Queen of Venice happenings

Tue, March 8 6:30pm Free
"HOT SET" ~ ART EXHIBITION & CONVERSATION W/ GEORGE HERMS A conversation between Beat generation artist & poet George Herms and legendary curator Walter Hopps, moderated by writer Anne Doran.
Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station

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Wed, March 9 7pm Free
DAVID BYRNE: "I HEART POWERPOINT" ~ PRESENTATION The former Talking Heads singer uses Microsoft’s presentation software as the medium for original visual art accompanied by electronic music.
Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood


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Thu, March 10 7:30pm Free
RED YIDDISH MONTHLY CULTURE SALON
Featuring a talk by scholar Adam Rubin on the relationship between language & progressive & radical political traditions.
Yiddish Culture Club, 8339 W Third Street

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Sat, March 12 11am-1pm Free
DOG SHOW IN WE-HO
Owners & pets compete for Best Tricks, Cutest Dog, Best Dressed, & Look-Alike Pets.
(Now registering pets.)
West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd
(323) 848-6534


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Sat, March 12 2pm Free w/ Admission
"GREENE & GREENE: THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE" ~ SCREENING Paul Bockhorst's documentary looks at the Arts and Crafts Movement in America when Charles and Henry Greene took an intensely artistic approach to the design of houses and interiors.
LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd


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Sun, March 13 12noon-5pm Free
31st ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE KITE
Featuring the launch of a 25' kite, live music, taiko drummers, yo-yo contests, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations & more.
Redondo Beach Pier


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Sun, March 13 12noon-6pm $69.50
“THEME PARK TOUR” OF DOWNTOWN L.A.
Tour guide Charles Phoenix says, "Rediscover Downtown... it's just like Disneyland!" Tour includes transportation, snacks, dessert, souvenirs and no-host lunch at Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria.
Meet at Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. Check-in begins at 11:40am.


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Tue, March 15 7pm Free
VENICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Historian Ralph Cantos presents a slide lecture on the famous Pacific Electric rail cars which used to provide transportation all over Los Angeles County.
Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S Venice Blvd, Venice
(310) 821-1769


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Wed, March 16 8pm Free
LENNY BRUCE MOVIES @ 7 DUDLEY CINEMA
Screening of Bob Fosse's "Lenny" starring Dustin Hoffman & rare Lenny Bruce clips & Terence Healy's intriguing animation "Andy."
Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave, Venice


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Fri-Sun, March 18-20
THE OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
"Over 40 Filmmakers, 2 Screens and a Party Every Night" are featured at this local film fest founded by Reuben "Ruby" De La Casas, Gary Ellenberg and AJ Peralta.
The Electric Lodge & Switch Studios, Venice

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Sat, March 19 @ Westwood Federal Building & Sun, March 20 @ Santa Monica Beach "EYES WIDE OPEN" ~ COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION The American Friends Service Committee’s exhibition on the human cost of the Iraq war features a pair of boots honoring each U.S. military casualty, a field of shoes and a Wall of Remembrance to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict.


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Sat, March 19 6-9pm Free
"FEAR DUST: FALLOUT OF THE INVASION" ~ GROUP ART SHOW Presented in observance of the second anniversary of the war in Iraq.
(Through April 16.)
Track 16 Gallery @ Bergamot Station


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Sun, March 20 1pm-?
SPRING ART AUCTION
An excellent opportunity to purchase contemporary art and photography in an auction setting and often far below regular gallery prices.
Santa Monica Auctions at Bergamot Station

Fri-Sat, March 25-26 8:30pm $15
“FANCY” ~ VLADIMIR LEVITANSKY PERFORMANCE “One clowns journey into the absurd; inspired by Marceau, Clouseau and Cousteau.”
Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St, Santa Monica

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Sat, March 26 2-5pm Free
"BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS"
El Pueblo Historic Monument, Olvera Street, 845 N. Alameda St., Downtown A celebration of all that the animal world provides humanity; with a procession of pets, domestic and exotic animals, entertainment, displays & exhibits.

Shared with you in memory of rancher, artist, architect, patriarch, party host extraordinaire and enthusiastic lover of life, Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian (1911-2004), an annual participant in this event.



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Save-the-Date(s)

Sun, April 10
CODEPINK FUNDRAISING EVENT
Enjoy music, art, desserts and teas and send-off celebration for delegation traveling to Iran.
Warszawa Restaurant, Santa Monica
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Summer 2005
VENICE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Abbot Kinney's "Venice of America" turns 100 and is commemorated with numerous neighborhood events. The festival kicks off Saturday, June 25th with CARNEVALE VENICE BEACH followed by the VENICE 100 AFTER-PARTY. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the party, please contact Regan Kibbee at regan@qofv.com