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December 31, 2025
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Los Angeles Youth Orchestra to Hold Spring 2026 Auditions in Encino: The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will conduct auditions for its spring 2026 season on January 3 and 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Encino. Student musicians ages 8 to 18 with at least two years of private instruction are eligible to participate. The season, beginning January 11, features a repertoire focused on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and includes works by prominent American composers. Over 100 students from more than 50 local schools are expected to join. (Source: Yo! Venice! on Dec 30)
December 30, 2025
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Los Angeles Youth Orchestra Schedules Spring 2026 Auditions for Young Musicians: The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra will host auditions for its spring 2026 season on January 3 and 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Encino. Students between ages 8 and 18 with at least two years of private instruction are eligible to apply. The upcoming season, beginning January 11, will highlight music commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featuring works by American composers and a premiere piece by Russell Steinberg. Over 100 students from more than 50 Los Angeles area schools participate in the ensemble. (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Dec 30)
October 16, 2025
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Starbucks Shuts Santa Monica Ocean Avenue Store Amid Broader Closures: The Starbucks at 1705 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica has closed as part of the company's ongoing restructuring, which includes shutting or converting at least 10 stores in Los Angeles County. This follows a similar closure on Main Street earlier this year, reflecting a shift away from mobile-order–or– (Source: Yo! Venice! on Oct 16)
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Starbucks Shuts Ocean Avenue Location in Santa Monica During Company Restructuring: Starbucks has closed its store at 1705 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, marking the second recent closure on a major Westside corridor. The move is part of a larger effort by the company to address declining sales and shift away from certain store formats. Several other Los Angeles County locations are (Source: Santa Monica Mirror on Oct 16)