The Pierson Playhouse, built by actors so there would be a community theater in town, burned. Photo: RICH SCHMITT/CTN
As part of the Santa Monica Conservancy Mosaic series, a special program “The Way We Were: Shared Memories of a Village Lost” will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
This is the first installment of the 2025 season of livestream series and the Conservancy is presenting the event in partnership with the Pacific Palisades Historical Society. This is a free event, but people are asked to register for the webiner click here.
In this episode four key members of our devastated neighboring community, Pacific Palisades, will reflect on the region’s rich history, fond memories of life in their cherished village, and their hopes for the recovery ahead.
With a deep connection to the Palisades spanning decades, Mosaic moderator Libby Motika will lead conversations with the former editor of the Palisadian-Post Bill Bruns; a longtime community advocate Roberta Donohue; and Vanessa Pellegrini, member of the founding family of a beloved legacy business, Vittorio Ristorante, which was destroyed in the fire.
The discussions will begin with an overview of local history by Randy Young, the curator of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society, who will share historical photos.
About Santa Monica Mosaic:
This is a livestream series celebrating the preservation of our historic cultures. Like a mosaic, many fascinating stories, diverse perspectives and multiple legacies create the shape of today’s Santa Monica. Visit the archive to discover histories shared by a variety of community leaders and storytellers.
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