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Venice Animation Festival ~ FREE Tonight

10:22 AM PDT on August 29, 2006

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From Los Angeles Citybeat

CARTOON SHORES

"Rainbow-rific media continues tonight at the “Venice Animation Festival” at the Ocean Front Walk Courtyard on Venice Beach.  This outdoor screening (B.Y.O. folding chairs, pillows, and blankets) will feature special guest film curator Jerry Beck of CartoonResearch.com, presenting wacky animated classics and contemporary cartoon flicks.

Walk, skateboard, rollerblade, or bike your way to this night of silly cinema under the stars. All ages welcome. Popcorn and refreshments available during the show. 8 p.m.; 7 p.m. pre-show. Free. 801 Ocean Front Walk Courtyard, Venice. Info: (310) 306-7330."

Sorry, Freewheelin' Franklin' nor his freaky bros will be there, we just consider this the acme of animated art in our minds.

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