Happy Birthday Marion! at the Annenberg Community Beach House. Celebrate with the Santa Monica Conservancy the life and career of Marion Davies: classic film era actress, philanthropist, famed party hostess and mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, at Davies’ 1928 Julia Morgan designed Guest House.

From 11am – 1pm, step back in time to view photos and hear stories from docents and historians Michael Yakaitis and Lara Fowler, highlighting the life and personality of Marion Davies, a woman once celebrated as like the “bubbles in a glass of champagne.”

At 11:15am see Marion in action as the star of the 1928, King Vidor film, Show People, with a special introduction by film historian and producer Elaina Archer. At 1:15pm, Janet Klein and John Reynolds perform naughty and nice tunes of the 20s and 30s, followed by a special birthday tribute to Marion at 1:45pm.

Guests are encouraged to don their favorite Gold Coast era attire. All ages are welcome. For more information and to make a reservation for this free event visit happybirthdaymarion2015.eventbrite.com or call 310-458-4904. Space is limited. Parking is $3 per hour or $8 per day.

What: Marion Davies Birthday Celebration
Where: Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica (enter parking lot at Beach House Way traffic light)
When: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Website: http://beachhouse.smgov.net/

In Pasadena…

Offramp Gallery presents a solo exhibition, “Anita Bunn: No Real Edge,” from 2015.

The work included in “No Real Edge” is a series of digital captures printed as continuous tone lithographs. “Untitled Iteration (Grid #2)” consists of three repeating images that appear in subtle combinations of black, white, and gray. These lithographs are part of a larger series of unique prints that includes the same three images as single and layered lithographs using the non-primary colors of the subtractive and additive color wheels.

Also on view is an installation, sculpture & video collaboration, Jessica Curtaz & Anita Bunn: Standing Still.

There will be a closing reception & artist’s talk on Sunday, February 8 from 2-5pm.

On view: January 11 – February 8,

Offramp Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, 91103
When: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Phone: 626-298-6931
Website: http://www.offrampgallery.com