September Events: Fashion, Festivals, Fundraisers!

by | Sep 10, 2010

TONIGHT! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Fashion’s Night Out on Abbot Kinney!

Participating Shops in this Fashion Extravaganza: Bohemian Exchange, Milkmade, Altered States

Bohemian Exchange: This award winning boutique into a magical, mystical, fantastic Midsummer Night’s Dreamscape where Elven and Faerie royalty convene for a celebration of fashion, wonder and beauty!Fashion Show, Designers, Food and Drinks and DJ from 6-MIdnight!
1358 Abbot Kinney Blvd (@California)

Milkmade: Exclusive preview from Industry of All Notions while Thorocraft presents their Holiday Collection.  DJ plus Drinks from Izze and Belvedere Vodka! RSVP : inquiries@milkmade.eu
1418 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Altered Space Gallery: Beautiful hand crafted jewelry and art are found here event  from 6-9.
1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Saturday, September 11
Electric Vehicle Showcase at Epoxygreen
Tesla, Mini and other cool and clean green vehicles will be on display! Snacks and refreshments.
RSVP@epOxyGreen.com
434 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Sunday, September 12
Venice Stock Festival
 It’s a FREE, All-Day music fest benefiting the a Venice-based St. Joseph Center (a charity that rehabilitates the homeless and low-income families). 12-8pm. Check out Local Bands like: Astra Heights, Kitten, Samantha Stollenwerk, Stevie Starlight, and Saint John and the Revelations, among others.

Venicestock is a concert series bringing live music to Venice Beach, CA to raise awareness and resources for various organizations and charities. Started as an all day live music house party in 2009 to benefit the American Cancer Society, the show was so well-received it’s now a yearly event to contribute to the Venice community.
Windward Plaza, between the beach and the boardwalk. 
Venice, CA 90291

Thursday, September 16
Venice Art Crawl

Janet’s Picks for Art Crawl:
This time I can relax and enjoy the whole thing (I was in the First Art Crawl at the Fruit Crawl! There’s alot of great art to see in a little time! I’ll start out at VOCA Gallery, since they will start early with food and drinks, plus art from Paris, Mark X Farina, on the Boardwalk at Rose. 
Next, I’ll be checking out Figtree’s Cafe, just 2 blocks south of VOCA, with various artists and live music. Going further south, I’ll ride my bike oover to Helen Garber’s Studio near brooks (801 Ocean Front Walk)where swill display her noir photography and Jennifer Cunningham will have her watercolor art. Just ask for a map.

This is the second monthly art crawl in Venice– a great event and great way to see local art in local shops, galleries, hotels and private residences not normally open to the public.

The Venice Art Crawl is a free monthly exploration of the Venice Beach area and the world famous Venice artist community and spirit. During the long history of the Venice Boardwalk area it has served as a home for artists, a haven of creativity, and the place to find many famous galleries. The Art Crawl is an event to help local artists show their art.


On the Boardwalk from North Venice Blvd. to Rose Ave. and streets directly off of the Boardwalk. Fun and FREE! 6-10pm

Saturday, September 25
Fundraiser for Mildred Cursh Foundation at Air-Conditioned Lounge in Venice

This Fundraiser will benefit this Venice non-profit   dedicated to helping families in Venice with free music and dance classes. Event includes live entertainment and Senegalese food at the hippest club in Venice. $20 donation donation or tickets available at Motherland Music, 310.838.5008. More info: themildredcurshfoundation@yahoo.com.
Air Conditioned Supper Club, 625 Lincoln Blvd.

Sunday, September 26
Abbot Kinney Festival

This Annual festival on the Boulevard is so much fun! Check out all the vendors and local organizations, plus events for kids, live music w several stages, food, food and more food! The festival is from 10am-6pm. Get there early so you can find parking.

Parking Tips:
Street Parking: Look for spaces along Venice Blvd. west of Lincoln Blvd. and along Main St.
Parking Lots (rates vary): Public parking lots available on Venice Beach, but spaces fill early. Several private parking lots located near Windward and one is at Westminster Elementary School on Main St. between Brooks Ave. and Westminster Ave. Additional parking lots along Electric Ave., Washington Blvd. (south of Venice Blvd.) near Venice Pier, and in Marina del Rey.

Playa Vista Beach Shuttle: This free shuttle stops at Venice Blvd. and Abbot Kinney Blvd. (other stops on Admiralty Way, Washington Blvd., Fisherman’s Village, and Playa Vista).

Bike Valet Stations: Bicycle and park at Broadway Ct. or Milwood Ave.
It’s All About Venice!