Skirball Cultural Center | ANTHONY VALADEZ

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Skirball Cultural Center presents
INTO THE NIGHT: SECRETS AND TRUTH
Featuring bands Hunter Hunted and Harriet, plus DJ Anthony Valadez and an appearance by artist Gary Baseman
Friday, July 12, 2013, 9:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
$15 Advance | $20 Day of Show/Door | Ages 21 and up; ID required

FREE parking

Tickets available or (877) SCC-4TIX

LOS ANGELES—Celebrating the widely acclaimed new exhibition Gary Baseman: The Door Is Always Open, the Skirball Cultural Center hosts an after-dark party, Into the Night: Secrets and Truth, on Friday, July 12, kicking off at 9:00 p.m.

Headlining the evening is Hunter Hunted, known for their intricate vocal harmonies and voluminous, soaring melodies that toe the line between California indie and alternative rock. Just off an East Coast tour with Fitz and the Tantrums, the band, noted as up-and-coming by outlets such as KCRW, MTV, Billboard, and Nylon magazine, will perform songs from their new self-titled EP in the Skirball’s spectacular outdoor courtyard.

Also on the bill is another local favorite, Harriet, who have recently completed a Monday night residency at The Echo. In advance of their highly anticipated full-length debut, the band takes the stage with their unique mix of classic Americana and the sonic experimentation of electronic music.

The evening also includes an appearance by Gary Baseman himself as well as a special art performance created exclusively for the event by Baseman and choreographer Sarah Elgart. The performance features some of Baseman’s most popular characters such as Toby, the Princess of Secrets, and the Seven Sacred Magi, and involves interactive engagement with audience members, many of whom may go home with exclusive performance keepsakes.

KCRW host, producer/DJ, and visual artist Anthony Valadez emcees, spinning the best of yesterday and tomorrow before and between the bands’ sets and closing out the party at 1:00 a.m.

Concertgoers can also enjoy after-hours access to Gary Baseman: The Door Is Always Open, described as “eye-popping” by Los Angeles magazine and “a visual banquet” by the Examiner, as well as art making, signature cocktails, and screenings of the cult favorite animated film Fantastic Planet.

Into the Night: Secrets and Truth continues the Skirball’s successful late-night series, which saw popular indie bands Sea Wolf and Geographer pack the house last summer. On August 30, seven weeks following Into the Night: Secrets and Truth, music fans will again be treated to late-night fun and games when more indie artists take the stage for Into the Night: The Wild Side.

For more information about Into the Night events at the Skirball, the public may call (310) 440-4500 or visit www.skirball.org/into-the-night-baseman.

GARY BASEMAN: THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN AND ITS RELATED PROGRAMS AT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER ARE MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Astek Wallcovering

Walter Lantz Foundation

Shulamit Nazarian and Bruce Adlhoch

Scott and Lannette Turicchi

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

Barbara Timmer and Catherine Glynn Benkaim

Pasadena Art Alliance

MEDIA SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

Los Angeles magazine

Got to sit in with Gary Baseman and talk about music that has inspired his work over the years as part of KCRW’s Guest Dj Project which is set to air soon as he gets ready for his exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center. We talked about the songs that have him develop his artistic voice and I must say, I walked way really impressed and also moved about his personal stories. Big thanks to Gary for also bringing in treats and also letting me delve into his art book. This brother has some amazing stories behind each character as well as some that reflect to personal family tales that left us all deeply moved. He is a great example of an artist who utilizes his work to reflect his search and understanding of life. One of the things I loved is his acceptance of failure. Failure to make things work, to make a relationship work. There is beauty in temporary and in the way we see things after our expectations are not met. I’ll post the Guest Dj project once it airs and also make sure to check out what looks like an amazing exhibit at the Skirball. More information can be found here.