k.d. lang to perform at Hammer Museum gala
Singer k.d lang will bring her singular brand of pop-country music to the annual Hammer Museum gala, set for Oct. 5. Ann Philbin, the museum’s director, confirmed in an interview that lang will perform at the fundraising dinner.
The Hammer will honor artist Robert Gober and playwright Tony Kushner at its 11th annual gala. The event is being chaired by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, along with Tomas Maier. Among the scheduled speakers will be Viola Davis and artist Charles Ray.
The museum said the evening includes a viewing of current exhibitions and cocktails followed by a seated dinner.
Last year’s musical performer was Katy Perry and the honorees were artists Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman.
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