Abbot Kinney article by Marina Gage

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Abbot Kinney Blvd, California -- Hippie Goes Chic

Starting two blocks east of the white sand beaches of Venice is one of LA’s best kept secrets, Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Named after the visionary who created the Venetian-style canals that gave this neighborhood its name, Abbot Kinney is a little over a mile stretch packed with salons, spas, boutiques, galleries showing original artists, and award-winning restaurants.

YAS on August 1st!

Kathryn Torres and Myrna Gaardsmoe at YAS on
Abbot Kinney will both teach on Friday evenings and would like to offer
all First Friday participants a free class if they mention First Friday
when they attend on August 1!

Here is our class schedule that night:

Indoor Cycling 6:15-7:15 (one-hour with Myrna)

Yoga for Athletes 7:30-8:30 (Kathryn)


See you there!

Just Tantau, this Friday!

Visit Just Tantau on this First Friday, and win a $200 gift certificate!
You will be asked to identify artists’ work in the store that are using recycled products in their items for sale.
The person who identifies the largest number of artists wins the certificate.
Don’t expect help from sales staff Friday night, but if you come in before then, ask away!


JUST TANTAU
1353 Abbot Kinney Blvd. - Venice, CA 90291
phone: 310-392-4646 fax: 310-401-1464
Owner: Carol Tantau - carol@justtantau.com

Heal the Bay @ Tales & Toys!

Come and join us Friday, July 11th for First Friday’s on Abbot Kinney Blvd. (really the 2nd since the 1st was the 4th)!

From 5:30pm – 6:30pm Tales & Toys will be hosting Jo from Heal the Bay. Jo will be here to talk specifically with the kids about why the ocean is important for marine life and people! She will also talk about the sources of ocean pollution and what we can all do to protect our oceans. She will be bringing along some activity guides, stickers, bookmarks and general information about Heal the Bay. We hope you all can come by.



10% of the proceeds from the night (5:30pm to 9pm) will be donated to Heal the Bay. Come on out and spend some time with your local retailers (the shops will be

Altered Space Event for July 11th

Friday July 11th 2008
Altered Space Gallery Presents:
The Altered Space Summer Blowout Sale
Up to 50% off select art, decor, furniture and jewelry!
ONE NIGHT ONLY! From 6pm to 10pm
Also come and enjoy our four featured summer artist,

Featured Summer Artist:
Michele Mikesell -- "The Smell of Sawdust" A darkly whimsical portrayl of life in the circus. Oil, resin and industrial paint on canvas.

GraceAnn Warn -- "Encaustic Series" A series of encaustic works ripe with numerolgy and viceral emotion. Dried pigments, beez wax, wood, wire and paper.

Richard Patterson -- A masterful repetoire of fine wood furniture both contemporary and traditional.

Raphael Sloane -- "The Language of Flowers" A series of images portraying the sensual characteristics of exotic flowers.

"Second Fridays"

Notice!

Abbot Kinney First Fridays will be holding "second" fridays events this month due to the fact that July 4th is the first friday! Enjoy your holiday parties and barbecues and come back to Abbot Kinney on July 11th for more First Friday fun!!!

Raphael Sloane @ Altered Space Gallery

Raphael Sloane has a secret: he has developed a new way of capturing images that defies description. Using simple everyday tools such as the scanner, Sloane has turned the realm of the garden into a sensual view of endangered plants and everyday flowers.

Opening reception on June 6th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Show runs through June.

ALTERED SPACE GALLERY
1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291
310-452-8121
www.alteredspacegallery.com

Backyard @ Neighborhood

June 6th, Relax and socialize at Neighborhood's backyard with local treats and things! Venice Beach Wines, Urbanic, Patio Culture, and music by Trick Turner.



1644 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310.392.4596
www.neighborhoodvenice.com

Just Tantau (between Hal's and Abbot's Habit) is open until at least 9 p.m. 7 days a week, and we love First Fridays when everyone else joins us!

We're also very excited about www.abbotkinneynow.com becoming the internet place where others can learn about what's happening on this wonderful street . We've been here since 1982, offering an eclectic array of jewelry and gifts. Carol's the owner, Lisa's the manager, and Janine and Janis and Debra are regularly available to guide you.

Just Tantau - 1353 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 - 310-392-4646

June 6th @ G2 Gallery

On Abbot Kinney's next First Friday the G2 Gallery will be hosting a special photography reception for acclaimed nature and landscape photographers Frans Lanting, David Muench, Larry Ulrich, Marc Muench, Tom Mangelsen, and Jim Stimson. The exhibit is entitled"Boundless Vision" and is a unique look at our world through the eyes of these talented photographers.

The reception starts at 6 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. The gallery itself will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

Friday Nights at YAS

Come Join Myrna for a Friday evening, one hour spin at 6:15 or myself at 7:30 for a Yoga for Athletes class. Both classes are a great way to end the week and jump into your weekend feeling energized. See you all there!

Mention First Friday at the Front desk and receive a free class!

Thanks,
Kathryn

www.go2yas.com

First Fridays