Mannarsala Temple - Snake Temple of Kerala By Debika Sen
Snakes have fascinated me ever since I held an Anaconda, in Brazil, across my shoulders. Although, it felt slimy, the skin, glistening in the hot sun looked so beautiful. I fell in love with this dangerous reptile only for a moment till it tried to wrap its tail around my arm, crushing my bones!
Snakes predominantly represent re-birth, death, and destruction, due to shedding of its skin and metaphorically "re-born". They hold a significant role in numerous cultures and mythologies. Hindus worship snakes as Gods and refer to them as “Nag Devata” (Snake God)! At Greek hospitals and temples, non-poisonous snakes were used in healing rituals. With the passing of time, snakes have been correlated with medicine.
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A New Book for a New Year by Deborah Paul
My fifth children’s book, “After the Ark” came out right before Christmas in the middle of our pandemic.
You didn’t know?
I usually send out a trumpeted announcement inviting everyone I know to my house for refreshments, book signings and live reads, but the latest pandemic restrictions have certainly put the kibosh on that lively endeavor.
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Palos Verdes Resident John Van Hamersveld’s Iconic Artwork Comes Alive Again By Deborah Paul
Palos Verdes resident John Van Hamersveld’s iconic artwork comes alive again at the Los Angeles International Film Festival on March 13.
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Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a Virtual Family Nature Club on Whales March 13
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a Virtual Family Nature Club on Whales March 13 9:30 - 10:30 am. Meet children's book author Chris Boettcher, and illustrator Nicole Boettcher, to hear a reading of their new book, "Be Brave and Be Kind: the Story of Eleanor the Whale." A guest from Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will also be joining the Conservancy. Families with kids of all ages will love discovering our local whales. Fun activities you can follow along with at home. FREE with advance registration required for zoom access.
Sign up at: pvplc.org/calendar/activities for families
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The Enchantment of Dragons By Mary Jo Hazard, M.A., M.F.T
"Smile and Say Hi," my newly published children's book, is about conquering shyness—a subject no child in the world would find captivating unless the book had a unique hook. A larger-than-life creature that fascinated emboldened and encouraged children to smile and say hi in a playful, non-threatening way? Cue the dragons!
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LA Harbor International Film Festival™ Sets Sail On 18th Voyage March 11-14 By Stephanie Mardesich
The 18th annual LA Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF) takes place March 11-14 for the first time via online “virtual” presentation with access to films programmed though internet link(s) provided that will be promoted via printed cards, email and social media preceding and during festival dates.
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“Still Safe At Home At the Movies….Toujours L’Amour” February 2021 Vol, II, No. 2 By Stephanie Mardesich
It’s February and love abounds with Cupid’s arrows piercing hearts and the passion of Aphrodite unleashed on countless lovers. On the “silver screen” traditional romance - unrequited or comic - quirky romps, exceptional scenarios, sensual moments, represent capricious and captivating stories. As the song goes “Love makes the world go round….” and much entertainment to be savored. Enjoy your favorite movie candy viewing some great films with deep sentiment, joy, laughter, and maybe a few tears.
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Prestigious “Excellence in Historic Preservation” Medal Awarded to Long Beach Couple by Patricia Mendez
The Point Vicente Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution awarded it’s first “Excellence in Historic Preservation” medal to chapter member Britton Weber and her husband Skip. The couple has restored their beautiful 1906 American Foursquare-style home. This was a very popular design in homes around the turn of the 20th century. This style incorporates elements of Edwardian, Prairie and Craftsman styles. Hallmarks of this style include a square shape, two stories and four rooms per floor, a large front porch, chipped roof, built-in cabinetry and Craftsman-style woodwork.
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The Warner Grand Theatre Celebrates her 90th Birthday, How She Survived and Her Fate Turned Around By Liz Schindler Johnson
A longer version of this article appeared in the January 2021 issue of San Pedro Today Magazine
On January 20, 1931, Warner Brothers opened their magnificent, 1500-seat San Pedro Theatre to a star-studded crowd with back-to-back sold out shows. The crowd included Warner Bros. stars Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Blondell.
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Horseless Carriages by the President of the Palos Verdes Historical Society, Dana Graham
One of the highlights of the Holiday Season for antique car aficionados is the Horseless Carriage Club tour, which always takes place on the last Sunday of the year, generally in the Pasadena area. The requirement for participation in the tour is that all cars must be of 1932 and earlier vintage. Around 150 cars show up, of which about 80 go on the tour. You see cars that you would normally never see on the road and, of course, Jay Leno always brings something exotic.
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Print Forecast Spring Summer 2021 Four Time Emmy Award Winning Designer, Author & Entrepreneur Shelley Komarov
The print forecast for Spring-Summer 2021 is going to be full of bold as well as surreal smudgy prints. RTW in Spring Summer 2020 has witnessed the play of a wide variety of bold florals, jungle leaves, and animal prints.
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Nansen Field and the Sons of Norway by Michelle Jaeger Jones
In a very quiet, rural, homey neighborhood in Rolling Hills Estates along Palos Verdes Drive North you may have noticed a large stone that sticks up like a sign post hailing this is the place to turn in for Nansen Field. If you turn onto that road, which is Hidden Valley road, you will find quaint sign and gate which leads to a large soccer field with an outcrop of buildings called Nansen field.
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My Eyes Get Misty for Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland By Elizabeth Michele Cantine
When my eyes first spotted Misty, I didn’t even know her name, but I knew she was destined for greatness! She was a petite seventh grader trying out for Dance Drill Team Captain in the Dana Middle School gym. I was in awe by just the way she stood in ready position - perfect poise, posture, and presence, just as a dancer would.
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A New Look for the Gerald Desmond Replacement Bridge by Steve Tabor
The Port of Long Beach recently presented the Gerald Desmond Replacement Bridge (Bridge) new night lighting scheme. The LED lights are capable of lighting the 515-foot twin towers and the 80 suspension cables in 27 different color schemes.
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A Love Affair with Jewelry by Debika Sen
Relaxing on my porch sipping red wine, I casually scroll through my iPad browser, dreamily admiring spectacular jewelry. My spirits are immediately uplifted, and I am overwhelmed with a sudden surge of optimism. Each piece carefully handcrafted lends a voice to India’s legacy, 5,000 years ago of artistry and cultural history.
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GLOW: Shedding a New Light on the South Coast Botanic Garden by Steve Tabor
The South Coast Botanic Garden has been a haven to many South Bay residents and visitors as a way to escape the monotony of the COVID-19 restrictions. So much so, that MaryLynn Mack, Chief Operating Officer and other Garden staff members have been “pleasantly surprised and appreciative of the number of visitors coming to the Garden for a brief escape.”
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Painting Our Way Into Space By Douglass M. Stewart, Jr. Producer/Writer/Director of Chesley Bonestell: A Brush With The Future
Art can make science both understandable and inspirational, as is expertly demonstrated in a documentary film made here in Palos Verdes about an artist and architect named Chesley Bonestell (1888 – 1986).
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The Saga of the S.S. Princess Louise by Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D.
The Port of Los Angeles in the 1960s had all the makings of a gripping detective novel: corruption, graft, secretly-taped meetings, indictments, an unexplained death and a Pulitzer Price-winning expose by the Los Angeles Times. Bringing the Princess Louise floating restaurant was just one of the many scandals that erupted during that turbulent era.
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