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Fwd: Art in the Afternoon is this Sunday!
Art in the Afternoon is this Sunday! Sunday, May 6, 2012, noon - 4pm Venice Skills Center, 611 5th Ave Venice CA 90291 Free for Kids 12 and under, $20 for Teens, $45 for Adults
Join A Window Between Worlds this Sunday for Art in the Afternoon, a family-fun festival to benefit AWBW's shelter-based art programs for women and children survivors of domestic violence. Event features Aquarium of the Pacific's Aquarium on Wheels, TOMS "Style Your Sole" shoe decorating, hands-on art projects, games, food sponsored by Whole Foods, Panda Express, and desserts by Hansen's Cakes and Nitro Dreams ice cream, Live and Silent auctions, Color Me Mine ceramic painting, and live musical performances by The Burn Riffs, Lindsey Harper, Tiff Jimber and Pure Steel! Parking will be available at The Frank located at 512 Rose Ave. The parking lot is located just around the corner on 5th Ave, only a block and a half away from the Venice Skills Center. Please call if you need further directions. Call our office at (310)396-0317 or visit this web page to purchase tickets and find out more info. We look forward to seeing you there as we step into the next decade of creativity and healing!
Auction items include:
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Electric Lodge lights up
Friends and Family alike,
More exciting happenings at the Lodge!
A likely renaming of the place.. to the
Electric Lodge Arts and Environment Center...
As this more aptly states who we are, what we do...
...the link between our emotional expression, the arts and our physical sustenance, our Earth....
2 great events upcoming...
our annual Green Screen Environmental Film Festival.....
.....this Saturday, with add ons other days... see below!
and opening Jan 7, developed at the Lodge, back from NY, the Los Angeles premier of
"Awake in a World the Encourages Sleep" (more in later emails!)
ELECTRIC LODGE PRESENTS THE
GREEN SCREEN
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
Shorts Screenings from this Year's Best Films!
Saturday November 19th
Screenings at 2pm and 4pm, $5.00 each
Reception and Awards Ceremony at 6pm
BUY TICKETS HERE- $5.00 per show
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211667
We've received submissions from all over the world and the films selected give a living portrait of the planet and its inhabitants. Join us for two different "shorts" programs that range from the sublime and serene Scandinavian Fjord to the antic and rhythmic Mottainai. Animation and documentary. And you LA River addicts... check out Chasing Water, an offbeat start to finish exploration of our lifeblood Colorado River.
Thursday November 17th
Film Screening and Electric Car Symposium
Come and get an insider's view of the past, present and future of Electric Vehicles with a German emphasis as panelists from Bavaria and Los Angeles discuss the cars and the infrastructure needed to transform personal mobility to an all electric paradigm. Vehicles on display include a CODA, a BMW Active E and VersiCharge charging station.
MORE INFO AND TICKETS
https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1532265182300&P=15322651911423597800&Info
Friday November 18th, 6:00pm ** FREE **
Arctic Tale
A National Geographic Society feature film narrated by Queen Latifa screens as a free family program at 6:00pm on Friday. Arctic Tale documents the life cycle of polar bear and walrus families facing the harsh realities of the arctic with its ever-changing environment. Filmed and produced by the Venice local residents, Adam Ravetch and Sarah Robertson.
Sunday November 20th, 1:00pm-5:30pm
SEA Pulse Films Presents
The Beauty and the Threats to the World's Ocean
Three films: The Majestic Plastic Bag (Heal the Bay), One Beach (Surfrider Foundation & BarefootWine), and The World Ocean Trashed (Bill Macdonald Productions) consider mind boggling trash issues. Captain Charles Moore, the dean of marine debris researchers will present his new book: Plastic Ocean, and discuss Japan's tsunami impact of floating trash heading our way.
Plus! Wine tasting, live performance, and more!
INFO AND TICKETS, $5.00
www.SEApulsefilms.com
Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291
(1 BLOCK EAST OF ABBOT KINNEY)
We strongly encourage alternative transport. Walk, bike, Blue Bus # 2 or Metro # 33 or #333. However, we also have free, on-site parking.
Venice Chamber Members invited to participate in LAX Coastal Holiday Boutique!
The LAX Coastal Area Chamber's 2011 Holiday Boutique sponsored by Playa Vista and held at the Playa Vista CenterPointe Club will take place on Thursday, December 8 from 4-8pm. Click here to download the registration form.
This year, the LAX Chamber is pleased to extend their Chamber member vendor rates to the Venice Chamber of Commerce. We know that Venice has many retailers and crafters who may truly benefit from this holiday sales opportunity. Past vendors items include clothing, shoes, candles, holiday cards, snacks, wine glasses, paintings, floral arrangements and more.
Booth sales are first-come, first-serve and the maximum capacity is 40 booths.
This event will also include a YMCA sponsored KidZone, photos with Santa, a canned food drive for the L.A. Food Bank, complimentary food from five local restaurants, refreshments provided by Playa Vista, music and MORE!
For more information, please contact Rachel-Ann Levy, Director of Communications & Operations, 310.645.5151 or rachel-ann@laxcoastal.com.We are extremely excited about this multi-Chamber collaboration!
If you are unable to access the registration form, reply to me and I will email it directly to you as a file attachment.
Donna Lasman
Executive Director
Venice Chamber of Commerce
Mobile chamber: 310.822.5425
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A Window Between Worlds Newsflash - November 2011
November 2011
"I can be plain on the outside but I sparkle inside."
- Children's Windows Participant
Dearest AWBW supporters,This whirlwind year has been so inspirational, each and every step of the way! Last month we celebrated 20 years of creativity and healing with an "Evening of Wine Tasting and Dinner at Zazou." It was wonderful to see so many of our supporters, some who have been with us from the very beginning, joining us for this special evening.
Among the many highlights was a presentation by Redondo Beach Mayor Mike Gin, who read a letter from Vice President Joe Biden congratulating us on 20 years: "You have made it your mission to share your passion and drive to empower others, and you are a true example of what makes America great." (To view the letter in its entirety, click here.) You may not know this, but in 1994 Joe Biden welcomed AWBW to the Rotunda of the Russell Senate Building in Washington, DC where my Portraits of Survivors were on exhibit. At that time AWBW was reaching just 624 participants compared to the 60,000 we reach now! It feels so wonderful to have his recognition of our work and acknowledgement of how far we've come.
We couldn't have grown like this without your support. As you know, this year we set a lofty goal to raise $200,000 more than last year in order to launch 40 new programs. As you can see in this snapshot of the thermometer on our home page, we're 88% of the way there! With your support we know we can make it to 100%.
Thank you for your passion and all you do to help empower women and children surviving abuse in this very special 20th year and beyond. We're looking forward to seeing in AWBW's next decade using art as a healing tool with you!
With sincere appreciation for your heartfelt support,
Cathy Salser and the AWBW Family
In This Issue
Advocate Huddle — Join us November 1st! Angel Appreciation — Save the Date: December 4th Give the Gift of AWBW — Greeting Cards Available Artworks for Healing — Save the Date: February 8th Gold and Silver — We're still collecting donations!
Join us tonight, November 1st, for our Fall Advocate Huddle! At this dinner meeting we will be hearing from a program participant who has found the strength to speak out about her experience in ways she never imagined possible, thanks to the art. We will also celebrate the many ways our Advocates are supporting us in this exhilarating 20th year. We'd love you to be part of the excitement and momentum!
Please RSVP to Lonnie via email or phone at 310-396-0317 x201. Your presence, and the presence of your guests at this gathering, will make this evening complete! Bring gold or silver to be turned into cash to support AWBW's programs!
Zazou 2011
An amazing night of celebration and fundraising
This year's Zazou Wine Tasting and Dinner truly elevated AWBW to a new level. We are thrilled to announce we have collected over $96,000 from this event thanks to your phenomenal support – the most in AWBW's 20-year history! A huge thank you to all who helped make this event such a success!
Cathy Salser receiving a letter from
Vice President Joe Biden congratulating
AWBW and Cathy on 20 years
Congratulations and much gratitude go to our hosts, sponsors, auction donors, ad sponsors, wineries, volunteers and, of course, Zazou Restaurant and owner Guy Gabriele. Guy, Stephane, Salvadore and the entire Zazou staff were instrumental in making the evening such a wonderful celebration by providing the perfect atmosphere, delicious food and carefully thought-out wine pairings. We are endlessly grateful for all the restaurant has helped us accomplish since the first Zazou event 9 years ago.
Managing Director Audrey,
Owner Guy Gabriele, Event Chair Lesley and AWBW Founder Cathy.
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Every guest received a
piece of original artAll in attendance Sunday night received an original piece of survivor art created expressly for them by the very talented Melissa Falco-Williams, who put so much time and love into creating each unique canvas. To find out more about Melissa and view her art, visit her Artist Spotlight on our website.
To see more photos of the event on our facebook page click here.
Angel Appreciation
December 4, 4-7pm
Skirball Cultural Center
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This year's Angel Appreciation will be at the Skirball among our Pearls of Wisdom Exhibition. We will be honoring all our volunteers and major donors who have helped us accomplish so much in this momentous year. Join us as we celebrate YOU!
Space is limited, so please RSVP early.
Give the Gift of AWBW
This year, consider using AWBW Cards featuring survivor artwork made during AWBW workshops for your holiday greetings. Greeting cards are priced at $15 for a pack of 10 cards. We also have mini gift cards (about 2 3/4" x 2") to label all your gifts! Visit the Shop to see the many designs we have available.
If you have a sizeable order from your family, company or business, we can print personalized greeting cards to share your message with all your friends and family while spreading the special gift of Windows art.
Artworks for Healing
Save the Date: February 8thJoin us February 8th for "Artworks for Healing," an art auction to mark the closing month of the Pearls of Wisdom Exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center and launch of the next decade of using art as a healing tool! Check out next month's newsflash for more information about this spectacular event.
Donate Gold and Silver to Sponsor AWBW Programs!
For the remainder of 2011 we'll be collecting both gold and silver to be turned into cash to support AWBW's healing art programs. Drop off the donation or mail it in at your convenience. Who knows - maybe that broken gold bracelet will sponsor art supplies for a shelter-based program for an entire year!
The 2010 Annual Report is in!We are pleased to share our 2010 Annual Report with you. To read about the many highlights and accomplishments you've made possible, download the PDF by clicking here.
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Volunteer Day!
Saturday, November 19th
10:30AM - 2:30PM
AWBW's Venice Studio
We'd love to have YOU at volunteer day on November 19th! Activities may include painting envelopes, making sculpey hands, doing magazine cut-outs for collages, assisting with event and program-related tasks, and much more.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by clicking here or calling 310-396-0317 no later than November 17th. A delicious pizza lunch from Big Daddy & Sons Pizza Co. will be served!
Click here for directions.
**If you are a new volunteer, please arrive at 10:15am to receive a brief orientation and office tour.**
2011 Calendar
September 2011 - February 2012
Pearls of Wisdom: End the Violence ExhibitionSkirball Cultural Center
LA, CA
November 1
Fall Advocate Huddle
6:30 - 8:30PM
AWBW's Venice Studio
November 19
Volunteer Day
10:30AM - 2:30PM
AWBW's Venice Studio
December 4
Angel Appreciation
1 - 4PM
Location TBA upon RSVP
February 8
Artworks for Healing
7 - 10PM
Skirball Cultural Center
All Year
AWBW is collecting any broken, unused gold and silver items you may have to be turned into cash to support our programs.
Send to AWBW or drop it off at our office!
* = volunteer opportunities
Schedule subject to change without notice. Call for further information: 310-396-0317
or e-maillresser@awbw.org
Quick Links
Survivor's Art Circle
Calendar
About Us
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Wish List
AWBW welcomes donations of art supplies for use in the shelter art workshops. You can contribute your own surplus supplies, or buy supplies to donate. We seek a range of materials for all age levels. For our wish list, click here.
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