Abbot Kinney First Fridays, Abbot Kinney, Venice Beach Events, Venice CA, Venice Beach Shopping

Creative Types will Love this Venice Home with Studio!

2013-06-12T11:06:00.003-07:00

Extensively remodeled two bedroom, two bathroom Venice home with additional oversize garage/studio. Mid-century modern flair, floor to ceiling steel and glass, new plumbing, electrical, roof, sewer line, gas meter and tankless water heater. Brand new hardwood floors throughout. The completely private master suite has ample room for a home office and sleeping area. Large closets. Exposed wood

Venice Events Mashup, Recent Events, Special Deals and more!

2013-06-12T10:48:00.001-07:00

Check out events and happenings in Venice this week, recent events we've covered and special deals from the AKFF Blog!

Venice Real Estate Trends

2013-06-11T11:04:00.001-07:00

Suzy Frank, Owner of Abbot Kinney Real Estate, shares a mid year report on housing trends with the Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog! Suzy speaks frank about the current housing market in Venice. The United States avoided the “fiscal cliff” on January 5th, 2013, at which point our Venice real estate market came back stronger than ever. With numerous new retail spaces opening weekly on Abbot

Get our Venice Tweets

2013-06-11T10:51:00.001-07:00

Follow Abbot Kinney First Fridays on Twitter: @abbotkinney1st Find out how to get FREE Office Co-Working Space Friday, June 14!

Who Is Gerry Fialka? - Part Two

2013-06-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

photo: Tryg Hanson Conclusion of our Epic Chat with Venice Denizen Gerry Fialka. Read Part One Here. See Gerry's Upcoming Events below. Tell us about your time with Frank Zappa. "I worked for Frank Zappa for nine and a half years as an archivist and with Barking Pumpkin, his mail order business. Of all the musicians Frank worked with he could get out of them what they didn’t know was in them.

Abbot Kinney First Fridays Events & Special Deals Friday, June 7, 2013! Just added more events!

2013-06-05T18:18:00.001-07:00

May 2013 First Fridays photo: Janet Gervers This month, we have some great events and specials to tell you about for First Fridays of the Month in Venice on Abbot Kinney Blvd! The AKFF is your guide to Venice events, special deals, restaurants & more! Make sure to read it all so you don't miss out on all the FUN & Freebies! FREE Parking, RSVP Only Party, Hiring Ad Sales, Banner

Architectural Loft in Venice – View First Fridays on Abbot Kinney Boulevard from the Rooftop!

2013-06-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

See this upscale pied-a-terre for your most discerning clients, located adjacent to Abbot Kinney Boulevard! This AK loft is incomparable to others in the area with a rooftop deck with a great view of Abbot Kinney Boulevard where you can see First Fridays from a above and surrounding area in Venice. The loft is an excellent home/office and qualifies as a "Smart Home" with an abundance

Venice Events: This Weekend Art & Music, 1st Friday Coming Next Week!

2013-05-31T16:18:00.002-07:00

Hopefully everyone had a great Memorial Day this week! The week has sailed by quickly, so here's the short scoop on Venice events & Santa Monica events. Friday, May 31:Art Opening at Santa Monica Museum of Art 7 - 9pm Gumbo Brothers at The Attic in Santa Monica 10pm - 1am (The Victorian) Saturday, June 1:Art Opening at Axiom Contemporary Santa Monica 6 - 9pmArt Opening at 1019 West Art

Free Workspace Days in Silicon Beach!

2013-05-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

Looking for a place to work? In Silicon Beach? Forget about long term leases and over the top fees! The Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog has partnered with local specialist, Your Office Agent, to not only help you find the lowest cost coworking, event space or executive suite, but we have even arranged Free Workspace Days for you! On the Free Workspace Days you will be provided with a

Midcentury Modern Flair in Venice!

2013-05-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

Extensively remodeled two bedroom, two bathroom Venice home with additional oversized garage/studio. Midcentury modern flair, floor to ceiling steel and glass, new plumbing, electrical, roof, sewer line, gas meter and tankless water heater. Brand new hardwood floors throughout. The completely private master suite has ample room for a home office and sleeping area. Large closets. Exposed wood

See the Exclusive Abbot Kinney First Fridays Shop!

2013-05-29T15:11:00.000-07:00

"Abbot Kinney Boulevard is the most happening shopping destination in America" according to GQ Magazine and a whole lotta people who know it - so show it and check out cool shopping bags, tank tops, t-shirts and gifts from the Abbot Kinney First Fridays shop! These are our unique designs, created exclusively for the Abbot Kinney 1st Fridays Blog! Our online shop also features Venice gifts

It's Grand on the Grand Canal in Venice!

2013-05-28T17:34:00.000-07:00

This property is on the Grand Canal, a rare double lot with 2 units and lots of outdoor space parking and storage on the beautiful Venice Canals. Walk to the pier and restaurants and the beach! Great for owner user or future development. There are 2 two story buildings with 2 garages and a total of 6 car parking; one of the 2 bedroom units with a spiral staircase the other building has 2

Silicon Beach Events: We Connect, Startups Uncensored

2013-05-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

The Abbot Kinney First Fridays Blog attended two great Silicon Beach Events this week: Startups Uncensored with Jason Nazar at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica WE Connect (Women Empowered) with Shelly Ulaj & Featured Speaker, Reba Merrill at ROC Reba Merrill (center) Laurel Kaufman (left) & Ali (right) Women Empowered at ROC in Santa Monica Jason Nazar Startups Uncensored

Stroll to Abbot Kinney from a Classic Vintage Cottage!

2013-05-23T11:13:00.000-07:00

A classic Venice cottage that has been totally remodeled-only a short stroll to Abbot Kinney! You will be enchanted as you enter into the spacious and open floor plan created with vaulted ceilings & skylights that flood the home with natural light. Elegant wire brushed white oak floors are the perfect complement and the enchanting fireplace in the living room will be so appreciated on our brisk

Venice Events & Silicon Beach Events May 22 - 26

2013-05-22T12:10:00.002-07:00

This week brings a great mix of events to Venice and Santa Monica, from the WE Connect Conference Thursday at ROC Santa Monica to live music from our fave Venice musicians the Gumbo Brothers at a new club and PXL THIS 22 Toy Camera Film Fest by Venice icon Gerry Fialka. See our profile on Gerry Fialka > Wednesday May 22 5:30 - 8:30pm Venice Chamber Business Expo 2210 Lincoln Blvd. Venice,

Pardee Properties: Supporter of the Venice Art Walk

2013-05-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

Pardee Properties is located in Venice on Abbot Kinney Blvd and owned by Tami Pardee, a Venice resident for almost 20 years is committed to giving back in the community and has been a supporter of the Venice Art Walk over the years. Tami Pardee was a member of the Venice Art Walk Steering Committee in addition to Pardee Properties donating art to the Venice Art Walk in the past. The whole

Events in Venice, Santa Monica & Marina del Rey!

2013-05-16T15:55:00.001-07:00

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Venice Profile: Who Is Gerry Fialka?

2013-05-15T11:38:00.001-07:00

“Uh oh, I’ll never reveal that. I don’t even know”, he joked... “Lo-fi hi-jinks” “I host a reading club but I was not ever a great reader.” He’s been a mainstay of the Venice scene for over 30 years. He’s a filmmaker, a voracious event organizer who regularly hosts five multimedia events each month along with numerous special events he creates with filmmakers, authors, musicians and

Join the Venice Art Walk at Google this Sunday May 19

2013-05-13T15:26:00.000-07:00

The Venice Venice Art Walk & Auctions is a spectacular annual art event in Venice celebrating its 34th anniversary as the largest art walk in Southern California and community fundraiser to benefit Venice Family Clinic! The 2013 Venice Art Walk & Auctions is featuring exclusive artist studio and architecture tours with meet-the-artist opportunities - and the biggie, a silent art auction at

We're on Twitter Now!

2013-05-10T23:10:00.001-07:00

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Eco - Causes in Venice: Apply for a $1000 Grant from Alternative Apparel by May 16l!

2013-05-10T14:17:00.002-07:00

Abbot Kinney Alternative Apparel Wants to Help Fund Your Community Project with a $1000 Alternative Grant for gardening and agriculture in our community. Submit Proposal by May 16! Nonprofits are invited to propose projects they would like to see realized in the local community. Abbot Kinney Alternative Apparel will select the most promising ideas, host a party, listen to public presentations -

Your Venice Beach Sanctuary Home

2013-05-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

Picturesque Spanish home on a prime Venice street. Completely redone with a designer’s touch, this home offers the ultimate retreat with warmth, style, & sophistication. Enter into the open living space with gleaming hardwood floors & a classic slate encased fireplace. Dining room is showered with sunlight from the oversized window that looks in the yard; ample storage space & buffet counter

May 8 - 12 Events Mashup: Venice Nightlife, Venice Community Awards & Get Ready for the Venice Art Walk!

2013-05-08T17:03:00.001-07:00

Saturday Night Just Updated! Wednesday May 8 Make sure to catch the cabaret sounds of songstress Suzy Williams and pianist Brad Kay for an evening at this free show at Danny's Venice before Suzy heads to her New Orleans tour! 7 - 10pm 23 Windward Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Thursday May 9 Catch the wave of community spirit in Venice at the Wave Awards, from the Venice Chamber of Commerce to honor

Let's Make Music Los Angeles! Call for Musicians & Venues in Venice & Santa Monica

2013-05-07T17:17:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for summer music? Make Music Los Angeles has made a call for Musicians and Venues for the Second Annual Make Music Los Angeles. The festival is affiliated with Fête de la Musique which began in France in 1982 and is held every Summer Solstice - June 21st - It has spread to 500+ cities in 110+ countries around the world. MMLA invites all communities of the City of Angels to

Supporting the Venice Garden & Home Tour! Suzy Frank, Owner of Abbot Kinney Real Estate

2013-05-03T13:49:00.000-07:00

Suzy Frank, Owner of Abbot Kinney Real Estate Twenty years ago Jan Brilliot, Jay Griffith, and Linda Lucks started The Venice Garden & Home Tour with a handful of volunteers. Today, the volunteer count has increased exponentially, along with the amount of money raised for the Neighborhood Youth Association (NYA). One volunteer that has been there from the very beginning is Suzy Frank. Suzy