For the 70th year, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will present Stairway of the Stars, a musical extravaganza highlighting the outstanding music education programs, and showcasing the talents of
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The 18th Street Arts Center is putting on a show this weekend.
While primarily known for their art shows and artist’s residencies, the 18th Street Arts Center will organize
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It’s the last night for the first African-American host of a nationally broadcast television show. Nat “King” Cole, widely
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