(photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

On Saturday, June 4, more than 600 scientists, cultural leaders and fashionistas attended the biennial “Ice Age Hair Ball” to raise awareness and funding for the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. To celebrate the hairy Ice Age mammals assiciated with the iconic site, party-goers dressed in costumes and sported larger-than-life hair styles. The benefit included a runway show and hair contest judged by celebrity stylist Kim Vo. The “Ice Age Hair Ball” at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum raised over $650,000 to support museum education programming, public programs and operations. Pictured are Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Sarah Meeker Jensen.