Henry Winkler and Chrissy Teigen Go K.A.M.P-ing at Hammer Museum Fundraiser

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As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the magical worlds of video games, I must say that the event at the Hammer Museum was a refreshing change of pace. The energy and creativity on display were palpable, much like the excitement I feel when I level up in my favorite MMORPGs.

On a sunny Sunday morning, numerous families flocked to the Hammer Museum’s courtyard for their yearly Kids’ Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.) charity event.

Westwood Museum transformed its open-air area into a vibrant hub, offering art activities, Annie Campbell cuisine, and tunes courtesy of DJ Reprise and The Sunday Dreamers band. A captivating moment was the multiple storytime sessions led by famous personalities like Henry Winkler, Chrissy Teigen, and Crystal Kung Minkoff, as well as author Kelly Yang.

To begin with, Winkler initiated the reading session by presenting his grandchildren to the audience. At 78 years old, he read aloud from three of the books he has co-written and introduced the children to his popular book series titled Detective Duck. He occasionally paused during the reading to share some of the book’s artwork with the crowd. The actor also read a chapter from the upcoming installment in the Detective Duck series, which is set for release towards the end of this month.

For older children present, Winkler shared a story from his “Hank Zipzer” series, specifically the book titled “Hank Zipzer: I Got a D in Salami“. He clarified that he had difficulty with school as a child, and the character Hank in these books is based on himself. Winkler has written more than a dozen “Hank Zipzer” books throughout the past ten years. At 78 years old, he collaborated with Lin Oliver on both “Detective Duck” and “Hank Zipzer“.

Teigen and Minkoff chose Dr. Seuss’s timeless tales for their bedtime stories. Teigen shared one of her cherished books, specifically “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!“, which garnered enthusiastic reactions from children, parents, and even a Girl Scout group.

A group of artists named Jackie Amézquita, Sayre Gomez, Zoe Latta, Ruby Neri, Roksana Pirouzmand, Umar Rashid, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, and Kyungmi Shin designed art activities suitable for children, utilizing their unique styles and techniques. The young attendees had the opportunity to engage in several crafts such as making kites, customizing T-shirts, working on a weaving project, painting on ceramics, creating maps, and experimenting with various portrait styles.

Through a fundraising effort, K.A.M.P. managed to accumulate $230,000, using it to sponsor Hammer Kids initiatives that cater to thousands of kids and their families across various seasons.

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2024-10-01 22:55