Mindscanner Issue #78
Summer 2010

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Out of this World
KorvaSWhat follows is a couple of articles that covered the IKV nom Hegh's participation at the California Museum opening of the  "Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television exhibit in Sacramento, CA  These articles appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle and Sacramento Press newspapers on Wednesday, September 30th. These reflect the promotional event the day before the invitational opening that the crew participated in.  During the promo event we were given a tour of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office as well as Maria's office and other parts of the California State Capital building.

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Costumed characters promote California Museum's 'Out of this World' exhibit

by Jonathan Mendick, published on September 30, 2009 at 8:49PM


Halloween came to Sacramento early Wednesday morning as a group of six local science fiction lovers marched downtown dressed in Klingon, Death Star Trooper and Sith Lord costumes. Dozens of children and sci-fi fans flocked to take photographs and speak with the costumed characters.


Others gawked, laughed and one child even cried as they meandered from the California Museum down K Street and past the Capitol to Cesar Chavez Plaza.


The march was organized to promote The California Museum's new sci-fi exhibit "Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television," which will run from Oct. 3 to Jan. 10. It will feature more than 50 props and costumes from some of Hollywood's most memorable sci-fi films.


Among some of the exhibit's main attractions are the Darth Vader robe and cape from Star Wars, the leather jacket worn by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.

Besides viewing these items, visitors will also learn how clothing designers and artists came up with ideas for the costumes and props, according to Ashley Robinson, the California Museum's communications manager.


Mark Lin, normally a business analyst in Elk Grove, was dressed as a death star trooper from Star Wars. He and another costumed storm trooper represent part of a group called the 501st Legion, a group of friends who dress up as villains from the Star Wars movies, Lin said. Besides comic book and sci-fi conventions, the 501st Legion attends the Rose Parade and even visits children at Shriner's Hospital and the Salvation Army. Lin mentioned that he is looking forward to some of the older sci-fi costumes at the upcoming exhibit, especially the jumpsuit, proton pack and utility belt from Ghostbusters.


Three other costumed sci-fi fans were part of a Sacramento Klingon Assault Group (KAG) called "IKV nom Hegh," which means "swift death," said Chris Mumma, a KAG officer. Mumma wore a Klingon warrior costume from Star Trek complete with a plastic "bat'leth" or "sword of honor."


KAG "IKV nom Hegh" member Julio Alcala was also dressed as a Klingon, but in a plainer costume from the original Star Trek series.


Sir, please remove your watch, spare change and bat'leth: A Klingon commander named Chris Mumma raises suspicions when he sets off a metal detector at the state Capitol in Sacramento. Mumma was promoting the California Museum's new exhibit "Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television."

Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / AP/ San Francisco Chronicle




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