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  • 02 Jul

    Hidden Gems: Meet Kim Koury of Spin PR Group

    Today we’d like to introduce you to Kim Koury. Hi Kim, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by music, food, and the hustle of entrepreneurship. My father owned a chain of record stores, and my uncle......

  • 05 Jun

    10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street Brought the Fun, Flavor, and Festivities!

    Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for the 10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street and supported the Main Street Business Improvement Association! This was our best year to date, with a sold-out crowd of over 800 attendees from all over LA. It......

  • 15 Apr

    Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K to Debut on Sunday, May 18, 2025

    We’re celebrating our longtime client: Generic Events! Co-founders Michelle and Brennan Lindner, the husband and wife power team behind some of your favorite award-winning races across LA, are bringing one of their annual marathons to the heart of their own community: Venice Beach. The Venice Beach......

  • 01 Apr

    Rebuilding LA: Women, Wellness & Wine Sold-Out Event Raised Money for LAFD and Honored Influential Female Leaders

    Our Women, Wellness & Wine Women’s History Month Celebration and Wildfire Benefit in collaboration with Community Collective at Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel was a huge success! The sold-out event brought together 200 members of the community, provided healing wellness services, and inspired us all through......

  • 13 Mar

    🍀 WESTSIDE GUIDE: St. Patrick’s Rooftop Party, Women Wellness & Wine, Venice Fest, & More! 🎡

    Ye Olde St. Patrick’s Day Rooftop Party at the Beach / Friday, March 14-Monday, March 17 / Hotel Erwin, Venice Get lucky all weekend at Hotel Erwin’s Ye Ole St. Patrick’s Day on the Beach! 🍀 Enjoy Irish-inspired cocktails and craft brews sponsored by Jameson Whiskey, festive......

  • 06 Feb

    Santa Monica College Foundation Raises $714K for Fire Disaster Relief

    When the devastating Southern California wildfires broke out, Santa Monica College Foundation immediately jumped into action to provide essential aid to displaced students, employees and community members including children, staff and families in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Thousands of generous donations – including......

  • 17 Dec

     Thousands of Runners and Walkers Trotted For A Cause on Thanksgiving Morning at the 12th Annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles 

    The 12th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. Approximately 6,500 runners and walkers dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys, pilgrims, and pies, raised an incredible $75,000 for those experiencing homelessness for The Midnight Mission. The Turkey Day charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos to......

  • 30 Nov

    16th Annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl Raised Money for 32K Meals!

    🎅 The Ultimate SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Was a Huge Success! 🎉 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Over 20 of the best bars and restaurants in Santa Monica participated including The Bungalow, The Victorian, Jameson’s, Barney’s Beanery, LuLa Cucina Mexicana, Santa Monica Whaler, Mon Ami, Tavern on Main, Ashland......

  • 05 Nov

    Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival was o-fishally the best time ever!

    Here is a message from Off the Hook event producer Kim Koury! A massive shout-out from all of us at Spin PR and Heal the Bay for making this year’s OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival an unforgettable splash!  . With nearly 600 people in attendance,......

  • 01 Nov

    NOVEMBER WESTSIDE GUIDE: Dia De Los Muertos, Turkey Trot DTLA & More!

    Dia de los Muertos Halloween PartySaturday, November 2 / Nalu Vida, Venice / 8pm-2am / Free Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and non-stop vibes at Día de Los Muertos party at Venice’s hottest new bar and restaurant Nalu Vida! With live sounds from the......

  • 05 Sep

    OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE ICONIC SANTA MONICA PIER ON OCTOBER 13

    WHO: OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival, Heal the Bay, and Spin PR Group EVENT DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2024  EVENT TIME: 4pm – 7pm (VIP 3pm entry)  WHERE: Santa Monica Pier Parking Deck  WHAT: After a 5-year hiatus, OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is returning......

  • 02 Sep

    NEW CLIENT ALERT: THE LOBSTER IN SANTA MONICA

    Exciting News! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest client, **The Lobster**—a Santa Monica icon known for its spectacular views, delicious seafood, and award-winning cuisine since 1999! 🦞✨ Acclaimed Chef Govind Armstrong and team are celebrating 25 years of excellence all year long. Make sure you......

  • 30 Aug

    🌴 🎡WESTSIDE GUIDE: The Day of the Dog, Off The Hook Seafood Fest, Roll at Santa Monica, The Lobster’s New Happy Hour & More

    🌴 Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond 🌴 The Day of the Dog Festival Returns to Main StreetSaturday, September 7 / Main Street, Santa Monica   Celebrate the special bond between humans and canines at the largest festival for......

  • 07 Aug

    ROLL @ SANTA MONICA

     Let’s Roll, Santa Monica!  Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is excited to announce the grand opening of Roll @ Santa Monica, their new outdoor roller skating rink and go-to spot for nostalgic fun in the sun!   Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration:with festive kickoff featuring......

  • 06 Aug

    WESTSIDE GUIDE: JULY 2024

    🌴 ☀️ 🌊Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond! RSVP HERE MORE INFO PURCHASE TICKETS MORE INFO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT WEBSITEVISIT WEBSITE...

  • 02 Jul

    Kim Koury: The Brains Behind Your Favorite Westside Events

    https://www.westsidecurrent.com/lifestyle/kim-koury-the-brains-behind-your-favorite-westside-events/article_ee9b59f6-34e6-11ef-9ca6-53af1ebaef1e.html...

  • 02 Jul

    SANTA MONICA’S ICONIC FAIRMONT MIRAMAR LAUNCHES NEW WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMMING 

    SANTA MONICA’S ICONIC FAIRMONT MIRAMAR LAUNCHES NEW WEEKLY SUMMER PROGRAMMING  Further amplifying the hotel’s commitment to supporting the community, Fairmont Miramar’s weekly experiences & activations are designed to celebrate the unique culture, flavors, and individuals of Los Angeles This summer, iconic Santa Monica staple Fairmont......

  • 27 Jun

    Westside Guide: Pier 360 Beach Fest, Summer SOULstice, Rock for Hunger and More 🎡🌴

    WESTSIDE GUIDE🌴 Get the inside scoop and invites on the latest happenings on the Westside & beyond 🌴  Pier 360 Beach FestivalSanta Monica Pier, June 29 – June 30 (10am-5pm) Join us this weekend for the annual Pier 360 Beach Festival!Get ready for the ultimate summer kick-off event with......

  • 02 Jun

    FLY THE COOP THIS SUMMER TO THE PERCH AT TWIN PEAKS FOR A WHIMSICAL MOUNTAIN RETREAT EXPERIENCE

    FLY THE COOP THIS SUMMER TO THE PERCH AT TWIN PEAKS FOR A WHIMSICAL MOUNTAIN RETREAT EXPERIENCEExperience Adult Summer Camp Vibes at This Quaint and Spacious 12-Cabin Destination in the San Bernardino Mountains Introducing the New Workaway Package for ThoseLooking to Work Remote Mountain High (LAKE......

  • 21 Mar

    Disco, Drag, and Drinks!

    There’s a new Disco & Drag party in Santa Monica launching tonight at the stunning LouLou rooftop restaurant & lounge in Santa Monica every Thursday night! Disco Queen pays homage to the (in)famous Disco Queen nights in Paris, and is guaranteed to be filled with......

09 Feb National Pizza Day at Joe’s Pizza

Celebrate National Pizza Day (Feb 9) with our favorite NY-style pizza, Joe’s!  Be one of the first 100 people at any location, show that you LIKE @joespizzaLA on your smartphone, and say “I love Joe’s” to score a free slice! 🍕 ...

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07 Oct INTRODUCING Beach Yoga SoCal

Introducing our newest client, Beach Yoga SoCal! Beach Yoga SoCal is Southern California’s Original Beach Yoga Experience allowing you to practice yoga on the Santa Monica beach with the crashing waves of the ocean as your soundtrack! Classes include Yoga for all levels, Sound-baths, Silent...

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08 Jun YOUR JUNE WESTSIDE GUIDE

Great news! We are happy to announce that Spin is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this year!!! To better serve our community, we are updating our email lists to provide you with the news and events that interest you most! 🎉 Our monthly Westside Guide VIP...

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18 May Super League Triathlon / Malibu Triathlon

Super League Triathlon (SLT), the world’s premier swim-bike-run series, will debut in the U.S. at the iconic Malibu Triathlon on Sept. 25 & 26, 2021. This exciting new pro race pitches the very best athletes from around the globe against each other offering one of...

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12 May Gastro Garage at the Oscars Gifting Suite

Our client, Gastro Garage torched up their gourmet-style brioche donuts for the Pre-Oscars Lounge presented by GBK Brand Bar at La Peer Hotel in Los Angeles. Celebrities such as Anthony Anderson, Angela Bassett and Eugene Levy showed up for their tasty treats and were gifted...

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29 Apr EVOLVE VIRTUAL RETREATS

I hope you have been well and are staying healthy during this time. Last year was a crazy time for the event industry and my business was turned upside down. I decided to take my passion for bringing people together and knowledge of producing large...

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22 Mar Sustainable Works Fundraising Event Recap

Sustainable Works Virtual Wine, Honey Tasting & Vegan Dinner fundraising event on March 11, 2021 was such a success, and we give a huge thanks to all our sponsors, nominees and participants! The fun and interactive at-home fundraiser celebrated the achievement of local leaders...

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18 Mar Exclusive Grand Opening Offer at Cult

Santa Monica’s Newest Cafe and Bar, Cult is Now Open For Business! Brought to you by the Lanea team Dying to check out the new Cult restaurant on the Promenade?? To celebrate, we are giving our Spin PR newsletter followers an exclusive free beverage from the menu...

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02 Feb Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards 2021

Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards 2021 “Out of Crisis & Into Resiliency” Spin PR is producing the Sustainable Works At-Home Fundraiser Celebrating the Achievement of Local Leaders Making Valuable Contributions to Sustainability in our Community on Thurs, March 11, 2021In addition to recognizing the Eco Star...

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16 Dec Booze & Bingo, Drive-In Movies, Contests and More

The holidays are upon us and what a year it’s been! Let’s close it out with “at-home” holiday cheer and festivities! Spin is happy to announce the 12th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is going virtual this year with a special, BAR BINGO Edition, along...

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02 Dec SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Goes Virtual Dec. 19

Not sure how to celebrate this quarantine holiday season? Dust off your Santa hats and ugly sweaters, the 12th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl returns with a virtual edition to support local bars and restaurants while raising money for the Westside Food Bank! The virtual...

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19 Nov Book Your Holiday Event with Spin

Celebrating the holidays a little differently this year? Spin PR is here to help you brainstorm, plan, and execute all your holiday event needs! Whether you’d like to book your event virtual or with a small gathering (following COVID-19 protocol and guidelines, of course), we...

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