Join Me & Venice For Change at The Abbot Kinney Festival 9/26 For Voter Registration Drive

I know it’s hard to believe, but there’s an election coming up in 6 weeks. November 2nd, General Election Day in California, will be here before you know it, so if you’re not already registered to vote, please take the time to do so. Abbot Kinney Street Fair Vendor map Venice 4 Change voter registrationIf you’re going to be at the Abbot Kinney Festival this Sunday, 9/26, stop by the Venice For Change booth, located on the East side of Abbot Kinney, between San Juan and Santa Clara, and you can register there. I’ve got a shift at the booth from 12pm – 2pm, so if you’re in the mood, stop by and say hi!

If you’d like an absentee ballot mailed to you, please click over to the Los Angeles County Clerk’s website and follow the directions.

Today’s Deal: $100 for 8 Weeks of Kids’ Classes at The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics

Los Angeles Gymnastics - great deal on classes - coupon codeEvery 4 years, a whole new group of kids is introduced to the phenomenal physical things the human body is capable of when watching gymnasts in the Summer Olympics.  Why not let them try it for themselves at the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics in Culver City? LASG is a state of the art, award winning center that has been serving the kids of Los Angeles since 1975. This deal is for eight one-hour classes, and you can choose from any class that is offered Monday-Friday before 1:00 pm.  (You also get a free t-shirt and gym bag!) Class offerings range from Parent and Me right through training Olympic caliber competitors. The most popular classes for young kids are the Parent and Me class (for babies 18 months and up) and the Mini-Tot Class (for kids 3-5 years old).  And here’s a nice bonus – if you have three or more kids of the same level, they will open a private group class for you!

Click here to purchase this deal at the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics.

The Los Angeles School of Gymnastics, 8450 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232 (310)204-1980

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Exclusive Offer: Special Tapas Night at Earl’s Gourmet Grub 9/25

I’m posting this for all the foodies out there in Mar Vista: Earl’s Gourmet Grub is turning into a Tapas Bar for one night only, Saturday, September 25th. And Shhh… It’s a secret… SURPRISE PARTY… And only the first 25 people to respond can come! See below for how-to. Earl's Gourmet Grub becomes a Tapas Bar for one night only 9/25/10Yvonne, our local favorite chef at Earl’s, is having a birthday this weekend! And to celebrate, the staff at Earl’s is throwing her a little surprise party and turning the kitchen into a Tapas Bar. Aside from her friends and family, we’d like to open it a little and share the evening with her customers in the neighborhood.

Earl's Gourmet Grub becomes a Tapas Bar for one night only 9/25/10A little sampling of the planned dishes to get you in the mood:

Spanish Mezza Platter, with basil hummus, roasted red peppers, eggplant-fennel fritters, and fried sardines

Steamed mussels and clams in Verdujo

Stuffed empanadas, both meat and vegetarian

Salt baked fish served with creamy risotto and fried potatoes and Harisa

Earl's Gourmet Grub becomes a Tapas Bar for one night only 9/25/10When: Saturday, September 25th, from 8-10

Where: Earl’s Gourmet Grub, 12226 Venice Blvd.

What: prix fixe tapas bar, byob. $30 per person. But, as Sarah knows, Dean’s always got a bottle or two up his sleeve, too…

How: We’re limiting service to the first 25 people to rsvp to yvonnesbday@earlsgourmetgrub.com. Please include your phone number so we can contact you to get a credit card confirmation. And please DO NOT CALL THE SHOP – it’s a surprise!!!

{There is no affiliation between me and Earl’s Gourmet Grub, other than the fact that I like to eat their food.}

AltSpace at Top Tomato Market Debuts Friday, 9/24, with “Ladykillers” From Maya Mercer

Ladykillers, an exhibit of photographs by Paris- and Los Angeles-based artist Maya Mercer, is the debut show at Mar Vista’s AltSpace at Top Tomato Market, and will open to the public Friday night, September 24th at 7pm. Running through October 23rd, the show takes on the notion of beauty and “spurs a reconsideration of it.” AltSpace at Top Tomato Market debut show 9/24 May Mercer photographer LadykillersIn Ladykillers, Mercer has photographed men dressed up in elegant women’s wear and posed them in natural settings, creating “contemporary Renaissance portraits”, yet with a twist.

AltSpace at Top Tomato Market, 3815 Grand View Blvd., Mar Vista, CA 90066  By Appointment or Chance

Today’s Deal: $25 For $50 To Spend at Gyenari Restaurant

Gyenari Korean BBQ, 9450 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232Korean BBQ is tasty, healthy (high in protein and low in carbs), and fun (kids love the cook-it-yourself aspect).  It can also be a little intimidating if you’ve never eaten it before, but that’s not the case at this Culver City restaurant that offers a Korean BBQ experience with a California twist.  Meats and seafood (and vegetarian options) are available to grill for yourself at the table (though they are happy to do it for you, tableside or in the kitchen) alongside appetizers, noodle dishes, soups and salads.  Order complete dinners, or a la carte – their friendly and knowledgeable wait staff will guide first-timers through the process, making recommendations of what and how much to order.  Whether you decide to apply your voucher to a romantic dinner or a fun family festivity, save room for the fabulous fusion desserts – like the green tea donuts with a raspberry dipping glaze and Ghiradelli chocolate sauce!

Click here to purchase the $25 voucher worth $50 at Gyenari Restaurant.

Gyenari Restaurant, 9450 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 838-3131

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Save The Date: November 3rd Is The Wise Power Use Expo

Learn how you can conserve energy around the house and save money at the same time! The Wise Power Use Expo will bring together Kevin O’Donnell of Thread Collaborative, Nancy Barba of Sustainable Works, and Andre Villasenor of the EPA. Wise Power Use Expo, November 3rd at Windward School, Mar Vista 90066Presented by LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl and the Mar Vista Community Council Green Committee, the Expo will include speeches and booths where vendors will offer solutions to home energy conservation needs. Wise Power Use expo, November 3rd at Windward School, Mar VistaOh and did I mention there would be a raffle, too? Of course there will be! Pre-register now on the Wise Power Use Website and as a bonus you’ll get TWO raffle tickets.

The Wise Power Use Expo, Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:30pm at Windward School, 11350 Palms Blvd., Mar Vista 90066

$25 Pottery Class For Kids at Village Art Project (55% Off)

Today's deal: Village Art Project Clay Class for kids $25Come play with clay at Studio City’s favorite pottery studio!  Every kid loves playing with Play-Doh, yet many have never had the experience of using real clay.  They should!  It’s creative, imaginative and fun – and best of all, their creations harden and turn into keepsakes and memories that last forever. This hour and a half class at The Village Art Project is for kids 5 and up, and is offered Monday – Thursday at 4:00 pm. During the class, kids work on making unique and functional pieces with the help of the experienced and encouraging teachers.

Click here to purchase the Village Art Project class for $25.

The Village Art Project, 11602 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 985-9357

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Today’s Deal: $50 For Signature Massage At Nitespa (55% Off)

55% off Massage at Nitespa, 490 Santa Clara Avenue, Venice, CA 90291You need a night out.  A glass of wine, relaxing on a cozy couch … You also desperately need a massage.  But you never get to leave the house before the kids are put to bed.  Sounds like a job for Nitespa! Book your “Around the World” massage any day of the week, any time from noon to 9:00 pm. This signature custom massage blends aromatherapy with techniques from around the globe including Swedish, Thai, Lomi-Lomi, Shiatsu & Ayurvedic.  Tucked away in a cozy beach bungalow in Venice, fans all compare it to hanging out at a friend’s house – a friend who has cool art, good wine, and relaxing taste in music. Treat yourself to a night out and a massage all in one relaxing evening: the only thing that will make you feel even better than your evening out is knowing how much you saved on this great deal!

Click here to purchase the Nitespa signature massage for $50 – a savings of 55%.

Nitespa, 490 Santa Clara Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 (310) 396-5122

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