Terry Thompson's photorealistic oils depicting old signs make a very welcome return to Culver City in a show at George Billis Gallery, opening this Saturday, May 30. The show is called "Dive Motels and Cheap Eats."

Here's what the gallery's website says about the latest show: "Terry Thompson continues to explore his fascination with text and Americana through his highly…

Evan Funke has left the building. According to the Los Angeles Times, the chef at Culver City's hot Italian restaurant has resigned from his post and is heading to Europe:

Funke says he doesn't know who's taking over for him…

Working with the City of Culver City and the Culver City Police Department, Culver City Unified School District is implementing new traffic patterns on Elenda Street in front of the Culver City High School and Middle School complex.

“We know pick-up and drop-off times in this area can be busy and chaotic,” said Superintendent Dave LaRose. “Our primary concern is student safety, and we believe the new traffic patterns will encourage drivers and pedestrians to co-exist more…

On Saturday May 2nd, the legendary Sony Pictures Studio was transformed into a festival of merrymaking to support Culver City at Culver City Education Foundation's annual gala in its…

Four master storytellers examine life’s many twists and turns, from the mundane to absurd. Ron Carlson’s The Blue Box, a collection of flash fiction, uses small space to tell big stories whose themes run the gamut from finding love to finding lake monsters. In Kids in the Wind, Brad Wethern tells delightful tales of childhood in a small seaside…

Red Hen Press partners with Boston Court Performing Arts Center, a venue dedicated to presenting works that are creative, bold, and daring. It strives to challenge the audiences of Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley with diverse programs in an intimate setting.

This year, our authors include:

Lory Bedikian’s The Book of Lamenting was awarded the 2010…

The Poetry Society of America (PSA) and Red Hen Press present an evening of powerful, multicultural art—both visual and aural—at Santa Monica’s internationally renowned ROSEGALLERY. Binational poets William Archila, Amy Uyematsu, and Fady Joudah explore culture, ethnicity and often fractured identity in the American melting pot and beyond. With poet and PSA Programs…

LA Confidential has posted an conversation between Chloe Tran, the mastermind behind downtown Culver City's East Borough restaurant, and Kimmy Tang, the entrepreneur behind 9021Pho.

Here's what Tran has to say…

This year, Southern California Aquatics (SCAQ) has expanded its 2015 Ocean Swim Series to include safe, high quality; affordable and fun swim options during the week as well as both morning and evening sessions. SCAQ is an adult swim club that also offers pool practices at nine locations, including Culver City Municipal Plunge. Ocean swimming is great workout for…

Longtime Culver City resident and chair of Culver City’s Finance Advisory Committee, Göran Eriksson has announced that he will run for one of the three seats available on the 2016 Culver City Council ballot.

Eriksson has a long track record as a successful businessman and community activist, so while his announcement comes earlier than usual, he said planning…

The 12th Annual "Cruisin' Back to the 50s" Culver City Car Show is this Saturday, May 9th, from 9 am to 3 pm. As in the past, downtown Culver City will be shut down to display more than 400 classic cars and hot rods from all across California. The event is always a huge success - attracting car enthusiasts from across the city and beyond. Vendors and musical…