The art world is a buzz with Art Basel kicking off this weekend in Miami…but back in LA, there is still lots going on. We have some fun art parties for.

Of course the holiday parties are in full swing. 

The Pick of the Week….is The Montana Holiday Walk…time to celebrate the season.

Come stroll Montana Avenue for their Annual Holiday Walk. Enjoy festive music and refreshments while you enjoy ten blocks of boutique stores that offer wonderful gifts for friends and family.

It’s a great time to do some shopping while enjoying holiday cheer. The walk runs from 7th steet to 17th street from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm…it’s your chance to embrace the season.

Many stores are participating and having their own exclusive events. The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will be caroling up and down the aveneue. There will be live music up and down the street.

Here is a list stores that will be participating….You will find some more on the way.

Starting at 7th street…

Stop by Texture: A Sweater store and More…owner Jane Walker has been busy working hard to put the event together, in addition to running her own shop.

Texture will be offering hot cider as well as a special sale. For tonight ONLY scarves (normally $125) will be on sale for only $85.

It’s the best time to buy a beautiful scarf or sweater.

Texture offers beautiful merchandise (a perfect gift for your favorite person) …of course all kinds of sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, in both vibrant and muted colors, tweedy solids to polka dot, featuring all sorts of charming designs.

TEXTURE: A Sweater Store & More is located at 716 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA; (310) 393-0707; See FB page.

If you are hankering for a delicicous meal….stop by Art’s Table.

This popular Santa Monica eatery aspires to embody the generous spirit and infectious optimism of it’s namesake, respected waterman and longtime Santa Monica educator and City historian, Dr. Art Verge, who taught us what true hospitality means.

Where: Art’s Table, 1002 Montana Avenue
Phone: 310.395.2500
Website: http://www.artstablesm.com/

Sechoir+ (seh-schwahr), Santa Monica’s newest hybrid (full service & dry bar) hair salon located on the posh Montana Avenue, is offering neck, shoulder, and hand massages as well! 

Wine and champagne will be offered to celebrate the season.

Where: Sechoir+, 1121 Montana Avenue
Phone: 310-310-8238
Website: www.Sechoirplus.com

Be sure to stop by Ten Women Gallery!!!

You won’t want to miss this fabulous shop…..see image of all the great gifts you can buy.

With a plethora of holiday ornaments for sale and December specials.

Ten Women Gallery will ring in the festive season and celebrate the holidays with refreshments and of course the JB Rockers will be by to sing here during this year’s Holiday Walk.

Where: Ten Women, 1128 Montana Ave. Parking in rear lot.
Phone: 310 393-6254
Website: www.tenwomengallery.com

Let’s now forget our furry friends….

Bring your pooch out with you to enjoy the Walk and pop by the store “To Wag For.” WE LOVE ANIMALS at LA Art Party!!!

Where: To Wag For, 1123 Montana Ave.
Phone: 310-656-9663
Website: www.towagfor.com

Keep on trekkin’ up the Avenue…

Shopaholic Sample Sales will be offering incredible fashions (and great prices) plus cheese and wine for the holiday walk. Come on by and have a toast to welcome the season.

Offering high end, trendy clothes at discounted prices….a great place to find the perfect gift.

They have two locations…one at the Grove and of course one on Montana.

Where: Shopaholic Sample Sales is located at 1613 Montana Ave, {Across from Pinkberry} Phone: 310.260.0100
Website: http://www.shopaholicsamplesales.com/

Don’t forget the Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will be strolling up and down Montana. 

Come join us for the festivities.  The event runs from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm….The Rockers sing from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

See Photo of the Rockers at Ten Women on Montana.

From left to right of The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers Jon Preston, Kathy Leonardo, Suzy Williams, Catherine Allison, Mikal Sandoval, and Rory Johnston.

Hope to see you….Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

Get your jingle on ….and stroll up the avenue with us!!

What: Annual Montana Ave Holiday Walk
Where: 7th to 17th Streets on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica
When: Friday Dec. 5th 5 – 9 pm
Website: www.montanaave.com