Mar Vista Farmers Market

Mar Vista Celebrates! was created for every Mar Vistan (or Angeleno) to join together for a big block-party to commemorate the 80 years that Mar Vista has officially been part of the City of Los Angeles - and the many years to come.

The Mar Vista Farmers Market, celebrating its first anniversary on that same day, will add festivities of its own, with an expanded market that will include artisans in addition to the usual organic produce and food vendors.

Who’s Invited?
Anyone!! Come join the fun if you: live in the area, have ever lived in the area before, own a business in the area, ever do business in the area, have ever driven through the area, know where Mar Vista is on the map, can spell Mar Vista :D, etc., etc., etc.

When?
Sunday August 5, 2007, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

What?

• Experience music, poetry, dance, art & food of Mar Vista’s varied cultures.
• Visit booths of vendors and various local civic, municipal and social groups.
• Participate in historical activities and ceremonial presentations.
• Bring the kids along - there will be special programs for them.

Where?
The celebration will be along Grand View Blvd., between Venice Blvd. and Mitchell Ave., including Grand View Elementary School. There will be both indoor and outdoor activities.

The Venice Contemporary proudly presents:

RAW POWER MOVES Featuring new works from sculptor JASON MAYNARD and new
paintings from CRISTOPHER NOLASCO, KEN DOUGHERTY, SEAN LUHRING

Opening Reception: THIS Saturday, July 21, 2007 7:00 - 11:00pm

Live painting on TVC stage by Paul Torres Beats curated by
Mr.NumberOnederful, PurOne and guests Musical Guest: Population Game
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Venice Grind Featuring new works by Dogtown legend Wes Humpston Live
painting in the Graff Yard by Blair, Sesoh, Gil & Woier from the  254p Crew
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Cannibal Flower Art & Print Show Walt Hall • Shahid Brown • Anita Kiai •
Sunny Buick • Christopher  Ulrich • Patrick Hammerlein Devin Smith • Wendy
Crabb • Christopher Hall • Amber Skowrowski • Joe  Ace • Euthansia Craig
Skibs Barker • Jarrett DeMartino • Emi M • L.Croskey • Michele  Waterman and
many more!

The Venice Contemporary 12222 / 12224 / 12226 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90066 http://www.thevenicecontemporary.com

The market will be celebrating it’s first anniversary on the 5th of August, in conjunction with the Mar Vista Community Council’s 80th festivities.  We will be operating as usual, but will also have a crafts section, and the expanded market will lead into the MVCC activities continuing down Grand View into the Grand View Elementary School, where art related activities will be taking place.

More information will be posted soon, but interested crafts vendors may apply to participate.

Application here.

That’s right, the Mar Vista Farmers’ Market will be open as usual this Sunday. In fact, you can count on our being open every Sunday year ’round, rain or shine unless otherwise noted here.

So come on over to the Market and get the freshest produce and lots of delectable prepared foods to make your Memorial Day really memorial!

Mar Vista Farmer’s Market was the launching site for the 10,000 Steps walking program on May 14.  Participants of all ages clipped on pedometers and enjoyed a 10 minute stroll in the neighborhood.

Go to www.yogasalad.net/hatha.htm  to see the results.
10,000 Steps will be having more events as the summer approaches, culminating on AUGUST 5, 2007… THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY of MAR VISTA!  The next Walking Challenge will be June 10th.

Come visit the Community Booth at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market and see what all the fun is about!  Win a pedometer!  Take the Veggie Pledge. Make your own art cards.

The Mar Vista Farmers’ Market announces a Spring Festival as part of the countdown to Mar Vista’s 80th Anniversary scheduled for later in the summer.

On Sunday, May 20th, “Spring Fest” will replace Farmers’ Market hours 9:00am to 2:00 pm on Grand View Blvd. between Venice Blvd and Pacific Avenue. In addition to the great produce, foods, and flowers enjoyed weekly by local residents, Spring Fest will offer delicious prepared foods, antiques, plants, crafts, and children’s entertainment in what will be the biggest Mar Vista Farmers’ Market to date.

“This festival is so much more than an expanded weekly market,” explains Mar Vista’s Market Manager Diana Rodgers, “The day is to celebrate the diversity of the community within Mar Vista.

“Expect dancing, live music, food and fun.”

Music planned includes MILA Samba School—”The best Brazilian musical ensemble on the West Coast”— Indie rockers from Michigan, Population Game, as well as the local soulful songwriting of Mick Kelleher, and DJ Sets by Cannibal Flower’s own DJ Mr. Numberonederful and Ameet Mehta.

For more information about Mar Vista Spring Fest or The Mar Vista Farmers’ Market, please call (310) 861-4444.

The year-round Mar Vista Farmers’ Market operates every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Grand View Blvd. between Venice Blvd and Pacific Avenue.

The Mar Vista Farmers’ Market offers a wide array of fresh, local produce (organic and more), as well as fresh flowers and some prepared foods.

The Mar Vista Farmers’ Market is a non-profit organization aiming to raise money to put directly back into the Mar Vista community. For more market information, please call (310) 861-4444

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market
12224 Venice Blvd
Mar Vista, CA 90066
www.marvistafarmersmarket.org