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Apr. 20: SMO Issues to Be Discussed at Private Event

Also today, the UCLA Medical Center helps seniors learn new technology; and a Turkish drama makes its L.A. premiere.

Top of the morning to you, and thanks for dropping by. Here's a roundup of the slew of news we posted on Tuesday:

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With that out of the way, here's the scoop on today:

Weather Forecast

  • cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon
  • high temperature: 65 degrees
  • low temperature: 54 degrees
  • chance of precipitation: 10 percent
  • humidity: 80 percent
  • sunrise: 6:17 a.m.
  • sunset: 7:29 p.m.

The Main Event

  • Pilots, controllers and mechanics will convene at the tonight for a special dinner and meeting with Craig Fuller, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He'll be talking specifically about SMO-related issues. The dinner—which costs $25 per person—starts at 6 p.m., with the discussion getting under way an hour later. The private affair is being hosted by the Friends of Santa Monica Airport.

The Runner-Up

  • Baffled by Facebook, Skype or even the Internet or e-mail? First off all, congratulations on making it to Santa Monica Patch; secondly, make note of an informative program to be held tonight at the . "Staying Connected in the 21st Century," which is free and part of the hospital's UCLA Healthcare 50+ program, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Other Happenings

  • Turquaze, a 2010 drama that was filmed in Turkey and Belgium, will get its Los Angeles premiere tonight at the . The movie starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $11, with discounts available.
  • 's Earth Week celebrations continue today. The director of The Garden will speak about the documentary following a screening of it, and there will be a groundbreaking and American Indian ground-blessing for the college's organic learning garden. Go for more info on the events.
  • The 's "Business at Sunset Mixer" happens from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at . Go here for more info on the powwow.

Last but Not Least

  • Also at , Movies on the Deck continues with a screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark. As usual, the free movie will be shown on the Dining Deck starting at 7 p.m.

This Day in Santa Monica History

  • On Apr. 20, 1973, Lou Reed performed at the (source: GoGoNotes.blogspot.com). One of his best-known solo albums, Berlin, was released three months later.

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