Hello Kitty

Last night was the opening night of the three day 50th anniversary party for Sanrio. The party is held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. It is set up like a carnival with a full ferris wheel, carni games and putt-putt. They also have such vendors as Yogurtland, Pinks Hot Dogs, and a bunch of food trucks. Free beer, Sake, and wine. An art gallery is set up in the back presenting paintings, drawing, digital animation, sculpture and installments all inspired by Sanrio characters. Set up directly adjacent to the Art Gallery is the gift shop where one can buy anything from Bathing Ape Hello Kitty Chuck Taylors, to a Badtz-Maru cell-phone covers. This cultural phenomenon comes to life at the Small Gift Party, Celebrating 50 years of Sanrio. Go There!