I’ll admit it: I pulled rank once.We wanted to go to a SMoCA Nights event but — stupid us! — didn’t think it would be that crazy busy, so we thought we could buy our tickets that night.When we got there, the line stretched from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art so far halfway to the line of restaurants by AZ/88. We thought it was futile — until we realized our media credentials were in the car. (Yes, Jen, I’m dragging you down with me.) And after a quick trip to the parking garage, we sailed in while more than half the people in line never even made it in that night.Don’t let that happen to you: Buy your tickets in advance.The fall edition, "Luna," will begin 9 p.m. Nov. 9. Think of it as a three-tiered approach:(1) Music. Tucson band The Year of Acceleration and DJ trio The Mod Squad.(2) Art. Artist "superhero" Mark Newport, aerial gymnast Elliott Hobbs, the urban-painting art collective Alpha Monster, plus the four exhibits on display at the art museum.(3) Fashion. A show featuring local designers including alison Leigh, AGA by Alex Garcia, Amycreates! by Amy Ronhovde, Jose Trifilio, Elizabeth Albet, Esha by Tara Myers, and Angela Johnson.Oh, and drinks. And appetizers. And awesome people-watching. And hair done by the incredibly awesome Ethan, over at Urban Hair.So, it sounds silly but buy your tickets now so you can sail to the front of the line, too. They’re $15 ($10 if you’re a museum member) at the museum, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, or (480) 994-2787. (Handy mnemonic: 994-ARTS.)

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