Old Friends, Vintage Glam + Figure Drawing
An 18+ evening of art, music, figure drawing, vintage finds, and gallery exploration inspired by "Merrily We Roll Along."
Join us as Signature Theatre joins MoCA Arlington to create a space for mingling, art-making, and discovery! Guests can move through the galleries and enjoy a range of programmed activities, including:
- Vintage rack hosted by local sellers --
Shop curated selections of vintage art, homewares, clothing and jewelry. A mix of styles, eras + price points!
From Nicole Lanteri Designs + Thrifted To Be Here - Turntable and listening room --
With Sondheim's classics, Broadway soundtracks, and vintage classics - Figure-drawing styled in 50s-70s fashions inspired by the show --
Materials for drawing, including graphite and colored pencils, will be provided. Feel free to BYO as well (no paint or chalk, please!). Beginner friendly!
Led by Artist, Sarah Emily Balough, with Model, Jess Larkthorn
- Behind the scenes look at Merrily We Roll Along --
Featuring videos from the production, and costume designs from Ivania Stack - Scavenger hunt through the galleries --
With special giveaways from MoCA Arlington and Signature Theatre for winners!
Plus, a cash bar with beer, wine, and signature mocktail/cocktail available.
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TICKETS
"Opening Doors" - $10 General Admission. Enjoy access to the event and all the activities. Drinks purchased separately.
"It's a Hit" - $15 General Admission. Enjoy access to the event, plus a welcoming drink and a vintage trinket of your choosing!
Beer, Wine, and Mocktails available.
Lineup
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Event Host
Signature Theatre
Event Partner
Nicole Lanteri Designs
Curated Vintage Rack: clothes + antiques
Thrifted To Be Here
Curated Vintage Rack: clothes + antiques
Sarah Emily Balough
Artist + Figure-Drawing Facilitator
Jess Larkthorn
Figure-Drawing Model
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
3550 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
Figure-Drawing Session: Costumed Looks inspired by Merrily
Sarah Emily Balough will lead a figure-drawing session with model Jess Larkthorn, whose looks will be inspired by "Merrily We Roll Along." Revisit the session through the evening as Jess changes costume to follow the timeline of the show: from the 1970s to the 1950s.
Vintage Rack and Listening Room
Guests will be able to browse a curated vintage rack and select vinyl to play on the turntable in the listening room throughout the evening.
Scavenger Hunt and Giveaways
Guests will be invited to take part in a scavenger hunt through the galleries, with special giveaways provided for winners.