Check out the list of local events that Venice Paparazzi has covered in 2014!

See if you made the cut! 

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• 21st Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon. Hosted by Ger-I Lewis
• James Franco spotted on the Venice Boardwalk painting “The Interview” mural with ICU Art – In Creativity Unit
• The Sidewalk Cafe‘s annual employee and customer appreciation holiday party!
• 3rd Annual Venice Sign Holiday Lighting with P!nk, Councilmember Mike Bonin, Daniel Samakow, Venice Symphony Orchestra, and Venice Chamber of Commerce.
• Green Goddess Collective Holiday Party
• Sexy Santa and Elvettes spotted at the 8th Annual Muscle Beach/Venice Toy drive!
• Wow time flies! 3 years today! Check out photos from our 5 year Venice Paparazzi anniversary event at Hotel Erwin. Fun!
• Gateway to L.A.’s 11th Annual Holiday Luncheon Concert featuring the Azusa Pacific University Choir and Orchestra
• 2nd Annual Stouts N Staches Fest at Hotel Erwin. Event benefitted Movember Foundation
• 44 Venice High School students receive Jacket of Excellence in recognition for their academic achievements.
• Venice Arts celebrates 21 years!
• Venice Dog-O-Ween Costume Contest and Parade.
• 50 filmmakers, bands and artists showcased their work at the 2014 Other Venice Film Festival
• Great times at the video premiere of The Ice Cream Song by Tiger Tripp at SPARC
• Old Glory Barbershop and Tattoo is under new ownership!
• Three hundred local movers and shakers attended The Argonaut’s 2014 BEST OF THE WESTSIDE 
• 2014 US Open Paddle Tennis Championship.
• 7th Annual Venice Vintage Motorcycle Rally and Ms. Venice Vintage Retro Pin-Up Contest 
• 2014 Final Muscle Beach Nutrition Fitness + Bikini Champions 
• R.I.P. Jay Adams! Original Dogtown Z-Boy! On Aug. 30th, many came out to pay respect to Dogtown Z-Boy Jay Adams and family at the memorial and paddle out at the Venice Pier.
• IFBB Legend Lee Labrada is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame during the Labor Day 09.01.14 Muscle Beach Championships
• Congratulations to the 08.23.14 Muscle Beach Nutrition Fitness + Bikini Contest winners Nasia Jansen and Sergi Constance!
• Santa Monica Museum of Art‘s sixth annual 9 mile cultural bike tour, Tour da Arts, vol. 6.
• Councilmember Mike Bonin honors the Venice Art Crawl board at the 4 Year VAC anniversary at Full Circle Venice!
• LAX Coastal Chamber’s Cruise ‘n’ Brews: 350 Beer Lovers, 45 Breweries, 1 Massive Yacht
• Congratulations to Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin and Sean Arian on tying the knot! 
• LAPD Captain Brian Johnson swears in the 2014-2015 Venice Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Check out photos from the Annual Marina del Rey Vintage Boat and Classic Car show. Plus, ride the water bus for only a $1. Good times!
• Life Rolls On -They will Skate Again City Open after party red carpet pics at Hotel Erwin
• Bodybuilding legend Chris Dickerson is inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame, and over 150 athletes compete in the 4th of July Mr. & Ms Muscle Beach/Venice. 
• Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise “Demotion” event at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey! 
• YAS Fitness Centers rules! This year’s 5th Annual YAS-A-Thon event raised $175,000 for ThinkCure!
• ChamberFest 2014 Highlights The Community and Showcases Business. 
• Over 900 meals served at the Annual Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast. 
• Bartels’ Harley-Davidson 11th Annual Chili Cook Off Contest
• A record of 225 competitors took the stage at the iconic Muscle Beach Gym at the Memorial Day Muscle Beach International Classic. 
• Hundreds of tons lifted at the 2014 Muscle Beach/Venice Power Lift-Off at Muscle Beach Gym
• Venice Beach Surf n’ Skate Festival. 
• Fourth Annual WAVE Awards Recognizes Local Teachers for Innovation in the World of Education
• A Window Between World’s Art in the Afternoon
• Venice Art Block – Artists in their natural habitat!
• 16 years of tradition in Venice! James’ Beach’s Easter Brunch and Coloring Bar
• Venice Recreation and Parks Easter Egg Hunt