Open House Sunday for Hip Venice Homes

Venice has some of the most architecturally interesting homes anywhere! Just take a look at this cool property offered by Venice real estate broker, Pardee Properties.

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$880,000.

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Friday: VENICE ART WALK ‘SURF & SKATE’ AUCTION

Exhibition And Silent Auction Featuring One-Of-A-Kind Skate Decks By 70+ Artists, Musicians And Athletes, & Custom-Shaped Surf Boards “Tatted” by Local Tattoo Legends at Track 16 at Bergamot Station

The Surf & Skate Auction takes place at Track 16, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Bldg. C1, Santa Monica.

Venice Family Clinic announces the 2nd Annual Venice Art Walk Surf & Skate silent auction and opening party, a free community event to kick off its annual fundraiser, —The 34th Annual Venice Art Walk & Auctions. 

The Surf & Skate Auction is open to the public for one night only on Friday, April 27th from 6 to 10 p.m. Experience a memorable evening filled with live music, refreshments and meet some of the art community’s most creative talent.

These one-of-a-kind creations available to bid on in in the auction are designed from re-used, recycled, and recreated skate decks and custom-shaped and “tatted” surfboards by more than 70 artists, including: Quiksilver Surfboard Artist Kristi McKnight;  Alejandro Gehry, Natalie Arnoldi, Kristy Campbell, MX Farina and a host of other talented skate deck artists.

Venice: There 's an App for that & Take me There TONIGHT! PLUS, Suzy in Samo, Art Opening/Live Drawing Event in Venice Friday!

Ok, kids are you ready to rock with some happening art events, a Venice app (for real) and live music in Santa Monica?  Of course you are and best of all it's absolutely free! Check out these events below for the week of April 24-29 and please make sure to tell the event hosts that you found out about it on the Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog! Published in Venice by Jagmedia, a local design studio that's been in Venice for over a decade!

Events April 24-29:

Tuesday

Tonight at Canal Club: Venice Developer & Film Maker Adam Preskill presents his new VENICE APP!  An Evening of Apps features  a new app created just for Venice! Get a sneak peak of this cool new app! In addition, complimentary appetizers will be served during the event from 5-7pm

After Canal Club, head over to Venice Arts: There's an art opening for Pro'jekt LA: "Take Me There: Photography Commenting on the Future of Technology, from 7-10pm. This is part of MOPLA (Month of Photography in LA.) 1702 Lincoln Blvd. at Superba

Wednesday

Japanese American Commemoration celebrating the site of the future memorial marker at the corner of Lincoln & Venice Blvds. (northwest corner.) This event features speakers, such as Arnold Maeda (who was sent to Manzanar Concentration Camp) and an exhibit of the design of the future marker to come that commemorates the forced detention of Japanese Americans in Venice during World War 2. Event starts at 10 am.

ThursdayC'mon back to see what's going on in Venice and Santa Monica.

Friday

An art opening in Venice on Abbot Kinney at new popup gallery, M. Herrington (in the Altered Spaces Gallery space - they are now in the back space, fyi.) Live drawing event where  artists can draw live models and the crowd may watch and enjoy live music too with Splendido Allstars from Venice from 7-10 pm at 1221 Abbot Kinney.

Saturday
Earth Month at Whole Foods! At 1pm, check out the renowned "Certified Health Nut's" talk for Earth Month, featuring Troy Casey.

Sunday
The sizzling Suzy Williams and  The Backboners will play at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, which is absolutely free and fun, from 10am-1pm on Main St. at Ocean Park.

Lotsa Art Events in Venice! Art Crawl, SPARC, Sushi Thursdays Venice & Santa Monica!

The AK Blog has the scoop for you on some exciting art openings and fun events in Venice and Santa Monica from April 19 - 21!

Thursday:

A Window Between Worlds Event at SPARC

This evening reception will feature a video projection of Barbara T. Smith's Opening Ceremony Performance from March 31st.  If you're interested in connecting with the art community in Venice, this event will allow you to experience the I Can: Requiem for I Can't exhibit. It's also part of  the Venice Art Crawl. 685 Venice Blvd. from 6 - 9pm. Free parking. See Art Crawl below.

Venice Art Crawl
This monthly art event in Venice has cutting edge  local art, music and fun in store for you - and best of all it's free! Most of the locations are near the beach on the Boardwalk, aka Ocean Front Walk between Venice Blvd and Rose Ave. Just check out our handy search box in the right column and search for "art crawl" or "Venice art crawl" to see  what happens and find out about choice places. Do keep in mind that these are opoup gallery locations, so they do change from month to month.

The AK Blog recommends these Venice Art Crawl regular locations:
Figtrees Cafe - usually starting around 7pm with delectable appetizers, art and  wine, sometimes with  live music on the patio. It's 2 blocks south of Rose on the Boardwalk at 429 Ocean Front Walk.
Hotel Erwin - outdoors and opn the 5th floor, aka Larry's Lounge at 1697 Pacific Ave.
Also see Santinos,next to the hotel at 1611 Pacific
Momentum at 1317 Innes Place. RSVP Required- Click Here

Sushi Thursdays

This is a new event in Venice, hosted by film co. Perfect Weekend. Make sure to tell them you  found out about it on the Abbot Kinney Blog. An RSVP is required to attend - Click Here First, then show up  at 320 Sunset Ave. between 6 - 10pm for sushi, sake and kirins.

Friday

Does it seem like the weekend started early? Well, there's more in store for you. The Duncan Miller Gallery has moved to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica
and has its opening tonight plus opening reception for Roman Loranc and a vintage exhibition called "The Human Condition" from 6 - 9pm. Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, Unit A7,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

While you're out in Santa Monica, the Abbot Kinney Blog recommends checking out some choice real estate in the neighborhood.

Sophisticated-Elegant-Refined, defines this new construction residence designed by DUB Studios. A 4,000+/- sq.ft. (approx) masterpiece situated on a 7,500 sq.ft. lot in Santa Monica's Historic Ocean Park neighborhood. The warm morning light illuminates the Brazilian hardwood cladding on the South East facing entrance of this home. An oversize front door & 10 foot ceiling welcomes you into this museum like space. The modern lines draw you into the open volumes surrounded by walls of glass & large Arcadia sliding doors off kitchen & living that open onto the inner courtyard fitted w/ a central fire pit. Flowing open floor-plan w/ a stunning custom kitchen & Italian designed cabinetry, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout & one bedroom on the lower level w/ its own entrance- perfect for your home office. Four bedrooms on the upper level including a master suite w/ an over-sized walk-in closet, private terrace & spacious master bath w/ a stand alone soaking tub. See the Listing >
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Saturday
There's another great art reception Saturday night at The Gallery from 7 - 11:45 pm featuring a solo exhibition of works by Farid Kia, a series of large scale portraits. 74 Market Street Venice CA 90291.

Sunday

Grand Opening & Community Open House for The HUB on VeniceThis free event is just outside of Venice and features a ribbon cutting ceremony, networking, kids activities, live music, complimentary refreshments and more. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 11827 Venice Blvd. (Corner of Venice & Barrington/McGlaughlin)

Get Your Weekend on Starting Thursday!

There are a slew of fun events happening happening from Silicon Beach to Next Fridays and some cool art openings in Venice and Santa Monica!

Thursday:

Emergence of Silicon Beach in Venice
Venice  is the Digital Hub in LA - meet people from Google and other high tech companies in the area! 6:30-8:30 pm
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The Gumbo Bros. at  The Basement Tavern in Santa Monica
After the Silicon Beach event, head on over to Santa Monica  & get ready to dance- enter the Victorian & go downstairs to this  beautiful speakeasy lounge or enter from the parking lot behind the building. FREE 9:30-1:30 Basement Tavern 2640 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405

Friday:

Next Fridays at The VICEROY HOTEL
Happy Hour Drink Specials from 6-9 pm, special dj performance
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Saturday:

There are a bunch of art openings at Bergamot Station, 18th Street Art Center & Culver City  on Saturday  - yes they are all FREE!  Bergamot Station: 5-7:30pm, Culver City 6-9pm

The AK Blog pick: Venice Artist Franklin Londin at the Whole9 Gallery in Culver City, from 6-10pm
Franklin is known for his electrifying 3d images and his art is seen at this opening reception, "Through Rose Colored Glasses." 3830 Main Street Culver City, Ca 90232

Celebrate Next Fridays at The Viceroy Hotel, 6 - 9pm

It's time to get your Friday the 13th on in style at Next Fridays at The Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica from 6 - 9pm! Listen to the fabulous tunes their dj is spinning, along with some rockin' Happy Hour Drink Specials, including $7 well drinks and house wine. 

The  Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays Blog recommends the house cabernet if you're in the mood for wine...

VICEROY SANTA MONICA 1819 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica California 90401
Viceroy Website

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Emergence of Silicon Beach in Venice, Thursday April 12

Venice has quickly become a hub for digital media and  the high tech industry with its accumulation of design, post-production and industry related small businesses, plus the recent addition of Google to the neighborhood and in the spring Amplify.LA, startup incubator opening in the Spring.

There will be a showcase of 25 digital media companies during the first hour of the event, followed by a panel moderated by Councilman Bill Rosendahl, which is sure to be a lively one.
 
Location: Westminster Elementary School Auditorium, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 
6:30pm - 8:30pm  
Event is free & open to the public.
Parking: school playground, entrance on East side of Main St. between Brooks and Westminster. Enter auditorium from Westminster. 

Contact Matt.Kline@VeniceNC.org or call 310-421-8627 with questions. RSVP for event at Venicetownhall@venicenc.org

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First Week of April Venice Events & Santa Monica Events! First Friday, Art Openings, Performance & more!

Check out these great events by the beach this week and make sure to say you heard about it on the Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays Blog! Your local connection to the urban beach lifestyle in Venice and Santa Monica!

Monday:

Ultra-experimental performance laboratory at Electric Lodge, starting at 7:30 for $10. max10 is a place where new artists can show early work, and more established artists can work outside their genre. The event is called max10 because each piece can be no longer than 10 minutes, and there will be no more than ten performers a night. Featuring Venice locals Amy Kaps, lovemando and others. 1416 Electric Ave

Wednesday:

Luminous Movement: Dj Jedi & Dj Baruch (Ladies Free All Night!) at Zanzibar in Santa Monica. In celebration of the Goddess, ladies are FREE all night!!!! Doors 10pm / $10 Cover.  Conscious Community, Live Music, Djs, Visual Artists, Vendors, Full Bar, Dance Floor & Kombucha will be available all night! Plus raw/vegan chocolates.

1301 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Friday:

First Fridays on Abbot Kinney from approximately 6-10/11pm, and it's free! The Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays blog encourages you to check out all the eclectic shops, galleries and restaurants, listed in GQ Magazine's, GQ 100 in the April issue as "The most happening shopping destination in America."

Start the night out at Electric Lodge for an audio/visual performace by Duo del Sol at 7pm. The lodge is behind Abbot Kinney at Milwood, with onsite parking. Visit the blog again for more details.

Walk on over to Altered Space Gallery at 8pm Michele Mikesell’s latest circus-inspired exhibition entitled, “Hugo, Oklahoma”. There will be an art reception after the performance at Electric Lodge and giclee print giveaway.

Jazz at Joe's Restaurant from 7-11 pm on the patio with jazz, flamenco and world music guitarist Vahagni,   joined by drummer Zach Harmon and cellist Artyom Manukyan. Joe's is a Venice institution that's west of Westminster where there's a cluster of restaurants. Free, however, dinner orders required for table seating. 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd

 There are many great places to check out such as Joe's Restaurant and Zingara that participate in First Fridays, Venice. Make sure to see them too for a truly unique VENICE experience! (After all, you can find food trucks anywhere in LA...)

Saturday:

Opening at the G2 Gallery for the opening exhibition,  Nature LA: Cheryl Medows. Meet the artist and enjoy live music, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and complimentary valet parking. 6:30 - 9:30pm. $5 admission at the door benefits the Sierra Club.