LIVE FROM THE LA OPERA STAGE TO THE BIG SCREEN AT SANTA MONICA PIER

LA Opera presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni on the big screen. Your beach day just got better. See Mozart’s Don Giovanni, broadcast live from the LA Opera stage to the Big Screen at Santa Monica Pier.

Free to attend, RSVP below
Saturday, September 23

Gates open 4:30pm
Broadcast begins 6:00pm
Santa Monica Pier: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401

Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic and come experience the music and drama of Don Giovanni under the stars. This event is free to attend and open to all ages. RSVP to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event.



EVENT DETAILS
Arrive early for LA Opera arts & crafts activities

Beach Parking Lot: 1550 Appian Way,
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Food & Beer: **Check back soon for announcements about exciting food vendors at the event



What to Bring: Bring your own blankets, low lawn seats, and cushions. Don't forget your sweaters and jackets. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
**Chairs will not be available for rent.

What Not to Bring: Large coolers, canopies, tents or sun umbrellas. Sorry, no pets.
**There will be a bag check at the event entrance.

About Don Giovanni:
In the heat of the moment, the notorious Don Giovanni (aka Don Juan) murders the father of one of his conquests, unwittingly unleashing an ominous force from beyond the grave that can’t be stopped. Accustomed to getting away with anything and everything, he must now face the music as years of cruelty and debauchery come due.

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Several Santa Monica Police officers respond to a combative homeless man in the area on the beach that borders Venice called "No Man's Land"

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Santa Monica's law enforcement agencies are in the midst of an intensive inquiry following a reported incident at Palisades Park earlier today. This ongoing investigation has prompted the temporary closure of a section of Palisades Park, as well as the Broadway pedestrian bridge which spans the Pacific Coast Highway.

The Santa Monica Police Department has been actively probing a fatality that occurred during the early hours of the morning. The incident site, located at the juncture of Ocean Avenue and Broadway and near the Broadway stairs within Palisades Park, serves as the focal point of this inquiry. The victim, a male believed to be in his 40s, was discovered deceased at the scene. While initial indications hint at a potential connection to homelessness, authorities have also uncovered an associated address in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has become actively involved in the investigation, dispatching their personnel to the scene. Taking charge of the deceased individual's body, the coroner's team has taken a crucial step towards unraveling the complexities of this incident, which includes determining the precise cause of death.

As the Santa Monica Police Department delves deeper into the investigation, additional updates are anticipated to be released in the coming days. In their efforts to gather a comprehensive understanding of the situation, law enforcement is urging any individuals possessing pertinent information to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation."

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The Santa Monica Police Department is actively investigating a death that occurred early this morning in Palisades Park, near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Broadway and the Broadway stairs. The deceased appears to be a male in his 40s, possibly homeless but with an associated address in Los Angeles. The LA County Coroner has responded and will assist with crucial aspects of the investigation, including positively identifying the victim and the manner of death.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Turmoil Unfolds at Palisades Park as Santa Monica Police Officer Engages with Disruptive Gathering on Friday, August 25, 2023."

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2nd annual classic car show on the Santa Monica Pier hosted by the Santa Monica Police Officer Association (SMPOA).

The Santa Monica Triple set , some history of the vast number of tricks that have gone down it over the years! We also take a look at what there is to skate near by.

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) announced the results from the 2023 Homeless Count, which showed a continuing reduction in people experiencing homelessness in Malibu. The Count took place in Malibu on January 25, 2023 with more than 20 volunteers participating, including members of the City’s Homeless Outreach Team, Homelessness Task Force, Public Safety Commission, and City staff.

Volunteers were assigned to a group that covered a particular census-designated area within the city limits in order to look for individuals, families, cars, RVs, tents, and makeshift shelters.

"The homeless crisis impacts everyone -- housed and unhoused," said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. "When I was elected to the City Council, one of my top priorities was to find ways to help reduce the number of individuals living unhoused in Malibu, and I am pleased to see that our efforts to assist unhoused individuals while making Malibu's public spaces more welcoming to our residents appear to be succeeding. We are indebted to the Sheriff’s Department, The People Concern, the Las Virgenes – Malibu Council of Governments, the Malibu Homelessness Working Group, the Homelessness Task Force, Malibu Community Assistance Resource Team (CART), and the community volunteers who have worked in partnership with the City to help in our efforts to achieve our objectives."

The raw data presented by LAHSA showed that there were 26 unsheltered people living in Malibu and 43 improvised dwellings, including 23 cars, 9 vans, 7 RVs and 3 tents, which together account for approximately 45 people, for a total of 71 unhoused individuals living in Malibu.

On July 13, 2023, City staff, the City’s Homeless Outreach Team, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and members of Malibu CART conducted another homeless count to observe patterns in the City’s homelessness trends since the January 2023 count and obtain an additional data set. The count found that an estimated 86 people are experiencing homelessness, a large part of whom are transient individuals commuting through the City to other locations while 38 are engaged with services provided by the City’s Homeless Outreach Team.

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Join City of Malibu for 2023 CA Coastal Cleanup Day at Westward Beach Sat, Sept 23, 9AM – 12PM. Open to all adults, children, community groups & businesses. You can help keep our beaches and ocean clean and beautiful!

The City of Malibu is joining with Heal the Bay to host the 2023 CA Coastal Cleanup Dayat Zuma Lagoon and Westward Beach on Saturday, September 23, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This volunteer event is part of California Coastal Cleanup Day, and is open to everyone, including adults, children, community groups, and businesses.

California Coastal Cleanup Day was started in 1985, and has become one of the largest trash collection events in the world, with thousands of volunteers participating across the state.

"The people of Malibu are a responsible custodian of the area’s natural resources for present and future generations," said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. "That is a quote from our city's Vision Statement, and I invite everyone in Malibu to join our city staff on Coastal Cleanup Day to help Malibu stay true to that Vision."

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