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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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March 8th: Venice Beach Mardi Gras Parade on the Venice Boardwalk + After party at the Venice Waterfront
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LOS ANGELES CITY PARKS! Be part of the planning process for the City of Los Angeles Park Needs Assessment!
St. Patrick’s Day at Brennan’s Mar. 14- 17
March 14: St Patrick’s Day Bilingual Storytime and Craft Program at the Venice Farmers Market
Venice Chamber to host Happy Hour Mixer at The Sidewalk Cafe on March 5th!
March 8th: 3rd Annual Venice Surfing Association’s Women on Waves event at the Venice Pier
March 14-17: Hotel Erwin’s Ye Ole St Patrick’s Day on the Beach
March 9th: March to Save the Sea
March 7th: Enjoy the best of the best L.A. food trucks at First Friday’s on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
The Waterfront Venice: March 8 The Next Show Comedy
Come Celebrate Baja Cantina’s 50th Anniversary, March 7-9th!
Set your intention! Register now for the Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k on May 18th
LAX Coastal Education Foundation’s 5th Annual Rock Roll & Run is on March 8th! Sign up today to support your favorite local school or the Foundation’s grant program!
Muscle Beach Venice 2025 Season Announced!
Nalu Vida raises 10k for LAFD Fire Station 63 and Marina Fireman’s Fund
Statements for candidates running for the Venice Neighborhood Council are now available for viewing!
Re-live the best of the Westside events covered by Venice Paparazzi in 2024
Free Massage, Mani + Pedi, Chiropractic Adjustment, and Facials for Evacuees & First Responders at Venice Soleil!
Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey: Cycling, Jet Skiing, Sailing, Sport Fishing, and more
Venice Paparazzi’s Photo Booths Were a Hit at Marina del Rey’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Glow Party

Recent Events Covered

Valentine’s at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey
Nalu Vida raises 10k for LAFD Fire Station 63 and Marina Fireman’s Fund
Re-live the best of the Westside events covered by Venice Paparazzi in 2024
Venice Paparazzi’s Photo Booths Were a Hit at Marina del Rey’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Glow Party
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 62nd Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. View pics!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 13th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting. View pics!
View Photos: Venice Skatepark’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival was o-fishally the best time ever!
Venice Art Crawl Celebrates a Successful 14 Year Anniversary Fundraiser at the Lantern House
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

Local Celebrities

Come Celebrate! Let’s Talk Relationships Podcast Turns One: Oct. 10, 7:00 p.m. at Live Bash
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Jeffrey Solomon’s Celebration of Life – Ocean Front Walk Bench Dedication on June 22, 2024
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

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Green Goddess Collective: March Specials
Happy Hour at Baby Blues BBQ: $1 Wings, $5 Frose’ Slushy, and more
Savor Three-Day Weekends with +1 Free Night at Hotel Erwin
Come Play in Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey: Sport Fishing, Escape Rooms, Happy Hours, and Much More!
Come try AUTHENTIC Brazilian Organic Açai Bowls at Ubatuba Açaí’s new location on the Venice Boardwalk!
Calling all local dogs! Get 50% off your first exam at Green Dog Veterinary Center!
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%
Quintesential Venice: Ride Up The Coast with Jay’s Rentals
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 on Sundays 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!
Treat your family and friends to Nueva Venice!
THE MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AT THE MICRO STORE AT PLAYA VISTA. GET 15-25% OFF MICRO SCOOTERS AND ACCESSORIES!
Here is where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Venice!
Firestone Walker Releases Hippie Highway 2.0. Another Epic Brew Collaboration
Bottomless brunch buffet every Saturday & Sunday at the Waterfront
L.A.’s Premier Food Truck Event: First Friday on Abbot Kinney
Tavern on Main Open at 6:00 a.m. for USA World Cup Games with Mimosas and Pancakes

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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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