Culver City is about to be invaded by giant, pixelated space-creatures. On Tuesday the 14th, the Culver City Cultural Arts commission unanimously selected the proposal of local artist Jason Torchinsky to temporarily install 4 to 6 large three-dimensional renditions of the iconic Space Invaders from 80s video games. The Culver City Council will likely accept the commission's…

You can see Mary Stallings -- called by the New York Times "the best jazz singer alive today" -- right here in Culver City.

Each Friday night, the "Culver Club at the DoubleTree by Hilton" offers live jazz. Despite the unwieldy name, it has become known as the best jazz room on the West Side since the Jazz Bakery closed. It's located at 6161…

The developer, which owns LA Live, Staples Center and the Home Depot Center in Carson, will answer questions from Westside community leaders from 7-9 pm, Monday June 27, at the Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Street.

LA Councilman Bill Rosendahl will moderate the meeting where AEG CEO Tim Leiweke will make a brief presentation and field questions from people selected by each of the neighborhood councils in Rosendahl's district

"This proposal is a…

In the December 20, 2010, issue of the New Yorker, Paul Goldberger profiled Eric Owen Moss, the 76-year-old UCLA alum who has made Culver City's Hayden Tract his architectural playground since he started building there in the early 1990s. The above photo was taken by Richard Barnes for the article.

Observed Goldberger,

There…

Since the start of the Sepulveda widening project on May 9, the contractor has demolished the medians and installed temporary paving and striping.  From May 23 until late June, the contractor will be working on curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement and pavement re-construction of the outside lanes. 

Since only…

Each friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's a cool wooden sign: do you know where it is?

If you recognize it, enter your response in the comments!

I'll reveal the answer next Friday.

Last week, we asked you to try to identify something you can see all over…

Eleven were hurt, one seriously according to Reuters. The Midnight Ridazz are a group of cyclist who ride around Los Angeles together, spreading the word of alternative transportation and good times.

The best roundup of info, videos and…

During their meeting of June 27, 2011, the city's Agency Board will consider releasing a Request for Qualifications to secure a developer to construct a proposed "market hall" project at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Centinela Ave.  Additionally, the Agency Board will consider releasing a Request for Proposals to build a 245-space public parking structure on the northwest corner (site B below) to serve the market hall project and to also provide approximately 75 extra…

Out of the Box Events has designed a Culver City-based scavenger hunt called Culver City Exposed! The hunt lasts 2 1/2 hours, between 2 and 4:30 p.m. on both June 18th and June 19th.

Here's how the scavenger hunt's official site describes it:

Beneath…

“I’m going to buy a hammer!” That’s how Culver City Mayor Micheal O’Leary expressed his excitement during last Monday’s City Council meeting – at the prospect of working with Habitat For Humanity to develop affordable housing on Globe Ave. in Culver City.

The during Monday’s session, the City Council approved the Culver City Redevelopment Agency’s recommendation…

AT&T to Add More Mobile Broadband Capacity and 4G Service 

AT&T today announced recent network upgrades in the Culver City area and unveiled its plans on network enhancements for its Culver City customers and local businesses that will provide faster speeds, increased reliability and best-in-class wireless service in 2011.  

The network enhancements include a recently upgraded cell site near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard…

This Wednesday, June 15^th (and every third Wednesday of the month), downtown Culver City will attract people from all over the city to enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink and dine specials, and more. Join the fun!

Folk/jazz trio Smithfield Bargain will be playing live. They're actually pretty great:…

If that headline alone doesn't get you, I really don't know what will.

Some will be convinced by these pictures of the Hollywood Scarlets -- including action-shots of Rachel Rotten, Ima Blowbya, and co-captains Go Go Gidget and Shiv.

The…

Each friday at 6:00 pm, I'll post a picture of something in Culver City that is 'hiding in plain sight.'

This time, it's something that you can see all over Culver City: do you know what it is?

If you recognize it, enter your response in the comments!

I'll reveal the answer next friday.

Last week, we asked where this swirl of color…

The Culver City Redevelopment Agency is seeking authorization to prepare an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for a housing development at 4044-4068 Globe Avenue.

The plan calls for the…

On Monday, June 13, the Culver City Council invites your participation in a public hearing regarding plans for a new building project at 4139 and 4145 Duquesne Ave.

The proposal from "On Duquesne LLC" is for a re-subdivision of the site into one lot holding seven condominiums in two buildings. The street-facing building will hold three units and the…

We rode our bikes to the Culver City Artwalk Sunday, parked on Washington and Helms and took in the culture. We did a loop over to La Cienega and still took in less than half the galleries.

The galleries on Washington were much more generous with their snacks and drinks by the way.

That forced us to stop at the Mandrake, the cool little bar on La Cienega, and had some refreshments along with a brie and arugula sandwich.…

Samosa House has purchased the vacant shop next door -- formerly Cameron Supplies -- and is planning to expand their grocery and seating area some time in the future. 

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Sanrio and Vans have announced a co-branded footwear collection for fans of all ages.  In celebration of the new line of footwear, a meet & greet with Hello Kitty is scheduled for Saturday, June 11th at 2pm at Vans at Westfield Culver City

Customers will have the chance to meet Hello Kitty live and receive free personal photos. 

Vans…