Tuesday, March 24

Highly anticipated films featured in Westwood

New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art

West 4th/Jane is a new in-house art gallery and bar located on 4th Street in Santa Monica. Every first Tuesday of the month, the bar holds an art reception for its featured artist of the month. West 4th/Jane supports local artists by giving them a space and opportunity to sell their work. Stacy Wawerchak, a Chinese brush painter, is the artist of the month for January. To find out more information on West4th/Jane visit www.west4thjane.com, and to learn more about Heal the Bay visit www.healthebay.org

"New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art"

Walking past Broxton Avenue toward the Regent Theatre, one is welcomed by a line of moviegoers standing behind a miniature red carpet display in front of the theater's entrance. Read more...

Photo: The space of 1038 Westwood Blvd. is transformed from empty retail space to a creative environment when the Los Angeles Film Festival rolls into town. Filmmakers mingle over drinks with audience members.


Film fest showcases wide array of pieces

Occurring in venues all across Westwood, this year's 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival gave audience members a chance to view a variety of great films and to meet talented filmmakers and actors from all over the world. Read more...


Alumnus finds his passion in jewelry design

On Jan. 1, 2008, Azature Pogosian found himself stranded after missing a flight home from celebrating the New Year in Las Vegas. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Azature Pogosian, known as Azature, became a world-renowned jewelry maker after becoming stranded in Las Vegas.



Screen Scene: “Humpday”

How could a movie about two male straight best friends deciding to star in a porno together (yes, meaning they will have to do the deed "¦ naked "¦ in a hotel room) be beautiful? Read more...



At a Glance: Los Angeles Film Festival

The 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival kicked off Thursday in Westwood Village and is scheduled to run until June 28. Out of the 4,600 films that were considered, the festival will screen more than 200, including shorts and music videos. Read more...