Day 131 – Venice High

Venice High is home to several movies and TV shows; most notably Rydell High from Grease.  American History X, Matchstick Men, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Heathers were shot here.  Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time” was filmed here as was Glee and many other TV shows, videos, etc. Speaking of Grease, the opening… Read More

Day 83 – Venice Beach

Venice Beach is one interesting place, especially at night.  The “nomads, hobos, vagabonds, urban campers, bohemians, hippies, housefree, houseless, van dwellers, travelers, etc.,” as expressed by @StandAloneHobo, the tourists, the teenage runaways, the locals, and the yuppies hitting the local restaurants.  I love the artwork/graffiti throughout the city.  The “Venice” sign illuminates the little main… Read More

Day 14 – Venice

I love Venice – what an eclectic neighborhood.  From creative artists, affluent neighborhoods, the canals, colorful buildings, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, Venice Boardwalk, to the homeless, drug addicts, street dwellers; this community encompasses all aspects of humanity within its borders.  Tonight I drove down Main Street admiring all of the trendy and niche business and… Read More