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12.14.13 The 20th Annual Venice Surf-A-Thon

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Owned and operated by Alex and Edizen Stowell, Venice Paparazzi started as a photo booth on the Venice boardwalk in 2003 and has grown into Venice's #1 site for events, information and community. As well, we have an event photography/ photo booth division that travels the nation. Having an event and need photographers or a fun photo booth? Hire Venice Paparazzi!

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Dec. 1st – Dec. 20th: Free Sides at Baby Blues BBQ
Dec. 4 Beach Clean Up
Join Venice Paparazzi at Fisherman’s Village for a Margaritaville Holiday Celebration and the MDR Boat parade on December 14th.
Come try AUTHENTIC Brazilian Organic Açai Bowls at Ubatuba Açaí’s new location on the Venice Boardwalk!
Join Venice Paparazzi at Runway Playa Vista for photos with Santa!
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Sidewalk Cafe
Join Skate Hunnies & Beyond the Board for their 4th annual Skatesgiving and Food Drive , a Thanksgiving tradition on Nov. 28th!
La Cabana: Target Date Set for the 60th Anniversary Party, Price Roll Back to 1963
Join Venice Paparazzi at the 62nd Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade at Burton Chace Park on Dec. 14th
Join us at the 13th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting and Block Party on Sat. Dec. 7th!
Help Us Honor Venice High School’s Best! Support the 40th Jacket of Excellence Program!
Jason Hill invites you to the 100 Venice Stories’ Book Signing and Film Premiere at Beyond Baroque on Dec. 6th!
Treat yourself to one of Venice Soleil’s state-of-the-art treatments! Your go-to Med Spa in Venice, CA!
The 17th Annual Muscle Beach Toy Drive is set for Sun. Dec. 8th! Let’s make it out biggest ever!
Do you know about the “You Are Not Forgotten” mural in Venice?
Runway Playa Vista’s Halloween Bash and Howl’oween Costume Contest & Pawrade was a hit!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Marina Spooktacular!
Main Street Santa Monica’s Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
The Warehouse Restaurant in Marina del Rey Celebrates 55 Years!
Jules Muck Mural Unveiling and Day of the Dead Fiesta at Lula Cocina Mexicana

Recent Events Covered

Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival was o-fishally the best time ever!
Happy 15th birthday Venice Skate Park!
Venice Paparazzi Was On The Scene for L.A. Rec. & Parks RSB Recess Celebration!
A Howling Good Time at Main Street SM’s Block Party + The Day of the Dog. Photo booth sponsored by EarthWise Pet
Last Thursday Venice Summer Concert Series: The Brobots, Round 2 was Epic, View Pics
Veniceball’s “LEGENDS DAY” Event Shines as a Historic Day of Basketball, Community, and Culture with record breaking attendance!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Taste of RUNWAY. View pics!
The Venice Art Crawl at the Venice Canals was magical.
Re-live the Best Day Ever, The 2023 Venice Beach Games
Check out 2010-2024 Venice Art Crawl photos! And, join us for VAC at the Venice Canals on Aug. 15th
If you weren’t in the Crazy Vodka + Venice Paparazzi photo booth, did you really experience The Penmar Summer Session?

Local Celebrities

Come Celebrate! Let’s Talk Relationships Podcast Turns One: Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. at Live Bash
Tim Rudnick, Venice Oceanarium Founder, Honored as 2nd Recipient of Joëlle Award at the 14th annual WAVE Awards
Local Non Profits
Jeffrey Solomon Venice Beach Bench Fundraiser
50 years of the Great Western Steak and Hoagie Co.
Local wins trip to Japan in the Spogomi World Cup 2023 at the Venice Beach Games
Serial Entrepreneur Rasha Mediene
Musician Ronnie Nells
Legendary Women Artists of Venice: Catherine Hardwicke, Sandy Bleifer and Edizen Stowell
Mark Antonio Grant
Venice legend Jataun Valentine
Venice Paparazzi 2022, A Year in Review
R.I.P. Joëlle Dumas. Your light shines on!
Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney
Hama Sushi turns 43 years old!
R.I.P. to Rainbow Acres’ founder Howard Pollack
THE BRIG CELEBRATES 70 YEARS!
Defend Ballona Wetlands
The Cow’s End Cafe, Clabe Hartley!
Happy 46th birthday to the Sidewalk Cafe!
Artist Lauren Peggy Doyle
REMEMBERING VENICE SKATE LEGEND JAY ADAMS! Original Z-Boy!
Local Non Profits
Arbor Artist Collection: Boss Dog
Clean Beach Poster Contest Winners
Meet Patrick Marston, the Venice Pride Rainbow Lifeguard Tower artist!
Street Paddle
In the spotlight: Urban Grass’ Steven Sherak
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee Meryl Lebowitz
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee Ruth Chase
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee MB Boissonnault
Thank you Christina Davis!
Artist Gus Harper
Tony P’s Dockside Grill’s Tony Palermo and Dan Ringwood
R.I.P. to my mother Zenaida Mesina Veluz
How about some uplifting words? Check out Positive Notes from Venice!
Venice’s Founder Abbot Kinney
Street Art Spotlight: Lion and Bear mural by Rabi
Artist, poet, photographer and musician Jeferson Florisbal
Meet the community: Pop Paddle Venice
Artist Hannah Penninger
Congratulations to La Cabana’s Carlos and Vicky Haro on your 10 year anniversary!
Other Venice Film Festival director, filmmaker, and musician Thomas Simon
Filmmaker, Illustrator, Animator, and Designer Jared Barel
Kyle Felter, the lead singer of “I don’t Konform”
Actor, producer, singer-songwriter, and director Jillie Simon
Film producer, director, screenwriter, and music composer Marvin Glover
Celebration of Life: Paul Williams
Throwback: Venice Paparazzi’s Alex and Edizen featured in Venice Living Magazine
Venice, California

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Hotel Erwin Cyber Sale is Here: Get Up to 40% Off
$4 Tacos and $5 Beer at La Cabana
Save up to 20% at Micro Kickboard
$1 Wings at Baby Blues BBQ
November Specials at The Green Goddess Collective
Get 10% -40% Off Your New Whip at SOLÉ Cycles!
Calling all local dogs! Get 50% off your first exam at Green Dog Veterinary Center!
Come Play in Fisherman’s Village: Sport Fishing, Escape Rooms, Happy Hours, and Much More
$30 for Ten Days at Sweat Yoga
Fall is Calling! Spontaneous Stays in Venice at V Hotel: 10% Off and Room Upgrade
Venice Suites: Stay Seven Nights or More and Save 20%
RIDE YOUR OWN WAVE ON VENICE BEACH! Book Directly at Venice Breeze Suites and Save 10%
Enjoy Fall with +1 Free Night at Hotel Erwin
Quintesential Venice: Ride Up The Coast with Jay’s Rentals
Happy Hour at Hama Sushi is Now 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Looking for a scooter? Micro Kickboard has award winning scooters for the entire family!
Need photographers or a photo booth? Hire Venice Paparazzi
Cruise the coast this weekend! Need a bike, blades or board? Jay’s Rentals has you covered!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet all weekend at the Waterfront!
Make VENICE SUITES your home base!
Train at the iconic Gold’s Gym Venice! Join for $1!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet all weekend at the Waterfront!
Cruise into the New Year on a New Micro Kickboard!
Relax, reflect, meditate, and enjoy Venice with this list!
Comfort Food: Have a taco party with La Cabaña’s Family Packs!
Weed for 2023: Meditate, Work Out, and Grow Your Own at The Green Goddess Collective
Dine at the Sidewalk Cafe on the Venice Boardwalk!
New Year’s Day Brunch at The Waterfront
Read more inf 2023. Top 10 books on Venice as recommended by Small World Books.
Holiday Getaways & Ocean Views at Venice V Hotel!

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Venice Paparazzi is an information website and photo agency for Venice, California. Alex and Edizen Stowell started Venice Paparazzi on the Venice Boardwalk in 2003. Since then we have covered over 1,500 events, and have grown into Venice’s premiere media outlet for local events, Venice information, community spotlights and more.

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