The Purple Orchid blossoms in El Segundo

It’s another Friday night at the Purple Orchid, and an Australian instrumental trio fusses for a while with their instruments before deciding they are ready to start playing. When they do, it’s worth the wait – the flamboyant guitar is electrifying, and the audience is riveted. Among the crowd is a middle-aged couple wearing bright […]
Artist Filip Kostica and “Personal Tales” at El Camino College [ART REVIEW]

The El Camino College Art Gallery is set to close its doors today, Thursday, after showcasing striking art pieces in “Personal Tales” over the past couple of weeks. Among the 19 artists featured, Filip Kostic has generated the most buzz for his intricate self-portrait of himself with a snake-like head. “A snake is always shedding […]
Bob Meistrell Memorial Paddleout by Kawakami [PHOTOS]

Body Glove photographer and art director Mark Kawakami photographed the Bob Meistrell Memorial Paddleout from a two-person paddleboat.
Kit Bobko; difficult choices for Hermosa Beach

Mayor Patrick “Kit” Bobko thinks that he should be voted back onto the council dais on November 5 because of the things he’s accomplished in the past seven years, not just because of the things he promises to do. “A reputation isn’t made on what you’re gonna do,” said Bobko in an interview. “It’s made […]
About Town in Manhattan Beach: Week of Sep. 19

Upcoming events include Park(ing) Day and Mira Costa’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.