June 2: Area 51 Secrets Revealed at Main Library

Greetings, and thanks for stopping by the latest SM AM Report.

On Wednesday, we published from columnist Robbie Pickard about Santa Monica's annual tourist "invasion"; and Memorial Day weekend observations from contributor/blogger Eddie Greenberg. Also, we asked what you think about the proposed ban on circumcision and how you help your children cope with change.

Now, here's the outlook for today:

Weather Forecast

• partly cloudy
• high temperature: 67 degrees
• low temperature: 54 degrees
• chance of precipitation: 0 percent
• humidity: 54 percent
• sunrise: 5:44 a.m.
• sunset: 8:01 p.m.

The Main Event

• If you're into UFOs, you won't want to miss tonight's author talk at the . Los Angeles Times journalist Annie Jacobsen will discuss her new investigative book, Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the MLK Auditorium, with a book sale and signing following the discussion.

The Runner-Up

• The  convenes its latest networking breakfast at from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The fee is $20 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door and $25 for prospective members. Go here for more info.

Other Happenings

• 's Percussion Ensemble Recital will take place at 11:15 a.m. on the school's main campus. Conductor Matthew Altmire will direct "a creative, unique performance of percussion music, covering a variety of styles," the college said in a statement. Free tickets are available at the SMC Music Office at PAC 211.
• Also on the music front, Elemental Strings Auditions for the 2011-12 school year at will be held today from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Students who are currently in the third or fourth grade and playing violin, viola, cello or bass are invited to audition. Go here for more info.
• Sustainable Works' Green Living Workshop continues today at from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Go here for more info.

Last but Not Least

• The school board meets at 6 p.m. in the . Go here for the agenda.

(Go here for more events happening today.)

This Day in Santa Monica History

• On June 2, 1917, Professor Caesare La Monaca and His Royal Italian Band headlined at Santa Monica's Looff Pavilion (source: Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier).

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