Many of the
shops will offer special promotions, sales, and cookies that will be available
only during the walk. Her you’ll find “one of a kind gifts” made by local
artisans. You and
your family are sure to find the perfect holiday gifts walking down the
twinkling streets lined with the finest retailers and restaurants on the West
Side.
Owner, Jane Walker
said she was so looking forward to the event. "The
best thing about having a business on Montana Avenue is it's such a community
oriented street," said Jane Walker, owner of Texture, A Sweater Store and
More on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. See Texture’s FB page.
Come visit Santa Claus, enjoy the live music, and visit
local stores offering all kinds of tasty treats. The Off Their Jingle Bell
Rockers, a zesty group of local carolers who have been performing for over ten
years are back again this year. Enjoy
traditional and off beat arrangements that will surely get you into the holiday
spirit.
Partner’s
Trust will be hosting Santa Claus. For info on
Partner’s Trust call or visit the website. Partner's Trust (1333 Montana Ave,
Santa Monica, CA 90403); (310) 382-8500; http://www.thepartnerstrust.com/
The Venice Street Legends will be performng at Texture. A duo
version of the band, tonight’s event
will feature guitarist Greg Cruz offering
his dynamic talents on both guitar and vocals. Petr Hromadko will play bass
with Cruz. Enjoy popular blues inspired holiday melodies plus a touch of
country.
Cruz plays Vegas as well as LA, Venice and more. He performed
for years at the House of blues where he was a fixture at the Porch Restaurant
Lunch hour weekdays for years. Cruz and
Hromadko have become a welcome fixture busking on the Venice Boardwalk.
The Venice Street Legends will be performing just in front of
Texture: A Sweater Store and More, (716 Montana) from 5-9pm.
Ten Women
on Montana offers some wonderful gift giving ideas for the upcoming
holidays (both inside and outside in front of the gallery). Ten Women Gallery, 1128 Montana Ave., in
Santa Monica; 310-393-6254; http://www.tenwomen.org
Located at 1631 Montana Ave., Sweet
Lady Jane has been in business for the past twenty-five years. It offers all
types of desserts such as cookies, brownies, lemon squares, layer cakes, cheese
cakes, pies tarts and more.
Sweet Lady Jane will offer live music featuring guitar player Peter
Skrabak. The musician was classically
trained and started playing at just seven years old. He played his first
professional gig at fourteen, then worked as a bassist as well. Skrabak has
played just about every style of music. http://www.peterskrabak.com
Sweet Lady Jane is located at 1631 Montana Ave. 310
254-9949; http://www.sweetladyjane.com/
Don’t miss this annual tradition for both the Montana Avenue businesses and the
community. The event runs from 7th and 16th streets (5-9pm). For more
information, see http://montanaave.com/
