Venice Fest


The band Venice performed at Venice Fest on June 24 at Windward Plaza. Venice is made up of cousins Pat Lennon, Kip Lennon, Mark Lennon, Michael Lennon and some others not named Lennon.


The first block of Windward Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic all day, and even though it was a Sunday, it was a nice local event.

Councilmember Bill Rosendahl officiated at the lighting of the new Venice sign. Unfortunately, the reviewing stand was facing the back of the sign, which does not light up. A message had to be relayed via cell phone that the front of the sign did, indeed, light up. The sign is on a timer which turns it on from dusk to dawn every day (see front page).

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was supposed to show up, but didn’t.

The official dedication of the city’s new statue in the Circle was supposed to take place, but didn’t.
Something about the artist not liking the base that was installed.

Other than that, things went off without a hitch. Everyone seemed to be having a good time.

Posted: Sun - July 1, 2007 at 09:39 AM          


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