Cultural Programs, Events & Tours
Beach=Culture Series
Beach=Culture is an ongoing series of free concerts, lectures, readings and exhibits. Beach=Culture events take place mostly on Tuesdays in the summer and Mondays in the winter. Docents from the Santa Monica Conservancy are available at the Marion Davies Guest House to discuss the site prior to most Beach=Culture events. Reservations required. Beach=Culture Reservations >
A History of Fashion in Film with Kimberly Truhler: 1940s-1950s
Monday, May 13, 6:30-8:00pm
Film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler discusses iconic costume design focusing on the Golden Age of the Hollywood film industry and female style icons who emerged in the 1940s and 1950s.
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GLOW Artist in Residence Talk with Rebeca Méndez
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-8:30pm
Rebeca Méndez is the Artist in Residence for the 2013 edition of Glow, the triennial celebration of art and light on the Santa Monica Beach. The free dusk-and-beyond event features the work of international, national and local artists, and is the first all-night art event in the United States that emphasizes the commissioning of original artwork.
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Red Hen Press Readings: B.H. James, Goldberry Long and Andrew Winer, moderated by Nicelle Davis
Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8:00pm
Through tales gritty and lush, these four storytellers line up to tell the stories of our lives.
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Marion Davies Guest House & Docent Tours
Learn about the rich history of the Beach House from a Santa Monica Conservancy docent. Tours are free, last approximately 30 minutes, and no reservations are required.
The Guest House is scheduled to be open from 11am-2pm on dates listed below, unless otherwise noted, with tours beginning at 11am, 12pm & 1pm. Guest House hours are subject to change. Changes to the below schedule will be posted with as much notice as possible. Please call or check our calendar the day before you plan to visit to confirm. The Guest House may close in instances of inclement weather.
May
Sun 5/5, Wed 5/8, Sat 5/11, Sun 5/12, Mon 5/13 (5:15-6:30pm), Sun 5/19, Wed 5/22 (5:15-6:30pm), Sat 5/25, Sun 5/26, Mon 5/27
June
Sun 6/2, Mon 6/3, Fri 6/7, Sun 6/9, Tue 6/11 (5:15-6:30pm), Thu 6/13 (6-8pm)
Summer
June 15 - September 2
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday + Sunday
Gallery
Anywhere: Selected Works by Rebeca Méndez
Curated by Marc Pally, Artistic Director, Glow
May 4 - June 24
Daily 9am - 4pm*
Rebeca Méndez is the first artist-in-residence of Glow - an all night arts event which will take place on Santa Monica State Beach on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Artist Reception: May 22, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Artist Presentation, Everywhere: Recent Projects by Rebeca Méndez: May 22, 7:30 - 8:30pm
*Gallery may close for private events; please check our calendar to confirm.
For more cultural offerings in Santa Monica, visit the Cultural Affairs website.