Ted Lieu Honored with Public Service Award at Anam Cara
Congressman Ted Lieu, center, with actor Barry Bostwick, left and Mitch Metzner, co-founder and CEO of Anam Cara.
Indian Cooking at the Topanga Library, March 2
Chef and author Farhana Sahibzada demonstrates Indian and Pakistani cooking at the Topanga Library on March 2 at 7 p.m.
Art @ Adobe Solo Artist Series Features Jane Seymour, March 13-31
A watercolor by actress and artist Jane Seymour.
Commentary: 40 Years in the Making
The cast of "Saturday Night Live" gives producer Loren Michaels a standing ovation on its 40th anniversary.
Ted Lieu Honored with Public Service Award at Anam Cara
On Sunday, February 15, a pre-opening Open House at Anam Cara invited guests to visit and tour the progress of the tiny, six-bed hospice—two at full price (comparable to board and care homes in the area), two at an adjusted rate and two community beds free of charge—that will accommodate terminal patients (up to a two-month prognosis) and their families. “Today,” said CEO, Dr. Mitcheal Metzner, “is about where we have been… [Read More...]
Indian Cooking at the Topanga Library, March 2
Expect delicious aromas to emanate from the Topanga Library starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2, as chef and author Farhana Sahibzada demonstrates the techniques of Indian/Pakistani cooking to interested adults at a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Topanga Library. Despite the popularity of Indian cuisine in Los Angeles, many people still consider it too daunting to cook it at home. Sahibzada, who has been teaching … [Read More...]
Wild Foods Plant Walk, Feb. 28
The public is invited to learn about edible plants by attending the “Wild Foods Plant Walk” on the grounds of King Gillette Ranch, conducted by educator and author Christopher Nyerges, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28. The free event, sponsored by Western National Parks Association, includes a leisurely walk where visitors can learn about common and traditional uses of native and-non-native plants. A nat… [Read More...]
Broken Hydrant Creates Geyser
Late in the evening of Thursday, February 25, Topanga resident Megan Williams reported that a car hit a fire hydrant causing this geyser at the junction of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Entrada Road. Williams said when she discovered she had no water at 11:30 p.m., she called the water company who told her the geyser was "very worrisome and that SCE experts were called in." Resident Liz Dupuy said she was waiting for hour and a hal… [Read More...]
Remembering Al Martinez
“A column without passion is like sex without love—it gets the job done but doesn’t mean anything.” That quote was one of the many notes pasted on the corkboard above Al Martinez’s computer in his home office in Topanga and it was passion that sums up the last 50 years of his professional life of chronicling the lives of all types of folks. Martinez passed away on January 12 at West Hills Hospital of congestiv… [Read More...]
Potluck Gala & Drawing Draws a Great Crowd
More than 30 non-profit organizations showed up as honored guests at the February 8 Potluck Gala and Topanga Messenger Drawing sponsored by the Topanga Community Community Club. Singer/songwriter Susan Lovell and her guitar warmly welcomed arriving guests as a sumptuous feast filled the table. Volunteers set up displays on assigned tables and caugh t up with each other. More than 50 donated items were set out on the stage s… [Read More...]
TAG presents Lisa Desimini and “The Magical Metaphor,” March 4
On Wednesday, March 4, Topanga Authors Group (TAG) presents “The Magical Metaphor” by book illustrator and author Lisa Desimini at Topanga Library from 7 to 9 p.m. In her fascinating presentation, Desimini shares why and how she became an illustrator and author, the process of making a picture book and why illustrating a narrative story is different than illustrating a poem. She will also share examples of her favorite techn… [Read More...]
Topanga Symphony: Holst, Mozart and Goldmark, March 15
The Topanga Symphony celebrates its 34th season with its free spring concert that takes place at the Community House on Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m. Taking center stage for the first time will be oboist Margreet Ray and flutist Paulie Davis who will join together on Gustav Holst’s “A Fugal Concerto.” The concert will also include “Serenata Notturna” by Mozart, and “Symphony #1 in E flat” by Carl Goldmark. Long-time Topa… [Read More...]
Commentary: 40 Years in the Making
Why we’ll never see another show like “SNL40” again. Lorne Michaels’ old adage about “Saturday Night Live” is that the show goes on not because it’s ready but because it’s 11:30 p.m. Regardless of day (Sunday) and time (8 p.m.), “SNL40” was a fever dream of an anniversary special that may have been the producer’s best hour of television yet. Clocking in at three hours, “SNL40” felt like it could’ve used another hour with a brisk pac… [Read More...]
Palisades Youth Present Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood, March 6-15
Theatre Palisades Youth is excited to announce that its latest youth play, Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood, opens on March 6 at the Pierson Playhouse in Pacific Palisades and plays for two weekends. In this 1950’s era musical version of the fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood is one cool chick! Wise Prince Jason, Strong Prince Justin and Loud Prince Frank are all on a quest to win her hand in marriage. The grandmother (The Big… [Read More...]
David Hargrove—1952-2014
David Hargrove, a longtime resident of Topanga Canyon, left this world on December 23, 2014, when he suffered a stroke. David was immediately recognized for his genuine smile. He saw the good in people. He was a kind man, a caring man and a man who felt that everyone had something to offer the world. Each person who met David had his or her life made better for it. He was an activist for animals, for justice and equality, and f… [Read More...]
Business Spotlight – Elaine Hanson, Realtor
Being a realtor is a tough job. Not only does one suffer the vagaries of a shifting economic climate, the competition in a geographic area can be particularly fierce. Nevertheless, Elaine Hanson is up to the job. If you know her you have probably seen her everywhere in the Canyon. She attends community meetings, has served on Boards, volunteers everywhere, helps out with the Canyon Sages and marches in the Memorial Day Parade. … [Read More...]
