Theatre Palisades will host its annual Member Dinner & Awards Show on Sunday, August 17, at Windjammers Yacht Club at 13589 Mindanao Way.
“Our theme is ‘We Will Rise From The Ashes and The Show Will Go On,” according to Theatre Palisades. “It’s an opportunity for our Theatre Palisades family to come together under one space … to both mourn our recent loss and celebrate our exciting new future.”
Theatre Palisades is also preparing for its next show: “The Wisdom of Eve,” which will be performed September 5 through 21 at Blue Door Theatre.
“This story is about a naive Eve Harrington, who initially appears to be a devoted fan of the acclaimed actress Margo Crane,” read a synopsis. “Shortly after meeting Crane, she’s hired as her assistant. But as she then sets her sights even higher, her ambition to be a star herself threatens to leave ruined careers and relationships in her wake.”
In lieu of its summer creative writing contest, Friends of the Palisades Library is sponsoring youth-centric writing workshops, including a Teen Nature Writing Workshop—for ages 12 and up—on Tuesday, July 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
“Inspired by nature’s images and sounds, teens will be guided by a peer teacher to create poetry, prose or flash fiction to share and experience in this immersive workshop,” read the flyer.
Limited spaces are available, and RSVPs are requested to prncho@lapl.org. The workshop will take place at Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, which is located at 2920 Overland Avenue.
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains and Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles are seeking volunteers to clean up Topanga Beach “after impacts from the fire” on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“We’re welcoming volunteers back to Topanga Beach with the hope of healing this scarred space,” RCDSMM wrote. “We’re excited to be a part of positive and impactful change at a space that’s been touched by recent wildfires, and we hope you’ll be a part of this change alongside us.”
Parking will be provided by LA County Department of Beaches & Harbors. Gloves, grabbers, reusable trash bags, sunscreen and a water refill station will be provided.
I believe our town is built on more than land—it’s built on classrooms and pews and open doors. I believe in schools that teach kindness before math, and churches and synagogues where faith and friendship sit side by side. I believe our children grow strong not just from what they learn—but from knowing they belong. This is the soil where roots take hold.
I believe we live in a cradle carved by wonder. I believe the sea sings us calm, and the mountains wrap us in quiet strength. I believe our town breathes between salt and stone, and every sunrise is a reminder … home is where the sunset slows you down, and the community lifts you up.
I believe in saying “Good afternoon” to Palisadians walking down the street at four in the afternoon—just because. I believe in neighbors who show up. I believe in hearts that lean outward. Being from here isn’t just where you live—it’s how you live. It’s the quiet vow we all take … to care, to connect, to make room at the table—even when it’s full.
I believe every town block, every cul-de-sac, is its own small kingdom of belonging. I believe in block parties with homemade cocktails and too much guacamole, driveways filled with sidewalk chalk, and shared bikes for toddlers. In potluck dinners, power outages that turn into campouts and the sacred rite of waving at every neighbor you see. Because in the Palisades, your street isn’t just where you live—it’s who you live with.
I believe in the clubs that hold our stories. In the Optimists who still believe in better days, the Woman’s Club that’s been holding hands and holding hearts for generations, and the American Legion, where veterans pass on more than just memories. I believe in meetings with donuts and decades of laughter. In friendships made over card tables, calendars and causes. These aren’t just clubs—they’re second homes. Places where membership lasts a lifetime—and so does the love.
Pacific Palisades isn’t just a place. It’s a feeling. The kind that tells you you’re safe. You’re home. You belong. Its best fences are built out of shared stories and borrowed tools. I believe that hearts are healed in kitchens, on walks and late-night phone calls. That every scraped knee holds a lesson in courage. Our town’s heartbeat lives in its barbershops, on Veterans Gardens’ picnic tables and bocce courts, and at Little League games. Our dear town is our backdrop to our memories, the setting of our stories, and the keeper of our dreams.
I believe our Palisades is made of light. Light on the water. Light through the oak trees and sycamores. Light in the eyes of folks who wave when you walk by. Light that doesn’t just shine—it welcomes. Light that makes you slow down, smile and breathe a little deeper. Light that reminds you you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
I believe our children carry the best of us forward. And that they learn joy by watching it. That they inherit not just our homes, but our hopes. That kindness is our town’s heirloom.
And when we say, “I’m from here,” we’re really, really saying …
“These people are mine—and I’m theirs.”
Jimmy Dunne is a modern-day Renaissance Man; a hit songwriter (28 million hit records), screenwriter/producer of hit television series, award-winning author, an entrepreneur—and a Palisadian “Citizen of the Year.” You can reach him at j@jimmydunne.com or jimmydunne.substack.com.
From Los Angeles Police Department Senior Lead Officer for Pacific Palisades Brian Espin on July 12: “Last week’s crime picture shows multiple incidents on Bollinger. Detectives are working the case and looking to connect any other crimes where they could be related to the same people involved in other areas. As I mentioned before, if you are not occupying your property, please have someone check your property as frequently as possible. I am anticipating our theft crimes increasing due to the amount of construction equipment and tools being stored on people’s property. Please educate your working crews on your property to best secure their equipment and tools so we can try and make it harder for thieves to take our stuff.”
Burglary
Bollinger Drive, June 29 at 2 p.m. Suspect(s) used tool to smash rear glass sliding door. Suspect(s) entered and ransacked residence. Suspect(s) left back through rear glass sliding door in unknown direction.
Bollinger Drive, June 30 at 6:45 p.m. Victim was checking on her home when she discovered one of her wine bottles on the lawn. Victim entered her home and observed another alcohol bottle on the counter and her bathroom window open. Officers’ observation revealed suspects removed screen to residence, opened window, entered and removed two bottles of alcohol. DNA swab taken from bottle.
Bollinger Drive, July 1 at 2:20 p.m. Suspects smashed bedroom window, entered and ransacked, but did not remove any property.
Pacific Coast Highway, July 1 at 7:23 p.m. Suspects entered vacant premise and removed miscellaneous property. Victim observed suspects via CCTV, responded to location and prevented suspects from fleeing. Officers arrived and placed suspects under arrest. Victim’s property was recovered from suspects’ vehicle and returned.
Provided by LAPD Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin. In case of emergency, call 911. To report a non-emergency, call 877-275-5273.
Palisadians affected by the fire would probably love to have copies of the pictures and stories written about their kids over the years. A great project for the new summer interns.
(Editor’s note: We are assembling a list of archive requests. Please email any to mypost@palipost.com.)
Colonel Swenson
I echo the sentiment of many other community members: Thank you, Colonel Swenson, for your commitment to the Palisades these past six months.
Interfaith Statement
How special that Pacific Palisades has an Interfaith Clergy and that they are continuing to support the community. I loved reading their message in the Post.
‘Bravo’
Bravo for Theatre Palisades and Theatre Palisades Youth for continuing their programming!
Reopenings
I was happy to read that Gladstones has reopened. That was one of my favorite spots before the fire. I was also glad to see Luxe Homecare found a new space in Brentwood. Supporting our local businesses and neighbors is so important.
Got something to say? Call 310-454-1321 or email 2cents@palipost.com and get those kudos or concerns off your chest. Names will not be used.
Local Galleries, Organizations Offer Art-Based Events, Exhibitions and Workshops This Summer
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore
The works of members of Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore are on display through November 19 at Santa Paula Art Museum, located at 117 N 10th Street.
Described as “a group show for juried members” of the organization, the works “will be original representational paintings depicting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.”
Allied Artists is a group of painters—including Palisadian members—who have “joined together in celebrating the inspiration and beauty of our local coastal region through the joy of painting” for more than 25 years.
The Santa Paula exhibition features works by 23 members of Allied Artists, according to its Instagram, including Timothy Kitz, Susan Flanigan, Nora Koerber, Sharon Weaver, Laura Wambsgans, Carole Garland, Barbara Freund and Russell Hunziker.
“Celebrating nature … something the members of the Allied Artists do with every brush stroke,” the group wrote ahead of the exhibition. “We are excited to have this special exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum and hope you enjoy spending some time there enjoying the celebratory art.”
Members of Allied Artists are also part of Malibu Art Association, which will be hosting Art in the Park at Legacy Park in Malibu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10 and September 14.
In Santa Monica Canyon at gallery169, Kelly Sena’s “For the Wild”—“a collaborative photographic project with seven imprisoned environmental activists”—will be on display through the end of summer.
In 2006, Sena wrote to the “incarcerated activists,” asking “where are the places you travel to inside your mind’s eye?” and offered to take photos of the places, beginning a “long collaborative project” that spanned from the Pacific Northwest to the Arizona desert, South Dakota Badlands and Atlantic Ocean.
“As a photographer, I sometimes secretly yearn to feel liberated from everything I know about the history of art and photography,” Sena wrote in a statement. “I want to be reckless and make beautiful photographs that celebrate nature. Instead, I work toward resuscitating a clichéd genre—nature photography—while acknowledging that nature and politics will always be inextricably bound together.”
“For the Wild” has been on view since May 31, when gallery169 celebrated with an artist opening reception. The gallery—part of Canyon Square—is located at 169 W Channel Road.
Bruce Lurie Gallery will host summertime art events—as well as display “a diverse selection of artwork”—at 608 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Gallery owner and Palisadian Bruce Lurie lost his Via De La Paz space in the Palisades fire, but opened a new gallery in downtown Santa Monica, just over two months after January 7.
“After the devastating fire, it’s more important than ever for our community to come together with a shared purpose,” Lurie said at the time. “I envision our space as a hub for design and visual arts, where creative minds can connect, collaborate and contribute to meaningful progress.”
The gallery specializes in “showcasing emerging to mid-career artists,” with a “focus on cutting-edge pop art, street art, abstract minimalism, photography and monumental sculpture.”
Some of the artists that have works on display in the gallery include Nick Veasey, Brad Howe, Jon Krawczyk, Jack Winthrop, Todd Gray and Hamilton Aguiar.
“We currently have a diverse selection of artwork available from the talented group of artists we represent,” Gallery Director Lan Guan said.
The gallery is currently finalizing details for upcoming events in August. Visit its website for more information as it is available.
Foam Block Fun: Family Printmaking Workshop Photo courtesy of Getty
Getty
For those who want to create their own art this summer, Getty is offering two drop-in series on Sundays: Artist-at-Work: Printmaking and Foam Block Fun: Family Printmaking Workshop.
“Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore the world of printmaking,” read information about the Foam Block Fun series. “In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own foam block print inspired by traditional relief techniques, and discover the creative connection between drawing and printmaking.”
The bilingual workshops will be led by artist Yaneli Delgado, produced in partnership with Self Help Graphics & Art.
“Yaneli Delgado is a Mexican American artist and educator,” read a bio provided by Getty. “She has a BA in sociology and Spanish literature, along with a teaching credential in art education. Delgado has developed a distinctive approach to printmaking, and her work has been showcased at the Mattatuck Museum and the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, and acquired by LACMA.”
The Artist-at-Work: Printmaking series will be led by artists Marianna Sadowski (July and August), a “visual artist and art educator,” and Victor Rosas (September), a “self-taught printmaker.”
Each workshop will feature a “live printmaking demonstration” to “explore the materials and techniques behind one of the oldest forms of printmaking: the traditional woodcut and its modern counterpart, the linocut.”
Those who attend will “discover how these relief processes inspire artists today.”
Workshop dates for both programs are July 27, August 10 and 24, and September 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will all take place at Getty Center, located at 1200 Getty Center Drive.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information about where the Foam Block Fun series will take place, which was previously reported as Getty Villa but has been corrected to Getty Center.
Former Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades Martin short is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "Only Murders in the Building." Photo by Rich Schmitt
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
The nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday, July 15, by Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song—and several Palisadians are up for awards.
In the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category, Former Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades Martin Short is nominated for “Only Murders in the Building,” Palisadian Adam Brody is nominated for “Nobody Wants This” and Jason Segel, who grew up in the Palisades and attended St. Matthew’s School, is nominated for “Shrinking.” Brody is nominated for an Emmy for the first time.
Palisadian Jamie Lee Curtis is nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for the second year in a row for her role as Donna Berzatto in “The Bear”—a category that also includes Olivia Colman for “The Bear,” Cynthia Erivo for “Poker Face,” Robby Hoffman and Julianne Nicholson for “Hacks,” and Zoë Kravitz for “The Studio.”
“How lucky are we all to get to say the great words from these shows with complex characters and such great teams and scene partners,” Curtis wrote following the nomination.
When it comes to Outstanding Comedy Series, “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Bear” and “Shrinking”—with co-Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades Ted McGinley—are all nominated. “Shrinking” garnered seven nominations in total.
Palisades Charter High School graduate Forest Whitaker is nominated in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series category for his role as Saw Gerrera in “Andor.”
Palisadian Barbara Corcoran is nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program alongside Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Daniel Lubetzky for “Shark Tank.”
The Oscars—which were hosted by Palisadian Conan O’Brien—are nominated for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). He will return to host the Oscars in 2026.
O’Brien is also nominated for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program for his travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go.”
Palisadian Miles Teller is nominated as executive producer of “The Gorge” in the Outstanding Television Movie category.
Palisadian Thomas Newman and daughter Julia Newman are nominated for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) for their work on “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”
Palisadian Adam Sandler is nominated in the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for his comedy special: “Adam Sandler: Love You.”
In the Outstanding Narrator category, Palisadian Tom Hanks is nominated for narrating “The Americas.”
Palisadian Lesli Linka Glatter is nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for “Zero Day.” The series has also been nominated for Outstanding Cinematography and Outstanding Sound Mixing.
“I was on set shooting in LA when I got this incredible ‘Zero Day’ news,” Glatter wrote. “I am stunned and thrilled. I was blessed to have worked with this extraordinary cast, a director’s dream, and the most incredible crew. The word that comes to mind is ‘grateful.’”
This year, the Emmys will air live on CBS at 5 p.m. on September 14. They will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Local Galleries, Organizations Offer Art-Based Events, Exhibitions and Workshops This Summer
“Low Tide” Courtesy of Virginia Kamhi
Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore
The works of members of Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore are on display through November 19 at Santa Paula Art Museum, located at 117 N 10th Street.
Described as “a group show for juried members” of the organization, the works “will be original representational paintings depicting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.”
Allied Artists is a group of painters—including Palisadian members—who have “joined together in celebrating the inspiration and beauty of our local coastal region through the joy of painting” for more than 25 years.
“Bu Lagoon” Courtesy of Barbara Freund
The Santa Paula exhibition features works by 23 members of Allied Artists, according to its Instagram, including Timothy Kitz, Susan Flanigan, Nora Koerber, Sharon Weaver, Laura Wambsgans, Carole Garland, Barbara Freund and Russell Hunziker.
“Celebrating nature … something the members of the Allied Artists do with every brush stroke,” the group wrote ahead of the exhibition. “We are excited to have this special exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum and hope you enjoy spending some time there enjoying the celebratory art.”
Members of Allied Artists are also part of Malibu Art Association, which will be hosting Art in the Park at Legacy Park in Malibu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10 and September 14.
allied-artists.com
Photo courtesy of Kelly Sena
gallery169
In Santa Monica Canyon at gallery169, Kelly Sena’s “For the Wild”—“a collaborative photographic project with seven imprisoned environmental activists”—will be on display through the end of summer.
In 2006, Sena wrote to the “incarcerated activists,” asking “where are the places you travel to inside your mind’s eye?” and offered to take photos of the places, beginning a “long collaborative project” that spanned from the Pacific Northwest to the Arizona desert, South Dakota Badlands and Atlantic Ocean.
“As a photographer, I sometimes secretly yearn to feel liberated from everything I know about the history of art and photography,” Sena wrote in a statement. “I want to be reckless and make beautiful photographs that celebrate nature. Instead, I work toward resuscitating a clichéd genre—nature photography—while acknowledging that nature and politics will always be inextricably bound together.”
“For the Wild” has been on view since May 31, when gallery169 celebrated with an artist opening reception. The gallery—part of Canyon Square—is located at 169 W Channel Road.
gallery169.com
Photo courtesy of Lan Guan
Bruce Lurie Gallery
Bruce Lurie Gallery will host summertime art events—as well as display “a diverse selection of artwork”—at 608 Santa Monica Boulevard.
Gallery owner and Palisadian Bruce Lurie lost his Via De La Paz space in the Palisades fire, but opened a new gallery in downtown Santa Monica, just over two months after January 7.
“After the devastating fire, it’s more important than ever for our community to come together with a shared purpose,” Lurie said at the time. “I envision our space as a hub for design and visual arts, where creative minds can connect, collaborate and contribute to meaningful progress.”
The gallery specializes in “showcasing emerging to mid-career artists,” with a “focus on cutting-edge pop art, street art, abstract minimalism, photography and monumental sculpture.”
Some of the artists that have works on display in the gallery include Nick Veasey, Brad Howe, Jon Krawczyk, Jack Winthrop, Todd Gray and Hamilton Aguiar.
“We currently have a diverse selection of artwork available from the talented group of artists we represent,” Gallery Director Lan Guan said.
The gallery is currently finalizing details for upcoming events in August. Visit its website for more information as it is available.
luriegallery.com
Photos courtesy of Getty
Getty
For those who want to create their own art this summer, Getty is offering two drop-in series on Sundays: Artist-at-Work: Printmaking and Foam Block Fun: Family Printmaking Workshop.
“Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore the world of printmaking,” read information about the Foam Block Fun series. “In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own foam block print inspired by traditional relief techniques, and discover the creative connection between drawing and printmaking.”
The bilingual workshops, which will take place at Getty Villa, located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, will be led by artist Yaneli Delgado, produced in partnership with Self Help Graphics & Art.
“Yaneli Delgado is a Mexican American artist and educator,” read a bio provided by Getty. “She has a BA in sociology and Spanish literature, along with a teaching credential in art education. Delgado has developed a distinctive approach to printmaking, and her work has been showcased at the Mattatuck Museum and the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, and acquired by LACMA.”
The Artist-at-Work: Printmaking series at Getty Center, located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, will be led by artists Marianna Sadowski (July and August), a “visual artist and art educator,” and Victor Rosas (September), a “self-taught printmaker.”
Each workshop will feature a “live printmaking demonstration” to “explore the materials and techniques behind one of the oldest forms of printmaking: the traditional woodcut and its modern counterpart, the linocut.”
Those who attend will “discover how these relief processes inspire artists today.”
Workshop dates for both programs are July 27, August 10 and 24, and September 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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