Your Conservancy Board is very concerned that the city budget cuts of the last three years have had a terrible impact on our Historic Preservation Program. These cuts have reduced the number of Landmarks Commission meetings, limited their responsibilities, and raised the cost of designation applications to be affordable only for the wealthiest property owners.
Watch for an update tomorrow with a series of talking points you can use to ask council to begin restoration of the program!
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We are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards on Saturday, June 10, from 3-5 p.m., with a reception from 2-3 p.m. This year we will be meeting back in person at the Universalist Unitarian Community Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th Street, designed by Santa Monica's own master architect John Byers. It will also be possible to attend the meeting via Zoom. (Photo by Steve Loeper.)
Join us as we honor and recognize our 2023 Preservation Award winners for their exemplary contributions to historic preservation in Santa Monica. We'll also hold brief Board elections for Carol Lemlein and David Kaplan. To learn more about our Board members, please click here.
Prior to the meeting, from 2-3 p.m., we will host a reception with live music and light food and refreshments outside on the church patio.
Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the people and projects that bring preservation to life in Santa Monica! RSVP to our free event today.
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June 3, 2023
Bay Street Beach, Santa Monica
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Join Heal the Bay, the Black Surfers Collective, Alison Rose Jefferson PhD, the Santa Monica Conservancy and others for Nick Gabaldón Day 2023! This event introduces families to the magic of the coast through free surf and ocean safety lessons; beach ecology exploration; and a history lesson about a surfer of color who challenged anti-Black discrimination to enjoy the beach.
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On April 30, the Conservancy presented, Mosaic: Arcadia!, in partnership with the Santa Monica History Museum. In case you missed the live virtual event, watch the recording to learn about powerful Mexican landowner, philanthropist and 19th century influencer Arcadia Bandini and her impact on the City of Santa Monica.
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Conservancy Tours & Events |
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Salon Conversations Are Back!
Sunday, June 4
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The Conservancy will soon host our first fundraising event of 2023! We only have a handful of tickets left for this intimate gathering at the historic Henry Weaver House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to our host, writer Mona Simpson, and sponsor, luxury real estate specialist and Carolwood Estates agent Bjorn Farrugia, for making the event possible. RSVP
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2520 2nd Street
Sat & Sun, May 27-28
Open from 12-2 p.m.
Live Virtual Tour
May 21 from noon to 1 pm
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Visit the Preservation Resource Center to see our own little superbloom and discover the journey of this incredible little house, which was saved from demolition and moved–on wheels–three times before being adapted into our modern-day Center.
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Friday-Monday, from 12-2 p.m.
May 19 - 22 and 26 - 29;
June 2 - 5, 9 - 12 and 16 - 19
415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Enjoy a free tour led by Conservancy docents and learn about the rich history of the Marion Davies Guest House, which was built by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies. The hottest spot on Santa Monica’s Gold Coast during the 1920s, guests included Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo. The 20-minute tours are available on a walk-up basis. Learn more
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1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.
May 20; June 3 and 17
1436 2nd Street
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Discover the architectural gems and rich history of Downtown Santa Monica on our highly rated guided tour. From Art Deco to Victorian and Romanesque Revival, you’ll explore the various styles that fill the streets of our city. Tours are approximately two hours and cover six blocks. Free for members and $10 for the general public. Register
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Day of Art and Well-Being
Annenberg Community Beach House
Sunday, May 21
415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Santa Monica Cultural Affairs and the Annenberg Community Beach House invite you to a free day filled with communal art-making, meditation, movement, music and contemplation. Nourish the self and feed the collective soul with a day of creation and introspection focused on well-being, health, and healing! Learn more
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Irangeles: A Driving Tour
Available May 18 - December 31
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Los Angeles is home to the largest concentration of Iranians in the United States. This digital guide takes you through five neighborhoods known for their Iranian culture and cuisine. It includes audio clips from community members and a curated playlist to connect you to these areas as you drive. You’ll explore beloved eateries, legacy businesses, and places of worship, protest, art, and more. Learn more
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Coming Out West:
LGBTQ+ Elders Share Their Stories
Santa Monica History Museum
June 1 – December 17, 2023
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Told through oral histories, images, art, and personal ephemera, visitors to the exhibition will experience a history of the LGBTQ+ community through the lens of people who shaped it. Presented in collaboration with The Outwords Archive, the exhibition features Jewel Thais-Williams, Chuck Williams, Judy Abdo, L. Frank, Terri de la Peña, Don Bachardy, Mia Yamamoto, and Marianne Diaz. Learn more
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Santa Monica Conservancy
310-496-3146
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