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Strange celebrity sighting: Nicolas Cage attends Chabad gala in Alaska

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November 28, 2011

Apparently, the Blockbuster star left early because he was under-dressed. Unfortunately, there were no black hats up for auction at Chabad of Alaska’s premiere fundraising event.

According to JointMedia News Service, which reported the event:

Unbeknownst to Cage, who showed up in typical Alaskan attire (comfortable clothing), the gala was a black tie affair. According to a photographer on site, he retreated soon after because he did not feel it was appropriate to attend such a glamorous event without being properly dressed.

That didn’t sink the party, however, which went on to raise $250,000 for the establishment of a Jewish Museum and Cultural Center in Anchorage.

Read the rest at JNS.

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