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Julie Wuellner

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Holly Bieler

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Barbara Burke

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Julie Wuellner

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Jack Guy

Kyler Duran

Michel Shane

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Garden Of Eden

Underwater photographer Nicolas Horniblow captures a moment in the kelp beds of the Point Dume Sate Marine Reserve, the first dive site ever explored on the american coastline by underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau. Taken Aug 2022. You can see more of his work @nickhorniblow.

King Gilette Ranch

Nights of the Jack

The ultimate fully immersive Halloween event came back to King Gilette Ranch this year. Nights of the Jack offered guests a chance to see thousands of illuminated pumpkins through a nearly milelong immersive walking trail, a live expert pumpkin carve creating halloween masterpieces, a spookeasy offering craft beer, wine, and halloween cocktails, and of course, some of LA's best food trucks. Nights of the Jack was attended by celebrities such as Aaron Donald, Amber Rose, Brody Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Rebel Wilson, Jack Wright, and Justin Baldoni almongst others.

King Gilette Ranch

Holiday Road

LA's top immersive holiday event, Holiday Road, came back for the 3rd year to King Gilette Ranch from November 25 through December 30. The enchanting holiday event included countless photo opps, an immersive walking trail featuring larger-than-life holiday installations and thousands of Christmas lights, a festive souvenir shop, premium holiday bar, food trucks and more. Food trucks included beloved Cousins Maine Lobster, Dreamy Creations, and Salt N Pepper. The event was attended by celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Garner, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon, Jamie Foxx, Miley Cyrus, Rebel Wilson, and Megan Fox amongst others.

OUR LADY OF MALIBU Annual Christmas Boutique

On December 3, Our Lady of Malibu put on their annual Christmas Boutique, where kids were invited to sit on Santa’s lap and parents were able to shop for unique gifts.

Santa sat at the end of Our Lady of Malibu’s Sheridan Hall - smiling broadly and beckoning the children. Hesitating, two little boys approached, and sat on his lap - little Roy Orbison, III and his brother Bo soon conversed with Santa Claus, who beamed as the boys told him their wishes. Their mother Asa Orbinson smiled, noting all the boutique items, canned jams and sauces, jewelry, clothing, ornaments, books and many attendees’ personal favorite: books and 2023 calendars curated by local artist, Suzanne Guldimann. All sales benefitted OLM school.

“This is terrific,” Asӓ said. “We can buy fun gifts to take to Sweden where we are going to see family for Christmas.”

“I had fun at the Christmas Boutique, playing with friends,” first grader Sienna Malibu Amini said. I was excited when my teacher, Ms. Cosette, came. I got to visit Santa and we had candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Nova Thanksgiving Soundbath

Nova Soundbath put on a Thanksgiving soundbath in Malibu on November 27 to help people relax and recharge from all the holiday stress. Nova believes that sound has the power to light up people's lives and create soundbath experiences to bathe you in healing sounds that help wash away your limitations. For this special event, Nova partnered with The NOW Westlake Village, a new concept massage boutique opening soon in Westlake Village. The NOW Westlake Village offered complimentary seated chair massages before and arfter the soundbath. Guests brought their own blankets and pillows and delicious fresh fruit was provided at the event.

EASTERN MALIBU Tracy Park Gallery Exhibit

“Everything here is so uniquely interesting and eclectic,” Producer George Paige said. “It’s artistic eye candy.” Greeted by Ann Krasner’s whimsical sculptures, attendees’ moods were festive at Tracy Park Gallery’s open house on December 3.

Malibu artist Hunter Blaze Pearson’s “BANG!” an acrylic and resin work on wood panel, captured many viewers’ attention

“I’m very rarely blown away by somebody’s entire body of work,” Park said. “Hunter as a human being knocks me out.” Pearson and his friend, Armyan Nispel, who sat together in art class at Malibu High, smiled as they celebrated Pearson’s exhibit. Park first met Pearson when she conferred a scholarship to support young MHS artists in 2018. Pearson and his friend, Armyan Nispel, who sat together in art class at MHS, smiled as they celebrated Pearson’s exhibit. His artistic career is soaring. Look for this emerging artist as he creates new works and shares his talents in Malibu and beyond.

Malibu Art Association

Holiday Boutique

The Malibu Art Association holiday show on December 3 and 4th featured local artists and celebrated the opening of Malibu BUngalows, a new Eastern Malibu nursery located where the Cosentino’s florists once stood.

Eugenie Spirito, stone sculptor, displayed her beautiful works adjacent to Gay Summer Rick’s urban and coastal atmospheric landscapes. Noting that some proceeds benefit young artists, Daniela Schweitzer, whose bright works play between light and contrast, added, “It’s really nice to give back and support artists and collaborate for a beautiful day.”

Event Coordinator Carla Bates’ works were juxtaposed with her son, Declan Bates’ artwork, exclaimed, “The caliber of the art is extraordinary!” Mosaic artist Kim Bennett’s charming creations made from vintage materials intrigued attendees who leaned in to enjoy the intricacies of her works. It was the perfect Malibu day for creatives to joyfully celebrate their works. Hostess Lynn Bealer, Malibu BUngalows owner, plans to host similar events and invites Malibuites to stop by and see her plants and flowers.

WAILANI O’HERLIHY Sailing Through Life

With an air of calm mixed with a contagious sense of humor, Wailani O’Herlihy revels in revealing that she is an accomplished, avid sailor. A native of Hawaii, O’Herlihy moved to the mainland at 17 and became intrigued by all things sailing.

“I learned to repair a Volvo Penta Diesel engine and how riggings, masts, and sails worked,” she said. “I lived on a boat in King Harbor for eleven years.” Soon, her husband Cormac and her were racing boats in Marina del Rey, and over time, they owned five boats.

“I raced with kids in the womb,” she said. Ultimately, their busy lives intervened, and they quit sailing for a long time.

“We raised three kids and sold a lot of real estate,” she noted, referring to herself as a Global Luxury Advisor. “I love working in real estate, and I love this community - all of Malibu is my ohana.”

A couple of years ago, O’Herlihy discovered the Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association. Now she participates in competitive racing. O’Herlihy is enthralled with learning more about navigational techniques, cloud recognition, and sailing in storms.

“I love learning the Hawaiian way of navigating by the stars as done on ‘Hokulea,’” she said. “With no instruments or a watch - strictly sailing by the tides, currents, birds, and the constellation navigation. I’m preserving the tradition.”

MALIBU MAGAZINE loves Wailani O’Herlihy for her dedication to sailing, the Malibu community, and tradition.

RYDER BOGART

A Musical Genius

Flawlessly playing song after song with perfect rhythm and an impeccable beat one morning at Malibu’s Dreamland, Ryder Bogart, 7, commanded the stage.

Musicians preparing for a set admiringly looked on in disbelief, implicitly saying, “If this kid keeps playing, everyone will know his name!”

Wicked smart and discerning, Bogart chats about his drumming passion and his favorite drummers.

“Star Thriller and the Smashing Pumpkins are awesome,” he says, reverently adding, “I got to meet Machine Gun Kelly, who is amazing. Plus, he’s really nice.” He was on stage with Kelly in front of 30,000 people, and played guitar at a soldout Starcrawler concert at the Troubadour.

Bogart loves playing gigs and is already in a band - Ryder B & The Masters. Committed to striking the precarious balance between supporting Bogart’s prodigious musical development and ensuring he has a wonderful childhood, his parents Jason and Jessica provide a nurturing and inspiring home.

“He can jam and riff with professional drummers,” Jason said. “He’s laser-focused on doing shows with big crowds,” Jessica said. “When he’s playing in his bedroom on his drums, he’s playing to a 100,000.”

Bogart’s drum instructor, Billy Diblasi, who is teaching him to read music, sums it up best. “He’s a genius!”

MALIBU MAGAZINE loves Ryder Bogart for his musical genius and his dedication to his craft.

ROBERT KERBECK