Wow time flies! 3 years today! Check out photos from our 5 year Venice Paparazzi anniversary event at Hotel Erwin. Fun!

Recent event:

Venice Paparazzi 5 year anniversary event at Barlo Kitchen at Cocktails – Hotel Erwin on Dec. 8, 2011.

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On Thursday Dec. 8 Venice Paparazzi hosted its company five year anniversary party at Hotel Erwin’s Barlo. There was a red carpet entrance, press wall, photo booth with on the spot printing, a DJ, videographers, hosts and hostesses and more. Barlo catered the entire event with Chef Wiggins serving up miniature versions of Barlo’s new dinner menu along with farm fresh cheeses, charcuterie and produce. The open bar’s signature cocktails were a huge hit as were the California wines and beers. Venice Paparazzi’s Edizen was presented an award of recognition from the City of Los Angeles. Mark Antonio Grant, from Council member Rosendahl’s office, was there to present. As well, Venice Paparazzi held an awards ceremony to recognize people who put on events in the community. The recipients were: Venice Beach Music Fest, Venice Art Crawl, Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club, Venice Eco Fest, XTP- Extreme Paddle Tennis, Venice Surf-a-Thon, Venice Carnevale, Thanksgiving Throwdown, Muscle Beach Venice events (Figure and Bodybuilding, Sumo and Muscle Beach Toy Drive), Venice Beach Basketball League, Venice Custom Bicycle, and Venice Neighborhood Community BBQ.

Thank you Barlo for sponsoring our 5 year anniversary event. Additional sponsors include: Kelley Baker Brows. | Jim Robb of Pisco | Paige Petrone of Paige Media | Control Printing | Sweet or Treat

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

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The Welcoming committee Michelle and Ariana

One of the highlights of the event for me was having my sister Eden and Canadian friends Lucy and Brianna attend the party.

Photo: Guests were given 4 x6 prints in black folders to commemorate the night’s event

Photo: Guests Harry Perry and Regina

Photo: Venice Paparazzi’s TV host Madison Frank

Photo: Hair by Nik Roybal of Trim and make up and brows by Kelley Baker Brows.

Photo: Team Hotel Erwin – Barlo (GM Ben Malmquist, Executive Chef Jason Wiggen and Ryan Wingo)

Check out Barlo’s menu. BREAKFAST | DINNER | COCKTAILS

Photo: Daniel Samakow of Venice Art Crawl, Danny’s, Canal Club and James Beach.

Photo: DJ DoughBoy – For the best of rock remixes- socialvibela.com

Photo: A packed house

AWARDS CEREMONY:

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Photo: Thank you Mark Antonio Grant and the City LA for the Certificate of Recognition. Wow, super honored!

Photo: Thank you Todd Von Hoffman for this beautiful image of Rip Cronk’s Jim Morrison mural.

VENICE PAPARAZZI COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATUES . Awards sponsored by Control Printing. Control Printing one of the oldest true print shops left in the area. We use the latest equipment and good old fashion know how.12952 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 Tel: 310 827-7468 control-printing.com

Photo: Former Miss Muscle Beach Jill Rudison accepts the award on behalf of Joe Wheatley and Muscle Beach events. www.musclebeachvenice.com

Photo: Terry Talbot, event organizer of Venice Custom Bicycle accepts his Venice Paparazzi community recognition award.

Photo: The Venice Art Crawl Board and staff -Daniel Samkow, Edizen Stowell, Lisa Crow, Mark Rojas, Isabelle Lago. Missing in this photo: Sunny Bak, David Zentz, Erin, Mike Newhouse , Dafodile, and Venice artists.

Photo: Thanksgiving Throwdown- amateur skate contest is a new annual event introduced this year. Thank you Cheryl Johnson of Maui and Sons Skate and Surf shop.

Photo: Control Printing Alex and Nadine Rosales also awarded for their community spirit.

Photo: Thank you Jim Robb of Pisco for sponsoring our 5 year event.

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WHITE BACKDROP PHOTO BOOTH:

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Photo: At the white back drop photo booth, guests were able to view their pictures instantly on our 52″ flat screen.

Photo: VP team members Rachel Toczko, Steve Larson and Vanessa Sick.

Photo: Our host and part of the welcoming committee Jeffrey Solomon of Venice Beach Walking Tours.

Photo: One of my favorite Venice couples, the owners of Poke -Poke. Try one of Venice’s newest hidden food treasures. 20% off Poke Poke, the Surfer’s sashimi, when you mention Venice Paparazzi.

Photo: Lavish Tan and Kelley Baker Brows in the house.

Photo: Christie Little and Lara McCaughrin of Vine Street Market.

Photo: Erika Walker, friend and VP fitness and health expert Jill Rudison

Photo: Emily Winters and Regina give Venice Paparazzi a thumbs up!!!!

Photo: A party is not a party without Sweet or Treat’s Andrea Tan’s desserts. Yummy!

Photo: Andrea Tan, Edizen, Aileen Martinez and Lisa Crow. We deserve these calories!!!!

TEAM VENICE PAPARAZZI: Thank you Ross Alexander Wilson, Lisa Crow, Rick Duncan, Ariana G, Michel Socik, Hunter Veloz, Moon, Terry Talbot, Brett Mazurek and the Barlo staff for making our 5 year Venice Paparazzi a huge success. Missing from this photo: Aileen Martinez, Madison Frank, Wendy, Wes Parker, Courtney Dillon and Jeffrey Solomon

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