Beachcombers here have it tough – no one will ever mistake the Landing for Saint-Tropez. But this Saturday, June 26, Sanctuaria and Erney’s 32 are seeking to fix that with their inaugural Beach Bash on Boyle.
Starting at 6 o’clock that evening, the two Grove establishments will host a gonzo gala on Boyle Avenue, which will be closed between them. The event will include a hula-hoop contest, a dunking tank, a tug of war, a sand-volleyball tourney and – ladies, take note – both female and male swimsuit contests. At 10 p.m., hula dancing will also start, noted Sanctuaria front-of-house manager Virginia Miller. A DJ will provide music, and the event will include a shrimp boil and tropical cocktails. (When Miller chatted with us, by the way, Sanctuaria’s master mixologist, Matt Seiter, was still mulling what surprises to concoct for thirsty attendees.)
The event’s $10 cover charge includes a ticket for a complimentary drink. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit The BackStoppers, the nonprofit devoted to providing support and financial assistance to the spouses and children of area police officers, firefighters and similar individuals who die in the line of duty.
For more information on the Beach Bash on Boyle, phone 314.535.9700.
This article appears in Jun 1-30, 2010.