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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......

06 Jun Pedal On the Pier 2019

Thanks to everyone who worked up a sweat with us this weekend at the 9th annual Pedal on the Pier event! Also, many thanks to our sponsors for fueling the one day a year that Santa Monica Pier transforms into the best five-hour long spin...

23 May Santa Monica Goes Big at Its First Pride Celebration

The inspiration for SaMo Pride, Downtown Santa Monica’s first Pride celebration came from an unexpected source—their holiday lights. During the 2018 holiday season, they installed a rainbow of colored lights overhead on one block of the Santa Monica Promenade, and called it “Rainbow Road.” Mackenzie Carter,...

24 Mar Pride on the Promenade Festival

Santa Monica hosts a free party underneath strings of rainbow lights complete with DJ sets, a cabaret drag show, kids crafts, a comedy show and more, all part of the inaugural SaMo Pride. ...

13 Mar Ready… Set… Mark your Calendars!

Is that… sun we see as we leave the office at 6? Is it finally that time of year where we get to start enjoying sunsets again? It sure is! Now that we have all this must needed vitamin D back in our lives, it’s...

14 Feb Calling all Beard, BBQ and Craft Beer Lovers!

Movember in March? That’s right, any month is a good month to celebrate men’s health! Join us on March 3rd, in the parking lot of the delicious Clutch Venice for the 6th Annual Stouts n Staches Brew Fest and Pig Roast, in benefit of the...

24 Jan There’s a New Sandwich in Town…

That’s right, we’re no longer faced with the choice of either getting the Godmother or… getting the Godmother, because Heroic Deli has opened up on Santa Monica Blvd! Their menu is nothing short of mouthwateringly creative sandwich options. Will they be the new Bay Cities?...

08 Jan New Year, New Home!

Happy 2019! Can you believe that next year we’ll be celebrating the 20’s?! We hope that everyone is rested up and ready to crack on the new year! We have some very exciting announcements this year, starting with our new partnership and office location at...

23 Dec Happy Holidays… now lets start talking NYE!

Have you checked-in for your flight home yet? Are you packed for the holidays? Did you get your mother-in law that trinket she mentioned 6 months ago? Whether you’re driving, flying, or staying home for the holidays, we hope that everyone is getting home safe!...

23 Dec Toys for Tots this Holiday Season!

As we wake up from our post SANTA crawl comas and prepare for the endless holiday party season, lets not forget the best part of the holiday spirit - gifts! And who best to buy them for? Kids! Del Frisco’s Grille is home to the...

04 Dec 10th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is here!

What’s the cold breeze we feel? Is that… rain? That’s right, it’s finally WINTER in LA! Winter in LA means fake snow at the Grove, venturing out to the Valley (where??) for Candy Cane Lane, and most importantly… the 10th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl!...

28 Nov The Most Festive Things to Do in LA This Holiday Season

December 8 ~ Santa Monica If you’re looking to crawl your way through the holidays (and you’re not alone there), a good place to start is the Santa Monica Pub Crawl. You’ll have four crawlable routes, so choose wisely -- though if you want our advice,...

13 Sep 805 Magazine

Congrats to two of our restaurant clients Del Frisco's Grille and TŪMBI Craft Indian Kitchen! They were both featured in 805 Magazine, a high-end lifestyle magazine which showcases vibrant highlights of the So Cal community. 210,000 readers open the glossy pages of 805 Magazine to...

17 Jul Calling All Sponsors!

The 4th annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival is returning to Santa Monica on October 6th! Featuring features live music, drinks, tastings, games and more, the event aims to raise money and awareness for Surfrider Foundation of West LA-Malibu, while helping to clean up our world's oceans. With 1,000 people expected...

17 Jul Del Frisco’s Grille is on the news!

A couple weeks ago, at the rather early hour of 6 a.m., we found ourselves at the KTLA offices on Sunset Blvd. The occasion? A live grilling segment with Del Frisco's Grille's Chef Tiger that would be aired on July 4th! Understandably, we were thrilled and...

03 Jul New client alert!

We’re thrilled to announce our latest client, the all-new Heroic Deli in Santa Monica! The brainchild of restaurateur Adam Fleischman and Jeffrey Merrihue, the Deli is one half of what used to be Erven, which closed its doors in January this year. Spread out over a...

19 Jun Del Frisco’s Grille Brunch Menu Preview

Last Tuesday, Del Frisco’s Grille Santa Monica hosted a small preview of their new brunch menu for select journalists, food critics and influencers. The table was laid for 15 and come 6:30, the seats were taken. Chef Shawn Quinn made a quick toast and the...

12 Jun TŪMBI Indian Bar and Kitchen officially open!

Here in Santa Monica, we pride ourselves on the diverse selection of restaurants and bars that exist within walking distance for both locals and tourists. Therefore, it gives us no end of happiness to announce the launch of TŪMBI Indian Bar and Kitchen in the...

12 Jun Pedal on the Pier ’18

The annual Pedal on the Pier took place Sunday, June 3, 2018 and it was a smashing success! Backed by typically fantastic Santa Monica weather, the five-hour event quickly kicked into high gear. Hosted by comedian Ben Gleib and with DJ Mustard spinning some uber cool...

31 May MAINopoly 2018 – Party on Main Street!

The annual iteration of Main's Street's MAINopoly returned to Santa Monica over the past weekend and it was a hoot! Numerous local establishments participated, ensuring that revellers were well fed and entertained. Beverages were provided by Golden Road Brewing, Pommery Champagne, Dulce Vida and American Born...

03 May Museum of Selfies – Now Open!

We're very excited to reveal that the Museum of Selfies is now open! The Glendale-based venue pays tribute to one of the most important social media trends from the last five years - the selfie. By poking fun at the concept while fostering the underlying discussion...