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June 18 & 19: Culver City Scavenger Hunt

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…

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Added by Scupine on June 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Mayor O'Leary Speaks Out About Habitat For Humanity Project in Culver City

“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…

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Added by Scupine on June 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Downtown Culver City THIRD WEDNESDAYS Summer Series Kicks Off

This Wednesday, June 15th (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:…

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Added by Scupine on June 14, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

June 18: Roller Derby comes to Culver City

 

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…

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Added by Scupine on June 13, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Where Am I ? Game #004

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…

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Added by Scupine on June 10, 2011 at 6:12pm — No Comments

New Habitat for Humanity Housing Development on Globe Ave.

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…

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Added by Scupine on June 9, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

New Condominiums Coming to Duquesne Ave.?

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…

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Added by Scupine on June 8, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Samosa House to Expand

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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Added by Scupine on June 7, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Hello Kitty turns skater in marriage with Vans - at Westfield Culver City



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…

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Added by Scupine on June 6, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Home Prices Still Falling in Culver City

Here's a home-market update, originally from this site.…

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Added by Scupine on June 6, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Where Am I? Game

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 this colorful swirl: do you know where in Culver City 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 funky bit of infrastructure…

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Added by Scupine on June 3, 2011 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

June 4 Culver City Art Walk Preview: Ori Gersht



On Saturday, May 22nd, 18 galleries in the Culver City Art District celebrated openings, giving Culver Citizens a preview of the artworks that will be on display during the Culver City Art Walk on June 4. Over the last two weeks, I have shined a spotlight on three shows that you should be sure to check out on the 4th. The first was…

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Added by Scupine on June 2, 2011 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

June 4 Culver City Art Walk Preview: Zhang Huan

On Saturday, May 22nd, 18 galleries in the Culver City Art District celebrated openings, giving Culver Citizens a preview of the…

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Added by Scupine on June 1, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Why Gas Stations Lie Vacant

Washington Place at Centinela

 

There are six vacant gas station properties in the west Culver City district alone. Often they are poorly maintained, but at best they are an ugly gap in our city's landscape, like a missing tooth.

Washington Blvd. at Inglewood

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Added by Scupine on May 31, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Where Am I? Game



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 this funky bit of infrastructure that almost resembles a pulpit: do you know where in Culver City it is?

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

I'll reveal the answer next…

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Added by Scupine on May 27, 2011 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

New Ramen Restaurant Coming to West Washington

Ramen Yamada-ya will be opening a new location a couple of doors down from Joxer Daly's (the Mayor's place). The first Ramen Yamada-ya opened in Torrance in July of 2010.

According to the Ramen Yamada-ya…

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Added by Scupine on May 26, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Culver City Art Walk Preview: Terry Thompson

On Saturday night, 18 galleries in the Culver City Art District celebrated openings, giving many Culver Citizens a preview of the artworks that will be on display during the Culver City Art Walk on June 4. Over the next two weeks, I'll shine the spotlight on four shows that you should be sure to check out on the 4th.

The…

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Added by Scupine on May 25, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

'2b bebe' Clothing Store Opens at the Westfield Culver City Mall

This Saturday a new clothing store, 2b bebe, opened in the Westfield Culver City Mall -- formerly the Fox Hills Mall (lower level, center).

bebe stores is an American clothing retailer founded in 1976 by Manny Mashouf, who still owns approximately 55 percent of the company. It currently operates 312 stores, including 215 bebe stores, 32…

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Added by Scupine on May 24, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

New Restaurant - Rocco's Tavern - Coming to Main Street Culver City

The former site of the La Ballona and Tokyo 77 restaurants -- 3843 Main Street -- will soon be home to a new restaurant and bar, Rocco's Tavern. There's another Rocco's Tavern in Studio City -- a good place to watch a game according to …

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Added by Scupine on May 24, 2011 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

June 4 Culver City Art Walk Preview: Wayne White

On Saturday night, 18 galleries in the Culver City Art District celebrated openings, giving many Culver Citizens a preview of the artworks that will be on display during the Culver City Art Walk on June 4.

 

Over the next two weeks, I'll shine the spotlight on four shows that you should be sure to check out on the 4th.

 

The first is Wayne…

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Added by Scupine on May 23, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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