By CJ Gronner I first learned about the art of David Phillips in probably the best way possible. I was walking down the beach last year when I came upon this crazy […]
Venice Artist David Phillips
‘Save the Post Office’ Enters Critical Phase
By Greta Cobar The Asset Manager of the postal service (USPS) is getting the Venice Post Office building ready to sell, according to an email from Diana Alvarado, Facilities Vice President. Appeals […]
Theatrical Review: “Awake in a World that Encourages Sleep”
Reviewed by Roger Linnett From the beginning of Raymond J. Barry’s “Awake in a World that Encourages Sleep” at the Electric Lodge, the audience is subjected to a lurching, frenetic exposition of […]
This Year’s Boardwalk Ordinance
By Greta Cobar A new ordinance regulating vending on the West side of Ocean Front Walk (OFW) is set to take effect in the next few weeks. It was signed by Mayor […]
Arrests On Third Street
By Mary Getlein The who, what, where, when, and why of it is! Who gathered long time residents of Venice, mostly artists. What? The LAPD showed up at 5:30 in the morning […]
Health Care Coming This Year!
By Roger Linnett The following is part of a continuing series, summarizing the benefits that will go into effect in 2012 as part of the Affordable Care Act. Unless otherwise noted, benefits […]
The Last of the Red-Hot Potatoes
By Jim Smith Old Venice traditions die hard. In this case, Cafe Benice, which was slated to close on New Year’s Eve. A crowd of us descended on it for one last […]
Boats Parade in the Venice Canals
By CJ Gronner One of the most adorable things you could ever do in Venice, California is attend the annual Holiday Boat Parade in the Venice Canals. This year was the 30th […]
Can we all just get along?
By Jim Smith Rodney King, who uttered that famous question – “can we all get along?” – after being brutalized by police on video, would be proud of the unity displayed by […]
Fear of Drumming
Ronald K. Mc Kinley The current Venice Drum Circle is about twenty-two years old. I say current because the VDC has origins before I came to Venice. When I came to Venice […]
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