Steampunk spectacular at LACMA

Muse, LACMA’s premier membership group for twenty-to-fortysomethings, offers a range of special activities–private tours and exclusive parties aimed at building support and cultivating interest in our community’s civic and cultural life.

On Saturday, August 21, the Museum presents the 14^th Annual “Muse ’til Midnight” event, and it’s a date night you won’t soon forget. The evening offers live music, food and complimentary drinks, built around a theme based on some of LACMA’s current exhibits. Keying off “Manly Pursuits: The Sporting Images of Thomas Eakins,” visitors will enter a mysterious late 19^th-century atmosphere showcasing period-inspired music, video projections, vaudeville performers, and steampunk-inspired crafts, evoking a unique mélange of antique and futuristic designs.

The proceedings kick off at 8:15 p.m., and continue from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Steampunk Saloon atop LACMA West’s penthouse terrace. Live music will be furnished by The Unextraordinary Gentlemen.

Tickets are $25 for Muse members and $40 for the general public. LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Boulevard in heart of L.A.’s Miracle Mile. There is ample parking, but don’t forget about your public transportation options through the Metro Trip Planner.

Posted 8/18/10