Art Beyond the Glass (pics from 2018)

Art Beyond the Glass is now 8 years old! The bartender showcase featuring not just cocktails but music and art returns this Sunday, June 23 to Los Globos in Silver Lake. Get your tickets today before it sells out! This year’s host are Ria Soler and Josh Gelfend (Bay Area).

In the first few years, bartenders decked out their tables with a few branded items and perhaps put on a special shirt. But now each bar team comes up with fantastic themes. I can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity. Here are the bar teams for 2019:

Azuñia Tequila feat | Amaro Montenegro & Birra Peroni – Charity Kay, Hillary Farden, Peter Barriga, with special return appearances by Dave Fernie and Matt Brown

Jack Daniel’s – Julia Dyman, Bryan Tetorakis, Ciara McGovern, Adam George Fournier

Aberfeldy | St Germain – Teeling: Sophia Oolie, Marlene Olarra, Cristian Dascalu

Amass – Edwin Diaz, Brian Labez, Aly Iwamoto, Jodi Calderon

Ancho Reyes | Montelobos – Melina Meza, Lauren Swaim, Jesse Sherman, Jessie Smyth

Aviation Gin – Steviee Hughes, Leandro DiMonriva, Mark Ferraro, Josh Curtis

Back Bar Project – Kim Stodel, Tobin Shea, Nick Viane, Mystery Guest

Beam Suntory – Laura Lindsay, Edder Garcia, Niko Novick, Chris Barrett, Colby James Poulin, Jordan Fattal, Iluggy Recinos, Julian Cox, Luis Rodriguez

Bombay Sapphire – Miles Caballes, Joel Galvan, Brynn Blackstone, Marisa Mercado

Botanist | Chareau – Ramsey Musk, Elliot Rodriguez, China Morbosa, Kevin Burtch

Fernet-Branca – Thomas Eslinger, Robert Martinez, Johanna Cole, William Givens

Fords Gin – CJ Catalano, Greg Bryson, Dan Sabo, Josh Suchan

Grey Goose – Vanessa Meeks, Sean O’Connell, Taylor Lax, Arelene Roldan

High West | Mi Campo – Austin Doner, Jordan Raggio, Liam Odien, Sinjin Ooi-Cappucci

Hendrick’s – Joey DeCHello, Danny Natali, Eric Aristmendi, James Kevin Aguirre

Ilegal Mezcal – Ally DeVellis, Paul Joseph Piane, Damian Diaz

Junipero – Rony Gonzalez, Ryan Silva, Lauren Pool, Annarose Krone

MEXA Brands – Amanda Callis, Karla Flores, Lindsay Barker, Valerie Alonzo

Mulholland – Krystal Puma, Jasmine Garcia, Erin Campbell

Partida – Alex Wolf & Crane, Ezekiel Cho, Briggs Brown, Rodrigo Fabian

Plymouth – Christian Jauregui, Dominic Smith, Manolo Mendoza, Payman Bahmani

Pomp & Whimsy – Ash Miyasaki, Gigi Dail, Katie Kildow, Michelle Schimek

The Real McCoy | Combier | Liquid Alchemist – Kike Vasco, Sam Home, Sherwood Souzankari, Esteban Rcardo De Luna

Redemption – Erica Saturno, Raul Pool, Bobby Lincoln, Daniel Baeza

Singani 63 – Alyssa Ceballos, Charlotte Porter, Celina Castellano, Jamal Arif

Slane – Freddie Moreno, Katalina De La Rosa, Luis Lopez, Bradley Bonilla

Spiribam (Rhum Clement) – John Lester, Mitch Bushell, Dave Kupchinsky, Bethany Ham

Tromba Tequila – Vay Su, Shawn Lickliter, Maxwell Reis, Harry Chin

Woodinville – Devon Workman, Mario Tecuapacho, Selene Martinez, William Cutting

bartender art for sale

Art Beyond the Glass donates part of the ticket sales to a different charity every year. This year’s non-profit partner is Beautify Earth.

This organization connects artists to blank walls in neighborhoods that need a little color and art to brighten them up! Some might call it organized street art. Some call it community pride. Beautify Earth also develops artist talent and encourage social responsibility.

At Art Beyond the Glass which has championed artists, you can also purchase art from bartenders. I still cherish my print I got a few years back of my Pineapple People. Be sure to stop by the ABTG Local Artist Room to check out work from Peter Lloyd Jones (Everson Royce Bar), Anna Wingfield (Employees Only), Joel Martinez (Madam Siam) and many more!

ABTG has donated almost $175,000 in the previous 7 years to cultural nonprofits.

Ilegal featuring West Coast Ice

Now that I’ve gone to ABTG at Los Globos a few times, here are some of my tips:

  1. It’ll be hot!! Drink plenty of water!
  2. There will be food from Guelaguetza, Tartine and Prime Pizza but I highly suggest eating before and after as well. There is a lot of booze, pace yourself!
  3. Speaking of which, please ride share!
  4. Wear closed toed shoes. Los Globos is two stories and has some dark staircases. Be careful as the floors could be wet from spilled drinks.
  5. Tickets are $70 online or $75 at the door (if available).

Aviation Gin

I’m really interested in this year’s Media Lounge for podcasters and instagrammers (hey, what about bloggers??)! Sweet & Chilli is the sponsor of this lounge.

Fords Gin

Last year Fords Gin had this American Revolution theme… they were somewhat amused when I asked them to sing some Hamilton.

But for the real musical arts, be sure to stop by the Jack Daniel’s stage. You never know who’ll perform (*cough* burlesaque *cough*)!

Teeling Irish Whiskey

See you on Sunday?

Art Beyond the Glass

  • Sunday, June 23
  • 3-7 PM

Los Globos

3040 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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