The following post found on www.shootonline.com. _____________ Director Lori Hoeft and The Partnership at Drugfree.org produce a moving collection of new stories for the "You Are Not Alone" campaign. _____________ Director Lori Hoeft's series of testimonials deliver messages of hope for families of teens and young adults caught in the grips of drug addiction NEW YORK, February 10, 2012 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | --- The Partnership at Drugfree.org unveiled a...more

V.P. MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:  Fred Cichy. Interview by Kristen Carlton. Our interview began on Saturday Jan 28th where I sat down with local musician, Fred Cichy at his Santa Monica apartment.  The night prior was anything but dull as I attended The Victorian in Santa Monica where our V.P spotlight got the night started. I was both drawn in and at ease as I enjoyed a refreshing mix...more

  Chris "The Real Deal" Cormier - A True Venice Bodybuilding Original. Article by Jill Rudison. _____________________ Happy New Year Venecians! Another year is amongst us, as well as New Year’s resolutions to get back into the gym, lose the holiday spare tire and get back into shape.  With that in mind, I wanted to write about my dear friend and mentor, IFBB Pro, and Venice local, Chris...more

Early December,  V.P.T.V. spotted Rose the Body painter and the beautiful Base Rocks on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.  Hear Rose's story.  Click here to view video interview. ---------------- ABOUT THE ARTIST:  Rose has been doing art all of her life. In all types of media she has experienced it all. From skin, to metal, to fur - no surface is too challenging for Rose! She will tackle...more

Interview with Hair Stylist Gabrielle Gorko.   Article by V.P. Fashion Correspondent Courtney Dillon. __________________ I was practically raised in hair salons and the beauty industry since the age of 12.  It was at that time that I started going to a modeling school which was run out of a Redken Rock & Roll-esque salon based in my small hometown in Central Florida.  I was taught not only...more

V.P. Local Celebrity Spotlight:  Ger-I Lewis. Article by Alex Stowell _________________ Ger-I Lewis, born Todd Hessel, is one accomplished guy. This Dogtown/Suicidal family member founded the Venice Surf and Skate Association, The Venice Surf-a-thon, and was instrumental in getting the Venice skatepark built. An Army veteran and Judo player, Ger-I plays music in The Venice All Stars and Frontside Grind. Furthermore, he is a father, speaks fluent Japanese,...more

Go vote for JILL @  http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/543717 ----------------- Q & A's with  JILL RUDISON ----------------- WHAT DO YOU DO FOR VENICE PAPARAZZI? V.P. Health and Fitness expert/ Correspondent 1. Number of years in Venice? - 4 YEARS 2. Where are you from originally? - MIAMI, FLORIDA 3. What do you do for a living? - REALITY TV & EVENT PRODUCER 4. What are your hobbies or interests? - WORKING OUT, COMPETING IN FIGURE SHOWS, PEOPLE WATCHING...more

Venice based photographer and artist Natalie Obermaier seems to have an innate ability to convert abstract thoughts into still form.  Her images have been shown in various exhibitions in cities on both coasts, including Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia. In her latest exhibition, Indehiscent Fruit, selected photographs were shown at the San Francisco gallery, Room for Painting Room for Paper.  These photographs are portraits of...more

Bio Trevor Menear is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Chicago. His music encompasses many genres such as Rock, Jazz and Blues. His guitar playing has been compared to Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman, who are amongst his list of influences that also include Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, The Beatles and Nirvana. History Trevor Menear was born in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Chicago with his family at a young age. His parents introduced him to music by giving him a...more

ARTIST BIO Michael Jost: guitarist, composer, producer Michael's music is a journey in time & space fueled by the experiences he gathered in performing & recording with many artists from all over the world.  Michael's music is the result of his passion for music & his instrument.  Michael grew up in Germany & enjoyed an education in classical music throughout all his life.  His main instrument is...more