About this Event
Venice Stories has been continuously dedicated to showcasing the diverse community of Venice’s cultural landscape in an up-close and personal way. Since its inception in 2014, the series has been shared the stories and experiences that help define who we are as a community through the lens of its inhabitants—artists, skaters, activists, entrepreneurs, and historical figures alike. Each month for the past ten years, Venice Stories has been published monthly in LA’s westside weekly, The Argonaut. For the first time, this new anthology compiles all 100 Venice Stories pages into one book, along with an introduction from author Jason Hill and a 12-page photo scrapbook of supplemental material.
Included are first-person accounts in their own words by local Venice icons, including Beyond Baroque founder, George Drury Smith, master muralist Rip Cronk, boardwalk performer Harry Perry, photographer Josh 'Bagel' Klassman, punk artist Ric Clayton surfboard shaper Guy Okazaki, skateboard legend Ray Flores, and many more. The series has covered historical figures in Venice like founder Abbot Kinney, actor Charlie Chaplin, director Orson Welles and author Ray Bradbury.
The event is open and free to the public and copies of the book will be available for purchase with a book signing by Venice Stories founder, Jason Hill. Attendees will get a first look at Episode 1 of the all-new Venice Stories Video Magazine, with a 1/2 hour film screening in The Wanda Coleman Theater at 8 PM.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM I Book Signing: 7:00 PM I Film Premiere 8:00 PM
This event is Free & In-Person at Beyond Baroque. Masks are encouraged while inside our center.
Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, fellow attendees, or performers.
Because this is a free event, seating is limited. Please arrive early.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, United States
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