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
THIS SATURDAY – L.A. CRAFT EXPERIENCE
“LA, It’s Time to Get Crafty!” LA Craft Experience is LA’s newest outdoor market located in historic Chinatown’s Central Plaza and features unique vendors from all over Los Angeles. The show includes designers, crafters and artists selling unique, handmade, original and hard-to-find items. LA Craft Experience (“LACE”) debuts on August 14th and 28th from 5 p.m. to midnight alongside Chinatown Summer Nights. After August, LACE occurs the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each market includes a rotating selection of juried-in vendors, hands-on crafts demonstrations, free giveaways for event goers and selected DJs and bands to rock the crowd all day long.
Dates: LACE runs in conjunction with Chinatown Summer Nights on August 14th & 28th from 5 p.m. to midnight. After August, LACE occurs the second Saturday of each month beginning on Oct. 9, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All events are at Chinatown’s Central Plaza: 947 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012. Admission to Chinatown Summer Nights and LA Craft Experience is always free. Bike and car valet available during Chinatown Summer Nights and street parking and plenty of event parking available for all markets.
Visit www.laceevent.com or www.chinatownsummernights.com for more info.