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Santa Monica Civic
(1) Kalea Power, 12, rides the "Surf Sensation" during Santa
Monica Civic Auditorium's 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 9,
2008. (2) Spring A.M. de
Haviland is not much of a surfer but gave it her best. (3)
Kaylani Parks, 10, (left) and Erin Power, 10, pose for a free photo on the very
same stage where rock legends Elton John, the Clash, Bob Dylan and Bruce
Springsteen performed. (4) Tropical Paradise Dancers from
Orange County, Sharon Moffatt (left) and Laura DeGuire (right) entertain guests
with a performance of a traditional Hawaiian hula dance. (5)
Legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown (right) discusses his 1964 film, "The Endless
Summer," with his fan Ray Allen. (6) Guests watch a free
outdoor screening of the classic surf film, “The Endless Summer,” with an
introduction by special guest filmmaker Bruce Brown. As a venue for surf movies
since its opening, the auditorium played a role in Southern California’s surfing
culture. The Surfing Heritage Foundation celebrated that rich history with an
exhibit. Academy Award and Rock and Roll historical memorabilia from the
Civic’s archives were also displayed.
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 12:00AM
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Festival of Chariots
Raj Pardefhi, 27, hand-pulls three fully decorated, four-story chariots south on Main Street during the 32th Annual Festival of Chariots on Sunday, August 3, 2008. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, and is put on by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The Festival of the Chariots is now performed in every country across the world and dates back 5 thousand years to Jagannatha Puri, India.
Posted on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 12:01AM
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Mini Blue Bus
Michael McCarty pushes his son Owen, 2, along Main Street on his homemade Big Blue Bus during the Second Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2008. The parade was presented by the Ocean Park Association.
To See More Photos from the Fourth of July Parade, Click Here: Fourth of July Photos
Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 10:50AM
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Día de los Muertos
Children look at the altar during Edison Language Academy's Fifth Annual Day of the Dead Exhibit on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrating and honoring the lives of the deceased, and celebrating the continuation of life; the belief is not that death is the end, but rather the beginning of a new stage in life. Día de los Muertos dates back 3000 years.
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 08:45PM
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The Galley's '1934 Day'
1) Annie Thimmes, 25, serves Adham El Sherif, 20, a thirty-cent order of a Burger and Fries on Sunday, July 29, during the “1934 Day” Anniversary Celebration at The Galley Restaurant and Bar on Main Street. The Galley is Santa Monica's oldest restaurant and bar dating back to 1934. During the 74th Year Anniversary, prices were rolled back to that of 1934 when the restaurant first opened. 2) Patrons wait in line on Main Street for The Galley's 74th Year Anniversary.
Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 02:08PM
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Independence Day Parade
Floats go south on Main Street during the Inaugural Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2007.
Posted on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 01:48AM
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Dance SMC
People dance while J.D. Hall and the J.D. Hall band performs at Santa Monica College's Corsair field during the 25th Annual Celebrate America on Saturday, June 30, 2007.
Update on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 09:24AM by
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Posted on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:42AM
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Red, White and Blue
Carol Purcell, 84, dressed-up in her red, white and blue, gets some food during the 25th Annual Celebrate America on Saturday, June 30, 2007.
Posted on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:38AM
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