Let them eat pie at LACMA

If you’re one of those people who needs a good excuse to have pie for lunch, here comes the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to the rescue.

This Sunday, LACMA joins KCRW for the 3^rd annual “A Slice of Pie” contest.The free event features amateur and pro chefs, who will bring in their best pies for an old-fashioned showdown. The audience gets to sample the goods, and DJ Anne Litt will set the mood with pie-oriented tunes.

Entrants will be judged by an all-star panel of foodies, including Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jonathan Gold and Eric Greenspan, chef and owner of The Foundry, the award-winning restaurant on Melrose Avenue. Unfortunately, if you had visions of proving your pie prowess, you’re out of luck for this year—the contest is no longer accepting entries. So put away the rolling pin and grab a fork for consolation.

There also will be a family-friendly “inedible” pie-making art workshop, free tours of the European Decorative Arts exhibit and an Apron Fashion Show. Wear your most stylish apron and receive free general admission to the museum.

It starts at 12:30 p.m. this Sunday, September 18, at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. The 15 finalists’ pies will be brought out at 2 p.m., and winners will be announced at 4 p.m.

Posted 9/14/11