A Holiday Party Unlike Any Other
Want a different kind of holiday celebration? One that celebrates the dysfunction of the holidays instead of the usual phony good times and cheer? Squeaky Wheel is hosting their seventh annual Dysfunctional Holiday Party and although it may be celebrating the unhappy side of the holidays, it’s still sure to be a delightful event with a lot of fun and screenings.
This holiday extravaganza isn’t so much as a party of dysfunction as it is a celebration of the dysfunction that comes with the holidays by giving participants a chance to relax amongst friends before returning to the stress that families bring. Holiday snacks, hot chocolate, and loads of food will bedeck Squeaky Wheel’s halls with gluttony as art-lovers and film-buffs rub elbows and celebrate the holiday season.
There will be a silent gift auction and a stop-in by a certain someone. That’s right, the real Santa Claus will be taking a break from the toy factory to make a guest appearance and he’ll be bringing with him Griselda, the reindeer nobody knows about. Beyond the festivities, there will also be some bold short films, videos, and digital work presented that showcase the true meaning of the holiday season including “Santalope!” – a video loop by Andrew K. Erdos. Erdos visited foreign destinations and donned his santalope suit, being sure to catch it all on film for his project.
The other works being presented pay tribute to what the holidays mean for most: obnoxious relatives, crass consumerism, gluttonous feasts, and baby Jesus. It will be a party of good cheer that celebrates the not so good cheer of the holidays and it certainly won’t be one to miss. It takes place on December 5th and starts at 8 PM. Tickets are $6 or $4 for members. For more information, visit Squeaky Wheel’s website.
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