The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

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Practice, Have Fun & Be Nice.

Visit Topanga Lou Surf Videos for Topanga surfing videos.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

" In a troubling incident that unfolded at Santa Monica Chess Park on Sunday, September 17, 2023, a homeless individual created a substantial mess by littering a large quantity of trash and a shopping cart. The situation escalated to the point where Santa Monica sanitation workers were compelled to involve local law enforcement to address the issue.

According to eyewitnesses and accounts from the scene, the homeless man's actions led to growing frustration among nearby residents and parkgoers. Santa Monica Sanitation workers, who routinely maintain the park's cleanliness, swiftly decided to contact the police to seek assistance in clearing the debris and restoring order.

Responding promptly to the distress call, Santa Monica police officers arrived at the park to address the situation. However, upon observing the approaching officers, the homeless individual hastily departed from the scene, leaving behind the accumulating trash. The law enforcement response was met without incident, and no citations were issued during the encounter.

This incident marks the culmination of a recurring issue, as noted by a frustrated resident who wished to remain anonymous. The resident revealed that the homeless individual had been a persistent presence at the park for the past three days, consistently leaving behind substantial messes and disregarding the park's cleanliness.

Santa Monica Sanitation workers took charge of the cleanup operation, promptly disposing of the accumulated trash and securing the abandoned shopping cart. The cart was returned to the sanitation yard, where it awaits retrieval by the rightful owner."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:

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MISSING /STOLEN Chaplin Zoetrope public art sculpture.

It was installed at 1416 Abbot Kinney Blvd, for the delight (and edification) of all passersby for years.

When a previous public art sculpture of mine was stolen, neighbors saw the posting, then saw the sculpture, contacted me through Info@VenicePublicArt.com, I told LAPD and they retrieved it.

I make these pro-bono for all to learn and enjoy the wonderful stories of Venice.



For more info on the artist's Instagram, Click Here

From Eli Richards, longboard living in Malibu.

On Tuesday, an Assualt With Deadly Weapon suspect evaded police by jumping into the ocean by Rose Ave at Venice Beach.

Fast Forward to the 13:30 mark in the video to see the police find a person under the lifeguard tower. At the 27:00 mark, force is used.

Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Venice Fishing-Pier on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA, USA!

This is your chance to make a difference and help keep our beautiful coastlines clean. Grab your friends, family, or even your dog, and come lend a hand in this in-person event.

We'll be meeting at the Venice Fishing-Pier where you'll receive all the necessary supplies for the cleanup. Don't worry if you've never done this before – our friendly team will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Thrilled to announce that we'll be partnering with: Venice Surfing Association, Marine Mammal Care Center, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Conservation and Heal the Bay.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 60+ cleanup sites throughout L.A. County. Sign up for one of our 30 public sites! Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

Safety Waivers: Everyone must sign a waiver. All adults, including Individuals and those registered as part of a Group, must present proof of signing a digital waiver online, bring a signed copy, or sign a waiver at the cleanup. Individuals Under `18 must bring a signed waiver to the cleanup. Please help us save paper and complete our online waiver for Adults (English or Spanish) before arriving. Printable PDFs are also available in English or Spanish.

Talk trash: Share on Instagram and Twitter to get your friends excited about the trashiest day of the year. Use the hashtags #coastalcleanupday, #healthebay, and #Summit2Sea2023 to stay connected with the international volunteer day movement

Keep it clean: Help us make Coastal Cleanup Day a zero-waste event by bringing your own buckets, garden gloves, and a filled, reusable water bottle. Supplies will also be available at every site. Download the CleanSwell app (to count your trash, and to have your trash counted!

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

There is beach parking at 1 Washington Blvd.

For more info, Click Here

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Saturday September 23rd, come on down to Be Kind Video for a 30th Anniversary Celebration of Surf Ninjas, featuring a Q&A with Stars Ernie Reyes Jr., and Nic Cowan.

8PM Film Screening.

"Two boys learn from a mysterious warrior that they are the heirs to the throne of Patusan and set out to overthrow the current monarchy."

Saturday, September 23 · 8 - 10pm

Be Kind Video
3601 1/2 Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91505

For more info and to get tickets, Click Here

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The USA Tour for the new film, CORNERS OF THE EARTH KAMCHATKA, will have 2 local stops this month. The Laemmle in Santa Monica and Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles will each host a screening of the film with a Q&A with director Spencer Frost.

The film follows filmmakers Spencer Frost and Guy Williment and surfers Letty Mortenson and Fraser Dovell as they journey to Kamchatka in the far east of Russia in search of new waves along the frozen, unexplored coastline. At a time when the world was seeing the worst of human nature, these guys flew behind the iron curtain and found, to their surprise the best of it. Mi-8 helicopters, skidoos, frozen campsites, and frozen bank accounts, this surf trip quickly became far more than anyone could imagine.

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk with more than 150 volcanoes (29 active)the Kamchatka Peninsula in Far Eastern Russia is as remote as it is unique. After 2 years of planning the trip was almost over before it started. An hour before boarding their flight to Moscow, Russia invaded Ukraine.

At a time when the world was seeing the worst of human nature, these guys flew behind the iron curtain and found, to their surprise the best of it. Mi-8 helicopters, skidoos, frozen campsites, and frozen bank accounts, this surf trip quickly became far more than anyone could imagine.

“Maybe the greatest surf adventure of the century.” - ★★★★★ Nick Carroll, Surfline

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from the director and see this incredible documentary. Grab your tickets now!



For more info and to get tickets,

Brain Dead Studios - Los Angeles
Monday 25th September
Click Here

Laemmle - Santa Monica
Thursday 28th September
Click Here



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