Santa Monica Close up

Hula Girl

Fabian Lewkowicz — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:06:53 +0000

Aureana Tseu, 28, a Hula Dancer from the Hawaiian group Na Leo, performs "Pua Tuberose", (a classic Hawaiian dance) to the sounds of One Hawai‘i at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, July 3, 2008 during the 24th Annual Twilight Dance Series . The Twilight Dance Series is presented by Amoeba Music.

One Hawai`i

Fabian Lewkowicz — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:30:11 +0000

1) Keali`i Reichel performs with One Hawai‘i during the 24th Annual Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, July 3, 2008. Keali`i Reichel is Hawai`i's top selling artist. 2) Aureana Tseu (L) and Chariya Tseu (R) from Na Leo, the most popular female group in the history of Hawaiian music, perform with One Hawai‘i during the concert. 3) Weldon Kekauoha, award-winning Hula Halaus, performs with One Hawai‘i during the concert. 4,5) Dancers from Na Leo perform on the Santa Monica Pier. The Twilight Dance Series is presented by Amoeba Music.

Outside the box

Fabian Lewkowicz — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:22:46 +0000

FedEx employee, Danny Savage, 27, delivers boxes on the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, June 30, 2008.

A Big Bill

Fabian Lewkowicz — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:55:34 +0000

Natalie Shahater, 31, aproaches a brown Pelican at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Pelicans are a large, gregarious aquatic bird of warm regions, allied to the cormorants and gannets. They are heavy-bodied, long-necked birds with large, flat bills. Pelicans are graceful swimmers and fliers, often seen flying in long lines or circling at great heights. The pelicans are indeed famous for their beaks, which they fill with huge gulps of water, strain out the liquid, and eat the remaining fish or squid. The California brown pelican is strictly an ocean bird.

"Oh, a wondrous bird is the pelican!
His bill holds more than his belican.
He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.
But I'm darned if I know how the helican."

Dixon Lanier Merritt

(1879-1972)

Much Love

Fabian Lewkowicz — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:09:57 +0000

'Gnat,' an eight week-old gray Tabby, sleeps on his brother 'Mosquito' at Much Love Animal rescue at Main Street on Sunday, June 22, 2008. Much Love Animal Rescue is a 100% nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to reducing overpopulation, abuse and neglect of domestic animals. Much Love is run entirely by like-minded professionals who volunteer their time and resources to help save the lives of these animals. Since 2000, they have successfully placed over 2,000 animals in loving homes. Much Love Animal Rescue was named “Best L.A. Animal Shelter” in 2003 by Animal Fair magazine.

Venice Eco Fest

Fabian Lewkowicz — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:28:29 +0000

Matthew Willies, 7, pets 'Tinny,' a sixteen year-old Blackthroat Monitor lizard at the Star Eco Station booth during the Venice Eco Fest on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Tinny is 6 foot long and weighs 40 pounds.

Chris Mulkey

Fabian Lewkowicz — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:50:02 +0000

Chris Mulkey and his daughter Amelia, 26, perform during 'Celebrate America' at John Adams Middle School on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Celebrate America was presented by Santa Monica College.

Celebrate America

Fabian Lewkowicz — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:05:48 +0000

A fireworks show by Pyro Spectacular Inc, lights up the sky during Santa Monica College's 'Celebrate America' on Saturday, June 28, 2008.

The Bonedaddys

Fabian Lewkowicz — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:03:18 +0000

The Bonedaddys perform on the Santa Monica Pier during the 24th Annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, June 26, 2008. The Twilight Dance Series is presented by Amoeba Music.

Boogie nights

Fabian Lewkowicz — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:02:27 +0000

Concertgoers dance to the sounds of the Bonedaddys on the Santa Monica Pier during the 24th Annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, June 26, 2008. The Twilight Dance Series is presented by Amoeba Music.