On Saturday, July 18, 2009 Venice Community Housing Corporation hosted the hottest car show on the Westside, the “1st Annual Venice Beach Rides for the Community” Car and Motorcycle Show. Celebrating Venice’s diverse character, event showcased over a hundred vehicles, including vintage, custom, eco, hot rods, muscle cars and motorcycles along Rose Avenue in Venice between Lincoln and Hampton. More than 50 vendors came out and sold everything from car accessories to electric bikes. Over 5,000 people in attendance enjoyed the wonderful food available from all Rose Avenue restaurants, such as Venice Beach Wines and La Cabana, as well as delicious food from a variety of mobile food vendors, including Let’s be Frank 100% grass fed beef hot dogs, Dray’s Bar-B-Que, Calbi Korean Taco Truck and Fishlips Sushi truck. Live entertainment at the event included performances byThe Brotherhood Band—a Westside favorite performing eclectic rock with strong Latin influences; Wailiens—classic rockers with a twist; Insects vs. Robots—a colorful psychedelic rock band, complete with circus performers; The Reflectacles—bluesy folk rock and roll; The Highway Bandits—a classic blues band that set the mood for the day; Venice’s world famous street performers, art cars, and more! Platinum Piston event sponsors included Venice Beach Wines, Al and Ed’s Autosound of Marina del Rey, Enterprise Rent-a-car and The Garage, Inc. Trophies were awarded to the following participants: Joe Gomez—Best Custom Motorcycle. Andrew Hayman—best O.G. Motorcycle. Danny Spirna—Best of 70s. Nick Diaz—Best of 60s. Bob Garacochea—Best of 50s. C.L. Howard—Best of 40s. R.J. Mcdonnald—Best of 30s. Westside Originals—Most Club Participation. Jesse Padilla—Best Muscle Car. Chuck Schauwecker (Rodriguez) -- Best of Show

About Venice Community Housing Corporation: VCHC's mission is to preserve the economic, racial and social diversity of Venice and the surrounding area by maximizing affordable housing and economic development opportunities and providing needed social services to the area's low-income population. For more information or to volunteer, visit http://www.vchcorp.org or 310.399.4100

For more information on this event, visit http://www.vchcorp.org/rides
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Superior Car Care hosted an after party for the Venice Beach Car Show at the Yard. The after party was to help raise funds, support a wonderful charity and enjoy an incredible day of food, friends, and fun. Event was sponsored by Superior Car Care (310) 664-9299 http://www.superiorcarcare.com. "The Yard" 715 Hampton Drive, Venice CA, 90291
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