Calling all witches and warlocks on the East End! “Come as you aren’t” to The Church’s annual fall fundraiser and Halloween dance party, “Monster Smash 2: The Sporting Life,” on Saturday, October 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening returns this year in a slightly pared-down but still spooky fashion. Hit the dance floor with music from two DJs, Mister Lama, whose 1970s and 1980s hits guests have boogied to at The Church before, and Vinyl DJ Esly Escobar. Enjoy some light bites from a festive grazing table prepared by East Hampton Kitchen with wine from Channing Daughters Winery.
A costume contest is part of this year’s festivities and the theme is “The Sporting Life,” inspired by The Church’s summer exhibition “Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing” as well as its new exhibition “RE:CYCLE – The Ubiquitous Bike.” Halfway through the party, all participants will get a chance to show off their costumes (and dance moves) solo on the dance floor. First place will receive a $100 cash prize, second place will receive a family membership to The Church and third place will receive a single membership to The Church. Come out and strut your stuff and take home a prize.
So come as your favorite sports legend or perhaps even a depiction of sports in art, such as Andy Warhol’s “Muhammad Ali,” Jeff Koon’s basketball or one of Catherine Opie’s high school football players. Who knows who or what will show up this year? Only one way to find out!
Tickets are $140 (members $120) or a bundle of five tickets for $500 at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Oct 23, 2023