Today in Venice-Mar Vista: Concert, Fundraiser, Food Security and GMOs

Here are five things for your Wednesday and beyond in Venice-Mar Vista:  

1. Award-winning TV writer and singer-songwriter Tracy Newman plays at The Talking Stick Thursday night. Details here.
2. A Marina del Rey apartment complex will host a fundraising event for the Boys & Grils Club of Venice Thursday night. Details here.
3. Food security and GMOs are the topics of Occupy Venice's Doccupy Film Series Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. at the Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave. David King of the Venice Learning Garden will be speaking. The event is free. Details here.
4. A change.org petition asking a medical marijuana business owner not to continue with his plans to move his business to 3472 S. Centinela Blvd. is online. The petition and comments are here.
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