Annemarie Donkin

Annemarie Donkin is a journalist who wrote for The Signal in Valencia, CA and was the Managing Editor for the Topanga Messenger from 2013 to 2016. She is thrilled to write for the Messenger Mountain News to continue the tradition of excellent community newspapers. When she’s not writing, she loves to travel throughout California, read, watch movies and keep bees.

Matilda, The Musical Arrives in Topanga November 15 and 16

Youth theatre is flourishing in the Canyon and the latest extravaganza to hit the boards is Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical for three performances at the Topanga Community Center (TCC), November 15-16.…

Crime and Homelessness Leads at Town Council October Meeting

Community members expressed concerns about the possible SCE PSPS power shutoffs on Red Flag days; fire safety, homelessness, and school vaccinations. President Stacy Sledge returned to the head of the table as…

Topanga Teen Directs The Princess Bride for TYS

Directing a full-length play is a tough gig and not for the faint of heart. Yet, for 15-year-old Sierra Friday, who is directing The Princess Bride for Topanga Youth Services, it comes…

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Progressive Democrats Honor Black Lives Matter

With less than a year until the 2020 Democratic Primaries, nearly 200 people gathered in Topanga for the 14th Annual Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains (PDSMM) Birthday Party on September…

Topanga Town Council Holds High-Spirited September Update

Despite the late summer heat and no air conditioning, it was a high-energy meeting as the Topanga Town Council convened following the summer hiatus and worked through a full agenda at the…

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CAFE 27 Topanga’s Americana Diner

Amir Rofougaran’s Café 27 is a delightful American-style diner where one can enjoy breakfast, lunch and lattes, as well as occasional jazz nights or poetry slams. In 2015, when Amir Rofougaran and…

5G Free Topanga and Beyond Presents Evidence of Wi-Fi Harm

5G Free Topanga and Beyond’ will hold its next meeting on Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at Inn of the Seventh Ray Residents of Topanga and surrounding areas are becoming increasingly aware of…

The Gin Game Triumphs at Theatricum

Real-life married couple Alan Blumenfeld and Katherine James engage in this dark comedy that is a theatrical tour-de-force at the S. Mark Taper Pavilion at Theatricum Botanicum. An elderly man, Weller Martin…

“Botanicum Seedlings” Nurtures New Plays

“Botanicum Seedlings: A Development Series for Playwrights” showcases new plays each year under the guiding hand of Program Director Jennie Webb. If you are interested in new plays, or are an aspiring…