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The Many Gifts of Gio

Eight-year-old Gio opened his art exhibit at Artists Matter Gallery in the Topanga Creek Courtyard to a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring the electric â€œQueen of Salsoul,â€ ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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June to July Events

Special Reception, Saturday, June 25, 12:30-7 p.m.â€” Steampunk artist Kit Plumridge invites you to a unique solo exhibit on the Isle of Plumii, a world that ex ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Interactive Art Events from Topanga Canyon Gallery

Fun With Drawing,â€ Saturday, March 5, 3-5 p.m. Enjoy an interactive art experience on the patio with Debbi Green, whose paintings in the north gallery reflec ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Lifelong Learners, TECS Teachers Walk the Walk

As teachers, we are tasked with teaching students to become lifelong learners, to develop the love of learning, to give students a variety of experiences in bot ... (Read More)

Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

By Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

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Poet Millicent Borges-Accardi Nominated for 2022 PEN Award

Congratulations to Topanga poet Millicent Borges-Accardi, whose body of works has earned her a nomination for a 2022 PEN award. Her latest poetry collection ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Dangerous Game

There was a time when I thought nothing of driving nearly 100 miles round-trip several nights a week to catch a double-bill at one of LAâ€™s then-flourishing re ... (Read More)

Joel Bellman

By Joel Bellman

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â€˜When Pigs Flyâ€™ Introduces New Gallery Space, New Artists

Artists from Topanga and neighboring communities have come together to create a new venue for art in Topanga. The new location of Topanga Canyon Gallery is 137 ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Calling All Young Filmmakers

The Topanga Film Institute & Festival Young Filmmakers Showcase wants to hear what youth from around the world have to say and elevate their voices. Submit ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Topanga Canyon Gallery Moves Across the Street

Things are about to change for art lovers in Topanga and neighboring communities. Topanga Canyon Gallery (TCG), which has resided at Pine Tree Circle for many y ... (Read More)

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â€˜Iâ€™m Not Single, I Have a Dogâ€™

â€˜Iâ€™m Not Single, I Have a Dogâ€™ By Susan Hartzler Commentary by Flavia Potenza Once, marriage was the norm for adults. But now, for the first time sin ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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Embrace of the Wild by Linda Ballou

Reviewed by Flavia Potenza Thank you, Linda Ballou, for â€œEmbrace of the Wild,â€ and introducing us to the extraordinary equestrian explorer Lady Isabella ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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Zoom to MOROCCO for a â€˜Comedy of Menaceâ€™

Topanga Actors Company (TAC) presents MOROCCO, by Allan Havis, on Zoom, Saturday, January 23 and Sunday January 24, 7 p.m. Part psychological thriller, part ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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â€˜The Cat That Changed Americaâ€™ by Tony Lee Moral

The young mountain lion, P22, became a media sensation when he showed up in Griffith Park, an oasis in the middle of urban Los Angeles. As if that werenâ€™t eno ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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The Great Topanga Scavenger Hunt!

Are you missing the wonderful sense of community that Topanga is known for? Are you ready to get outside and away from screens in a safe and fun way? Two of Top ... (Read More)

Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

By Amy Weisberg, M.Ed.

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The Hammer, Sickle, and the Heart

Topanga is a community that, historically, includes a plethora of creative, productive artists, musicians, and writers in residence. Among our present populatio ... (Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

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Zoom with The Water Babies, December 19-20

Topanga Actors Company (TAC) will present a holiday production of Charles Kingsleyâ€™s beloved tale, The Water Babies, on Dec. 19, repeated on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show

â€œThe Art of Givingâ€ holiday art show at Topanga Canyon Gallery is in full swing with an array of one-of-a-kind fine art and gifts for your family and friend ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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COVID-19 Diary

Dear Reader, This column is dedicated to the intrepid, creative staff of The Canyon Chronicle. I thank Publisher/Editor, Flavia Potenza; Creative Director, N ... (Read More)

By Jean Colonomos

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The Spirit of Christmas Present 2020

Each time I think of this holiday season, and what should be the celebratory nature of the time, I am hard pressed to find the star. I know itâ€™s up there; sta ... (Read More)

Kathie Gibboney

By Kathie Gibboney

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The Dawning

On Dec. 21, the time of the winter solstice and the shortest daylight hours of the year when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal, you will have seen wh ... (Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

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Hansel and Gretel By Coco Blignaut aka Coco Mary

In case you havenâ€™t noticed, much of the content in this issue verges on the whimsical. Coco Blignautâ€™s latest literary effort takes whimsy and fantasy to ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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Dakota The Therapy Dog: Goes to the Airport By Lara Clear, Illustrated by Katie Watts

Actor, producer, and author, Lara Clear moved to Topanga in August. As she adapts to her new community, she has two stories to share, one is personal, that spea ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Dancing in the Narrows

Anna Penenbergâ€™s memoir, â€œDancing in the Narrows,â€ a mother-daughter odyssey through chronic illness (July 7, 2020, She Writes Press), takes readers on a ... (Read More)

Kait Leonard

By Kait Leonard

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Modern Monsters

I knew this year was going to be tough because of the election. But it is a horror show to actually see communities, friendships and families ripped apart by th ... (Read More)

Paula Labrot

By Paula Labrot

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Topanga Beach a History

Everything you ever wanted to know about Topanga Beach History, but didnâ€™t know to ask is here. In this meticulously researched chronicle of the events taking ... (Read More)

Linda Ballou

By Linda Ballou

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