The Culver City News, the local media sponsor of the Downtown Culver City Summer Block Party, is proud to announce the September edition of the summer series. The festivities kick off Wednesday at 5 p.m. and feature discounts and freebies from more than 30 participating businesses. Visitors will taste food from the area’s award-winning restaurants and savor wine and cocktails while listening to live music. In addition, there will be art gallery gatherings and shopping in the one-of-a-kind boutiques. Valet and free two-hour parking available.

Downtown Culver City Block Party Specials

Akasha  1/2 off all wines by the bottle.

BottleRock  Food, wine, beer specials available for $4.

Cold Stone Creamery  Two “Like it” smoothies for $5.

Daphnes  3-course dinner for $7 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dr. Heidi Fahringer, Optometrist  10% off designer frames. Refreshments and snacks served.

Ford’s Filling Station  Live music and chef’s Chalkboard Happy Hour all night.

Fraîche  Free glass of Fraîche sangria at the bar.

Fresh Paint  Opening of fall group exhibition and debut of Fresh Paint’s Facebook.

Gyenari  Buy one $2 Hite beer, get one free. Happy hour until 10 p.m. with DJ Ksly spinning.

Haro Gallery  Open during Block Party with complimentary wine and refreshments.

Kay & Dave’s  Buy two margaritas, get the third free.

Kirk Douglas Theatre  Open house with tours of the theatre; refreshments courtesy of Mezza Mediterranean Grill; live music from Slugger O’Toole; and chances to win tickets and membership to the Douglas, Taper and Ahmanson theatres.

K-Zo  Complimentary shot of plum fizz cocktail for all adult diners.

LaRocco’s Pizzeria Pizza  samples and 10% off all food and drinks (not valid with other offers; dine-in only).

Le Saint Amour  Summer Block Party special.

LIBRA  Food samples, bossa nova dancers and drummers.

Lunch  $2 beers and mini-sandwiches, $20 bottles of wine, Trivia Night with great prizes.

Lundeens  15% off everything in the store; complimentary summer cocktail.

M Café   Complimentary organic wine tasting with some special tapas and appetizers on the outside patio. Dine-in customers receive a complimentary glass of organic wine with the purchase of $10 or more.

Massage Garage  $10 off any service when booked during Block Party (9/15) for any future Mon-Thurs. appointment. Other discounts, hot tea and goodies served.

Meet  All-you-can-eat mussels for $21.95 with a selection of 10 sauces.

Novecento  Summer Block Party special.

Royal/T  One free tapas with purchase of beer, wine or sake; performance by Grammy-nominated jazz singer Theo Bleckmann.

Rush Street  $21 Prix-Fixe menu including soup/salad or mac n’ cheese, entrees and dessert all night. Block Party After Party 9 p.m. until close with DJ CAT NYC, dancing, free pole-dancing show and lessons.

Sony Pictures Entertainment  Special Blockbuster one-hour tour for $15/per person. Tours begin at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sporteve  Experience the nation’s hottest workout trend — Hoopnotica! Instructors will be on-hand and sparkle fitness hoops available. Refreshments by U Natural Hydration.

Tender Greens  Half-off bottles of wine.

The Culver Hotel  Live outdoor entertainment and complimentary appetizers every hour on the hour. Raffle with drawing at 9 p.m. Prizes include: Two complimentary drink tickets, $50 gift certificate for hotel lounge/bar and grand prize of a free night stay at hotel.

The Wellness Spa  $1/minute chair massage (minimum 10 min.)

Ugo Italian Bar  Buy any entrŽe or special and receive a complimentary appetizer.

Ugo Italian CafŽ  Buy any entrŽe or special and receive a complimentary appetizer.

Ugo Wine Bar  $15 wine cards for $10.

Vanity Room  Schedule a free makeup session for September/October and receive 15% off any $50 purchase. Refreshments served.

WWA Gallery  Special viewing of the Artists Sisters’ mirthful show Pie in the Sky, as well as video screening of A Pie for a Pie. Complimentary beer and wine served.