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First Fridays Abbot Kinney Guide

It is time again in Venice Beach for First Fridays on Abbot Kinney. Here is some of what is going on tomorrow night, December 3rd, 2009. If your store is doing something, feel free to leave it in the comments to let everyone know!

Studio Seress Abbot Kiney

Studio Seress: Cocktails and a live painting show by Austino Obi Okafor starting at 9 PM. Bar opens at 7 PM and local vendors and merchants will present artisan and vintage goods until 10:00.
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Hint Mint Abbot Kinney

Hint Mint: Shag-alicious celebrates the art of Shag and his collaboration with Hint Mint with a swingin’ mod party! Hint Mint will be serving complimentary 60s themed drinks like Mad Men Martinis and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, and the yard will be transformed into a mid-century modern living room. Open bar, free admission. RSVP required for entry. Send an email to sue@hintmint.com with your name (1 guest per rsvp) and put SHAG in the subject line. Space is limited.

HINT MINT HOUSE
1650 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 90291
Friday Dec. 4th, 8-10 PM

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A.Kinney Court: Drinks in the court! A.Kinney Court is officially open, the glasses are cool and the new website very hooked up.

A.Kinney Court

A.Kinney Court
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice 90291
Phone: 310.392.3400

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Aviator Nation: Opening party this week during First Fridays. Music, drink and clothes from 7-10pm. RSVP here.

Aviator Nation

Aviator Nation
1224 Abbot Kinney
Venice 90291

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Urban Escape: Util 9: Gift Certificates 20% off if you mention Yo Venice.
Abbot Kinney Festival T’s and a few limited edition AKFest posters along with Organic hair/skincare and Wick’d Bean Candles!
1505 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Robin’s Sculpture Garden: The Astonishing Music of Freaky Mountain & Tommy Santee Klaws
7:00pm – 9:00pm
1632 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Tales & Toys: Santa Claus from 6pm to 8pm! Toy Drive to benefit Children’s Hospital LA and The Venice Boys & Girls Club. Donate and receive a 10% discount.
1140 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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SKYBOX Mobile: Celebrity make up artist Mikal Sky will be providing smoky eyes, luscious lashes and juicy lips by donation someplace on Abbot Kinney. Look for her Airstream!
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AC Supper Club: Sexy LA House & JacobsList Present Steve Prior with Tim Koranda
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Mystic Journey Bookstore: Book Signing with Ruth Gould Goodman.
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CAVE Gallery Group opening. On Rose, this is a quick walk after First Fridays … or start at Venice Beach Wines, hit up CAVE and then head to AK!

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