Festival of Lights Diwali Celebration at Palos Verdes Intermediate School on November 12, 2023, from 4-8 pm By Contributor Shikha Vidjearadji

A quote that perpetually stirs my soul is: "Discover the passion that kindles your inner fire, allowing you to shine brilliantly, illuminating the world ✨." Diwali, bathed in divine radiance, offers a magnificent moment to fill our surroundings with the tender warmth of joy and togetherness.

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The L.A. Atelier Where George Hurrell Invented the Glamour Portrait to be Honored

Published this month, George Hurrell's Hollywood is a revised, updated edition—with 120 new images--of the 2013 Running Press book. The first edition was honored in 2022 by Esquire Magazine as Number Eleven of the “125 Best Film Books.” On October 28, it will be honored as one of “The 100 Greatest Film Books” by The Hollywood Reporter, with a star-studded ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

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November 2023 Event Schedule for Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Saturday, November 11th, 9am.  Celebrate Veterans Day walking through restored coastal sage scrub habitat and stop at a former gun emplacement to learn about the military history of the area.  Don’t miss the Nature Education Center with activities for the whole family. Easy to Moderate. San Pedro. Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar 

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Trolls: Save the Humans- A Tribe of Mythical Beings on a Mission Visit the South Coast Botanic Garden By Steve Tabor Photographer & Contributor

The South Coast Botanic Garden (Garden) is hosting a traveling exhibition created by Danish sculptural artist, Thomas Dambo, “Trolls: Save the Humans.”  Dambo and these mythical Scandinavian creatures bring to life a message that people often overlook, that with a bit of creativity they can use recycled materials to create art and other practical projects used in everyday life while they reduce the volumes of waste collecting in landfills across the globe.

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LA’s Own Marineland Podcast Episode 6: “Eye-to-Eye with Orky and Corky” By Writer and Podcaster Tod Perry

The following is the sixth article in a 12-part series covering “LA’s Own Marineland,” a podcast documentary on the history of the oceanarium produced, written, and hosted by writer-podcaster Tod Perry. The first article in the series, “The Birth of Marineland,” which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s genesis and production, can be read here.

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Terranea Resort- Turning Birdies, Bogies, and Special Events Into Dollars to Support Breast Cancer Patients and their Families By Steve Tabor Photographer & Contributor

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Terranea Resort (Resort) has joined with Providence Little Company of Mary, City of Hope  and other sponsors to host their annual Birdies for Breast Cancer event at The Links at Terranea.  Full Moon Yoga, and a special edition of Dueling Pianos in the Lobby Lounge are also among their featured fundraising events to support the Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSCSB). 

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