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Hello Friends,

We hope your year is off to a great start, and thank you for continuing to support us by subscribing to our VIP Westside Newsletter to receive discounts and invite-only events on the Westside of Los Angeles and beyond. In this newsletter, not only are we celebrating Black History Month, we are excited to announce the launch of our new wellness retreat company, Evolve Virtual Retreats; invite you to a sustainable Virtual Wine, Honey Tasting & Vegan Dinner Experience with award-wining Chef Akasha Richmond; experience Lanea’s spicy margarita challenge for National Margarita Day; get torched by The Gastro Garage on the rooftop of the W Hollywood; learn about the State of the City, AND take advantage of free rides around Santa Monica and Venice courtesy of Anheuser Busch’s new Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade. 

We thank you for your continued support!

- Team Spin
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Introducing Evolve Virtual Retreats!

Join us for fun, convenient, affordable, and sustainable wellness retreats in the comfort of your own home, starting March 5-7, 2021. Evolve Virtual Retreats’ (EVR) offers busy, like-minded individuals a way to escape and destress with daily mindfulness practices such as yoga, meditation, and sound healing, helping to adapt to the ever-changing times. Their signature, 2.5 day retreat includes daily yoga, guided meditation, sound bath, journaling, and a dance party work out from the wellness community's leading instructors. The first 50 people to sign up receive a free gift (a Tibetan-made journal and meditation bracelet from GivBox).

March 5-7, 2021
Anywhere, Any City

Don't miss the chance for early bird tickets! 
$179 (before Feb. 22)

Virtual Wine, Honey Tasting & Vegan Dinner Experience! 

Join Sustainable Works for a virtual, vegan feast from award-winning Chef Akasha Richmond and honey tasting from Eli’s Bees at the 2021 Eco Star Awards. Hosted by the acclaimed emcee, Billy Harris, the event will honor and celebrate the achievement of influential environmental leaders making valuable contributions towards sustainability in our community. The evening also includes DJ, games, prizes, and online auction. Tickets range from $40-$110.

Eat well, do good, and support Sustainable Works!
Celebrate National Margarita Day All Weekend at Lanea

Lanea's new extra spicy margarita is their spiciest concoction yet. In celebration of National Margarita Day (Feb. 22), Lanea challenges anyone who thinks they can handle the heat to try this new beverage. If they can manage to finish it without a cooling chaser, they'll receive 2 free tacos! Lanea is also also offering $20 Margarita flights all week long. Even LA Weekly agrees this is the place to be this weekend for NMD!
 
Contest runs from Feb.19- Feb. 22

Gastro Garage Returns to the W Hollywood Rooftop

 We are heading to Hollywood for The Gastro Garage's fiery, rooftop culinary pop-up at the W Hollywood called TORCHED. Running on Friday and Saturday nights through March, this one-of-a-kind, blowtorch-powered dining experience features an 8-course progressive-style dinner with stunning views of the city. 

Dates are Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27 and March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8:00pm.

Tickets are $100 per person and available at Eventbrite. Space is limited.
Nominate Your Most Loved
Santa Monica Businesses! 

Times are tough for our local businesses so take a moment to nominate your favorites and let’s show them that they are valued and loved!
 
The nomination phase will run through March 12th. The top 5 businesses in each category will receive a coveted spot as finalist and move on to the voting phase. The voting phase will be run from April 1-30 to determine the winners.

Who are you voting for??
Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade is Giving
FREE RIDES Around Westside all Month
 FREE RIDES FOR EVERYONE!!! Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade is providing free rides throughout Santa Monica all month long! Wave down the vehicle or download the RideCircuit app to book your FREE ride.
 
Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade, a gluten-free hard seltzer that packs a punch of flavor - comes in a variety of four bold flavors: Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Black Cherry Lemonade, and Peach Lemonade. Must be 21+. Drink Responsibly.
Support Our Black-Owned Businesses

In celebration of Black History Month, show solidarity with the black community by patronizing black-owned businesses. Check out The Infatuation's list of LA’s Black-owned restaurants that are currently open for takeout, delivery, and outdoor dining.

State of the City 2021
Live, work or play in Santa Monica and want to know what is happening on a local and national level? Don't miss this year's State of the City event and hear from community leaders including Congressman Ted Lieu, Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich, and Interim City Manager Lane Dilg.

Register to get your FREE tickets to this year's State of the City event, which will be held virtually next Wednesday (2/24) at 5:30pm.

Attendance is FREE for the community!
#SaMoStrong
Join our #SamoStrong Facebook Group of Santa Monica locals who have come together to support our local businesses during COVID-19, and a safe place for the community to stay connected.
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