DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY’S “BLOCK PARTIES” MAKE A RETURN AS “THIRD WEDNESDAYS” WEDS. 2/16
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Although it’s not quite Spring or Summer yet, the infamous sunny Southern California weather has got Angelenos in a “see-and-be-seen” kind of mood. Downtown Culver City’s “Third Wednesdays,” formally known as the Downtown Culver City “Block Parties”, are back just in the knick of time to save the day. These monthly events return to invade Downtown Culver City on Feb. 16th, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., over 25 businesses will be participating in this fun monthly event. Attendees can enjoy live musical performances under the stars, drink and dine on specials, receive freebies and samples, view art at gallery openings and take in one-of-a-kind entertainment.
“Third Wednesdays” begins Feb. 16, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Valet and free two-hour parking are available. For event details, directions and a PDF map of Downtown Culver City, visit www.downtownculvercity.com
Here are some photos from previous “Block Parties” (click on images to enlarge)
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This month’s fundraiser also doubles as a benefit the Culver City Education Foundation’s (CCEF) Garden Project—a project to help Culver City Unified School District children and their parents adopt better eating habits through nutrition education and hands-on gardening. In partnership with GrowingGreat, the CCEF launched a pilot nutrition program at El Rincon Elementary School three years ago. Last year, with the support of the Culver City Downtown Business Association (DBA) this program was expanded to Farragut Elementary School. Students in grades 3-5 received five classroom nutrition education lessons during the school year in addition to hands-on experience in the gardens located on the school grounds.
To participate and support CCEF, visit any participating Downtown business during “Third Wednesdays” on Feb. 16th and a portion of sales for the night will be donated to CCEF. The DBA hopes to raise enough funds to generously support this important cause.
List of Participating Businesses:
Akasha Restaurant
Bottle Rock
Cold Stone Creamery
Culver Hotel
Daphne’s Greek Café
Dr. Heidi Fahringer, O.D.
Ford’s Filling Station
Goda Yoga
Gyenari
Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken
K-ZO
Kabab Bistro
Kay ‘N Dave’s Cantina
La Rocco’s Pizzeria
Le Saint Amour
Lundeens
Meet
Native Foods
Novecento Pasta & Grill
Pacific Theatres
Rush Street
Santa Maria Barbecue Company
Tender Greens
Ugo an Italian Café
Vanity Room
Wellness Spa
GET OUT THIS SUMMER: DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES
On the third Wednesday of each month from 5-9 p.m. from June 16 – October 20, celebrate summer in beautiful downtown Culver City. Downtown Culver City Summer Block Parties are among LA’s best events this summer for people watching, grazing, sampling drinks and soaking in live entertainment. Angelenos will be able to taste food from the area’s award-winning restaurants, sip wine and cocktails as the sun goes down, enjoy live music under the stars, shop and sample from one-of-a-kind boutiques and view art at gallery openings. The Summer Block Parties will feature special offers and free goodies from over 25 participating businesses throughout the downtown area, as well as outdoor entertainment and activities ranging from wine and food tastings to free pole dancing lessons. Valet and free two-hour parking are available. Dates: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 from 5-9 p.m.
Visit www.downtownculvercity.com for more info. (click on image to enlarge)