BLOCK’S BIRTHDAY PARTY 2011

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Blocks’ Birthday Party
November 4, 2011
Hama Sushi, Venice, CA
Photos by Dan Levy

It was one hell of a good time Friday night, November 4th for Block’s Birthday Bash with DJ’s, magicians, photographers, skateboarders, musicians and some great food!  From 7:30pm to 11pm, Hama Sushi located at Windward Circle in Venice Beach, California was taken over by Block and all of his friends to celebrate!  Attendees include Eric Dressen, Jesse Martinez, Scott Oster, Joey Tershay, Joey Tran, Bagel, Bennett Harada, Rick Massie, Fredwreck, Brian Zarate, Jimbo Quintance, Lori Lorenzo, Sam and Kelly Jackson, Dan Levy, Vanessa Davey, Tanya Martin, The Barb Wire Dolls: Isis Queen and Pyn Doll, Bobby Bliss, Louanna Rawls, Kris Wolfe, Jeremy Parker, Hso Hkam, Masao Miyashiro, Lance LeMond and Granny among many others!  Everyone had a great time, especially Block! Happy Birthday, Block! Here’s to many, many more!

BENEFIT FOR BABETTE AND JEFF HO – 10.20.11

Juice Magazine is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime group art show/fundraiser on October 20, 2011 at the Juice Magazine headquarters on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and we would like to extend this invitation to you and your guests to attend.

The Juice Magazine Surf Skate Culture Collection 3 is a Benefit for Babette & Jeff Ho. Babette has been diagnosed with late stage cancer, and all proceeds from the event will go to help Babette and Jeff Ho to defray medical expenses. Jeff Ho and Babette have been pillars of the surf/skate community for over three decades. This show is more than a benefit. It is a chance for all of us to show how the surf/skate community can rally and support two of our most distinguished participants. Join us in this very special evening and let’s show how we can make a real difference in Jeff and Babette’s lives.

Featured artists that have contributed artwork to the group show include Block, C.R. Stecyk III, Cris Dawson, Chuck Katz, David Hackett, Doug Smith, Eric Dressen, Eric “Tuma” Britton, Jason Adams, Jason Jessee, Jay Adams, Jesse Martinez, Kelly D. Williams, Libby Knudsen, Pat Ngoho, Bart Saric, Panhandle Slim, George Peterson, Errandboy, Brett Hammond, Mitch Reiter, Ona Gauthier, Steve Olson, Susanne Melanie Berry, Tim Kerr, Wes Humpston & many more. Jeff Ament has also donated his Fender Squire bass guitar autographed by all the guys in Pearl Jam to help Babette and Jeff Ho, as well as a hand-painted Zephyr tribute skateboard to benefit Babette and Jeff Ho.

This unique evening will also include a very special musical performance by Tony Alva (Babette’s half-brother) and his band G.F.P. Skateboarding legend Ray Flores will be spinning old school classics all night.

Sponsors for the benefit include: Vans, DTA Posse, House of Marley and Sector 9.
Catering provided by: Sushi Girl, Just Chill Water, Hemp Ale and Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Volunteers: Alicia Gilmour, Tanya Martin, Chris Eidem, Jamie Anderson, Lauren Wiley, David Wiley, Bill Nelson, Daryle Jenewein, Sharon WuTang, Libby Knudsen, Jess Braam, Vanessa Davey.
Raffle Items provided by: Subjekt Audio, Carter Slade Surf Videos, VSA, Native Shoes.
State of Skate Wall features skateboards from: Girl, Chocolate, Dogtown, Element, Shut Skates, Zero, Mystery, Slave, Blind, Darkstar, Enjoi, Almost, Cliche, Black Label, Powell Peralta, Bulldog Skates, Skull Skates, Factory 13, Skatepuck, Evil Goods, Pool Kings, Skatermade and Black Label.

When: October 20, 2011 – 6pm-10pm
Why: A Benefit for Babette and Jeff Ho
Where: Juice Magazine – 319 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
What: Group Art Show + Skateboarding + Music + Food + Drinks + Fun
Who: Tony Alva’s Band G.F.P. will be playing a special jam session & Ray Flores will DJ for the show.
How: $20 Suggested Donation at the Door. All ages welcome. RSVP is required. Please RSVP to Juice@JuiceMagazine.com

If you can’t attend the event, but would still like to donate, below is the link to the donation page.
http://www.juicemagazine.com/BABETTEBENEFIT.html

Please feel free to forward this link and/or post the event flyer. We hope to see you there!

Thank you!

JUICE MAGAZINE
319 OCEAN FRONT WALK
VENICE, CA 90291
PH: 310.399.5336
PH: 310.455.6169
EMAIL: JUICE@JUICEMAGAZINE.COM
WEB: HTTP://WWW.JUICEMAGAZINE.COM

JUICE MAGAZINE DAILY DOSE OF SKATE 3 : AUGUST 2, 2010

INTRODUCING

the new Bones x Daggers Collab Wheels.  Assess all the specs and you’ll probably agree that these wheels look like they can do some serious work in a skatepark.

Wheel Specifications

  • Diameter: 56mm-58mm
  • Width: 37mm
  • Hardness: 84B
  • Formula: SPF
  • Color: White
  • Core: No
  • Surface: Smooth
  • Sugg. Use: Skateparks

The Dagger crew includes thrashers like Steve Olson, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Dave Duncan, Eddie Reategui, Bill Danforth, Eric Dressen, Jesse Martinez, Aaron “Fingers” Murray, and Christian Hosoi as well as many other skate masters.   You can pick up the wheels online or check for them in a local store soon.  Be on the look out for the next Dagger party at the Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles. It’s still true; Daggers RULE!