It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Twilight and Yearning

A group of mothers walk past the public art work titled, "Twilight and Yearning," 1998 by artist Manfred Müller beneath the Santa Monica Pier on Monday February 13, 2006. Three wooden boats, stainless steel, with steel installation.
Ocean Park Segue

Walk on LA
Voxal 2000

Round and round we go

Children ride ponies at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Sunday February26, 2006
One-Man-Band



Arthur Nakane, a One-Man-Band, plays at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, February 25, 2006.. Nakane can perform up to seven instruments at one time; an electric guitar, he has a drum machine for drum beat affects, plays keyboards with the tip of his guitar, plays the harmonica and the electric kazoo, shakes the tambourine and maracas, strikes symbols and sings duets by himself with on the spot recording. Nakane has been performing as a One-Man-Band since 1976. Prior to that, he was a high school teacher were he only earned $700.00 per month. He says that the custodians would make $900.00 per month. In order to supplement his income to support his family, he would perform music on the weekends. He currently works as a translator during the day.
Sailing away



Boats sail along the Santa Monica Bay on Saturday February 25, 2006
Independent Spirit Awards

























