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O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar Brings A Taste of Sicily to Santa Monica, CA A taste of Sicily arrives in Santa Monica with O+O Sicilian Kitchen & Bar, opening Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 on the corner of Ocean Ave. and Olympic Dr., one block from the Santa Monica Pier. O+O offers modern Sicilian cuisine with a California flair, serving lighter versions of traditional Italian dishes including pizzas, meatballs, salads, meats and fish made with local farmer’s market ingredients. The new neighborhood restaurant and bar also features an outdoor patio, handcrafted cocktails, wines on tap and an extensive wine list of Italian and California varieties in a sleek urban setting. “I’ve always dreamed of opening a restaurant in Santa Monica because of its ever growing food culture, accessibility to the local markets and seaside location,” said Owner and Executive Chef Georgi Yaneff. Yaneff handpicked his Chef de Cuisine, Gianluca Maita, who hails from Catania, Sicily, to ensure the authenticity of all things at O+O. Together, they bring the traditional dishes and street foods found in Sicily to the menu. Originally a native of Bulgaria, Yaneff has been behind the stove professionally for nearly 20 years. He worked closely with Chef Jose Andres at SLS Hotel and The Bazaar in Beverly Hills and Washington D.C., as well as Oyamel in D.C., and went on to open DSTRKT in London in 2011. As the neighborhood’s newest spot for delicious Sicilian food, cocktails and after work happy hour, O+O offers a vibe that’s casual but flavors that are SEE BRIEFS PAGE 3
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An Inspiration in Santa Monica MARINA ANDALON A role model and an inspiration for people who strive to better their lives, and surround themselves with positivity. That is what Esvin Rodriguez is doing, and continues to do at Gold Star Medical Center. Rodriguez was born in 1979 and experienced a near death experience in his late teens. He was shot
by gang members near his home in Downtown Los Angeles , the bullet tore through his back and hit his spine and let him quadriplegic. He is unable to move any body part from the neck down. This holiday season, he expresses how thankful he is to be alive and moving forward. After the incident happened he was depressed and angry. He stayed in rehabilitation center at All Saints
Healthcare in North Hollywood. Gye DiCapua, Director of Rehabilitation Program became his mentor. “I asked Rodriguez what does he want to do, and I remember him being very grumpy and always saying ‘Nothing, I don’t want to do anything’,” said DiCapua. “Finally one day he came up to me and I knew he was ready to get rehab and find a hobby. That’s when I decid-
ed to put a paintbrush in his mouth and it stuck.” Rodriguez fell in love with mouth painting. Now that Rodriguez was able to paint, he expressed his feelings through art. He was able to create images that made people open their eyes, and their jaws dropped. Painting helped his move forward SEE INSPIRATION PAGE 5
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I think this is (possibly) the best Brussels sprouts recipe I have ever made. They are roasted and then tossed while still warm with an assertive dressing that makes your mouth jump up and down with joy. And for those who don't like Brussels sprouts (and in fact my family is divided), well, more for the rest of us. Jack and I were happy to be responsible for the leftovers. This is a great addition to a holiday spread. You can make the dressing ahead of time, and then just roast the Brussels sprouts before the meal, toss them with the vinaigrette, and serve them warm or even room temperature. I'm not a fan of reheating Brussels sprouts, and would prefer to just serve them at room temperature if they cool down. Don't over-salt the Brussels sprouts because the anchovies add salt to the dressing. You can always add a pinch of salt to the final tossed salad if you want.
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Sunday, November 27 Santa Monica Certified Farmers Market The Main Street market hosts a variety activities including bands, a biweekly cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, a face painter, a balloon animal designer as well as seasonal California grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats and cheeses. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2640 Main St. @ Ocean Park
Monday, November 28 Computer Class: Online Shopping Introduction to how online shopping works, and how to shop safely online. Intermediate level (requires proficiency with using the mouse & keyboard). 1 - 2 p.m., Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave.
Airport Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Santa Monica Airport Commission. 7 p.m., City Hall, 1685 Main St. Social Services Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Santa Monica Social Services Commission. 7 p.m. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Teen DIY: No-Sew Candy Wrapper Pouch Make a zippered pencil bag– no sewing skills required! Bring a large, empty candy wrapper. For grades 6 and up. 4 - 5 p.m., Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave.
Dinner and a Deejay with SMPL and OPA Enjoy the spinning of international music on the library’s front lawn. Pick up dinner at the food trucks at the American Heritage Museum or from a Main Street restaurant and have yourself a picnic. 7 - 8:30 p.m., Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St.
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Stephen Lockwood and his ensemble performing the music of Normand Lockwood The Santa Monica Public Library is proud to present Stephen Lockwood and his ensemble performing the music of Normand Lockwood on Thursday December 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Normand Lockwood (1906-2002) studied composition with Nadia Boulanger, the teacher of Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, and many others, but worked primarily as a college professor and studio arranger, working on Paul Robeson’s version of “Old Man River” and other hits. He continued writing concert music, but much of it was never performed outside of the colleges where he worked. Steve Lockwood is a Los Angeles-based jazz and classical pianist, who has performed with Meredith Monk, George Lewis, and members of the band from the Conan O’Brien show. Initially curious about Normand because of their shared last name, he eventually discovered they are distant relatives. He has assembled an allstar group to perform a program of Normand Lockwood’s music from the
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Tree of Life Celebration Ring in the holiday season at City of Santa Monica Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary’s Tree of Life / Holiday Open House on Dec. 2, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. This year’s event will feature special performances by the John Adams Middle School Choir, their “ugly holiday sweater” contest, a holiday movie on their big screen, light refreshments and photos with Santa Claus. Personalize and decorate ornaments in honor of Loved Ones who have passed away and place them on our 11-foot Tree of Life in the Mausoleum. Woodlawn will provide the ornaments and craft decorations. They also invite the community to submit photos of departed Loved Ones accompanied with a brief memorial message for their “In Memoriam” slideshow presentation.
Submissions should be brought to their office (photocopies only, not original photographs) or emailed to woodlawn.cemetery@smgov.net by Tuesday, Nov. 29. Woodlawn Cemetery is also an official drop-off site of the Toys for Tots toy donation drive through December 18. So bring your toy donations to the event. This event is free with free parking on the Cemetery grounds. Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary, 1847 14th Street. Visit www.facebook.com/WoodlawnSM for more information. — SUBMITTED BY ADAM LOPEZ
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JVS Woman To Woman Conference In Support Of Serving Women In Crisis And Transition Over 500 women filled the ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center for the 4th Annual Woman to Woman Conference on Thursday, November 17. The popular networking event featured keynote speakers Margareta Pisarska, MD, an OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist leading cutting edge research on fertility at Cedars Sinai, and award-winning documentary filmmaker Nancy Spielberg. Sponsored by the JVS Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) the conference supports a number of JVS programs that serve women in career crisis or transition, with a special focus on its signature program, WoMentoring. The WLN is a donor support group that
works to sustain and enhance JVS' programs serving women in crisis or transition, and to make these programs available to a diverse community of women in need – from the long-term unemployed to people with disabilities; women veterans transitioning to the civilian workplace, single parents and women who have come through the foster care system. Santa Monica Barbara Leanse and Nancy Paul, both members of the WLN Leadership Council, chaired the event. Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Nikki Crawford was event host. Nancy Spielberg shared how she discovered a passion to make documentary films in her fifties and overcame her self-doubt and fear of failure while making “Above and Beyond,” her first film which tells the story of JewishAmerican WWII veterans who took unimaginable risks to fly for Israel in the War of Independence. “I am still learning lessons every single day,” she said. “One of the most important is knowing that collaboration, support, and respect are the salt in every successful recipe whether you’re running a business or making a movie. There’s never really an easy road. Through the decades, there are struggles and they change with the chapters in your life. You have to learn how to roll with it; how to forge ahead. Don’t let fear stop you.” In an insightful talk that covered the science and politics of fertility and reproductive medicine, Dr. Pisarska lauded her parents (both concentration camp survivors) and her early mentors who gave her strength and direction in navigating her career. “We as women need to be active in issues involving reproductive health,” she said, citing that research focused on women and babies trails as the most poorly funded. Attendees began the day with a breakfast networking reception and were treated to accessorizing tips from celebrity fashion critic, author and red carpet guru Steven Cojocaru, also known as Cojo. Diagnosed mid career with a devastating disease that lead to a kidney transplant, Cojocaru is the author of an inspiring memoir, “Glamour, Interrupted.” – SUBMITTED BY ALEXIA
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“You can see how it has gone from dark images to lighter as I became lighter inside. Painting is saving my life.” Now at 37 years old, he is part of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artist and often gets asked to talk to children about his story and show them his artistic abilities. “I am truly thankful to have met him,” said DiCapua. “I don’t feel like his mentor anymore because we are truly life long friends.”
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to be a role model for many people who want to turn their lives around. Rodriguez first painted a tigers face and it sold for $60, and since then he moved onto surreal images, landscapes, and artistic abstracts. “When I started to paint, I slowly moved away from all the hate and the anger I was carrying as a young man,” said Rodriguez.
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Your accepting heart will make life better for people around you. The new year casts you as an inspired teacher. You'll be paid well for your expertise. April and July represent times of building. Your domestic life will get a new shine then. Relationships blossom in May. August begins a fresh financial cycle. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 40, 1, 46 and 38.
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Avoid self-promotion. The smart ones will understand right away what's great about you, so you don't have to tell them. The others wouldn't understand any better if you told them, so that's another reason to stay modest.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You're better off not to assume that money means the same thing to you as it does to the people you deal with. When they show you how they value things, pay attention.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The main problem about human existence is fragility. You make that a little less obvious for someone. You make that person feel protected --maybe even strong.
Your presentation of an idea can sell it, whether the idea is a good one or not. Does this activate your sense of personal responsibility? Vet the ideas before you make your pitch.
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This thing you're trying to accomplish cannot be accomplished as a linear pursuit. It's a holistic process. So when you feel yourself drawn "off track," maybe you're actually just working things from a different angle.
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A one-sided commitment won't work as well as a reciprocal one. Can you involve another person? There's magic when you join forces with someone just as committed as you are.
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A masterful communicator, today your word choices increase your charisma. It's the little things. Like, instead of saying "no problem," which brings to mind the negative, you'll say "my pleasure," and create only good feelings.
What you've decided to become is far more interesting than any inherent or inherited aspect of you. Share your story. It will help you gain a certain objectivity and self-appreciation.
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