Kirk Douglas Theatre (c) Elisa Leonelli
Yesterday I checked out the Summertini event in Culver City. I discovered that the name means small tastings of martinis, vodka mixed with different fruit juices. They were served in tiny (tini) plastic cups, not only at restaurants, but also at art galleries (The Whole 9) and a gift shop (Lundeen). My favorite place turned out to be Grilliant, because they offered me a full size Winetini in a real glass. The best location was the Kirk Douglas Theater lobby, where tea, not alcohol, was available and a platter of assorted cheeses and fruit. I had seen an amusing play there in April, Women Laughing Alone with Salad, and I loved the atmosphere. They had a backdrop set up where photographs of audience members were taken holding fake salad bowls in front of virtual scenery. Very cool. Take a look at their fall/winter season.
The Third Wednesday event for August 17 is called Tropical Staycation. It’s the 5th annual Spiked Tropical Punch Tasting, so check it out.
Free summer concerts have been taking place for years in the courtyard at City Hall. Tonight July 21 it’s Latin Salsa dancing rhythms. See program for the upcoming Thursdays: July 28, August 4 and 11. Our favorite way to enjoy these evenings is to sit at Hikari across the street and listen to the music, while eating sushi and drinking sake.
Text and photos by Elisa Leonelli
Culver City Hall (c) Elisa Leonelli