About the Abbot Kinney Festival:   (From AbbotKinney.org)

Since its founding in 1984, the Abbot Kinney Festival has grown in size and popularity to become one of the largest community events of its kind in the country.  Each year, it attracts 150,000+ eco-conscious urban singles, couples, and families to the sunny beachside community of Venice on the last Sunday in September.

In addition to giving back to the community, the festival is best known for its unique array of local artisan crafts, live music, good food, and commitment to the environment. Activities and areas are designed to complement the eclectic, cutting-edge mix of over 100 boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, bookstores, design firms, coffee shops, clubs, salons, and much more along the famed bohemian-chic shopping district of Abbot Kinney Blvd., which stretches one mile from Venice Blvd. to Main St.

For more info, visit AbbotKinney.org

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2013 Abbot Kinney Festival event photo highlights:

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Click here to view all 2013 Abbot Kinney Festival photos!  Photos by Venice Paparazzi.com.  HireVP.com for your next event!

Congrats to this Venice couple on 7 years! The Band Venice’sMarky Lennon and Jeffrey Banks met at the Rooster Fish during the 2006 Abbot Kinney Festival.

In this photo:  The beautiful Beth Allyn manning the VAC booth.  Mark your calendars! The next Venice Art Crawl is Dec. 19th.   Calling all curators, artists, art lovers and enthusiasts! Get involved with the Venice Art Crawl!  This Dec Art Crawl will feature Venice Murals, December lights, events for children and more!   www.VeniceArtCrawl.com.   Also, join us at the 10.16.13 VAC mixer and event planning at Larry’s.

 

Florent (Thanks for all your help in the past with Venice Paparazzi)  and the beautiful Kelly Layne

Paige of Aviator Nation.  Rad clothes for rad people.www.AviatorNation.com

J.D. Cowles   of All Spice Cafe.  www.allspicecafe.com

Firestation 63

Norwood Fisher and Dianna Esteves Vieira

Abbot Kinney Festival.  Good times and good friends!  Christopher Hawley, Kai, a Venice Vixon and friend

Venice Symphony at trim

Jenny and Tom!

Party at trim

Congrats to trim. on 13 years of gorgeous hair styling. Need a haircut? First time haircut is always $30. Big, Sexy, Beach Hair! Wash, Blow and Go for $40. Go where VP has been going since 2006.  www.VeniceTrim.com

HECHO EN VENICE – VENICE BREAKWATER.

Shane, Kelley Baker and Vanessa of Kelley Baker Brows and the Craig Bailey.  Want perfect and sexy brows? Award winning Arch Artist Kelley Baker is offering 20% off first time eyebrow waxes. Mention Venice Paparazzi when you sign up!

The talented John Parks

Cave Gallery’s Patrick, Mr. NumberOnederful and friend

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YAS Fitness. (Yoga and spinning).  Founded in Venice in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler, YAS Fitness Center was the first studio anywhere dedicated to the combination of spinning and yoga, sparking the yoga hybrid movement that has since swept the nation.  Get 5 class for $50 plus a Free YAS Towel with this list.  (Save $40) 1st time students only. Mention Venice Paparazzi when you sign up!  go2yas.com

Carl Martin of NextSpace @ Amplify.   Join  their community in vibrant Venice, California! Venice Beach is a unique ecosystem of art, tech, creativity and innovation and NextSpace is smack-dab in the middle of it on Amplify’s new accelerator campus. The Amplify campus is purpose-built for working, learning and networking.  And NextSpace @ Amplify provides the perfect complement of coworking and community to the energy and talent found in the Amplify accelerator. Details here!

SOIYL… it’s the earth beneath our feet.  It’s where we grow the food that nourishes us. It encompasses our journey.  That’s what Venice based artist and designer Dolores Melgoza had in mind when she dreamed of what we wear on our feet as we make our journey across the Earth’s Soiyl.  She went on to create a vibrant brand that reflects her spirit and beliefs and the colors, sounds, and lifestyle of her Venice, California neighborhood.  A shoe that symbolizes history, art, compassion, and serving others.  http://www.soiyl.com/

17 year old Venice pup!  Looking good Skipper!

Meet the Venice Historical Society.   For Venice, CA history, visit  www.veniceofamerica.org

Team Poke Poke.   Local’s favorite – must have is Poke Poke!  Hawaiian style tuna sashimi, beef poke, Acai, brown rice and more.   Good for your body, good for your soul.   Aloha.  www.poke-poke.com.  – 1821 Oceanfront Walk.

You and your loved one deserve it! Treat yourselves to a Lamai Thai Massage. Check out their Early Bird Special of $35 per person for 50 min. 7am-12 noon daily.

Oct. 26.  A Window Between Worlds invite you to Artworks for Healing an evening of art and wine tasting. Get your tickets now!

Venice Oceanarium.  The Venice Oceanarium is a museum without walls. We host events on the the beach and pier of Venice, California. Their mission is to impart a better understanding of the ocean and the life within it, and in so doing, to lead us to a better understanding of ourselves.   http://www.veniceoceanarium.org/

Hungry Dawgs of Dogtown founder Rosalie  Organic and Natural Dog Treats Handmade in Venice, CA. Hungry Dawgz tasty and healthy treats lovingly made for your 4-legged best friend in Venice, CA. Created originally for Sara Bear and Bounty Girl, local residents of Dogtown, using organic and natural ingredients. They’re Pawsitively Pawlicious!   www.hungrydawgz.com

Browser Beer is for dogs… seriously!  Non-alcoholic –Non-carbonated.  For more info, visit bowserbeer.com

The Beachhead.  Venice’s local newspaper that offers archive and neighborhood information. The Venice Beachhead is now online.  Visitwww.venicebeachhead.org

Time to clear the streets.  See you at the 2014 Abbot Kinney Festival!  AbbotKinney.org

See you at the next Venice event Jacob and Diana.

The Other Venice Film Fest team.  Left:  Michael Vann.  Far right:  Founder and producer Ruben.. also known as Ruby Tuesday

Here is the next cool Venice event!   Oct. 11-13, 2013  Other Venice Film Fest.  Films, Art Shows, Music Videos, Documentaries, Live Music, Parties, Performers and more!  othervenicefilmfestival.com

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