Catalina Island Museum is pleased to welcome visitors this summer with a variety of programs and culturally enriching activities throughout July and August.
Experience the island through the eyes of some of its longest residents with the Catalina Story Project Films. Saturday, July 24 features a double-screening of two recent films: ROSIE and Lolo and The Barbershop. Sweet and heartfelt ROSIE takes a trip down memory lane with local resident Rosie Cadman as she reminisces about her time running the fish market at the end of the pier. The film Lolo and The Barbershop highlights the life of Lolo Saldana from his childhood on the island to the Chicago Cubs spring training, WWII and present day working as a fulltime barber. Both Cadman and Saldana plan to attend and will be available for questions. The screening begins at 8:15 pm in the outdoor Ackerman Family Amphitheater. Wine, beer, soda, water and movie snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are free for members and $10 fo
Black Flag sound engineer, skater and Easy Reader music reviewer and photographer Spot is photographed in the late 1970s for an Easy Reader promotion. Sound of Two Eyes Opening, his recently published book of photos from Hermosa’s early punk years was recently published, to critical acclaim.
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And now, skateboarding
The Hermosa Beach Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Skateboarding Then, an exhibition about the rise of skateboarding in Hermosa Beach and the South Bay. The exhibit will include photographs, objects from the private collection of Cindy Whitehead, and skateboarding film from Gerard Ravel.
Skateboarding in Hermosa Beach is a common thread through several generations, from the individuals in the community who pioneered the sport to today’s youth. This exhibition features a glimpse into the world that was ‘skateboarding then’.
By Michael Holloway - Mar 4th, 2021 02:48 pm //end headline wrapper ?>Giraffes at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Photo by Alison Peterson.
With 50 degree days appearing in the forecasts, more Milwaukeeans are looking to get outside to enjoy some socially-distanced events. Need some inspiration? This week is your last chance to check out Milwaukee Ballet’s “To the Pointe.” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some live music and cultural events presented by CelticMKE, and then honor the femme and women-identifying artists in Milwaukee on International Women’s Day with an event curated by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and
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