After-class mixer at the MFA
More than 3,000 local college students flocked to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston last week for the MFA's fourth annual "College Night" to mix, mingle, and explore the museum. But it wasn't all about staring intently at great art and trying to come up with something insightful to say to the willowy blonde BC student standing one painting away. The event featured a concert by college fave St. Vincent (25-year-old Berklee College of Music alum Annie Clark); a text message scavenger hunt; and a screening of the documentary "Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation," an accompaniment to the museum's new exhibit, "Art and Empire: Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum." After taking it all in, a gaggle of arty hipsters unwound by busting some moves at a steamy (but still PG-rated) dance party in the museum's Bravo Restaurant. DJ Ghostdad mixed pop, dance, and alternative tunes including Sean Paul's crowd favorite "Temperature" and "Paper Planes" by M.I.A. We queried a few in the crowd about their style quotient. - ERICA CORSANO
HANA KIM, 22
Student at Boston University, Center for English Language and Orientation Programs
Where are you from? South Korea.
How long have you been here? Four months.
How do you like Boston? When I got here, it looked like Europe. The T is actually the most interesting thing here.
Why? In New York City it was so confusing. Here, it is organized and comfortable.
Are you interested in art? Yes, but it's not my major. I study fashion design in Korea at Seoul Women's University. Mostly fiber craft and clothing design.
What are you wearing? French Connection shoes and jacket, and H&M scarf. And the tank and jeans are from Korea.
Which has better shopping: Seoul or Boston? Here it's better for shopping in general. Korea is better for shoes.
ASHLEY VAN BELLE, 19
Student at Boston University
I love the layering of the necklaces, where are they from? Target, Banana Republic, and this is my mom's chain with vintage charms.
Do you like to shop vintage? Yes.
Any good spots? The Goodwill in West Campus is a secret known fact and Urban Renewal in Allston.
What are you studying at BU? Art History. I'd love to get into gallery work.
How did you hear about tonight? My professor told me about it.
Who are your favorite artists? John Singer Sargent and [Mark] Rothko.
Where do you hang out in Boston? Coolidge Corner, Newbury, and Allston.
Any specific places? Laurel Bar and Grille. I work there and also hang out here a lot. The bartenders are hilarious even if I can't drink.
STEPHEN SCHREIBER, 20
Student at Emerson College
Where are you from? I'm from New York City.
What do you study here? Theater arts management.
Love the hawk. How long have you had it? Three months. It was white and silver before that.
Who are you wearing? Honestly, I have no idea where these clothes are from.
Do you prefer Boston to New York? I like Boston better. There's not as much hustle and bustle. You can actually enjoy walking down the street.
Do you want to stay here after college? I want to backpack through Europe and possibly move to London.
Why London? It's such a great place and you can adapt to Europe easily because you speak the language.
Are you into politics? I'm not personally involved, but my family and friends try to persuade me.
Who has the best style in politics? Barack Obama. He is so hot and very sexy for an older man.
MEREDITH O'NEIL, 19
Student at Boston University
Great bag and boots. I bought my bag off the street in Florence, Italy, and got the boots at Steve Madden.
How would you describe your style? Comfortable but chic. I wear loose sweaters, tight jeans, boots, and scarves.
Why are you here tonight? My friend told me about it.
Are you interested in art? Yes, but mostly photography. I do a lot of black and white darkroom photography.
Is that what you want to do after school? I want to go into international relations and do photography on the side.
Where are you off to next? My friends are having a house party.
Where do you hang out in Boston? Faneuil Hall and the North End. I love the Daily Catch in the North End, it's awesome they serve food to you out of the pan.
SAORI KURIYAMA,21
Student at Boston University
Where are you from? Japan. I've been here since September 1.
I love your dress, where is it from? I bought it in Japan.
It reminds me of Marc Jacobs. I really like Marc Jacobs, but it is expensive for a student.
So where do you shop?
What are some of your favorite things about Boston? Newbury Street. I love fashion and music. I really like Newbury Comics.
Who are some of your favorite musicians right now? Tahiti 80 and Incubus. 