Masters of the sexy dark arts, former Salem residents Bill Crisafi and Hogan McLaughlin discuss their shared studio life in Chicago, their collaborations and their love story. So, go on and listen in to our meandering conversation about frogs, fashion, drag and what celebrating Pride means to these two in our current climate.
On Friday, June 23, the night opens with fashion designer Hogan McLaughlin, artist Bill Crisafi and special guests in conversation. Stick around for the Fashion Presentation and After-Hours Party starting at 8 pm. Dance the night away with Ana Matronic, a DJ, musician, artist, author and broadcaster best known as the frontwoman of international glam-pop-dance group Scissor Sisters. Matronic has worked with artists including Mark Ronson, New Order, Duran Duran and Plastic Ono Band. A frequent host on radio and television, she has mentored contestants on The Voice UK, provided live commentary for the BBC's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest and hosted her own show Dance Devotion (2017–2022) on Radio 2. Advanced tickets are recommended for this event. Limited same-day tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. See pem.org for details. The fashion installation can be viewed with museum admission June 24–26.
Join us for the folk horror film Midsommar (2019). From prolific studio A24 and the visionary mind of Ari Aster comes a cinematic fairytale where a world of darkness unfolds in broad daylight. Screenings at 2 pm on June 24, 25 and 26.
Music for this episode by: Blue Dot Sessions, Lobo Loco, Alex-Productions, Podington Bear, Mr Smith, MichaelSchullerMusic, Correspondence, Triple5 Here, John Bartmann, Ergo Phizmiz, Crowander, REW, Kevin MacLeod, Kirk Osamayo, Kathrin Klimek, Lisa Hammer, Soularflair and TimTaj.
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