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The MoFongo dish at Sunny Spot is composed of plantain, garlic, bacon, herbs, ginger oil, and eggs.

Dining, Venice, Food

Sunny Spot Shines In Venice

Posted Jun. 18, 2013, 9:18 am

Also saucily known as “Hot Spot” amongst my friends (for reasons you will have to see for yourself) – Sunny Spot, a Venice-thriving brunch, happy hour, dinner, and bar spot is my newest favorite of the infamous Kogi clan.

Deondrae Lewis from Team Boogie 7 of the SPL finds his way through three opponents on the VBL Beach Warriors team for a tough two point layup Sunday afternoon.

Sports, Venice, Basketball

SPL Dominates Venice Ball Dunkfest Featuring Four Intense Basketball Games

Posted Jun. 11, 2013, 6:04 pm

Venice ball began Sunday afternoon in a day where eight teams duked it out in four games on the Venice Beach basketball courts with the featured game of the day being game three that squared the Summer Pro League (SPL) Team Boogie 7 against the Beach Warriors.

Venice, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Film, Film Festival, Garifuna, Carib, Memorial Day Weekend

Garifuna International Film Festival Opens May 25 In Venice

Posted May. 21, 2013, 2:30 pm

The average person in the United States knows nothing about some 600,000 people who identify with the Black Carib Garifuna community around the world. Freda Sideroff is hoping to change that perception, as she brings the Garifuna International Film Festival, to Venice for the 2nd consecutive year.

Venice, Seven Days, Transportation, Santa Monica

Venice Boulevard To Close Sunday For CicLAvia

Posted Apr. 20, 2013, 11:46 am

Los Angeles will celebrate its sixth CicLAvia on Sunday, transforming more than 15 miles of normally congested streets into a car-free, linear park for walking, biking, playing, and experiencing the city from a new perspective.

Venice High School students at the Trunk Gallery fundraiser on March 30. The students raised funds for the school’s retreat program called Oakgrove.

Venice, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art Gallery, High School

Gallery Raises Money For Venice High's Oakgrove

Posted Apr. 10, 2013, 9:28 am

Trunk Gallery was alive and buzzing on Saturday, March 30 with its newest exhibition “Real Talk.”

Venice will host a high-tech beach ball drop at the historic Abbot Kinney mural on New Year's Eve.

News, Venice, Holiday, Abbot Kinney, Technology

Venice Beach To Host High-Tech Ball Drop On New Year's Eve

Posted Dec. 30, 2012, 9:22 am

It comes as little surprise Silicon Beach -- or Venice Beach, as it is more commonly known -- will be hosting a high-tech ball drop of its own this New Year’s Eve. Unlike Times Square, however, Venice will be dropping a giant 3-D beach ball at 11:59 p.m. PST at the historic mural of Venice Founder Abbot Kinney on N. Venice Blvd. paying homage to the beach ball that was invented by Jonathon DeLonge in Venice, CA in 1938.

Victoria Barcelona, co-owner of Figtree’s Café in Venice, passed away Aug. 26. The Venice Art Crawl will pay tribute to her this Thursday, Dec. 20.

News, Venice, Santa Monica, Art

Venice Art Crawl To Pay Tribute To Figtree's Victoria Barcelona

Posted Dec. 19, 2012, 1:08 am

Each day we meet people who affect our lives. Sometimes we are touched by a simple gesture or words of support. Victoria Barcelona was that person for so many people. As the owner of Figtree’s Café she affected the Venice community on a daily basis with her kindness. Vicky created a warm and loving legacy.

Superba in Venice showcases house made pastas, small plate snacks, and an ode to vegetables. Fried chicken.

Dining, Restaurant, Venice, Seven Days

Superba's Modern Take On A Pastaria In Venice On Rose Avenue

Posted Nov. 8, 2012, 12:18 am

As I’ve said before, I’m pretty reliable for taking pictures of good food. Heck, I can usually stay on task in the midst of great food; the real issue is when it’s outstanding. As luck would have it, Superba at 533 Rose Avenue in Venice is an exceptional exception.

News, Venice, Pets

Cat Traps To Be Set Around Lincoln Place On Saturday, October 20

Posted Oct. 19, 2012, 5:27 am

Residents who lives near Lincoln Place (1077 Elkgrove Avenue, Venice) are being warned that cat traps will be set Saturday, Oct. 20.

Joe McGovern (far left) as Doc and Lela Loren (far right) as Suzy, along with the entire cast of “Sweet Thursday” on stage at Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice.

Venice, Seven Days, Theater, Review

'Sweet Thursday' At Pacific Resident Theatre Not So Sweet

Posted Sep. 6, 2012, 1:06 am

John Steinbeck’s 1937 novel, “Of Mice and Men” was based on a poem by Robert Burns which contained the famous quote: “The best laid schemes of mice and men / Often go awry,” and unfortunately this sentiment can aptly be applied to Robb Derringer and Matt McKenzie’s world premiere stage adaption of John Steinbeck’s sequel to “Cannery Row,” “Sweet Thursday,” a mélange of disjointed, rambling scenes which director Matt McKenzie could not turn into a satisfying evening of theatre making it a tedious train ride to nowhere.

The Grilled Free Range Chicken and Jumbo Shrimp features a garlic pumpkin mole, garlic potato puree, and broccolini. It is one of many highlights on CHAYA Venice's 'Garlic Fair' menu available through the end of September.

Dining, Restaurant, Venice, Food

Garlic Fair Returns To CHAYA Venice Through September 30

Posted Sep. 5, 2012, 4:30 am

Garlic lovers are in for a treat this month at CHAYA Venice with the return of its 17th annual gastronomic “Garlic Fair” available through Sept. 30. The “Garlic Fair” menu is available nightly Monday through Sunday for dinner from 6 p.m. to close in the dining room and bar-lounge area along with the regular dinner menu.

AJ Harris scored 25 points and 10 rebounds as he led the Beach Warriors to victory against Sunblock 65-54 on Sunday.

Sports, Venice, Basketball

Beach Warriors, The Mean Ones Claim Victories At Venice Beach Basketball Double-Header

Posted Aug. 17, 2012, 2:13 am

Hundreds of fans gathered at the legendary Venice blue courts on Sunday despite the 90-degree heat as part of the Venice Basketball League. The double header featured the Beach Warriors playing Sunblock while The Mean Ones took on the 3G’s.

Sports, Venice, Basketball

Venice Basketball League Celebrates Street Ball

Posted Aug. 11, 2012, 1:14 am

The Venice Basketball League is celebrating its fifth birthday this year and will start match ups this Sunday on the Venice Beach Blue Courts. It will be the kick-off of a three month long event that will include all the best players from Venice Beach and around the world.

Dr. Stuart H. Garber will give a talk about asthma this Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.

News, Venice, Health, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Homeopath To Speak At Whole Foods Tonight

Posted Jul. 24, 2012, 2:10 am

Whole Foods will host renowned Santa Monica-based homeopath Dr. Stuart H. Garber this Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. who will talk about asthma. Dr. Garber has practiced holistic medicine for the past 30 years.

One of the works by Angélique Glennon that will go on display at the Electric Lodge in Venice today.

Venice, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art

A Conversation With Local Artist Angélique Glennon

Posted Jul. 20, 2012, 1:31 am

As I rushed into a Santa Monica cafe, I noticed an attractive woman, dressed in a long stylish dress, her head buried in her work. “Angélique?” I asked. She responded warmly with a lilting French accent.

The LAPD West Bureau Carnival will take place Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15 at Windward and Pacific in Venice.

Venice, Seven Days, Beach, Music, Santa Monica, Food

LAPD West Bureau Summer Carnival In Venice Concludes Today

Posted Jul. 15, 2012, 2:22 am

The three-day LAPD West Bureau Summer Carnival in Venice concludes today, Sunday, July 15. The carnival opened on Friday and will continue to run from noon to 11 p.m. today at the corner of Windward and Pacific Avenues in Venice.

The LAPD West Bureau Carnival will take place Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15 at Windward and Pacific in Venice.

News, Venice, Beach, Santa Monica, Police Department

LAPD West Bureau Summer Carnival In Venice This Friday Through Sunday

Posted Jul. 10, 2012, 8:16 am

Up to 15,000 people a day are expected to attend the LAPD West Bureau's Summer Carnival to be held this Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15.

The present owner has included in the new leases that all cats must be indoors only and on leashes if outside.

News, Venice, Home, History

Families Begin To Retake Residence At Lincoln Place Garden Apartments

Posted Jun. 25, 2012, 3:05 am

The 26 year struggle to protect the unique architecture, history, magnificent grounds, and tenant occupancy of Lincoln Place Garden Apartments, in Venice, has finally reached a partial victory for the tenants who have survived during a magnificent, painful battle to the finish, for many. Those who did not live to see this day are sorely missed and their efforts are so greatly appreciated that words alone would not cover their efforts and incredible dedication to the cause.

Seven Days

Life And Arts, Venice, Business, Video, Main Street, Santa Monica, Film, Art, Barcycle, Theatre, Seven Days Show

Seven Days Show: Episode 7

Posted Jun. 14, 2012, 6:44 am

In this week's episode of the Seven Days Show: SHOTS: Santa Monica's Beach Barcycle takes parties on the road to the best bars in to...

Helen K. Garber has recreated vintage images of Venice for her latest exhibition on display this weekend.

Life And Arts, Venice, Seven Days, Art

Take A Glimpse At Vintage Venice At Art Walk

Posted May. 18, 2012, 11:00 pm

The Venice Historical Society held a private reception at Hal’s Bar and Grill last weekend as part of a ‘Coming Out’ party, which included tr...

The Venice Garden and Home Tour returns on May 5.  The residence above was designed by Marmol Radziner and the garden was designed by Marmol Radziner’s landscape architects.

Venice, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Home, Gardening, Architecture

Venice Garden & Home Tour Returns May 5

Posted Apr. 26, 2012, 4:58 am

The much anticipated Venice Garden & Home Tour returns on the first Saturday of next month with 30 gardens and homes to be showcased as part of...

Steve Stajich, Columnist

Venice, Opinion, Santa Monica, Ferris Wheel

Will Big Wheel Roll Right Over Venice?

Posted Apr. 21, 2012, 2:35 am

There’s something tranquil and right about a spin on the Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier just as the sun is going down, or ...

A sign posted on the front door of the Common Ground building at Lincoln and Cedar informing the public of its current status. The non-profit’s HYPE programs has re-located to Venice. All other services will remain at the Santa Monica facility.

News, Venice, Santa Monica, Youth, Non Profits

Common Ground To Move HYPE to Venice

Posted Apr. 21, 2012, 2:23 am

It appears Sunset Park residents were unable to find any “common ground” with an HIV education facility’s homeless youth program, as the non-...

Ocean Blue will host a farewell party this Sunday from 2 p.m. to  p.m. In January, owner Larry Gutin plans to close the business after more than 20 years.

Venice, Business, Calendar

Ocean Blue Farewell Party This Sunday

Posted Dec. 2, 2011, 12:44 am

The recession continues to hit businesses hard. In the beginning, some closed right away, others struggled to survive, and some transformed to keep...

News, Venice, Santa Monica Pier, Parks, Santa Monica

Occupy Venice To Hold Public Protest, Solidarity Rally At Palisades Park On Saturday Afternoon

Posted Nov. 18, 2011, 2:02 am

Occupy Venice, in collaboration with other regional Occupy movements such as Occupy Santa Monica College and Occupy Culver City, will be holding a ...

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