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Your Week In Events: Jewels, Cardboard Yachts, Cats & More!!!

The City of Santa Monica is definitely ending August with a bang! We always say there is no shortage of events here in Santa Monica, but this week, the City has outdone itself! With concerts on the beach and lawn, cat and jewelry shows, and even cardboard yachts, there is no excuse to say you are bored this week! Here is the list of our favorite upcoming events!

JEWELRY HAPPY HOUR

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 from 4PM-8PM

Moondance will be hosting a Jewelry Happy Hour, after hours shopping event! Stop by for drinks and hors d’ oeuvres, and check out the beautifully crafted collection, Bri Hana! Stacey Johnson, owner and designer of Bri Hana, will be here to personally walk you through her line. RSVP and get a free gift at the event! We hope you see you there!

Location: Moondance Jewelry Gallery, 1530 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, California 90403

For More Information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/428135903894584/

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES WITH ALEX CUBA

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 from 7PM-10PM

Alex Cuba is a rebel. “When it comes to creativity, I need to go to places I’ve never been before,” he says. With the wanderlust of a world traveler, the Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter explores new sonic spaces on Ruido En El Sistema / Static in the System. Following the compass points of rock, soul, pop, and Latin-funk on his fourth album, Cuba continues his journey as a critically acclaimed independent artist who’s charted his own destiny across the world stage while earning a growing legion of devoted listeners at each new juncture.

As rebels are often wont, Alex Cuba views his music as a liberating force. It’s a quality that’s transmitted through the artist’s songs and has made him a fascinating exception to the staid rules of category. He explains, “The purpose of my music is to free up people, to free up musicians, to free up writers and composers and creators in the world. That is the purpose of why I do music. Music, for me, is not one style. I’m not creating for one kind of people.” Armed with a Gibson ES355, Alex Cuba consistently challenges perceptions about what Latin music is, and who listens to it, by simply being himself.

A self-proclaimed “musical sponge,” Alex Cuba first learned the music of his native Artemisa, a city located just west of Havana. His father, a guitarist and music instructor, earned a Master’s degree in music at age 55 and remains a source of inspiration for the artist. Beyond sharing a natural affinity for music, the multi-instrumentalist Cuba learned the discipline of honing his musical talents from his father and later formed The Puentes Brothers with his brother. Citing influences that range from Kind of Blue by Miles Davis to The Beatles’ White Album, Cuba looked beyond the rich heritage of his homeland to develop his own singular style — one fueled by spontaneity, or what Cuba characterizes as the “tension of imperfection.”

Location: Santa Monica Pier

For More Information, visit: http://www.twilightseries.org/

CARDBOARD YACHT REGATTA

Saturday, August 25 from 6:30PM-9:30PM

Have you ever dreamed of setting sail across the waters in your very own yacht? Now you can build your own cardboard yacht and test its seaworthiness in a race across the Annenberg Community Beach House Pool. At home, build a yacht from only corrugated cardboard and duct tape, decorate it, cross your fingers and hope you can make it to the other side on race day. Two people must be in the yacht during the race. All boats must be human-powered (no motors); oars/paddles are recommended. Fun awards will be given in a variety of categories and spectators are welcome. All ages are welcome to participate; children under age 8 must have someone 16 or over as their co-captain.

Preregistration required to race your yacht. $15 entry fee per yacht.

For more information, contact the Annenberg Community Beach House at 310-458-4904.

Enjoy building your boat with friends and family! Activity #3581.201 Make sure to register here: http://recenroll.smgov.net/registrationmain.sdi

TIKI TIME: A CAT FANCIER’S ASSOCIATION ALL BREED CAT SHOW

Saturday, August 25th, 2012 from 10AM-6PM & Sunday, August 26th, 2012 from 10AM-5PM

Up to 300+ pedigreed cats and kittens to see, as well as everyday pet cats!  Sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judgings.  There will be eight judging rings going on concurrently both days.  No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged in four active rings.  Breeds include: Abyssinian, Somali, Burmese, Siamese, Cornish Rex, Persian, Ocicat, Maine Coon, Himalayan and up to 20+ more.

Visit the many awesome vendors offering everything from cat trees to fine art to the best cat toys!

Interested in entering your kitty? Want to learn more about the show? Email us at santamonicacatshow@catsla.com. This is a fun and educational event; we look forward to seeing you there!

Admission:
General Admission: $10
Seniors & Children 6-12: $7
Children 5 & Under: free

Location:   Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA  90401

For More Information, visit: http://www.catsla.com/?gaw&gclid=CODzhpW6-bECFQjZQgodRj8A-w

JAZZ ON THE LAWN 2012 WITH ROGELIO MITCHELL & FRIENDS

Sunday, August 26th, 2012 from 5PM-7PM

Bring family and friends of all ages! Santa Monica Cultural Affairs presents the 7th annual Jazz on the Lawn summer concert series this year at a new location - Stewart Street Park. Bring a picnic, blanket and beach chair and enjoy a sampling of free jazz each Sunday in August from 5-7pm.

Enjoy hot jazz with cool frozen treats from Beachy Cream offering Organic Ice Cream & Sweet Treats or Frozen Crush, offering the Ultimate Italian Ice (alternate Sundays, see below for schedule). Alili’s Fresh Fruit will also be serving sweet, summer fruit each Sunday. Complimentary drinks will be provided by IZZE Beverage Company and Just Chill Inc.

Stewart Street Park is located at 1836 Stewart Street. In addition to more space, Stewart Street Park amenities include a children’s playground, restrooms and nearby parking. Free Parking is available after 3:30pm in the parking lot across the street located at 1831 Stewart Street.
Handicap Parking is available in the Stewart Street Park lot located at 1836 Stewart Street.
Free Bike Valet is available in the Stewart Street Park lot located at 1836 Stewart Street.
Big Blue Bus Line 5 stops on Olympic Blvd. at Stewart St. and runs every 30 minutes on Sundays.

Panamanian-born Rogelio Mitchell has drawn from the musical styles of the Caribbean islands to create a sound rich in rhythm and harmony. With his unique blend of calypso, reggae, soca and jazz, Mitchell has toured extensively throughout Central and South America and has appeared at such festivals and series’ such as the Santa Barbara Jazz Festival, LACMA Latin Sounds and the Distant Accords Awards.

Treats & Drinks: Frozen Crush Italian Ice, Alili’s Fresh Fruit & IZZE Sparkling Juice

For More Information, visit: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/events/jazz_on_the_lawn.aspx

And as always, we hope to see you at Pacific Park during this amazing weather!

Have a great week!

2012 Twilight Concert Series Poster Contest

2012 Twilight Concert Series Poster Contest

The Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation is pleased to announce the 2012 Twilight Concert Series Poster Contest.  The winning design will become the official representation of the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series, Santa Monica Pier’s free summer concert series which is attended by over 100,000 people each summer.

Please note:  The Series name has changed from “Twilight Dance Series” to “Twilight Concert Series.” The word “Dance” has been replaced with “Concert.”

The poster serves as the cornerstone of the advertising and public relations program each year and will become a collector’s item.  The poster winner will be chosen

via a secure Internet poll on www.santamonicapier.org. Visitors will only be able to vote one time, for one poster.

All entries are due on Monday, April 16, 2012 by 5PM/PST.  Finalists will be selected and voting will take place during the month of April.

 

ARTWORK/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The poster’s aim is to inform the public about the Twilight Concert Series’ concert dates and performers, and to convey the spirit of the Twilight Concert Series as a culturally diverse, exciting and free community event.  A copy of last year’s winning poster is attached.

The design should contain elements that can be replicated across a variety of print and electronic media, from large posters and banners to tickets, invitations, and programs.

VERY IMPORTANT:  Design and copy (if used) should represent that the poster is for the 28th Annual Twilight Concert Series – how this is reflected in the art and/or copy is up to you.  PLEASE incorporate key Series information including the dates and performers for ten concerts into the design and leave space for the Series sponsors’ logos.  The dates, artist and sponsor information will not be available for the contest, so please feel free to improvise.

Design MUST be created using a professional graphic design software program such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.  If any element is drawn by hand and is scanned in, it must have the appropriate paths so a reasonably qualified graphic designer would be able to manipulate the elements as needed to create the Twilight Concert Series support materials listed above.

TCS Logo (attached) should be placed as a “header” (at top of poster).  Bottom of poster should be reserved for sponsor logos.  Your creative design should fill

the body of the poster, but needs to include: 28th Annual, Line-up Placement and “For More Information visit www.santamonicapier.org or call 310.458.8901.”

Design dimensions should be set to 11” x 17”.  Designs should be submitted on CD or Zip disk, in their original, pdf and jpeg formats (to insure that they can be opened.)  A color printout of the design on 8.5” x 11” paper must be included with the disk.  (Print need not be mounted or matted.)  Designs submitted without a hard copy can not be considered.

The winning artist will be required to assist agents of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation in the preparation of the art for print and adapting it to other media as necessary. 

Winner will receive a $750 cash prize and a VIP package for the concert series, as well as the thanks of a grateful Pier and envious looks from friends and colleagues who will glean up-to-date concert information from your poster design all summer long.

The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all entrants.  All material submitted becomes the property of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation and will not be returned unless the entrant provides a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.

Entries can not be accepted without the entry form at right.  Please give your work a unique title, note it along with your information on the entry form at right, cut out and securely attach the form to your print of the design.  Additional entry forms can be obtained by calling (310) 458-8901.

Entries must be received by 5 PM/PST on Monday, April 16, 2012.  Entries may be mailed to or dropped off at:

Santa Monica Pier

Restoration Corporation

200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A

Santa Monica, CA 90401

No email please!  Most files are too large.

GOOD LUCK!

2012 Twilight Concert Series Poster Contest Entry Form

 

Name:

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Address:

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City, State, Zip:

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Phone:

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EMAIL:

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School/Business:

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Name of work:

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Program(s) Used:

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Filename(s):

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Please read and sign

If the poster which I have submitted is selected as the winning poster, the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation (SMPRC) will become owner of all rights connected with the design.  The SMPRC will have exclusive rights to reproduce, sell and distribute the work, including derivative works.  I will be required to assist the SMPC in preparing the artwork for use in other media and other formats.

If my work is not selected as the winning poster, I grant the SMPRC the right to reproduce and display the work.  I will retain all ownership rights to the artwork, subject only to this right to display.

Signature of Entrant:    _____________________________