The latest Cultural Cocktail recipe includes a dash of Degas, an infusion of artists in their natural habitats, & a smooth stirring of secret walks in LA

Enjoy!

Degas: “Russian Dancers” and the Art of Pastel.

Getty Center.

1200 Getty Center Drive. LA, CA. 90049. (310) 440-7300

http://www.getty.edu/

Venice Artblock Open Studios

 June 7th 11-6pm

Visit 60 Open Artist Studios: Free & Open to the Public. For info, see the website of artist Melissa Herrington http://www.melissaherrington.com/ as well as http://www.veniceartblock.com/

Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles by Charles Fleming. Santa Monica Press. CCH has selected this non-fiction guide as a delightful weekend companion for exploring our city; this guidebook not only presents innovative walks in LA but also describes the colorful characters behind the landmarks: controversial Water Engineer William Mulholland, convicted murderer Colonel Griffith, and tobacco millionaire Abbot Kinney.