Category Archives: Feature
William Attaway Featured Artist
By CJ Gronner The Other Venice Film Festival is honoring William Attaway as its Featured Artist during all the screenings at Beyond Baroque (October 13-16th) so I thought it was about time I and We got to know a little … Continue reading
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Sher-ruff of Venice
By Calvin New Self Arrest Ordinance An amendment of the private persons arrest law 68.007.1069: any known human being within the city limits of L.A. County, State of California can act to arrest oneself for violation of the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, … Continue reading
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Profile: Venice Singer Simone White
By Erica Snowlake Introducing Simone White, she who wanders whither and hither around the world, charming audiences with her (encore!) prodigious gifts of singing, songwriting, and fine guitar playing. Our lithe lovely mingles the tradition of the bard (wandering) and … Continue reading
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Profile: Venice Activist Ivonne Guzman
By Krista Schwimmer With even more homeless people living on the streets, it is inspiring to meet and talk with Ivonne Guzman, CEO of “Reach for the Top,” a federally tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Located in Venice since 2005, this organization … Continue reading
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On the Boardwalk – Treasure Maps
By Ian Lovett We start the walk back up 20th Pl. “I’m looking for a dresser, for my van,” Roger says. “Hopefully closer to Rose.” We don’t touch anything on this street. Most of the dumpster lids here hang open, … Continue reading
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Suzy Williams, Venice Songbird
By Jim Smith Perhaps you’ve seen Suzy Williams peddling down your street on a flower-festooned bicycle named Gladus. Just another Venetian with pink hair going about her business in our community. But if you’ve seen Suzy at night when she … Continue reading
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Venice in the 1960s: A Series of Circles
By Lisa Marguerite Mora Maria was a large woman, a round body, a series of circles. She scared me. But not because she was fat. It was because when she looked at you, it was like she could see not … Continue reading
Diana Rodgers and the M.V. Farmer’s Market
By Erica Snowlake For this special Women’s Day feature, I choose to honor one of my favorite Goddessess, Gaea, (pronounced Gee-uh), our beloved home planetary Being, who guides our harmonic destinies in her nurturing role as the Garden, and one … Continue reading
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June 2008 – Welcome To Summer In Venice – A Guide For Visitors And Residents
By Jim Smith Summer in Venice is hectic and thrilling. It’s an all day carnival of the crazy, the craven and the conniving. It’s a place where you can have experiences that will change your life. Just being in Venice … Continue reading
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June 2008 – How Others See Us: Another Kind of Life
By Peter Rajchert (I recently visited Venice for the first time and found myself immediately drawn to its community. I live in Canada, but hope to return with my fiancée some time soon, whenever that may be. – Peter) It … Continue reading
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