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Halloween Hala Gala at the Santa Monica Museum of Art on October 31, 09 (Tickets and Info)

October 8, 2009 todd elliot

Come as your secret self to

THE HALLA GALA
An evening of fantasy, fashion, and fun to benefit the Santa Monica Museum of Art
Saturday, October 31, 2009 7 to 11 p.m.
Flowing libations and culinary delights

Susan and Leonard Nimoy

Halla Gala Features

Celebrate an art-inspired Halloween as your secret self – your alternate identity or inner persona

Enjoy private portrait sessions with photographer Leonard Nimoy

Let fashion luminaries craft your costume with style. Fashion fantasies by Bruno Duluc, Brian Lichtenberg, Brett Westfall/Unholy Matrimony/Comme des Garçons, Edith Palm, Jenni Kayne, Pamela Barish, Scout, Society for Rational Dress, The Row, and more…

DJ Eddie Ruscha, surrealist photo booth, Felliniesque movies, and The Magic Carpet walk-off

Limited-edition portrait prints: Icon for My Man Superman (Detail) by Barkley L. Hendricks and Lovely Six Foota by Mickalene Thomas

Invitation to SMMoA’s Vintage Clothing Cache, an exclusive emporium on Sunday, October 18, noon to 4 p.m.

Tickets range from $350 to $25,000. Fashion and portrait packages are limited. Premium package includes luxury Halloween night accommodations at Viceroy Santa Monica.
Advance purchase is highly recommended.
Click here for full details or call 310.586.6488 x 116.

Halla Gala On View

Selected works from Secret Selves, Leonard Nimoy’s upcoming exhibition at MASS MoCA (opens July 31, 2010)

Fantastical and alluring installations by Miriam Wosk

SMMoA exhibition Allen Ruppersberg: You and Me or The Art of Give and Take

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Special thanks to Viceroy Santa Monica