Et in Arcadia ego (so come join me)
“Arcadia” – where past and present collide (a review) It’s hard to imagine a more challenging playwright than Tom Stoppard, first brought to the attention of many of us with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” And then there’s “Arcadia” (1993) which received a stellar performance 20 years ago at the Mark Taper Forum. I’ve waited […]
Residents hope that plan will keep downtown Manhattan Beach charming
This is the third in a series of articles exploring stakeholder opinions on the forthcoming Downtown Specific Plan Carol Perrin arrived in Manhattan Beach in 2009 after leaving Bel-Air, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Southern California. But despite Bel-Air’s vaunted reputation, for Perrin there is no question that her quality of life has […]
Citing changing times, Hermosa Beach Firefighters Association urges move to county
The Hermosa Beach Firefigher’s Association became the latest group to weigh in on the debate over the future of the city’s fire department, issuing a statement Monday recommending that the city contract with Los Angeles County for future fire services delivery. The decision ends months of department neutrality on the issue, and was described by […]
Art Walk brings out Hermosa Beach to support Community Garden
A beautiful afternoon provided almost as good a backdrop as the paintings and photos that dotted South Park Saturday, as art fans young and old poured in for a fundraiser to support the Community Garden. The garden, located in South Park on the site of a former roller rink, allows residents to reserve and tend plots of organic produce. […]