What/Why:

What better way to celebrate summer than enjoying a classic soda with the "King of Pop?"



Old favorites, new offerings and a few surprises will be on tap at Galco's Soda Pop Stop's first-ever Summer Soda Tasting event at 5-8 p.m. on Sunday July 24 at the historic Highland Park locale.



Hosted by Galco's owner, John Nese, aka the "King of Pop," the event will feature a myriad of soda samples, live music, a silent auction, and an appearance by retro humorist Charles Phoenix who will be sharing a new culinary creation, "Poptails."



The event benefits the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition, an organization that works to preserve Los Angeles' first museum.



Sodas selections will be various flavors (some new) from Hanks, Fentimans, Bundaberg, Waialua Soda Works and Red Ribbon. In addition to soda tastings, the Galco's store will be open so people can stock up on any soda, candy, beer, wine. Proceeds from all store sales at the event will also be donated to the Friends of the Southwest Museum by Galco's.



Advance tickets for this first ever Soda Tasting are $12 and can be purchased at Galco's or online at friendsofthesouthwestmus…. Day-of tickets at the event will be $15.