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Eagles Sing for a Famous Mouse
Captures from El Segundo High School's choir trip to Orlando, Florida this past June Although our July issue was our last print issue for...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Aug 16, 20221 min read


The Art of Entrepreneurship
Ryan Campbell is an artist with business savvy and social-media chops. By Maureen Kingsley El Segundo resident Ryan Campbell...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20223 min read


Guide to Local Summer Concerts 2022
It's free (or inexpensive) outdoor summer concert season! If, like us, you're having trouble keeping track of where and when the local...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jul 6, 20221 min read


New at ESMoA: TIME
Art lovers, film buffs, and anyone looking for a fantastical escape will enjoy Experience 51: TIME at ESMoA in El Segundo. By Maureen...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Talent, Heart, Art
Longtime El Segundo resident Pat Lennon is a gifted artist and musician with kindness to spare. By Maureen Kingsley Photos by Lee Tonks...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 2, 20225 min read


Pichuquito by Julian
Artist Julian Catania created his Pichuquito character several years ago at El Segundo High School—and has since grown it into a local...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 5, 20223 min read


Pageant of the Arts Winners Announced
El Segundo Rotary Club has selected and honored the winners of this year's student art contest. Student artists Jake Quintana, Deborah...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Apr 1, 20222 min read


Small Treasures in El Segundo
Captures from the juried community art exhibition inside El Segundo Public Library El Segundo Public Library recently wrapped up its...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 31, 20221 min read


El Segundo Through a Poet's Eye
The El Segundo Scene selected Anne Sikking as its own poet laureate in early 2021 and published Anne’s original poetry about El Segundo...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 31, 20227 min read


Spring Concert Announced
After a two-year break from performing live, the El Segundo Concert Band makes a triumphant return to the stage for its “Let Earth Ring”...

Ima Essien
Mar 8, 20222 min read


El Segundo Concert Band To Perform Live This Month
The free concert takes place March 19th at 7pm and is themed around springtime and a celebration of Earth. El Segundo Concert Band, under...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 6, 20221 min read


Artist’s Voice: Complete
We may strive to improve ourselves, but we are still whole. By Natalie Strong Sometimes (a lot of the time) I find myself falling into...

Ima Essien
Feb 6, 20223 min read


Poetry for All
El Segundo’s recently selected poet laureate for 2022 and 2023, Hope Anita Smith, brings her talent, enthusiasm, and creativity to the...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Feb 4, 20225 min read


City of El Segundo Names its First-Ever Poet Laureate
Hope Anita Smith begins her tenure this month. The City of El Segundo recently selected its first-ever Poet Laureate, Hope Anita Smith....

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 10, 20221 min read


The Art of Healing
Artist Kathryn Tubbs finds beauty and inspiration in medical images. By Maureen Kingsley To look closely at the work of El Segundo–based...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 5, 20224 min read


Artist's Voice: Just Smash It
Journaling not your jam? Scrapbooking a bit too fussy for you? Try making a smashbook to record your experiences and family history. It’s...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 6, 20212 min read


Small, Cute Things
El Segundo resident Aja De La Rosa finds joy in making art, teaching art, and running a successful small business. By Maureen Kingsley...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Q&A with December 2021's Cover Artist
The Scene's December 2021 cover features artwork by Los Angeles-based artist and ESMoA intern Kiani Wish. This work appears on the...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 1, 20214 min read


Blue/s on Video
ESMoA's 2021 Video Art + Film Festival selections have been announced and will be available for viewing December 1 through 3. By Maureen...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 1, 20215 min read


New at ESMoA: blue/s
The group exhibition is curated by Essence Harden and explores the sensory elements, hues, and energy of blue. By Maureen Kingsley The...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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