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LAYLA LANE

Singer-songwriter and SMC alumni, Heday, 28, and award-winning pianist Valerie Stern, 26, of Layla Lane perform at  SMC Performing Arts Center's Edyle Second Space during the SMC Music Department's Spring Concert Series on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
 
Layla Lane is a band that dazzlingly embraces the rock genre, cutting through it with a vintage edge and a sprinkling of gypsy swing.Utilizing an abundance of instruments from across the musical spectrum, Layla Lane consistently showcases the ability to not only capture the imagination of the casual music listener but also to intrigue the most intense of enthusiasts.

Perhaps this is due to the unique influence of both classical music and rock implemented into each recording. Or perhaps it is the depth and emotion in the melodies that come spilling out to the listener, stemming from precise efforts to place each note in its proper place. Whatever it may be, the result is a crystal-clear sort of pop that brings listeners back to what was and forward to what may be.

Check out their tunes and more at www.myspace.com/laylalanemusic



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AMERICA READS

Volunteer Colleen Hughes, with her Labrador Retriever Oscar de la Rascal, 8, facilitates America Reads  at the Santa Monica Police Activity League on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. PAL's America Reads is a literacy program for children 6 to 10 years of age who read to dogs. The class meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5 PM at PAL throughout the school year. (left to right) Maya Ruddock, 7, Toni Bryant, 10, Nadia Cyprian, 7, Colleen Hughes and Samuel Mercado, 9, read to Oscar de la Rascal during the class on Wednesday.

The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique  community organization that fosters trust between  youth  and  the  men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturingenvironment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.

Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 08:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

TEE-OFF

Santa Monica Police Chief, Timothy J. Jackman gives Police Activity League's Leadership Council President and CO Chair of the PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic Jivanto Primo van Hemert, 17, a private golf lesson on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at PAL. This years annual Santa Monica Police Activity League Charity Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at Mountain Gate Country Club on Monday, June 14, 2010. All proceeds raised from the 2010 Santa Monica Police Activities League Charity Golf & Tennis Classic will benefit the youth programs. To play golf or sponsor the PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic click here: PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic Info


The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.

Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 08:11PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

CLOSE-UP LOOK

A mans looks at photos of Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

Posted on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 05:43PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

ABOUT FACE

Cao Ghan sculps a childs face of clay at the Santa Monica Pier  on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The sculptures cost $15.00.
Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 11:41AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SANDBAGGING

Staff from Shutters on the Beach fill sandbags in response to the tsunami advisory issued for California on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The 8.8  earthquake that struck near the coast of central Chile has prompted the advisory.

Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 03:48PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

BATMAN

Chris Shaw, 42, AKA Batman, attracts customers to Nick's Glass Tinting at Lincoln Blvd. on Thursday, February 4, 2010.
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 09:50PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SEAHORSE

Wayne Von Der Mehden, 38, paints the Seahorse at the Grand Entrance to the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, February 22, 2010.

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