Category Archives: Arts

Help Restore Temescal Mural: Donate Today

The iconic Temescal Mural is badly in need of restoration because of water damage and paint peeling. To refurbish the nearly 500-foot mural across from the Palisades High School Stadium the cost will be about $105,000. As of October 1, … Continue reading

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Artist Martha Meade Will Teach September Painting Class

  Martha Meade’s painting classes, which have been periodically held, have been widely popular. Now, a new class will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 at the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real Drive. … Continue reading

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Hovde’s Quilt Wins a Blue Ribbon at the Fair

It was a blue ribbon at the fair for seventh grader Reuben Hovde’s Einstein Quilt. One of the biggest county fairs in South Dakota is the Central States Fair click here, which includes a carnival, a stock show, a rodeo, … Continue reading

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Sonic Visions Exhibition Featured at Lurie Gallery

The Bruce Lurie Gallery at 873 Via de la Paz will host Sonic Visions, an exhibition featuring the lasts paintings by Mark Acetlli and George Mead from September 7 through October 2. An opening reception will be held from 6 … Continue reading

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Theatre Palisades Hosts TP Awards Ceremony

It is perhaps one of happiest and loveliest award ceremonies in Los Angeles, and Theatre Palisades once again it did not disappoint with its 2024 TP Award Show on August 11. The evening started with a delicious catered dinner that … Continue reading

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Two Art Events Scheduled for August

The Pacific Palisades Art Association has two events of note in August: a Show and Tell and Color Pencil Techniques demonstration. The first is an Art Show and Tell from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, in the … Continue reading

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Special Ballet Performance: Westside’s Adult Showcase

If a resident is looking for a delightful (and cool way) to spend Saturday, August 3, plan to attend the Westside Ballet’s Adult summer showcase. More than 70 dancers will perform in the 2024 Adult Showcase, with performances at 1 … Continue reading

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Be Part of Helping Refurbish Palisades’ Famous Mural

Cathy Salser spoke to the Pacific Palisades Community Council on July 25 about the mural on Temescal Canyon Road that needs restoration. Very few pieces of art are viewed by as many people as the almost 500 ft. mural near … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Art Association Offers Demonstration and Still Life Practice

The Pacific Palisades Art Association has announced two upcoming events. A Still Life Drawing Practice will take place from 5:45  to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, at the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real. Participants are reminded to … Continue reading

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Muscle Shoals Welcomed Everyone

(Editor’s note: Bob Vickrey’s stories are always welcomed by readers. Today he shared a piece from one of his best friends Kenneth Williams. The two had grown up together in Galena Park, a suburb of Houston. Vickrey wrote: “Ken has … Continue reading

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