“What kind of beast is your salamander?” asked the Prince. “It is hard to tell their kind, your Honor,” said Golg. “For they are too…
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is turning 45 on November 10, 2023. Almost all of the big western national parks were created from…
Almost every spring for the last eight years, mitered parakeets have nested in the old windbreak of eucalyptus trees that borders our garden. By the…
La Costa Beach is almost entirely hidden behind the houses that locals have nicknamed “the Great Wall of Malibu.” Also hidden here, among the homes…
Did you know Lewis and Clark were bad at spelling? It’s true. They wrote in their journal that when they reached the Pacific they shouted…
[Author’s note. This story is adapted from a chapter of a children’s book, The Goblin Harp, that I’ve been working on for several years. It’s…
A Stitch in Time The battered package arrived, still intact despite its unknown travails throughout its ground journey from Cincinnati, Ohio to Topanga. Knowing it…
Part III On March 28th, 1979, one of the two nuclear reactors in south central Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island power plant suffered a partial meltdown,…
On March 28th, 1979, one of the two nuclear reactors in south central Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island power plant suffered a partial meltdown, emitting low…
Part I On March 28, 1979, one of the two nuclear reactors in south central Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island power plant suffered a partial meltdown,…
When Will Smith received his slap on the wrist for slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards a couple weeks ago, I was reminded of…
During the afternoon mail call I received John’s letter. He told me Lisa wasn’t seeing anyone anymore and maybe I’d like to write to her. He…
Bobby Garfield hopped on the Uptown Bus and took a seat across from the most beautiful girl he had ever seen; like he had done…
Topanga Library Sept. 23 & 25. 2 p.m. Free, open seating A staged reading of the Broadway hit; eager fact-checker goes head to head with...
9/28 at 6pm An intimate, one-time opportunity to learn in-depth how National Park Service and Santa Monica Mountains Fund cooperate to support educational programs for...
Comedy Improv under the oaks! Take a trip away from the daily grind and city pace to the wide open space of the Santa Monica...
Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. – Under the Oaks salon series Friday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. – Under the Oaks salon series Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. – Under the Oaks salon series Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Under...
Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. HOLSinger songwriter Holly Gottlieb with Liz Bee, Courtney Preis and friends. Lyrics written on the road whilst soul searching...
A Perfect Ganesh Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Mary Jo DuPrey July 15 – October 7 Terrence McNally’s play finds humor within the self-searching...
Manzanita School and Institute, Topanga’s only accredited independent school for grades K-12, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. On October 1st from 11-4 p.m. we...
Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses Written by William Shakespeare Directed & Compiled by Ellen Geer June 24 – October 1 What...
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