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Curve and Venice party at The Abbey, West Hollywood.
When in West Hollywood, be sure to visit the world’s No. 1 LGBT
bar and nightclub, The Abbey, on Wednesdays for GirlBar. GirlBar
was founded in 1990 by Robin Gans and Sandy Sachs and continues
to host fantastic women’s parties such as Curve’s “Venice” party on
Sept. 4 at The Abbey. Sponsored by GirlBar and Visit West Hollywood,
the Curve party was a huge success with a live performance by Jen
Foster and appearances by Venice The Series cast members Crystal
Chappell, Nadia Bjorlin, Hilary B. Smith, Judi Evans and Harrison White.
Lucky Curve reader Susan Matties and her partner won a trip to L.A.,
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three nights accommodation at
the Ramada Hotel and VIP passes
to the Venice The Series and Jen
Foster Meet and Greet Party at
The Abbey. Other celebrities
attending the event included
Curve cover girl Anyone But Me
actor Nicole Pacent, Natasha
Henstridge and Michelle Carter.
Catch up on all the drama of
Season four of Emmy Awardwinning Venice The Series,
currently available by subscription
only at venicetheseries.comm and
tune in to Jen Foster’s new music
video “She” featuring special
guest Nicole Pacent, directed by
multiple award-winning filmmaker
Nicole Conn and produced by
multiple award-winning
WingSpan Pictures.
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entertainment underneath the stars. Brandi
Carlile, Edie Carey, Jen Foster, and Natalia Zuckerman are some of the musicians
who have been featured. Funny ladies
Shann Carr and Jennie McNulty are just
a couple of the comics who’ve brought on
the laughs.
And if you still aren’t ready to call it
a night… Throw on your dancing shoes
because the after-parties are just getting
started! Night owls can dance the night
away right at the hotel. But get your rest,
Sweeties, because tomorrow is another
full day.
If you are looking to spread your wings
and break from the pack, head out and
explore the local villages along the Riviera Nayarit, all within an hour of Puerto
Vallarta.
For the brave, rent a car and wind your
way up the mountainous jungle highway
to the surf town of Sayulita. It’s about a
30-minute drive from the hotel, but a
world away from resort life. Buzzing with
locals, expat hippies, families and surf
enthusiasts, Sayulita is off the beaten
path and a great place to spend an afternoon.
Stop by Naty’s Cocina and indulge in
one (or three) of its famous $1 marlin
tacos. Locals love it. Tourists love it. And
your wallet loves it, too. Then kick back
under a beach umbrella and watch the
surfers ride the waves, or hop on one yourself. Why not?
If shopping is more your thing, the
bustling village of Bucerías is about a
20-minute drive from the hotel and offers
the best of both worlds. The north side of
town is the traditional arts district, or Old
Town. It’s filled with local artists and shops
selling unique indigenous creations. Get
lost in the market rows, searching for your
treasures. Then stay for an evening on the
south side, or New Town, known for its
happening nightlife, bars and live music.
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