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11/26/11--15:39: Downtown Santa Monica Winterlit Holiday Celebration & Concert starring Andy Grammer & Savannah Outen (chan 3109001)

Third Street Promenade & Wilshire at 6 p.m.

   Celebrate Black Friday weekend and kick-start the Downtown Santa Monica holiday shopping season with the annual Winterlit Holiday Celebration and Concert starring break-out recording artist Andy Grammer who is headlining this year’s concert! Bring the entire family for a special evening holiday concert when Grammer returns to the Downtown Santa Monica, where he was discovered singing on Third Street Promenade. Andy will be taking a break from touring with Colbie Caillat to headline the Winterlit Holiday Concert, an event close to his heart! Opening for Andy will be YouTube sensation, Savannah Outen. You won’t want to miss this show!






12/01/11--15:30: PAL 6th Annual Best Gift Ever Drive (chan 3109001)

Through December 13th--

A partnership between the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL), Downtown Santa Monica and Santa Monica Place.

Donate a new unwrapped gift, gift card or make a cash donation to any of the following locations and help youth ages 6 to 17 in the Santa Monica community experience the joy of the holiday season.

• Santa Monica PAL
  1401 Olympic Boulevard
• Santa Monica Place Concierge
  3rd and Broadway
• Santa Monica Police Substation
  1433 2nd Street under Santa Monica Place Concierge

(gifts only, no cash or gift cards please)




12/02/11--12:10: Montana Avenue Holiday Walk (chan 3109001)

Kick the Holiday season off with Montana Avenue’s annual Holiday Walk on December 2. You and your family are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts walking down twinkling streets filled with live music and festive fun! And of course, Santa will make an appearance too. For information about Montana Avenue vist: http://www.montanaave.com/




12/02/11--14:30: Pico Holiday Art Walk (chan 3109001)

10 am - 9 p.m.

The eastern end of Pico Boulevard opens doors to celebrate the holidays and spotlight local, creative enterprises.  Over 18 participating merchants with art and crafts exhibits, special discounts, live performance and raffle prizes. 

Participating galleries + merchants include:  

Reclaimed Frame--2811 Pico (Art Exhibit)

Cherry Picked--2807 Pico (Special discounts)

Lares Restaurant--2909 Pico (Art exhibit)

Oaxacan Gallery and Folk Art--2919 Pico (Art & Craft Exhibit)

Kronovet Realty--3019 Pico (Raffle drawing)

Acapillow--3018 Pico (Art and Hand Made Accessories)

Jennifer Joyce Ceramic Studio--3028 Pico Blvd (Ceramics)

McCabes Guitar--3101 Pico (Performance)

Virtual Snow--3105 Pico Blvd (Special Discounts)

Artistic Picture Frames--3129 Pico (Art Exhibit and Reception, Discounts)

Caprice Fine French Pastries--3213 Pico (Elegant, Tasty Art)

Trader Joes--3212 Pico Blvd (Always Special!!)

T. Heritage Art Gallery--3219 Pico (Art Exhibit)

The Bite Bar--3221 Pico (Art Food)

Make Believe Costumes--3240 Pico (Santa Claus)

The UnUrban Coffee House and Gallery--3301 Pico (Art Exhibit and Performance)

Upper West Restaurant--3321 Pico (Art Exhibit)

Sewing Center Arts--3330 Pico (Quilts and Fabric Art)

For more info:  www.picopassport.com




12/03/11--16:14: Main Street Holiday Parties (chan 3109001)

Join the fun up and down Main Street, Santa Monica, as participating businesses host Holiday Parties featuring special events and sales promotions. In addition, there will be caroling, a visit by Santa Claus, a holiday decoration contest, raffle prizes, a tree-lighting ceremony and much more. For full information, visit: http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday-11/




12/04/11--14:42: ICE at Santa Monica (chan 3109001)

November 15, 2011 – January 16, 2012

Location:  Corner of 5th Street + Arizona Avenue

ICE at Santa Monica, a premier outdoor ice skating rink. Celebrating its 5th Anniversary, the 8,000 square ft. rink by the beach offers residents and visitors a little taste of winter without the bite.

Mon-Thurs: 2pm – 10pm

Friday: 2pm – Midnight

Saturday: 10am – Midnight

Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Admission and Skate Rental:  $12.  Locker Rental:  $10.  For more info > >




12/17/11--08:51: Santa Monica Pier Holiday Open House (chan 3109001)

Join Santa in the carousel building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for photos with kids and to ride the carousel with them. The event will also include refreshments, and carolers from Green Brooms Music Academy.




12/17/11--11:53: 3rd Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl (chan 3109001)

 Throughout the night, over 20 bars and restaurants will come together to raise money for those in need during the holidays through a partnership with the Westside Food Bank. Participating locations will offer drink and food specials as part of the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl festivities. To sign up, crawlers can go to www.santamonicapubcrawl.com.        

This year, crawlers are asked to pay a $10 donation/entrance fee for a special wristband, which allows them access to the drink and food specials at each official location, entrance to the Official After Party (to be announced) and enters them into a massive raffle to win dozens of amazing prizes. They are also encouraged to drop off canned food items throughout the month of December at the Westside Food Bank where they can collect their wristbands in advance (1710 22nd St. Santa Monica, CA 90404) to avoid delays the night of the event. 

SANTA Monica Pub Crawl participants must dress in Santa gear!




01/26/12--12:42: State of the City 2012 (chan 3109001)

The State of the City is held every January and will be hosted by SGI-USA World Culture Center in Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica's Office of Sustainability and the Environment will host this year's breakfast reception and program that addresses concerns regarding the impact of the current global and state economic situation at a local level. 


For prices and to purchase tickets, contact the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce at  Register Here




05/19/12--08:48: Santa Monica Festival 2012 (chan 3109001)

 

Santa Monica Festival – The 2012 Santa Monica Festival will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Clover Park. The Festival promotes sustainability, the arts, and services provided by the City to the community.