Tag: In the Community

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Celebrates on the Santa Monica Pier

The American Cancer Society is celebrating 30 years on October 22nd of "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" on the Santa Monica Pier. Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. We are making it easier for anyone, anywhere to make an impact. We know the future can be free from [...]

Spooky Halloween Lights at the Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit orange, red, with Halloween emojis, sugar skulls, and jack-o-lanterns from Friday, October 28 to Wednesday, November 2 in recognition of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Halloween is an annual celebration observed in many countries on 31 October as a time to remembering loved ones who [...]

‘Save The Pier’ Campaign Celebrates 50th Anniversary

A proposed 35-acre artificial island in the middle of Santa Monica Bay would have resulted in the demolition of the beloved Santa Monica Pier leading to a community revolt in 1972. The last 50 years are proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of [...]

Life is a Rollercoaster with Maria Luksetich

An indie filmmaker's journey producing ‘Different Eye,’ a family movie centered around his daughter, Maria, and the roller coaster ride at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Hi, my name is John Luksetich. I am a filmmaker and the founder of Go Nuts Films. Some eight years ago, I was inspired to make an [...]