T R Y
La Rue Creperie and Espresso
Alex Villa and Danae Alexander are the duo behind Capitol Hill’s new Crêperie, located beneath The Reef pot shop in what had previously become a storage unit. The two did a complete demo of the interior and a crepe counter was born. Inspired by his travels to Europe and experience making tortillas from scratch, Villa spins up both classic and innovative sweet and savory crepes (and serves them in a paper cone for portability). Parisian favorites like Nutella banana crepes are served alongside other ingenious creations like a stellar wild huckleberry jam and Ricotta combo, or “The Cheeseboard” with melted brie, wine poached pears, balsamic honey, and candied walnuts. The crepe counter and espresso bar are open Wednesday through Sunday until 4pm. Check out their instagram page for updates on hours and rotating specials.
V I E W:
Harold Hollinsworth’s Collages at Traver Gallery
The Traver gallery made a name for itself as one of the original American galleries to showcase preeminent glass artists including the first Pilchuck Glass School show some forty years ago. It has since gone on to gain recognition as one of the country’s premier exhibition spaces for contemporary studio glass, painting, sculpture, and installation art. This summer the gallery is hosting two impressive shows. From now through July 31, PNW painter Harold Hollinsworth will host his first exhibit, “Switched On,” at Traver Gallery, featuring a series of his mixed-media collage paintings. These striking and often lively works showcase bold graphic flourishes upon layered textures that reference the artist’s interest in design, music, urban landscapes, and typography. Sculptor and ceramicist Tip Topland also has a show on display throughout the month of July titled “Fairy Tales.” In this exhibit, Topland debuts a series of satirical and sometimes biographical portraits cast from plaster. The visual details and expressive nature of the subjects depict a comedic yet angst-ridden response to the current socio-political climate. Learn more about both of these exhibits and other upcoming shows here.
W A T C H:
God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya
This film from Macedonian filmmaker Teona Strugar Mitevska depicts what happens when a woman unexpectedly participates in a predominantly male religious ritual in her small town. After striking out against societal norms she’s ostracized by members of the community, but Petrunya persists. While ironic and satirical at times, the film is based on a true event and reveals how traditions can sometimes saddle humans with blind spots or worse, blind devotion. This film is currently available for streaming at SiFF and includes a pre-recorded Q&A with the Director and actors. Details about Siff’s virtual offerings are available here.