It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

Arrested Development

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1) Nicha (left) and  Speech from the hip hop group, Arrested Development, a two time Grammy awards winner, performs on the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, Aug 9, 2007 during the 23rd Annual Twilight Dance Series. 2-4)  Nicha hits some high notes. 5) Eshe dances with the crowed. 6) Members of the acclaimed Agape International Choir, dance while  Arrested Development performs at the Pier.

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Agape

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Singer and songwriter Rickie Byar Beckwith, from the acclaimed Agape International Choir, belts it out on the Santa Monica Pier during the 23rd Annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007.
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Life's a payne

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Paul Smith (left) and his younger brother Joe hang out a window above the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, Aug 5, 2007.

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Mad Hatter

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Artist Jack Zoltak paints a multi-medium art piece, 'A Tribute to Chet Baker' on Wednesday, Aug 8, 2007 in his Pico Boulevard art studio. The piece will be displayed in an upcoming art show ‘A Tribute to Jazz.’ All Zoltak's art pieces in the show will have a hat theme and are inspired by his own hat collection, which he relates to the jazz era. The art exhibition will open on Sept. 21 at the Equator Book Store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
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National Night Out

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SMPD Chief Timothy J. Jackman welcomes guests to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007.  McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, greets guests during the event. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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Bye-bye birdy

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1) Santa Monica Police Officer and Copilot Adam Gwartz shows off the departments Air Support Helicopter in front of City Hall during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 2) Pilot Sergeant Dave Thomas performs a 'Maximum Performance Takeoff' in the Raven II Helicopter.
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SWAT gear

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1) Sergeant Mark Smiley from the Santa Monica Police Swat Unit, shows sixth-grader Jose Rodriguez, 11, the 'breaching equipment' during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007. 2) SMPD SWAT Officer Boyd shows off the equipment to a group of kids. 3) Justin McKinney, 10, in the gas mask, drags Avondre Kelly, 10,  (wearing a tactical bulletproof vest) during National Night Out. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

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Dancing the night away

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1) Carlos Villalobos, 23, and his mother Maria Villalobos, 52, from "Grupo La Rosa" performs "La Negra"during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 in Santa  Monica. Maria began teaching Carlos Folklorio dancing when he was 7 years old. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 2-4) The "Grupo La Rosa" performs 'Baile Folklorico.' 5-6) The Wonderelles perform 50's songs and dance routines during National Night Out. 7) Contestants compete in a dance competition during the event.
Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:13AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint