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ULTIMATE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THE HOME
SLEEP SPA BY HASTENS ALL-NATURAL HORSETAIL HAIR BEDS At The Sleep Spa by Hästens, our all-natural horsetail hair beds from Sweden have been made with the same handcrafted quality since 1852. We prioritize the ultimate modern luxury: sleep. Simple complexity lies at the core of every detail in our beds. The quality of the result is something that you can feel and sense, before you even lay down. With an emphasis on wellness and health through sleep, we fit our clients in the world’s best mattresses to aid both physical and mental wellbeing.
The Palisades Sleep Spa 15221 W Sunset Blvd Pacific Palisades
UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE AND KITCHEN CENTER THE TYENT UCE-13 PLUS SR WATER IONIZER The healthiest water on the planet at the touch of a button. 26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas (818) 880-0011
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INSPIRED CLOSETS CUSTOM DESIGNS
An open storage design layout is the perfect solution for making it easy for everyone to use the laundry room. Inspired Closets solves every day organizational problems with custom designs. Inspired Closets 6465 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills (818) 346-1800 inspiredclosets.com
UNIVERSAL APPLIANCE AND KITCHEN CENTER LA CORNUE LE CHÂTEAU 150 The Château 150 is the perfect balance of symmetry, design and function. With two standard vaulted ovens, one gas and one electric, the nearly 60” unit offers nine rangetop configurations to meet any culinary need. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center The Summit at Calabasas 26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas, (818) 880-0011
MALIBU GLASS & MIRROR SLIDER Minimal metal, maximum view Patio Door and Transom Malibu Glass & Mirror (310) 456-1844 malibuglass.com
DAYME COSMETICS
OUR LUXURIOUS SHEA CREAMS REQUIRE A 2 DAY PROCESS.THE NATURAL SHEA; RICH IN VITAMINS A,D,E &F, IS MELTED IN THE SUNLIGHT, INFUSED WITH THE PURIST OILS & THEN COOLED OFF UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SKIES OVERNIGHT. FIND US AT THE MALIBU FARMERS MARKET EVERY SUNDAY!
Calendar of Events in Malibu
JANUARY 10 - MARCH 7 EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS
Get your creative juices flowing! In this class, you will design, paint, and embellish a variety of unique crafts. All supplies are included. Each participant will go home with a piece to share with friends and family.
Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Craft Bar at Malibu Bluffs Park. Tuesdays (New Year) Inspirational Home Décor Signs – January 10 (Valentine’s Day) Tote Bags – February 7. (Daylight Savings) Clocks – March 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. $25 per workshop. For more information, visit, malibucity.org.
Enjoy a three-mile hike during the Golden Hour at Charmlee Wilderness Park from 5 p.m. to 6: 30 p.m. Explore the chaparral ecosystem as the diurnal animals go to sleep and the nocturnal animals take to the trails and the sky.
This is the best time to take photos of the vistas and connect with nature. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Registration required. For more information, visit malibucity.org.
JANUARY 17 BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE AT THE SMOTHERS THEATRE IN PEPPERDINE
Five-time GRAMMY Award winners and living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama both defined and innovated traditional jubilee gospel, turning their live shows into roof-raising musical events. The Blind Boys will join forces with American electric blues harmonica master, GRAMMY Award winner, and legendary blues artist Charlie Musselwhite for an intimate evening of remarkable music and uplifting, stirring harmonies.
Theatre in Pepperdine. Visit blindboys. com or charliemusselwhite.com. Box Office Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 (310) 506-4522
JANUARY 17 CHRISTOPHER PARKENING’S GUITAR STUDENTS IN CONCERT
This concert features students studying under Distinguished Professor of Music Christopher Parkening. The guitar concert series is free to the public and will feature masterpieces from the guitar literature spanning many centuries. The event will take place at Payson Library. Contact Wesley.park@pepperdine.edu. For more information, see pepperdine.edu.
JANUARY 18 THE MUSIC CENTER SYMPHONIAN TOUR EXCURSION
Participants will enjoy a 90-minute docent-led tour of the Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. You will learn about the history and architecture of each of the theaters along with the Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces is enriched with incredible arts experiences. Afterwards, participants may enjoy lunch at Philippe The Original for an additional fee. Tours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35 per person, lunch is not included.
Participants must be able to walk for 90 minutes. For more information email malibuseniorcenter@malibucity.org, or see malibucity.org.
JANUARY 18 2023 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
The Community Services Department is pleased to announce the 2023 Student Art Exhibit. Children in grades TK - 5 will display artwork at the Malibu City Gallery through March 3.
The exhibit provides a forum that fosters creativity among student artists, educators, and the Malibu Community. Submit an online form will be available on the city website from January 18 through January 22. Artwork will be accepted at the following locations daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Malibu Bluffs Park, Michael Landon Center 242520 Pacific Coast Highway or Malibu City Hall, Community Services Department (First floor) 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Artwork must be matted or framed and include a firmly fixed backing with a secure hanging mechanism. Framed artwork - remove the glass front; weight should be under 2 pounds. Framed artwork is preferred. It may be altered if the artwork does not include a secure hanging mechanism.
JANUARY 21 MULTI AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER LAILA BIALI
Multi award-winning Canadian singersongwriter and pianist Laila Biali “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post), and has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents.
Her shimmering arrangements and lush voice have earned her a 2019 Juno Award for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” and two-time placement on DownBeatmagazine’s “Best Albums of the Year” list. Lailabiali.com.
Tickets are $20 to $40. Venue is Smothers Theatre. For more information visit, arts. pepperdine.edu.
JANUARY 28 MORNING HIKE
The morning is the best time of day to view insects, birds, and many other members of the chaparral ecosystem. Discover the wildlife and learn about unique native plants that call the Santa Monica Mountain region home. Terrain can be uneven, and participants will walk uphill to view the vast acreage of the park. Registration required. Hike is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. At Charmlee Wilderness Park. Visit malibucity.org for more information.
FEBRUARY 12 VALENTINE’S DAY SEWING WORKSHOP
Children and adults will tap into creativity, exploration, and imagination in this hands-on machine sewing workshop. The instructor will provide students with basic sewing projects and stepby-step instructions. Students will receive a sewing grab bag at the end of the workshop to inspire sewing at home. All supplies and sewing machines are provided. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by CReATE STUDIO at Malibu Bluffs Park from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $25.
MARCH 3 ICE DYING AT MALIBU BLUFFS PARK
Ice dying is a technique that uses ice to “split” colored dye into its parts, resulting in vibrant, unpredictable, and complex explosions of color onto previously white fabrics. Participants will place ice cubes on fabric, sprinkle dye powder on top of the ice, and allow the melting process to dictate how the dye splits and bleeds on the fabric resulting in unique designs each time. The instructor will provide an item to dye. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Fluidity by Mattie. Location is Malibu Bluffs Park from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $25.
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1 Malibu dwelling remembered from Anthony Friedkin’s photo on the cover of Topanga Beach Experience, two words 6 Malibu art gallery showing Michael Muller’s “Horse Project” photographs 11 Raw mollusc supplier, 2 words 14 Colorful marine invertebrates, two words 16 Dog show concern 17 News source 18 Flower arrangement 19 Clubs at Calabasas Country Club? 20 Bracelets 21 Way up 24 Label 25 Audacity 27 Former quarterback Marino 29 Loses track of 31 Dawn time, abbr. 32 “___ moment” 33 Celebrity singer who owns a funky ranch house in Ramirez Canyon, goes with 59 across 34 Malibu’s Sandstone peak, 2 words 40 Cocktail addition 42 Gp. in charge of condominiums, perhaps 43 Swimmer’s gear 44 Profit, abbr. 47 Nurse (abbr.) 48 Local art authority and coowner of Canvas Malibu, 2 words 53 Malibu Arts Commission Chair, Catherine ____ 56 Large rodent ___ 57 Former Malibu home owner, ____ Pitt 59 See 33 across 60 1982 film alien 61 Internet laughter 62 Chris Martin’s partner, goes with 71 across 63 Not well 66 Very popular 67 Makes a whispering or rustling sound 71 See 62 across 73 Skyrocket 74 Word in an award category 77 1968 sci-fi adventure movie filmed in Malibu Creek State Park, four words 81 Star Wars director 84 Cavity fillers’ org. 85 Malibu Wines plant 86 Pro snowboarder who has homes in Malibu, _____ White 87 Fisherman 88 Composer’s concern
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1 Former Rockets’ star, ____ Ming 2 Reese Witherspoon’s home overlooks this Malibu beach, 2 words 3 Demeter Certified Biodynamic and organic farm in Malibu, 3 words 4 Conservationists protect them 5 Fitness center launched by Hana Monska, two words 6 Malibu’s new surf boutique. Three words 7 Basic early morning exercise 8 One of the Getty Villa collections 9 Hung loose 10 The Bachelor flowers 12 Grammy nominee in 2007: Corinne Bailey 13 @ 15 Last word 18 Fragrant long-grain rice 19 Dog’s show of affection 20 Industry, slangily 22 NBA superstar Duncan 23 Geneva-based workers grp. 26 Radiant 28 Bismarck’s state, abbr. 30 Old time you 35 Super Bowl scores, abbr. 36 Corn serving 37 Dynamic feature of the Dutch Colonial home in Winding Way used in American Crime Story, 2 words 38 Flowery 39 Color of Betsey Johnson’s Malibu mobile home 41 Tom Clancy subject, abbr. 45 Either’s partner 46 Calabasas location providing world class cuts, 2 words 48 Former Malibu resident and star in “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”, ___ Nicholson 49 Coldplay frontman reconstructing his Malibu home (The Garwood Residence)- goes with 65 down 50 Relaxing location 51 Swallow 52 Wall ___ 53 Chum, nowadays 54 Passport etc 55 The Godfather actress, Diane 57 Wildflower that can be seen on the Chumash Trail 58 Reddish-brown wood 62 Justic Department, for short 64 One of the “deadly seven” 65 See 49 down 68 Large coffee container 69 Brit. heroes in WW II 70 Word in a classic Hemingway title 72 Work for an orchestra 75 Mast pole 76 Famous “Talks” 78 Resembling, 2 words 79 One billion years or so 80 Danson role in Cheers 82 El ___ (Spanish hero) 83 Compass point, abbr.
