Of Particular Interest:

Miss Beatnik Contest

July 18

Bohemianism is timeless! In order to honor “ingenue hipster talent and the preservation of soul in Venice,” Sponto Gallery is holding this contest to find the most “way-out” chick in Venice. Celebrity judges Linda Albertano, Michael C. Ford, Suzy Williams and Dominic Priore will perform and also select the ultimate Miss or Ms. Beatnik, who will be judged in five categories: poetry, dance, sketching, bongo drumming and threads (beat bathing suit and full regalia). 8pm, free, 7 Dudley Cinema at Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice, for information and to enter, call 310.306.7330.

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