Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle in Topanga Canyon
Books were a very important part of my childhood. TV had not been invented so we learned from books and listening to the radio. And from our elders. The first book that really made an impression was The Story...
Remember the Ladies
Less than four months before the United States formally declared independence from Great Britain, John Adams and other members of the Second Continental Congress were carefully building their case for political separation based upon the principles of British representative...
Festivals of Fancy
Looking for a fun way to ring in spring? We’re bringing you a round-up of festivals in the area to give you a break from spring cleaning and get you outdoors to enjoy the beautiful superbloom we’re expecting this...
Historic Crossroad
THS Presentation Reveals Rich and Ancient History Beneath Town Center Amazing discoveries have been made under the pavement of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Excavations reveal a record of the life lived by Topanga’s Native American residents as much as seven...
WEDNESDAYS WITH JMO
Rolling Home
JMo lay flat upon the mattress which lay flat upon the hardwood floor as the sun teased its way into the living room through south-facing windows. There was that ceiling again… looking much like it did the night before...
Discovering Yourself Through Silence and Meditation: A Workshop
There’s so much noise in our life. Social media, kids, family, work, social life, partner, plans. But also, noise in our heads. Too often, this noise is tainted with fear, anxiety, comparison, and memories. It rarely offers clear information...
Into the Weeds
A Green Tsunami
A green tsunami of weeds is rising throughout the Santa Monica Mountains this spring. This living tide of vegetation threatens to drown the native plants, but it’s also fascinating. The individual plant species that comprise the army of invaders...
Into The Weeds
Weeds! They are everywhere this spring, but just because they may be ubiquitous or even invasive doesn’t mean that they aren’t interesting in their own right. There are stories here: history, folklore, and even beauty. Join us for a...
Bernie
We have all been discouraged from judging a book by examining only its cover. While the idiom typically stands as metaphor suggesting we should not size up new acquaintances too quickly, it also contains the literal prompt to browse...
Topanga Art Beat
Los Angeles cultural historian Emmeline Summerton. Lost Canyons LA explores the evocative siren call that has been bringing newcomers to the Santa Monica Mountain region for more than a century and shares the stories of people seeking adventure, creativity,...
Dangerous Mushrooms
The abundant rains this spring have been a blessing for mushroom enthusiasts in the Santa Monica Mountains. Foraging is so popular this season that it has made the national news, but this is a potentially dangerous pursuit. It’s estimated...
Tea @ TNT: Salon Series Planned
Please join us for Topanga New Times’ first ever live event! TNT editor and local historian Suzanne Guldimann will be taking us on a virtual ride on the Hueneme, Malibu, Port Los Angeles Railroad—Malibu’s legendary ghost train—at our inaugural...
THE COASTWATCHERS
Chapter Five
The Coastwatchers chronicles the adventures of James Ellis Anderson, a young boy from Illinois sent to live with his eccentric aunt in Malibu during WWII. In the tradition of fiction from that period, TNT is presenting this original story...
THIRD by Wendy Wasserstein
From Topanga Actors Company; Four performances. Malibu Library, March 25/26; Topanga Library, April 1/2: 2 pm. FREE Wendy Wasserstein is the author of the justly celebrated The Heidi Chronicles, but her lesser-known, final play, THIRD, will be presented here in...
A Season for Toads
The record rain California received in January is a boon for the Western toad, Anaxyrus borea (California has its own subspecies, Anaxyrus borea halophilus). This native amphibian is listed as near threatened in many areas. In the Santa Monica...
The Diggers
In the twenty-first century, Cobalt (Co on the periodic table) has become a highly valued commodity; one of the few elements that make our rechargeable batteries perform as they do. In 2021, 72% of the global supply of cobalt...
