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Scares, fairs and chills: Fear not, they’re all on tap
CITYWIDE — Being the final weekend before Halloween, the Westside and Hollywood are putting their spook on, unveiling an array of creepy themed activities and amusing alternatives to keep kids of all ages in the spirit of things. From haunted houses to frightening films to costume contests, the excuses to skip the scary season are slim.
Here are a few options to get All Hallow’s Eve up and running.
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Politically satiric
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The natural drama of politics has made its way into hundreds of movies over the years. The backstabbing battles, the scandalous schemes and the power to control the destiny of millions is fodder for gripping stories few filmmakers can resist.
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Book ‘em SaMo
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CITYWIDE — Beatniks, book-lovers and paperback writers in the Santa Monica area have a bevy of choices when it comes to picking a venue to sip their mocha soy chai non-fat lattes and ruminate on the world of print.
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Hero Worship
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MONTANA AVE. — Get the Halloween costume back out, or at least throw on a cape, as the Aero Theatre plays host to “The Modern Mythology of the Superhero,” starting this weekend.
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Vibes alive
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CITYWIDE — As the temperatures drop, the music scene in Santa Monica tends to heat up, with a menagerie of local and national acts set to take to the stages of area venues. In the lull between holiday shopping, office parties and family gatherings, Santa Monicans can check out of the holiday hustle and bustle, and check in to local clubs for some live music from a host of genres ... all without trekking into LA traffic.
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Picking a winner
Whether it’s the scrappy underdog overcoming all obstacles or the one-time great brushing aside the consensus of being washed up, win or lose, sports films often move audiences by their sheer power to invoke the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat within moviegoers.
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Music speaks loud
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The eclectic, laid-back vibe of Santa Monica seems to suit folk-rock artist Brett Dennen just fine. The local singer says he prefers the low-key lifestyle afforded by his Ocean Park digs as opposed to the hustle and bustle of the Hollywood club scene, where he often plays shows.
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Art down the street
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18th Street — In the wake of the rush and chaos of the holidays, a calm, relaxing night of art and culture is what the 18th Street Arts Center has planned for this Saturday. The “ArtNight at 18th Street” event is a free festival held four times a year featuring group art shows, music, food and drinks.
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Home is where the art is
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BARKER HANGER Now in its 12th year, the Los Angeles Art Show promises to bring a visual overload of artworks to the Santa Monica area next week. The show, presented by the Fine Arts Dealers Association, serves as an opportunity for art collectors and the general public to view and purchase works from more than 80 domestic and international galleries.
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