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Robert Downey Jr. Flips Switch on Inaugural Venice Sign Historical Holiday Lighting : Venice Beach CA – 30-November-2012 –For the first time in 100 years, the historic Venice Sign display welcomes the holiday season and trades--in standard issue white lights for red-and-green colored bulbs inspired by local restaurateur Daniel Samakow . The Band Venice opened the scene for the arrival of Robert Downey Jr. and Councilman Bill Rosendahl. They received an outstanding welcome from the Venice Community. The event started at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30. The Historical Venice Sign Inaugural flip of the switch by actor and Venice resident Robert Downey Jr. along with Councilman Rosendahl. Rosendahl presented the LAPD Pacific Division with a certificate of appreciation from the City for their annual toy drive. The event ended with the Arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus on Venice Beach #63 Hook and Ladder Fire Truck. Attendees that brought new, unwrapped children's toys to benefit "The Muscle Beach Toy Drive" received a wristband to discount specials at the Windward Holiday Crawl. Onlookers received complimentary Egg Nog, coffee, and hot chocolate sponsored by The Townhouse. The Venice Sign holiday lighting was a free event sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, the Venice Chamber of Commerce, and Windward Avenue Merchants.

Robert Downey Jr. Flips Switch on Inaugural Venice Sign Historical Holiday Lighting

Venice Beach CA – 30-November-2012 –For the first time in 100 years, t ...

Updated: Dec 01, 2012 1:03pm PST

Venice 032412 :

Venice 032412

Updated: Mar 25, 2012 4:14pm PST

Trick or Treat! Halloween Venice Style! :

Trick or Treat! Halloween Venice Style!

Updated: Nov 12, 2011 4:56pm PST

March First Fridays 2011 :

March First Fridays 2011

Updated: Mar 07, 2011 1:00am PST

10th Annual Venice Mardi Gras Parade and Afterparty :

10th Annual Venice Mardi Gras Parade and Afterparty

Updated: Mar 06, 2011 4:52am PST

!st Friday of the year 2011! : So this First 1st Friday was as fun as always, however, a bit different... parking is restricted on Abbot Kinney Blvd. - No Parking from 4-11pm- in effect Jan., Feb, & March. Don't Panic, see our parking tips below. Originally, 1st Fridays was to promote the eclectic array of businesses on the infamous boulevard in Venice, when it started in 2007. Take it from this blogger, I'm a local and was instrumental in getting this off the ground and on the map. I worked with the Venice Chamber and Neighborhood Council in promoting the event, plus created graphics for various community to drives to help the underprivileged in Venice. After this blog was started in 08' to help promote it, it really took off. Before you could blink in 09', there were 40-50 food trucks lined up on the boulevard who have treated our neighborhood as a cash cow, all the while leaving behind piles of garbage, crowds so big that people were forced to walk in the streets, monopolizing parking, & blocking storefronts and taking away business from the merchants. If you are a FOOD TRUCK OWNER, I HOPE YOU READ THIS AND CHOOSE TO BE A RESPONSIBLE VISITOR IN VENICE. While it's great to have quick, cheap eats, the inconsiderate actions on your part is has led to a completely out of control situation. Don't blame the merchants here- the LA City Council has been completely inept with this situation and most food truck owners uncooperative. Nuff said here... Fashion Show: Bohemian Exchange is hosting a Runway Fashion show for First Fridays! Introducing Sita Couture's Eco Spring Collection 2011. The show starts at 8:30pm. Reception following with light refreshments & music. FREE! 1358 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (across from Abbot's Habit) -Janet Gervers

!st Friday of the year 2011!

So this First 1st Friday was as fun as always, however, a bit differen ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2011 2:37pm PST

Venice Art Crawl Mixer January 2011 :

Venice Art Crawl Mixer January 2011

Updated: Jan 14, 2011 1:44pm PST

Venice July 2010 Chamber Mixer : This month's featured location Studio 18 Address: 18 North Venice

Venice July 2010 Chamber Mixer

This month's featured location Studio 18 Address: 18 North Venice

Updated: Aug 12, 2010 3:55pm PST

First Fridays VENICE August 2010 :

First Fridays VENICE August 2010

Updated: Aug 08, 2010 1:11am PST

Oakwood BBQ 2010 Fire Station #63 VENICE : 07.31.10 4TH ANNUAL VENICE COMMUNITY BBQ & PICNIC, Venice, CA) Oakwood Recreation Center, once again was home to the Venice Community BBQ and Picnic on Saturday, July 31. The event took place from 12-5 p.m. About this event: The annual Venice Community BBQ and picnic is fast becoming a tradition of the Venice community. It is a cooperative venture – the BBQ and Music is provided by the Venice Neighborhood Council, while entertainment and prizes come from the people and merchants of Venice. And of course the Venice Firefighters #63 bring their trucks and serve the BBQ which is prepared by master chefs "Barklie Griggs" and "Theo Von Hoffman" on the MOAB – the Mother of All BBQs. Prizes were awarded for Best Ribs, Chicken, and Pork. There was music, games for adults and children, face painting, a bounce house for kids, friendly competition, laughter, family and friends. Special guest appearance from Station #92!"

Oakwood BBQ 2010 Fire Station #63 VENICE

07.31.10 4TH ANNUAL VENICE COMMUNITY BBQ & PICNIC, Venice, CA) Oakwoo ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2010 11:37pm PST

Venice CARNEVALE 8th Annual Carnevale! : 8th Annual Venice Beach Carnevale Masquerade Benefit Party Saturday June 5th 8:30pm - 3:30 am....Mischeif, Maddness and Mayhem....whith DJ's, Fire Dancers, Circus Acts and Exotic Dancers. Partyby5.com official event photographer,

Venice CARNEVALE 8th Annual Carnevale!

8th Annual Venice Beach Carnevale Masquerade Benefit Party Saturday Ju ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2010 12:22pm PST

First Friday's presents,,,,"Angel's on Abbot Kinney" :

First Friday's presents,,,,"Angel's on Abbot Kinney"

Updated: Jun 05, 2010 8:52pm PST

Venice Art Walk 2010 :

Venice Art Walk 2010

Updated: May 24, 2010 11:14pm PST

Cinco De Mayo 2010 at Baja Cantina :

Cinco De Mayo 2010 at Baja Cantina

Updated: May 06, 2010 2:58pm PST

Kathy Leonardo Live at Danny's Deli...Venice!!! :

Kathy Leonardo Live at Danny's Deli...Venice!!!

Updated: Apr 07, 2010 4:31pm PST

27Miles Live at AC Lounge March Madness :

27Miles Live at AC Lounge March Madness

Updated: Mar 22, 2010 2:10am PST

Merecede's Bin73 Grand Opening Launch Party :

Merecede's Bin73 Grand Opening Launch Party

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 3:48pm PST

Venice Media District March Mixer :

Venice Media District March Mixer

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 3:13pm PST

First Fridays Jan 2010 :

First Fridays Jan 2010

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 9:15am PST

Venigras! Mardigras in Venice!! : VENICE MARDI GRAS) annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. The event was hosted by The Krewe of Grandview. Also, photos provided by Party by 5's Gisele Rebeiro. HERE IS A LITTLE VENICE HISTORY. The following taken from an insert written by ...Venice Historian and Photographer Jeffrey Stanton. "Venice held its first annual Mardi Gras Festival August 16-18, 1935. The three day event featuring parades, costumes, contests and entertainment, was modeled after the New Orleans event. It was conceived by the local businessmen as a commercial enterprise that would publicize the community, attract large crowds and require cooperation of people from many segments of the populace. King Neptune crowns Queen Venetia. It began with the arrival of King Neptune in an outrigger canoe followed by Queen Venetia's coronation and a royal procession along Ocean Front Walk. The queen read a proclamation commanding her subjects to engage in three days of fun and frivolity. The afternoon parade featured floats and costumed merrymakers wearing enormous plaster of paris heads that were manufactured in Arthur Reese's studio. Windward Avenue was roped off for a street carnival where wandering gondoliers entertained."

Venigras! Mardigras in Venice!!

VENICE MARDI GRAS) annual Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade on the Venice ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2010 2:26am PST

Happy B'day Jason! :

Happy B'day Jason!

Updated: Feb 05, 2010 1:26am PST

27 Miles @ Air Conditioned Lounge :

27 Miles @ Air Conditioned Lounge

Updated: Jan 31, 2010 3:09am PST

Air Conditioned Lounge :

Air Conditioned Lounge

Updated: Jan 31, 2010 1:24am PST

Mercede's Birthday and Naked Sushi :

Mercede's Birthday and Naked Sushi

Updated: Jan 25, 2010 4:11pm PST