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

Couch surfer

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Tootall, a 21 year old Sagittarian from Wyoming has been traveling all around the country for the past three in a half years. All of his belongings are in his black bag. He does not consider himself to be homeless, but more of a transient. He is self proclaimed 'couch surfer,'  sleeping on friends sofas when ever possible. On Friday November 26, 2005, Tootall stops to visits the Third Street Promenade for a little self promotion.
Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 03:49PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Keeping it clean

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Greg Foisie rakes the sand at Santa Monica's Arlington West on Sunday November 27, 2005.A peace group sets up crosses to represent U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq each weekend just north of the pier.

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 03:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Among piers

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A group recently takes a rolling tour aboard Segways in and around Santa Monica Beach.

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 03:13PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

MASS MUSIC DOME

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“A visual and musical event at Santa Monica Pier where the audience experiences the performance from inside the instrument.” Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California – The internationally renowned MASS Ensemble’s large-scale instruments and kinetic performances have enthralled and delighted audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad. Now, the performance group that invented the world’s largest stringed instrument has partnered with the prestigious experience design firm o2 creative solutions to create MASS MUSIC DOME, a completely immersive visual and musical performance event, in which the venue is the musical instrument. MASS MUSIC DOME is on the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA, for nine shows. December 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 All shows at 8pm except Dec 4 at 7pm and Dec 11 at 6pm General Admission: $35 - Front Row Seating: $50- SUNDAY Dec. 4th

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 02:53PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Zimbabwean music

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The Masanga Marimba Ensemble plays music from the Shona people of Zimbabwe at the Farmers Market on Sunday November 27, 2005 at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. Zimbabwean music is centuries old and has been passed down by oral tradition from generation to generation. Playing on Shona-style marimbas from Zimbabwe, the ensemble performs music largely based on the mbira dzavadzimu, a hand-held instrument with 22-28 metal keys often used for sacred ceremonies to call, honor, and ask for advice from ancestral spirits.

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Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 11:42AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Seasons Greetings

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Ellen Korak, AKA 'The Sign Lady,' decorates the window at the 'Big Lots' store in Venice on Saturday November 26, 2005.

 

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 01:28PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Black Friday

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The busiest shopping day of the year brings out early morning  shoppers to the Santa Monica Place on Friday November 25, 2005.

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2005 at 02:57PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Wrap it up

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Vanessa Andrews wraps gifts for shoppers at Santa Monica Place on Friday November 25, 2005. . Gift rapping will be offered throughout the holiday season.
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2005 at 02:52PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint