By Daily Press staff
The Gaslite has released the late summer lineup for its popular “Blues, Booze and Views” events.
The free events feature live blues, free pizza, free soft drinks and special guest speakers. Patrons are invited to participate in spirited discussions on local and national issues.
The Gaslite hosts the free weekly events every Monday at 7 p.m. as a service to the community.
On Aug. 4: Linda Sullivan and Ben Franz-Knight, chair of the board and executive director of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp., will give a multi-media presentation on history and upcoming plans for the pier.
On Aug. 11: Sherry Kellogg, president of the Santa Monica Hospitality Association, will speak about the challenges facing the local hotel industry.
On Aug. 18: There will be an open forum where participants can bring their own topics.
On Aug. 25: Darrell Clarke, chair of the Santa Monica Planning Commission, will speak about community planning issues.
On Sept. 1: Sandie Richards, member of the steering committee and Santa Monicans Allied for Responsible Tourism, will talk about workers and the living wage.
On Sept. 8: Melissa Effron, director of Community Services Planned Parenthood, will speak about reproductive rights issues facing men and women.
On Sept. 15: There will be an open forum where participants can bring their own topics.
On Sept. 22: Michael Feinstein, a Santa Monica City Councilmember, will talk about his recent trip to Cuba and issues facing Santa Monica.
On Sept. 28: Dave Danforth, co-founder of the Santa Monica Daily Press, will speak about the state of the media and news reporting.
The Gaslite is located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 21st Street in Santa Monica.
For further information on upcoming forums and/or to suggest a guest speaker, contact the Gaslite’s owner, Claire Ragge, at (310) 829-2382, ext 4.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 7, 2003. Read the original PDF.