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GQ Names Abbot Kinney “The Coolest Block in America”

March 20th, 2012 · 2 Comments

GQ Magazine has named Abbot Kinney Boulevard “the coolest block in America“, adding “people who live in Venice are cooler than those of us who just visit.” Abbot Kinney and family. Thanks to LA Racked for the heads up, we were too busy basking in our über coolness to spot the article first. Join the [...]

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John Vester: All The Way Out West

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Singer – songwriter John Vester, a 25 year Venice resident, has a new video out for his song “All the Way Out West”, an homage to Venice Beach. Check it out! The song, which also features the band Venice and Venetian Stan Behrens (Canned Heat, War) on harmonica, is the title track to Vester’s latest [...]

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Help Restore Funding for Water Quality Monitoring!

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments

Please take a moment to read this and then call or write to our Senators! Share this with friends! From Surfrider: By defunding the Beach Grant Program, the Obama Administration is about to put you and your kids at risk next time you swim in the ocean. Every year millions of American’s visit the coast [...]

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Tags: Neighboring Communities · Venice Beach · Venice Beach Organizations

2012 Venice Business Expo: May 23rd!

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments

The Venice Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the inaugural Venice Business Expo on Wednesday, May 23rd from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Boys and Girls Club of Venice. The event is open to the public and admission is $5. Own a business in Venice? Get involved! Join the Chamber! From The Venice Chamber of Commerce: [...]

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Women’s Theatre Festival at Electric Lodge This Weekend!

March 20th, 2012 · No Comments

The 19th Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will be held at The Electric Lodge this weekend, kicking off with a Champagne Gala & Awards Ceremony on March 22 at 7 pm. The ceremony will be hosted by Hattie Winston, Ted Lange and Roger Guenveur Smithon and honor Michelle Danner, Ivonne Coll, Denise Nicholas and [...]

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