Events & Cultural Programs

Beach=Culture Series

These events are free, but reservations are required. All events take place at 6:30 pm, with the Marion Davies Guest House open beginning at 5:15 pm.  

November 23: First Poetry Reading by Majid Naficy, Beach House Artist in Residence: Santa Monica

Join the first  Artist In Residence at the Beach House for a reading of his poetry, work that is intensely lyrical and gritty as it drifts between his past in Iran and his present in L.A. and Santa Monica.
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December 14: "This, and My Heart"

Actress Linda Kelsey, soprano Anne Marie Ketchum and pianist Victoria Kirsch combine their talents to celebrate the genius of Emily Dickinson through words and music. 
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December 21: Second Reading by Poet Majid Naficy, Beach House Artist in Residence: The Homeless

In the spirit of the holidays, Beach House Arist in Residence will read a selection of his poems centered around the theme of homelessness. 
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Artist in Residence: Majid Naficy

The first Artist in Residence at the Beach House is poet Majid Naficy. Born in Iran in 1952, Majid fled to the US in the early 80s following the execution of his wife in Tehran. In his words, "My body lives in L.A., but my soul is still rummaging through the ruins of a lost revolution back in Iran." He is the author 2 collections of poetry in English and over 20 books of poetry and essays in Persian. Majid will be working on a new collection of poetry while he is in residence through January.

More on Majid: "Poet of the Revolution" by Louise Steinman, LA Weekly 2/15/01

Docent Tours

Learn about the rich history of the Beach House from a Santa Monica Conservancy docent. Tours are free, no reservation required.

NOTE: Group tours larger than 15 people are not available at this time.
Mondays, 11 am and 1 pm

Vista Santa Monica 

The second exhibition in the Beach=Culture series showcases work that captures the essence of Santa Monica. Works range from conceptual to nostalgic to fantastical... all expanding upon the rich stories of life in the City by the Sea. Artists include long-time residents who have helped shape the vibrant cultural landscape that Santa Monica enjoys.

On display in the Event House through April 2010. Open Mondays, 11 am - 3 pm.

The Vista Santa Monica online gallery is coming soon.