Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser at The Harlot Salon, First Friday, October 7, 6-10 p.m.

The Harlot Salon is hosting a Breast Cancer Fundraiser on First Friday, October 7, 6-10 p.m. with proceeds donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The event will occur during the popular Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays event in Venice and will consist of three fun ways to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the loved ones that  are affected  by this horrible disease.

In 2011 an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. Sadly, over 39,000 will perish from this deadly disease.

Chances are we all know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. Marylle Koken's, (Stylist and Owner of The Harlot,) Mother is a survivor herself, but sadly lost her professional mentor to the disease almost two years ago. Several of  the other stylists at the salon have similar stories. According to Stylist Amanda Jones, "This is the motivation behind hosting a fundraising event and making it the best possible!"

The Goddess Bazaar at the Fundraiser has 3 inspiring activities:

* Silent Auction - There will be dinners from top Abbot Kinney restaurants, framed art work, personal training services, organic facials and hair services from The Harlot Salon and more.

* "Think Pink" Styling Station - A station were guests can get a pink feather, a pink hair strand and/or pink nail polish applied for donations as well.

* Belly Dancing Classes - Val Macias, the receptionist at the salon is a dancer and will teach mini (15 minutes) Belly Dancing classes to guests for a donation.

All proceeds from the Fundraiser will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. There is an $8 (cash only) entry at door.

The Harlot Salon is a new business with a feminine, edgy, provocative environment, where naughty meets nice. The Harlot and is a tucked away location on the north east side of Abbot Kinney Blvd. (close to Venice Blvd.) in a cottage behind the e-Cookie clothing store. 

For more information, please see:
http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/p/ak-spotlight.html

The Harlot Salon
Breast Cancer Fundraiser Benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Friday, October 7, 6-10 p.m. $8 cash at door
1641 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice CA 90291
310.399.6625
www.theharlotsalon.com

Abbot Kinney Festival Sunday September 25, 10am-6pm 1st Fridays Preview: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

This annual festival drawls over 100,000 people every year! Why? Because it's fun, fun, fun in the warm VENICE California sun, has  a great selection of booths with: artisans, community and civic organizations, clothing, accessories, gifts, food and so much more! It's from 10am-6pm. Note that the LA Marathon is the SAME day and Venice Blvd. will be closed until 11am. It's suggested to take an alternate route if you're driving or get there shortly after 11am. Just updated: westbound lanes of Venice Blvd. will be kept open at all times - eastbound lanes of Venice Blvd. are expected to be open no later than 11 AM.

Awards Given to Venice Non-Profits: 3:15 PM on the Andalusia Stage, the AKFA board of directors will award grants to the following Venice nonprofits: 826LA, Beyond Baroque, Inside Out Community Arts, Venice Arts, Venice Oceanarium, and A Window Between Worlds.

In addition, the 2011 recipients of the AKFA’s Spirit of Venice Awards will be recognized. Nominated by the community for their contributions to the heart and soul of Venice, they include the following:

• David King, Garden Master of Venice High School Learning Garden and Founder & Chair of the Seed Library of Los Angeles (SLOLA)
• Venice Art Crawl (accepted by co-founders Daniel Samakow, Edizen Stowell, Mark Rojas)
• Yo! Venice! (accepted by co-founder Bret)
• Teresa Skinner, Sr. Lead Officer at Los Angeles Police Department

Parking: lots are located near Windward and on Electric Ave., Washington Blvd. near Venice Pier. Also  take the Playa Vista Beach Shuttle, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus or LA Metro, bike, walk, skateboard!

Music Lineup (this is edited):

KIDSQUAD Stage (Westminster Ave.) starting 9:45 am - last band 5:15

9:45 AM - Family Parade (start California Ave / end Westminster Ave)5:15 PM - Superbroke Brass and Tin and Strings - AK Blog pick- check them out!

BROOKS STAGE
10:00 AM – L.A. Record x dublab Sound System (DJ set)
11:00 AM – Club Pacific Band
11:45 AM – DJ set
12:15 PM – Tom Brosseau
1:00 PM – DJ set
1:30 PM - Hanni El Khatib
2:15 PM – DJ set
2:45 PM – Swahili Blonde
3:30 PM – DJ set
4:00 PM – Mia Doi Todd
4:45 PM – DJ set
5:15 PM – Thundercat

ANDALUSIA STAGE
10:45 AM - Sister Rogers
11:30 AM – Capital Cities
12:15 PM - Kris Mars
1:00 PM - Seasons
1:45 PM - Gantez Warrior
2:30 PM – Dumbfoundead (aka DFD)
3:15 PM - AKFA Community Awards Ceremony - AK Blog pick
4:00 PM – Family of the Year
5:00 PM - Kisses

PALMS STAGE
10:00 AM – Frosty
12:00 PM - Marion
1:00 PM - Carlos Niño
2:00 PM - Ale, Suzanne Kraft & Soft Soil Music Club
4:00 PM - Tom Chasteen
5:00 PM - Anthony Valadez - AK Blog pick

There are food trucks and food booth stationed all over Abbot Kinney.
Eat, Drink & Enjoy!
Look for the AK Blog Crew at the festival!

1st Fridays Preview: Breast Cancer Fundraiser at The Harlot 
October 7, is First Fridays on Abbot Kinney. Did you know that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month? It sure is and to celebrate it,  a Breast Cancer fundraiser at the edgy new salon, The Harlot will host a festive fundraising event from 6 - 10pm.The Fundraiser consists of 3 inspiring activities, titled the Goddess Bazaar:

* Silent Auction - There will be dinners from top Abbot Kinney restaurants, framed art work, personal training services, organic facials and hair services from The Harlot Salon and more.

* "Think Pink" Styling Station - A station were guests can get a pink feather, a pink hair strand and/or pink nail polish applied for donations as well.

* Belly Dancing Classes - Val Macias, the receptionist at the salon is a dancer and will teach mini (15 minutes) Belly Dancing classes to guests for a donation.

Mark your calendars now and more will be coming soon!

The Electric Green Carpet

It's all green on Saturday at the Venice Library, with the free screening of: " What is the Electric Car" along with several electric vehicles from the Mini, Volt, Coda and Leaf electric cars on display. The AK Blog caught up with Producer Scott T. Dupont at the event who said that the 100 minute movie gives the  truth on electric vehicles and is there to educate the public about them.

Producer Scott T. Dupont.

It's a great idea, especially, when magazines like Forbes just published an article this week, discrediting the electric vehicle industry along with much misinformation, according to  Mr. Dupont.  That in addition to the big car companies in Detroit being slow to jump on the green vehicle platform.

The screening was free and will be shown all across LA, including area high schools. Dupont was quick to point out that the kids get it and are very positive about electric vehicles.

Regan Kibbee & Janet Gervers

The AK Blog also  talked to Venetian Regan Kibbee who was involved with the "Who Killed the Electric Car" movie. She  said that at that time she thought that cars would be more Jetson's like by now. While it's not the case, progress is being made! If you want to see the movie online, click to this website: www.whatisthelectriccar.com

To find out more about electric vehicles click to this website: www.plugngo.us

Fashion's Night Out Event Photos, Art Crawl & Music!

Fashion's Night Out on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Fashion's Night Out took the Boulevard by storm last Thursday! We went to many of the  events that night and enjoyed meeting the store owners, employees and shoppers on that fun filled night! The photos here are a small representation of the events covered, including: The Harlot Salon, Pamela Barish, Guild, Alternative, Bohemian Exchange and Principessa.  See our HOT our photo album.

See our feature on The Harlot Salon in our new AK Spotlight page.

Events This Week September 13-17:

Tuesday: G2 Gallery new show: Arachnophilia, Danny Moynihan at The Talking Stick, 7-10pm
Wednesday: Suzy Williams at Danny's 7-10pm (happy hour 4-7pm)
Thursday: Venice Art Crawl 6-10/11pm FREE, Reality Bites Opening at Post No Bills, 7-10pm 1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Saturday: 10th Anniversary Party Trim Salon 7-11pm Food, Drinks, Dj, Giftbags 1424 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Featured AK Blog Art Crawl Events:
Sunny Bak photography studio - 2214 Pacific Ave. near Venice - Swap Shop group art show
Canal Club - various artists, Miss Jessica sings
Whole Foods Venice (at Lincoln) - Venice Artsist/Muralist Francisco Letelier, live music from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Figtree's Cafe - Art & Music Showcase, starts around 7pm
Dogtown - 811 Ocean Front Walk , near Brooks, enter from Speedway 7-11ish
1320Main - Photography Gallery, featuring David Zentz and others

 Get Your Art Crawl Map Here! Click Map for full-size version.

Got an Event you want to publicize? Email us!

Saturday September 9: Library Sale and Art Opening

The Venice Public Library will hold a book sale from 9am - 3pm with all  kinds of great books at super small prices! All proceeds go to the library for new books, dvds and programs for young adults & kids.
501 S. Venice Blvd www.fovl.org

Long time Venice resident Harry Drinkwater will have a show of his photography opening tonight at the Roberts & Tilton Gallery in Culver City from 6:30 - 8:30pm. This is part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in LA 1945-80, a collaboration of 60 cultural institutions in Southern California to celebrate the birth of the LA art scene. There will also be a book signing on 9/17.
5801 La Cienega Blvd.

Upcoming Events

September 15, Thursday: Venice Art Crawl

September 25, Sunday: Abbot Kinney Festival

October 7, Friday: 1st Fridays on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Special Event on 1st Fridays: Breast Cancer Fundraiser at The Harlot Salon

Join Fashion's Night Out on Abbot Kinney Boulevard!

The Harlot Salon Hosts  Fashion's Night Out  from 7-10pm

Join an exciting night of an epic global fashion event in fashion forward cities including Los Angeles, right here in fashion central, Abbot Kinney Blvd!

This is a one of a kind event where boutiques will be open after hour! Starting with  upscale new  salon, The Harlot Salon, located behind e-cookie in the charming house seen on left, will host a red carpet event with models in Victorian burlesque attire with a live photo shoot. They will host a champagne bar and serve appetizers during the event from 7-10pm.
1641 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Also participating in the event is Bohemian Exchange, with fashion shows at 8 and 10pm.
1358 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

The Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays Blog Crew will be out covering the event on Thursday. Email us asap if you want your event mentioned- just give us the details.

See the list of participating shops on AKB courtesy of the LA Fashion's Night Out website.

Drawing of the Week: Car-B-LA

Original Art by Marshall Carbee
See the Website