First Friday and an Epic Presentation
The weekend kicks off with First Friday on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Tom Wright's "Nature L.A." photographs are on exhibit at The G2 Gallery.
Tom Wright, courtesy The G2 Gallery
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The first weekend in November will be a little more seasonal than this week's heat wave but is still predicted to be mostly clear and in the mid-60s.
As always, there is plenty to keep you busy in Venice this weekend. Here are some suggestions...
Friday
First Friday!! Food (trucks), fashion, fun, etc, etc. Abbot Kinney goes wild. If you head over there, make sure you check out The G2 Gallery's reception for Tom Wright's "Nature L.A.," which is a cool look at our urban space. Also look for the Detox Space pop-up store at 1524 Abbot Kinney, and their eco-friendly, boutique items. I would consider this to be early holiday shopping, but I think my mom is already done with hers, so... perspective. If you haven't started yet, you might want to.
On the other hand, if First Fridays aren't your style, the First Lutheran Church is continuing to host an alternative: First Friday Gospel Celebration with Scott Cross. So, there's that.
Just a reminder: Venice High gets its game on early Friday. Kick-off is at Hamilton High at 3 p.m.
Saturday
Did you know that the founder of In-N-Out Burger, Gary Snyder, went to Venice High? Well, he did, and he will be honored Saturday night, along with Venice High supporter, parent and alumnus, Sylvia (Agatep) Villaseñor and teacher Gary George, at the 2010 Venice High Gala. Tickets are $39.50, and include dinner, a DJ and an opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including a custom surfboard from Jeff Ho.
Venice Arts is celebrating its 17th anniversary. Food, wine and, of course, art will be in attendence from 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets (it's a fundraiser) are $150.
Beyond Baroque is also having a fundraiser, but, in congruence with their offbeat mentality, it starts at 10 a.m. and is merely "donation requested." The event is pretty awesome: a marathon reading of the "Odyssey." Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight, more than 100 poets will read. I think you could call this an "epic marathon."
Sunday
There will be more Homeric events at Beyond Baroque on Sunday from noon - 6 p.m., including music, discussion and party.
Whole Foods is offering $5 (well, $4.99, but who's counting) mimosas, kir royales, and bilinis every Sunday this month starting at 11 a.m.! If you have to go grocery shopping anyway, treating yourself to a "bubbly brunch," as they're calling it, doesn't sound half bad.
Have a great weekend, all!
What are you up to this weekend?
Tell us in the comments.
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G2 Gallery
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA -
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2010 Venice Gala Honoree Dinner and Silent Auction
November 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm6161 W Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA (Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside) -
17th Anniversary of Venice Arts Gallery
November 6, 2010 at 6:00 pm–9:00 pm1611 Electric Ave, Venice, CA -
Open Readings at Beyond Baroque
October 3, 2010 / November 7, 2010 / December 5, 2010 at 4:45 pm681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA (Beyound Baroque)
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2010: A Beyond Baroque Odyssey- Marathon Reading/Fundraiser
November 6, 2010 at 10:00 am681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA (Beyond Baroque) -
2010: A Beyond Baroque Odyssey- Music and Performance
November 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm–6:00 pm681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA (Beyond Baroque) -
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
