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🌱 Patch AM: Santa Monica Digital Archive Preserves Generations Of Mexican American History

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Friday September 11th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Santa Monica! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • New digital archive spotlights generations of Mexican American life in Santa Monica
  • See what's inside The Georgian's new free art exhibition

Also on today's calendar: The Arsonists and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Santa Monica Digital Archive Preserves Generations Of Mexican American History (patch.com) β€” Santa Monica residents can now explore a growing digital archive that preserves generations of Mexican American family photos and oral histories, including the MΓ‘rquez and Reyes families whose roots predate the city's founding. Developed by the Santa Monica Public Library with community partners, the Mexican Presence in Santa Monica collection supports Hispanic Heritage Month events and offers a lasting resource for research, exhibits, and local storytelling.
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β€’ The Georgian Welcomes New Artists in Residence, Honoring Its Legacy with Icons of Art and Music (westsidecurrent.com) β€” Santa Monica residents can visit The Georgian Hotel's free Thierry Lefort exhibition, running through Oct. 9 at Gallery 33 on Ocean Avenue. The new works, created during Lefort's on-site residency, explore the shared light and atmosphere between Santa Monica and the South of France, offering locals a chance to experience international art in a historic neighborhood landmark.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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