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30 May 2011

Raquel Ramos is an independent singer and songwriter based in Santa Monica. Her soulful-pop sound has been described as sweet, catchy, and refreshing. She has recorded two albums: Unzipping The Mermaid (under the name Sirena Sol) and West Side Butter Pecan Life, and has also released her latest single titled “I Want Your Man To [...]

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Tags: hula hoop, independent, pop, Raquel Ramos, santa monica songwriters, Santa Monica writers, singer, songwriter, soulful

Pacific Seahorse makes a debut at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

28 May 2011

Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium has a new member – the Pacific seahorse. This is the first time that a sea horse species is being displayed at the Santa Monica pier aquarium. Growing up to 12 inches in height, the Pacific seahorse, Hippocampus ingens, is among the largest of the world’s seahorses and [...]

LovingEco, a new eco-friendly platform offers women stylish and hand selected products and accessories

28 May 2011

LovingEco is an invitation-only, social commerce platform, that offers unsurpassed and innovative eco-friendly products at exclusive price points (up to 70% off retail). LovingEco is an advocate of ‘style for change’; an opportunity for people to make wiser choices about the products they purchase so that together, we can create a more environmentally and socially [...]

Books & Cookies in Santa Monica strives to bring fun back to reading for youngsters and adults

18 May 2011

Books and Cookies recently opened its doors in Santa Monica, bringing a shop unlike any other in town. The recently launched store offers a gamut of books ranging from babies to young teenagers. They also offer an interactive section featuring iPads with learning games, a cafe which sells healthy snacks to kids and adults, and [...]

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Tags: Books & Cookies, children, chudney Ross, community, families, grand opening, Main street

LearnAboutWine – The Big “BU” Malibu Tasting

15 May 2011

Did you know there are 27+ wineries in Malibu? We want to show you how great the wines have become! With over 50 growers, and a huge growth in brands, a Mediterranean climate, and amazing diurnal temperature range (difference between daytime and night time temperature) – Malibu is poised to be a top growing region [...]

You’re invited to the ultimate Santa Monica beach party!

14 May 2011

Heal the Bay invites you to celebrate the ultimate beach party at their annual Bring Back the Beach gala benefit on May 19, 2011 at The Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica. Legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, one of the most influential composers and performers in rock and roll history, will play a full-length [...]

The Tiger Mom Question – A Mother’s Day event

3 May 2011

Please join us for this FREE Mother’s Day event at the UCLA Family Commons on May 5th at 1 PM at UCLA Commons in Santa Monica. We’re honoring all kinds of mothers – Tiger Moms, Dolphin moms and every other style. The recent publication of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua, has [...]