Venice Architectural Home Designed by William Adams

722 Brooks Ave
Modern Architectural Home $1,425,000

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Modern sophistication envelope this Venice Architectural home. This new construction designed by William Adams encompasses impeccable style. Enter on the main level & enjoy a light infused open floor-plan surrounded by skylights, floor to ceiling windows & doors, polished concrete & maple floors & a dual sided fireplace. A spacious gourmet kitchen w/ a butcher block island, stainless steel cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Staircase made of brushed nickel leading onto the second level with a bonus area perfect for your own office or family room. Spacious bedroom w/ its own balcony & views of the Santa Monica mountains & it's own bath finished off w/ Duravit sinks & stunning tiling details. An expansive master suite w/ its own private mezzanine/sitting area, gorgeous master bath w/ dual sinks, Caserstone counters & a Japanese shower/tub combo. Large rooftop deck w/ amazing city & mountain views. 2 car garage easily used as a flex space. Live it! 

Upcoming March Events!

March is just around the corner and we don't want you to miss theses great events! More details coming soon!

1st Fridays on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Friday, March 2, 6-11pm Abbot Kinney
Shops on the boulevard are open late - some have special sales & events.


Next Fridays at The Viceroy
Friday, March 9, 6-9pm The Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica
This new event just launched, celebrating the 2nd Friday of the month with an extended happy hour at the  bar with dj in this unique boutique hotel. Free

The Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog Event at
The Viceroy Hotel
Monday, March 19, 6-9pm
The Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica
The AK Blog hosts a reception  at the poolside lounge with cabanas featuring an extended happy hour, complimentary appetizers,  and  local area entrepreneurs from Venice & Santa Monica. Also celebrating Janet's Circle for Entrepreneurs 5th Anniversary!
Tickets thru Feb. 29: $10, March 1: $15 or $25 cash at door Get Details & Tickets

Hidden Gem on a Gorgeous Venice Walkstreet

Hidden Gem on a gorgeous Venice walkstreet only seconds to the sand, Main Street, Abbot Kinney & the Beach! This gorgeous 4 Bedroom/5 Bath home has been updated over time and exudes character & charm. Enter through the front gates into your own private oasis, enjoy a brick-lined expansive porch w/ a built-in firepit, garden & outdoor shower after surfing. Spacious open floor-plan on the lower level; enjoy a fabulous living room w/ windows that surround the front garden & saturates w/ natural light, stucco fireplace & exposed beam ceilings & brick walls all throughout. 

Spacious formal dining area & a large cooks kitchen w/ concrete counters,new cabinets,beautiful stainless colored windows and stainless steel appliances. Move to the upper level & enjoy four bedrooms each w/ their own bath, including a spacious master suite w/ its own private balcony & fireplace. Parking spaces for 6 cars. Plans completed for a studio & garage. The original detailing makes this home truly special! 111 Dudley Avenue, Venice, 90291 

Get More Details Today!

Events Feb 21-28: Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), Art, Live Music, Cadillac Hotel, Upcoming at The Viceroy!

Starting out with a few NEW things on the AK Blog:
-  Subscribe & Win: Subscribe to our email newsletter on the right of the page and get automatically entered to win free raffle prizes!
- Photos & Videos: See our new page with recent event photos and videos. Check back this week for Mardi Gras Parade photos. See it here!
- Santa Monica: the AK Blog is covering Santa Monica events for you- hey, they are just across the Venice border! Welcome to our new client, The Viceroy Hotel Santa!  Next Fridays is a new event at The Viceroy on the 2nd Friday each month. Plus there's an EXCLUSIVE RSVP Only event at The Viceroy coming on March 19 sponsored by the hotel & the AK Blog!
- Welcome I. Roman Accounting Services: when it comes to taxes and accounting,  you can have a trusted professional that serves Venice, & Santa Monica- the AK Blog uses I. Roman!
- AK411: this is our local & growing business directory! Check it out!

Mardi Grad Parade last weekend

Tuesday:
MARDI GRAS with the Gumbo Brothers! This local Venice fave band was at the Mardi Gras parade this past weekend with their brand of ass shakin' funk,  and they'll help you get your groove on at South in Santa Monica! Get your beads and feathers on and shake it from 7-11pm! FREE!
3001 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403 (between Berkely & Stanford)

Wednesday:

More music for post Mardi Gras madness! Suzy Williams cd release concert & party at Witzend in Venice with special guest Michael Jost opening up the show starting at 7:45pm. $10 Cover
1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice CA 90291

Thursday:

MEETING POSTPONED!!!
The AK Blog also posts about community events- heads up Venetians! Venice Town Hall: The Emergence of Silicon Beach, FROM THE VENICE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL. You've heard of Google, right?  They moved to Venice and so have other digital media companies, in addition to the numerous ones already located here, such as Jagmedia, publisher of the AK Blog.  WE WILL POST WHEN WE GET THE NEW MEETING DATE.

Check back again this week for more events & features on local businesses!

Saturday:
Art Event at Cadillac Hotel: DISCARDED: L.A. is an installation that includes 101 projected photos of people sitting on discarded sofas and easy chairs from all around L.A., taken by Lexington, Kentucky-based artists Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova during their visit to Los Angeles. 6 - 11 pm FREE Entrance 21 + over, Hosted Bar
8 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA (1 block south of Rose)

Upcoming Events at The Viceroy Hotel:
Next Fridays was launched this month at this chic beach hotel.  Don't miss out on the fun for Next Fridays on Friday, March 9 from 6-9pm with $7 Cocktails ( yes, it's true, not a typo!) and dj in the pool area with cabanas. FREE
 
Exclusive Event from the Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays Blog  March 19 6-9pm!
This week, look for our Special Ticket pricing of only $10 which will include tray passed appetizers,  $7 Cocktails and reduced rate on valet parking. Check back here for link for ticket purchase.

Artists are the Rock Stars in Venice! This week's art events, Mardi Gras Parade & more!

Week of February 14-19 Just Updated Feb 16!

New Art from Venice Artist Michelle Oppenheimer

This week offers a great opportunity to view new art from Venice artists as well as purchase prints or originals from mixed media artist, Michelle Oppenheimer. See the art featured exclusively on the AK Blog.  Prints are available at custom sizes. 
If you like these new images check out her website

Check out this Contemporary Silver Strand Beach Home

Exquisite contemporary beach home located on Lighthouse Mall in the Silver Strand & seconds to the beach. This highly sought after mall is the only one that aligns directly w/ the Marina Peninsula foot bridge. Boasting 3 Bdrms/3.5 Baths this home has been updated over time & is completely turnkey. Living room with large surrounding windows and soaring ceilings that saturate with natural light. Move to the main level and enjoy an open floor-plan consisting of a fabulous kitchen with new appliances,fixtures & its own balcony. A formal dining room that leads to a den with its own fireplace- perfect for entertaining guests.The upper level is completed with a spacious master bdrm with a large walk-in closet, a newly completed storage room & 2 private balconies. Two more accompanying bdrms & baths w/ new fixtures & hardware. Hardwood & ceramic tile floors throughout, 3 fireplaces, a total of 5 balconies & an absolutely stunning private outdoor courtyard that has been completely landscaped.
Check out the website for more details on this home

Tuesday
Danny Moynahan and the Love Uninhibited Orchestra
Just for Valentine's Day! ...making love songs to you.
7:00pm - 10:00pm Free
The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge
1411 Lincoln Blvd.

Thursday
Venice Art Crawl
7:00pm - 10/11:00pm Free

Figtrees Cafe
Art, Complimenary Appetizers, Wine and music make for a great art crawl event at this beachside cafe. 6 - 9:00pm. 429 Ocean Front Walk (2 blocks south of Rose Ave.)

Ten Cinema Gallery
In the Buff | New Work by Isabelle Alford-Lago 7 - 11:00pm
TEN Cinema Gallery in Venice presents an exhibition of new Gorilla paintings . Come ready for some cocktail specialties and to experience the latest Gorillas.
1317 Innes Place

Be sure to get on the guest list! RSVP at http://tencinema.com/

Venice Breeze Suites

Art on multiple floors here, plus poetry reading and rooftop fun! Off the boardwalk.
2 Breeze Ave.

Danny's

Venice Ballz - bringing carnie to the crawl! Windward at Speedway. 6-10 pm.

Friday
P∆RticLeKid + Folk Uke + Michael Jost + Leroy Lee @ The Sanctuary
7:00pm until 10:00pm $5 suggested donation
235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, California, Santa Monica, CA
Join us this coming Friday for a cozy evening of tasty music, surreal visions, and friends of all shapes, sizes and colors at that good ol' time acoustic gathering nook we all know and love, The Sanctuary!

Saturday
Mardi Gras Parade on the Boardwalk!
12:00 Noon Free!
Venice Board Walk Starting at Rose Ave Public Parking lot.
Line-up 11:30am
AfterParade Party~2:00-5:00pm
Venice Bistro 323 Ocean Front Walk.

Grassroots Acoustica Saturday Night! Special Appearance by Don Dokken! Plus Suzy Williams, Peter Demian, Kathy Leonardo at The Talking Stick 6-10pm!

Grassroots Acoustica observes February as National Heart Month. FEATURING Don Dokken, Emily Gold, Jon Byrd, Kathy Leonardo, Mark Islam, Marvin Etzioni, Peter Demian, Ruby Summer, Suzy Williams + more TBA. TO BENEFIT American Heart Association - Greater Los Angeles Division. DOOR: 6 p.m. MUSIC 7-10 p.m.

Celebrate and learn about National Heart Month on Saturday, February 11th's Grassroots Acoustica, a music-filled fundraiser and silent auction benefiting American Heart Association, Greater Los Angeles Division. Help make a difference in the fight against the #1 and #3 killers of Americans - every 34 seconds someone dies from heart disease. 80% of these deaths are preventable! You have the power to save your heart and the heart of someone you love.

Arrive early (6-7 pm) to view and bid on some stellar silent auction items, including a signed pre-release cd from Don Dokken and have a toast at our VIP wine reception and then, from 7-10 pm, listen to some of the best and brightest singer/songwriters in Los Angeles.

Start the Weekend at the Viceroy for Next Fridays! Friday, February 10 from 6-9pm

NEXT FRIDAYS at the Viceroy Santa Monica starts this week on Friday night from 6 - 9pm. 

Enjoy Drink Specials on cocktails for $7 plus special dj performance by the heated poolside lounge with cabanas. First announced here by the Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog!

Viceroy Santa Monica’s patio scene is best experienced from one of our exclusive private cabanas. Considered among Los Angeles’ most happening spots, they set the stage for poolside lounging, casual gatherings or meetings, and can be rented for the most romantic and special occasions.

Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic to create a thoroughly modern and uniquely luxurious Santa Monica, California boutique hotel.

VICEROY SANTA MONICA 1819 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica California 90401
T 310 260 7500

Architectural Town Homes in the Heart of Venice Hurry, Only 2 Left!

Come & enjoy these stunningly appointed architectural town homes in the heart of Venice. This 6 unit, new construction development offers the perfect modern flow.

Each unit consists of 3 Bdrms/2.5 baths with a open floor plan that is functional and spacious. Finished with French oak flooring, Axor fixtures, Duravit jetted soaking tubs, Viking kitchen appliances & custom walnut cabinetry throughout. Private 2 car garages with ample guest parking. A fabulous courtyard with a built-in BBQ & firepit, shared with your neighbors.  Absolutely breathtaking & a must see!

512 Brooks Avenue  $1,085,000 each  GET MORE INFO HERE!

A Gift for your Valentine

Get your Valentine something special to hang on their wall from Venice Artist Michelle Oppenheimer.

Canvas ready to hang: will receive before Valentine's Day.
Email or Call to make an order: 310 739 4250

Here a few sizes to choose from and custom sizes are also available:
12x12 Gallery wrapped canvas: $90.00
8x10 Gallery wrapped canvas: $80.00
View more images

Complimentary Consultation from I. Roman Accounting!

Something we can't avoid is tax time and I. Roman Accounting serving the Venice area is offering a Complimentary Consultation for the first 10 people who call for this offer. Call 310.230.8826

Serving a diverse array of clients for over 10 years, ranging from small business owners to large corporate clients in Venice, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey.

Do I Need to File a Tax Return for 2011?

You are required to file a federal income tax return if your income is above a certain level, which varies depending on your filing status, age and the type of income you receive. 

Email us now for your Complimentary Consultation.
Call 310.230.8826

Events for February 7-12: Next Fridays at Viceroy, Heart Fundrasier at Talking Stick Saturday, more!

We just updated this post on Feb 8 - scroll down for more fun & fabulous events this week!

Wednesday:

Suzy Williams singing it and bringing it at Danny's from 7 - 10pm FREE! Special guest pianist/composer Steve Weisberg. If you have heard Suzy you know it's worth checking out- if you haven't yet, get your caboose over there! 23 Windward Ave.

Friday:

NEXT FRIDAYS at the Viceroy Santa Monica starts this week on Friday night from 6 - 9pm. Specials on cocktails plus dj at the heated poolside lounge with cabanas. Look for our post on this special event on the blog this week! Free admission.


King's Ball at Dannys 8:30-12 - Mardi Gras pre-party. Free admission.

Saturday:

It's Heart month! Grassroots Acoustica takes place at the Talking Stick with a Special Fundraiser for the American Heart Association from 6-10pm.  Venice fave musicians Suzy Williams, Kathy Leonardo and Peter Demian will be a part of the all-star musical lineup. Silent Auction from 6-7 will include a donated Blog Promotional Package from our blog!  Look for our post on this special event on the blog this week! Free admission.

Check back for more events & to find out about Venice shops, artists and businesses!

Sunday:

Opening of Ten Women Gallery in their new location on Montana Ave!
After 11 years on Abbot Kinney they lost their lease & relocated to Santa Monica.

Ten Women Gallery invites art lovers  to please join us for a Valentine's Day Art & tea reception

Sunday February 12, 2012
2.00 p.m. until 5.00 pm

Check out the Sailhouse Loft Building, seconds to Abbot Kinney & the Beach!

Experience New York loft living in the heart of Santa Monica at the Sailhouse Loft Building. Located on Main Street only seconds to Abbot Kinney & the Beach.

This exquisite, light-infused, top-floor corner unit has 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms. With wrap-around windows, three large balconies, an exposed brick wall, and high 12 ft. ceilings, you will experience loft living at its best. Spacious with gorgeous fixtures and finishes. An open kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances & island with stainless steel counters. Custom built-ins throughout & plenty of storage. Enjoy 240 sq.ft. of outdoor space which gives the perfect indoor/outdoor feel. Two deeded parking spaces & valet parking for your guests. Welcome home!
212 Marine Street #301 $1,495,000  Get Details on this Property