RSVP for private location in Santa Monica - no cover charge - donations welcome!

The afternoon includes readings and music by members of the Slow Lightning Lit community, poets included in WOR(L)D MATTERS, and SURPRISE GUESTS from the audience. Bring a poem and put your name in the hat to be part of the festivities.

Upon RSVP with your name and email, we will send detailed address and instructions for easy parking.

RSVP to Peggy at ADHOCINK@YAHOO.COM. and let her know how many in your party and if you'd like to reserve any additional books for your local literary gift giving or are interested in copies for your school or local library.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

Simon will be playing baritone guitar to accompany Celia at this event!

Join McCabe’s Guitar Shop for their annual music series “Americana in the Park! Except… this year it’s only one day so you want to miss it! Featuring traditional roots, blues, jazz and folk to Americana’s modern forms. Showcasing El Rayo X, Alice Howe & Freebo, Gumbo Brothers, and Babilonia featuring Celia Chavez. Additionally! enjoy food trucks, kid-friendly interactive experiences and a McCabe’s pop-up booth.

No advanced ticket purchase required!

Location: Gandara Park–  1819 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Time: 1:30-6:30

Americana in the Park is made possible by the city’s Art of Recovery community grants initiative.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

Lunchtime music on the terrace of a building in Century City, one block east of Westfield Mall, during the Farmer’s Market.

The Petty Criminals acoustic trio consists of:

Simon Petty - vocals and guitar

Alex Troup - vocals and guitar

Celia Chavez - vocals and percussion

Free and all ages!

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

This is our Sunday fun suppertime band with our friends Chris Nyquist and Sid Jordan — classic rock and Britpop songs — with lots of harmony singing! Covered, outdoor patio seating (kids and dogs welcome) on a beautiful new stretch of the Long Beach Promenade. The Ordinarie has great food and drink and the best staff in the South Bay — perfect for a laid-back Sunday afternoon-into-evening.

FREE PARKING for 2 hours in the garage at 51 East 3rd Street, just a half a block away.

Lunchtime music on the terrace of a building in Century City, one block east of Westfield Mall, during the Farmer’s Market.

The Petty Criminals acoustic trio consists of:

Simon Petty - vocals and guitar

Alex Troup - vocals and guitar

Celia Chavez - vocals and percussion

Free and all ages!