Posts Tagged ‘Santa Monica’

Inconceivable Viewing of The Princess Bride

Janice (left) and Tim Williams, along with their dogs, watch The Princess Bride on the grass of the baseball field of Santa Monica High School as part of “Eat See Hear” an outdoor movie, food truck and live music event series on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif.  An estimated 2,000 people were on hand for the screening of The Princess Bride.

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Walk-off to the second round of playoffs

Santa Monica High School’s Marissa Padilla high fives assistant coach Dan Ramos after she
hit a walk-off sacrifice fly scoring the winning run against Hesperia on Thursday at Memorial
Park. Samohi won the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 first round game, 3-2.

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Bike to Work Day

Posted 16 May 2013 — by Michael Yanow
Category Bicyclist, Bike, Bike, Bike to Work Day, LA Metro, Photography, Photojournalism, Santa Monica

Cyclists make a turn onto 2nd street during Bike to Work Day part of Bike Week initiative on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif.  Throughout Los Angeles and Santa Monica numerous pit stops popped up to promote the event and the week.  The pit stop in front of city hall of Santa Monica passed out boxes filled with red blinking lights, reflective stickers and fruit.  In addition, Metro, Big Blue Bus and others are offering free rides to passengers with bicycles for the day.   Happy commuting!

Jonathan Cherry poses with his bike inside his office.  Cherry has an eight mile round trip commute from home to work each day.  Each leg takes roughly 20 minutes to complete.

 

At the Beach to Beat the May Heat

Posted 14 May 2013 — by Michael Yanow
Category Abstract, Beach, California, Photography, Photojournalism, Sand, Santa Monica, Santa Monica Beach

Mike Anders of Santa Monica swings on the rings at the original site of Muscle Beach on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif.  Near record highs were reported in Southern California.

 

 

Tea Time

Posted 13 May 2013 — by Michael Yanow
Category California, Japanese, Photography, Photojournalism, Public Library, Santa Monica

Mansooreh Lord holds a tea cup while her daughter Sara, 4, takes a sip during the 7th annual Mother/Daughter Tea Party at the Santa Monica Public Library on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif. About 40 mother and daughters attend the Japanese style tea outing.

chop chop at Courtyard Kitchen

Chef and owner Art Selimovic of Courtyard Kitchen (1211 Montana Ave.) poses for a portrait on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif.

 

Summer Cut

Blake Jackson, age 7 of Santa Monica, has his face brushed of loose hair after receiving his summer haircut from Vic “the barber” Barone at Esquire Barber Shop on Montana Ave. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in Santa Monica, Calif.

The candy draw for after haircut treat.

SAMO Advances after thriller against Palisades

Santa Monica’s Trevis Jackson (center) celebrates with SAMOHI students after defeating the Palisades Dolphins 76-63 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the Division 1 State Championship on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Santa Monica High School.

Loyola 76 Brentwood 65

Loyola defeats Brentwood 76-65 in boys basketball on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Michael YanoW Andrew Johnson #10 of Loyola goes up for a basket in the first half against Brentwood on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif. Loyola defeated Brentwood 76-65.

Loyola defeats Brentwood 76-65 in boys basketball on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Michael YanoW
Loyola defeats Brentwood 76-65 in boys basketball on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Michael YanoW
Loyola defeats Brentwood 76-65 in boys basketball on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Michael YanoW
Loyola defeats Brentwood 76-65 in boys basketball on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Michael YanoW

Crenshaw 56 Palisades 49

Windward Chaminade Andre Edwards #44 of Crenshaw goes for the block against Dakota Chambers #42 of Palisades in the first half on Monday December 3, 2012 at Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, Calif.   Crenshaw went on to win 56-49 in the first round of “The Tournament” hosted by SAMOHI.

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Windward Chaminade Multi-sport athlete Mossi Johnson #20 of Crenshaw dribbles up court against the pressure defense of Tyler Hildreth #1 of Palisades.