Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m.
Live Virtual Event
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Thomas Mann Residence. Photo: Villa Aurora
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Don't miss out on Santa Monica Mosaic: Safe Haven, which will air live via Zoom on Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. Author and Hollywood historian Donna Rifkind will give an illustrated presentation about the exiled Jewish artists who settled in and around Santa Monica Canyon during World War II. Learn about the creative refuge they found and how it allowed them to flourish and continue influencing culture and the arts throughout the world.
Discover the journey of screenwriter Salka Viertel, who was born in Sambor, which is known today as part of western Ukraine. A close friend and collaborator of Greta Garbo, Viertel hosted numerous Sunday afternoon salons at her cozy home on Mabery Road, creating an artistic refuge for literary and Hollywood figures like Thomas Mann and Charlie Chaplin.
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Thomas and Katia Mann with their grandchildren. Photo: ETH Zürich Thomas Mann Archives
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On the other side of the canyon, German-Jewish author Lion Feuchtwanger and his wife Marta hosted fellow emigres at stimulating social gatherings at their residence, Villa Aurora. Today, Villa Aurora is an artists residence and “stands as a memorial to all the artists and intellectuals who found refuge from Nazi persecution and had tremendous impact on the cultural life of the United States’ West Coast.”
Santa Monica Mosaic: Safe Haven is free for members and $10 for the general public. Donate $45 or more and you'll receive a one-year membership and free admission to this and future Mosaic lectures. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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Exhibit open through December 23
1350 7th Street
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Discover how residents built Broadway into a flourishing community of color – and how the Interstate 10 freeway destroyed it in the 1960s. Featuring period photographs, advertisements, oral histories, and songs, the exhibition draws on the wealth of archival material collected by the Quinn Research Center, which is dedicated to preserving the history of African American life in Santa Monica. |
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"The historical structures in Santa Monica not only give nostalgic memories but also a sense of community. Regrettably, so many historical structures have been demolished under the name of development. We strongly support the Santa Monica Conservancy since this organization works hard to preserve our historical structures. We also preserved and live in a Craftsman bungalow, built in 1911. Please introduce this organization to those who are interested in old houses or history."
– Richard & Keiko Kuyama
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Friend, your generosity sustains the Santa Monica Conservancy! Join, renew or become a monthly donor and receive the benefits of membership. Your gift helps protect historic places in Santa Monica and enables us to develop new and exciting programs for our community. Thank you! |
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Free Guided Tours
Fri.-Sun., April 8-10, from 12-2 p.m.
415 Pacific Coast Highway
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Once the site of a grand 110-room mansion designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst and silent film actress Marion Davies, the property was a “hot spot” on Santa Monica’s Gold Coast where Hollywood celebrities came to enjoy the sun, the sea and fabulous parties. Join Conservancy docents to learn about the rich history of the Annenberg Community Beach House site from the 1920s into present day. Tours are approximately 20 minutes and available on a walk-up basis. |
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Sat., April 9
Tours start at 10 a.m.
Members Free / $10 General Public
1436 2nd Street
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Discover the architectural gems and rich history of Downtown Santa Monica on our highly-rated guided tour. Begin your journey at the City's first landmark, the Rapp Saloon, a beer hall that served briefly as City Hall. Visit the British pub where Jim Morrison played his first show, see Santa Monica’s best example of a Queen Anne Victorian residence, tour a lavish Art Deco hotel that housed a speakeasy during Prohibition and much more! Tours are approximately 2 hours and cover 6 blocks. Reservations suggested.
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Sat., April 16
Tours at 1 and 2 p.m.
Reservations required
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Take a virtual step into the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica with docent and architect Mario Fonda-Bonardi! Learn about life, history and architecture in Santa Monica in the early 1900s on our free virtual tour. 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. Bring your questions and enjoy this free, 45-minut tour from the comfort of your home. All ages welcome. |
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Sat. & Sun., April 23 & 24
Open from 12-2 p.m.
2520 2nd Street
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Come and visit the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Young guests will also enjoy the miniature model house decorated with Victorian-era furnishings. Masks are required indoors. Walk-ups are welcome and reservations are not required. |
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Santa Monica Conservancy
310-496-3146
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