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Shag documentary at the Egyptian Saturday

I apologize if this has already been brought up, but I couldn't find a thread.

This Saturday (i.e. tomorrow) as part of their annual Enchanted Tiki and Luau Weekend, the Egyptian Theater is showing The Sophisticated Misfit, a documentary about Shag.

Info on the film and the weekend in general (including tickets) can be found at:
http://www.americancinematheque.com/...ekend_2007.htm

The film begins at 7:30, so it conflicts with this week's cemetery screening (Fast Times at Ridgemont High). Heidi and I are still in recovery mode so I'm not sure we'll make it, but it seems like the kind of scene that calls out for a LoT presence. I have a vague memory that previous Tiki/Luau weekends there have been very popular, so anyone considering going should probably look into tickets nowish.

Hahahah - um, with what's going on at the Cemetary this season, Fast Times would be the absolute last movie I'd see there ... not on a bet.

Unfortunately, I have a previous engagement tomorrow night. Otherwise, this would be it!

Hmm, got something else, maybe could do both...

Yeah, I think we could swing it...

Oooh! Tempting! Reeeeeeeally tempting!

This is the info for the entire weekend. I arrived while I was camping and I didn't post it.

Quote:

Are exotic tropical paradises beckoning you with firey sunsets, dreamy days lounging on the beach, refreshing & frothy cocktails in coconut shells, Don Ho crooning against a background of gently lapping waves... Can't get out of L.A.? Then don your best Hawaiian shirt (or a grass skirt), throw on a lei and haul over to the Egyptian Theatre in your "woodie" for three fabulous days of Tiki movies and much exotic, tropical entertainment!

A program hosted by Disney artist Kevin Kidney, a tiki god in his own right! Details

HAWAII (Julie Andrews in 19th Century island paradise with a not so dreamy missionary husband! Nominated for 7 Academy Awards!), HIS MAJESTY O'KEEFE (Swashbuckling South Seas Adventure with he-man-hero Burt Lancaster! Glorious Fiji Islands locations!) and MISS SADIE THOMPSON (Bombshell Rita Hayworth sings "The Heat is On" in Samoa to a bunch of hot under the collar G.I.'s!).

The LA Premiere of THE SOPHISTICATED MISFIT, a documentary about the king of cocktail era art, Shag! Featuring a special guest appearance by Shag!

A Luau dinner with live musical entertainment from King Kukelele and His Friki Tikis, the Polynesian Paradise dancers, Tiki type vendors and more!

Tiki Artwork by Kevin Kidney.

Details of this program, ticket information and more click the Hawaiian shirt. To buy the Hawaiian shirt click here.

I would so go for the whole day if I hadn't already committed to an open house tomorrow! But the 7pm movie I can make...

I would have been all over it about 2 years ago but I'm still pretty Shagged out and reading about it, it feels more like a promotional video than a real documentary.

So what time are we meeting?

I hope we're seriously doing this... maybe we need a poll to see who's going?