20% off tickets to the World Premiere of The Odyssey: a Journey Home
Based on the work of Homer, Directed by Richard Garner
Adapted by Richard Garner and Georgia Shakespeare’s Associate Artists
ONE DAY SALE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, ONLY
Georgia Shakespeare announces a special One-Day Sale Friday, October 1, 2010. Every seat at every performance of The Odyssey: a Journey Home (excluding student matinees) is available for 20% off! To get this awesome discount, tickets must be purchased on Friday either by phone (404-264-0020) or online (www.gashakespeare.org). NOTE: Discount applies to tickets to The Odyssey only, not applicable to subscriptions or other shows or events available for purchase on the website.
In this clever adaptation of Homer’s breathtaking epic, the physical, psychological and emotional challenges Odysseus overcomes in his return from fighting the Trojan wars mirror those of the modern warrior. Returning from war is a journey that only begins with arriving home. The Odyssey: a Journey Home examines the issues around re-entry and explores the actuality of “coming home”.
“Our veterans arrive home in a matter of hours, versus Odysseus’ 10-year trip, but their journey doesn’t end at home’s threshold. In many ways, it is just beginning,” says Garner. “And yet, the parallels between Odysseus and today’s soldiers are stunning. It’s been a real eye-opener to explore this concept of warriors and to realize how very little has changed over these hundreds of years.”
The cast features Joe Knezevich (in his 12th season at Georgia Shakespeare) as Odysseus, Chris Kayser (21st season) as Zeus, Carolyn Cook (16th season) as Athena and Neal A. Ghant (6th season) as Poseidon, among others.
UPDATE: SPECIAL EVENTS
Free and Open to the Public:
THIS EVENT’S DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE DATE LISTED HERE
On Saturday, October 23, at 4:30pm, The ArtReach Foundation, Inc., will host a symposium to discuss issues facing veterans today. The panel will also discuss the play and how Odysseus’ journey, and the demons he faced along the way, represent issues veterans are facing upon returning home currently. The panel consists of The ArtReach Foundation Founder and Executive Director, Susan Anderson; Psychiatrist and Chair of the Board of Directors of The ArtReach Foundation Christina O’Hara; and Georgia Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director and The Odyssey: a Journey Home director and adapter, Richard Garner.
REMINDER: Free and Discounted Tickets for Military Guests
Georgia Shakespeare will give away 50 tickets per performance to military personnel with a valid ID, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each military guest with an ID will be given two tickets, and the opportunity to purchase up to two more at the discounted rate of $15 each.
Interviews with directors, company members and administration available upon request. Show imagery available upon request. Contact Jenny Costantino: Jenny@kickstrategy.com.
Georgia Shakespeare is grateful for its sponsors
Season Sponsors: AirTran Airways, Bank of America, The Georgia Council for the Arts, Oglethorpe University
Shake at the Lake Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Bank of America, The Kendeda Fund, The Coca-Cola Company, The Charles Loridans Foundation, CornerCap Investment Counsel, Alston + Bird, LLP
Summer Festival Sponsor: CornerCap Investment Counsel
Shrew: the Musical Sponsor: Callner, Portnoy and Strawser PC, PBA:30, Reporter Newpapers
The Odyssey: a Journey Home Sponsors: DocAuto, Inc., Turner Broadcasting. Funding also provided by The National Endowment for the Arts
A Christmas Story: Publix Super Markets Charities
Georgia Shakespeare is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts, through appropriation of the General Assembly. The Council is a Partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Painting Alla Prima with Artist Judy Bynum George at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Gainesville, Georgia; 3 Fridays, Oct. 8, 15 & 22, 2-4 PM, $120, $100 Member $90 STS
Paint with renowned artist Judy Bynum George and get results with your paintings faster than ever before. Judy shares her passion for painting as she paints with the class. She provides a positive teaching environment that is encouraging and flexible and says of her alla prima approach, "I often hear from my students who are used to painting 'tight' and detailed that they enjoy learning to become more 'freed-up.'" If you want to get "loosened up," this class is for you! Oil and acrylic paint will be used. All levels welcome. Please call the Quinlan Visual Arts Center to register today, 770-536-2575.
Paint with renowned artist Judy Bynum George and get results with your paintings faster than ever before. Judy shares her passion for painting as she paints with the class. She provides a positive teaching environment that is encouraging and flexible and says of her alla prima approach, "I often hear from my students who are used to painting 'tight' and detailed that they enjoy learning to become more 'freed-up.'" If you want to get "loosened up," this class is for you! Oil and acrylic paint will be used. All levels welcome. Please call the Quinlan Visual Arts Center to register today, 770-536-2575.
Spivey Hall Hosts Clayton State Faculty Showcase, September 30
A remarkable collection of artistic talent, drawn from the Clayton State University Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department, will be on stage at Spivey Hall on Thursday, Sept. 30, as part of the celebration of the inauguration of Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes, Jr., as the University’s fourth president.
Starting at 11:30 a.m., and running to approximately 12:30 p.m., the VPA Faculty Showcase is free and open to the public and will feature the musical, dramatic and artistic talents of nationally-known artists like Clayton State Theatre Director Phillip DePoy, Director of Keyboard Studies Dr. Michiko Otaki, Director of Opera and Vocal Studies Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, and Assistant Professor of Studio Art Alan Xie.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
Starting at 11:30 a.m., and running to approximately 12:30 p.m., the VPA Faculty Showcase is free and open to the public and will feature the musical, dramatic and artistic talents of nationally-known artists like Clayton State Theatre Director Phillip DePoy, Director of Keyboard Studies Dr. Michiko Otaki, Director of Opera and Vocal Studies Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, and Assistant Professor of Studio Art Alan Xie.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
"Persistence of Memory" to Join Dali Exhibition
New Addition to “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” from The Museum of Modern Art, New York; One of Dalí’s Most Recognizable Works
“‘The Persistence of Memory’ represents Dalí in ways few paintings have for other artists,” said exhibition curator and Dalí scholar Elliott King. “It’s no exaggeration that this ‘10 x 14 inches of Dalí dynamite’ is the image that made him a celebrity, setting the stage for all the art and antics that followed.”
Salvador Dalí: The Late Work
“Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” is the first exhibition to focus specifically on Dalí's art after 1940. The exhibition features 115 works, including 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. While Dalí is best known as a leading member of the Surrealist movement of the 1930s, “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” reassesses his career from 1940 to his death in 1989. Dalí’s late work—which makes up more than half of his total artistic output—drew inspiration simultaneously from the Old Masters and the contemporary world, resulting in works that were markedly out of step with the prevailing styles of their day, but today appear strikingly contemporary. “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” aims to reevaluate the last half of Dalí’s career, beginning in the late 1930s with the transition from his well-known Surrealist canvases to his self-reinvention as an artist in 1941, when he embraced Catholicism and declared himself a classicist. The exhibition also explores Dalí’s relevance to contemporary art by exploring his enduring fascination with science, optical effects and illusionism, and his surprising connections to artists of the 1960s and 1970s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Willem de Kooning.
The Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center is ranked among the top four arts centers in the nation. The Woodruff is unique in that it combines four visual and performing arts divisions on one campus as one not-for-profit organization. Opening in 1968, the Woodruff Arts Center is home to the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art and Young Audiences. To learn more about the Woodruff Arts Center, please visit www.woodruffcenter.org.
On November 16 Salvador Dalí’s iconic Surrealist painting “The Persistence of Memory” from The Museum of Modern Art, New York, will join the highly successful exhibition “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work.” The exhibition brings together many works from Dalí’s later career as well as several works of art not seen in the United States since the 1950s. The exhibition will be on view through January 9, 2010.
“‘The Persistence of Memory’ represents Dalí in ways few paintings have for other artists,” said exhibition curator and Dalí scholar Elliott King. “It’s no exaggeration that this ‘10 x 14 inches of Dalí dynamite’ is the image that made him a celebrity, setting the stage for all the art and antics that followed.” Painted in 1931, “The Persistence of Memory” is widely recognized as one of Salvador Dalí‘s most famous paintings. According to his autobiography “The Secret Life of Salvador Dalí,” the painting was done one evening after dinner while his wife Gala was out. Dalí was looking at a landscape that he had painted, trying to think of something memorable and fantastic to insert into the landscape. Nearby was a piece of Camembert cheese that had begun to melt. As he looked at the melting cheese, he got the idea to paint a soft clock. When Gala came home Dalí put his hands over her eyes, revealed the painting and asked what she thought. Her response was that once someone had seen it, they would never forget it, hence the title “The Persistence of Memory.”
Salvador Dalí: The Late Work
“Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” is the first exhibition to focus specifically on Dalí's art after 1940. The exhibition features 115 works, including 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. While Dalí is best known as a leading member of the Surrealist movement of the 1930s, “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” reassesses his career from 1940 to his death in 1989. Dalí’s late work—which makes up more than half of his total artistic output—drew inspiration simultaneously from the Old Masters and the contemporary world, resulting in works that were markedly out of step with the prevailing styles of their day, but today appear strikingly contemporary. “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” aims to reevaluate the last half of Dalí’s career, beginning in the late 1930s with the transition from his well-known Surrealist canvases to his self-reinvention as an artist in 1941, when he embraced Catholicism and declared himself a classicist. The exhibition also explores Dalí’s relevance to contemporary art by exploring his enduring fascination with science, optical effects and illusionism, and his surprising connections to artists of the 1960s and 1970s such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Willem de Kooning.
Exhibition Organization and Support
“Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” is organized by the High Museum of Art in collaboration with the Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, Spain. The High will be the sole venue for the exhibition, where it will be on view from August 7, 2010, through January 9, 2011. The exhibition is curated by Dalí scholar and independent curator Elliott King; David Brenneman, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Frances B. Bunzl Family Curator of European Art at the High, will serve as managing curator for the High. Support is provided by Official Airline Partner Delta Air Lines, Art Partners, The Fay and Barrett Howell Exhibition Fund, The Forward Arts Foundation Exhibition Endowment and indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue published by the High Museum of Art.
“Salvador Dalí: The Late Work” is organized by the High Museum of Art in collaboration with the Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, Spain. The High will be the sole venue for the exhibition, where it will be on view from August 7, 2010, through January 9, 2011. The exhibition is curated by Dalí scholar and independent curator Elliott King; David Brenneman, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and Frances B. Bunzl Family Curator of European Art at the High, will serve as managing curator for the High. Support is provided by Official Airline Partner Delta Air Lines, Art Partners, The Fay and Barrett Howell Exhibition Fund, The Forward Arts Foundation Exhibition Endowment and indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue published by the High Museum of Art.
High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art, founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association, is the leading art museum in the southeastern United States. With more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the High Museum of Art has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American and decorative art; significant holdings of European paintings; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art. The High is also dedicated to supporting and collecting works by Southern artists and is distinguished as the only major museum in North America to have a curatorial department specifically devoted to the field of folk and self-taught art. The High’s media arts department produces acclaimed annual film series and festivals of foreign, independent and classic cinema. In November 2005 the High opened three new buildings by architect Renzo Piano that more than doubled the Museum’s size, creating a vibrant “village for the arts” at the Woodruff Arts Center in midtown Atlanta. For more information about the High, please visit www.High.org.
The High Museum of Art, founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association, is the leading art museum in the southeastern United States. With more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection, the High Museum of Art has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American and decorative art; significant holdings of European paintings; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art. The High is also dedicated to supporting and collecting works by Southern artists and is distinguished as the only major museum in North America to have a curatorial department specifically devoted to the field of folk and self-taught art. The High’s media arts department produces acclaimed annual film series and festivals of foreign, independent and classic cinema. In November 2005 the High opened three new buildings by architect Renzo Piano that more than doubled the Museum’s size, creating a vibrant “village for the arts” at the Woodruff Arts Center in midtown Atlanta. For more information about the High, please visit www.High.org.
The Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center is ranked among the top four arts centers in the nation. The Woodruff is unique in that it combines four visual and performing arts divisions on one campus as one not-for-profit organization. Opening in 1968, the Woodruff Arts Center is home to the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art and Young Audiences. To learn more about the Woodruff Arts Center, please visit www.woodruffcenter.org.
Friday, September 24, 2010
It's FOUR Big Medals for the Diamond Anniversary Dogwood Festival
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Honored With Festival Association Awards
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival was thrilled at the recent 2010 International Festivals and Events Association’s Pinnacle Awards when the city’s oldest festival showed its youthful prowess by bringing home four awards. Winning in categories like sponsorship, eco-friendliness, community outreach and children’s programming, the 75th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival remains as relevant and vital to the city as it was when Walter Rich created it in 1936.
“We are ecstatic about these four wins,” said festival Executive Director Brian Hill. “Each year, we work hard to make sure the festival stays exciting and current to attendees from Atlanta and beyond. These awards are confirmation that we’ve been getting it right!”
The Dogwood Festival brought home the Gold for Best Sponsor Follow-up Report thanks to the efforts of sponsorship team MixIt Marketing. Having happy sponsors is key to keeping the Dogwood Festival entrance free as it has been for the past 74 years.
For the second year, the International Village won a Silver award in the category of Best Community Outreach. The International Village featured an International Stage with acts inspired by all parts of the globe that paid homage to the diversity of Atlanta’s populations. International organizations also hosted booths within the Village, providing edutainment about their individual countries and cultures. Back again as part of this area were the decorated golf carts, decorated by international consulates and organizations. For 2010, the golf carts were provided by Peachtree City and decorated to reflect different nations. Throughout the weekend, attendees had a chance to vote for their favorite golf cart, and 2010’s big winner was Mexico.
Two Bronze awards came home with the Dogwood team too - one for Best Environmental Program and the other for Best New Event. The environmental award came from the Green Initiative partnership the festival enacted with the U.S. Green Building Council – Georgia Chapter. This Green Initiative included lots of recycling, the use of only compostable containers and supplies by all vendors, the turning over of used cooking oil for future bio-diesel and more. With the Green Initiative, the Dogwood Festival became a truly sustainable large-scale event. The Atlanta High School Art Exhibition earned the Best Children’s Programming award. This showcase of some of the city’s best young creative talent welcomed more than 600 entries from 58 schools in 2010 and supplied winners with nearly $30,000 in prizes and scholarships.
The International Festival & Events Association is the premiere association supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide. With the 75th annual festival coming to Atlanta in the spring of 2011, festival organizers are already looking for ways to enhance these and other aspects of this historic event.
The city’s longest-running festival, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing the annual springtime celebration of arts and entertainment. The 75th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will take place April 15 – 17, 2010. The festival offices are located at 887 West Marietta Street, Studio S-105, Atlanta, Georgia 30318. The Atlanta Dogwood Festival can be reached at 404-817-6642 or visited online at www.dogwood.org.
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The Atlanta Dogwood Festival was thrilled at the recent 2010 International Festivals and Events Association’s Pinnacle Awards when the city’s oldest festival showed its youthful prowess by bringing home four awards. Winning in categories like sponsorship, eco-friendliness, community outreach and children’s programming, the 75th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival remains as relevant and vital to the city as it was when Walter Rich created it in 1936.
“We are ecstatic about these four wins,” said festival Executive Director Brian Hill. “Each year, we work hard to make sure the festival stays exciting and current to attendees from Atlanta and beyond. These awards are confirmation that we’ve been getting it right!”
The Dogwood Festival brought home the Gold for Best Sponsor Follow-up Report thanks to the efforts of sponsorship team MixIt Marketing. Having happy sponsors is key to keeping the Dogwood Festival entrance free as it has been for the past 74 years.
For the second year, the International Village won a Silver award in the category of Best Community Outreach. The International Village featured an International Stage with acts inspired by all parts of the globe that paid homage to the diversity of Atlanta’s populations. International organizations also hosted booths within the Village, providing edutainment about their individual countries and cultures. Back again as part of this area were the decorated golf carts, decorated by international consulates and organizations. For 2010, the golf carts were provided by Peachtree City and decorated to reflect different nations. Throughout the weekend, attendees had a chance to vote for their favorite golf cart, and 2010’s big winner was Mexico.
Two Bronze awards came home with the Dogwood team too - one for Best Environmental Program and the other for Best New Event. The environmental award came from the Green Initiative partnership the festival enacted with the U.S. Green Building Council – Georgia Chapter. This Green Initiative included lots of recycling, the use of only compostable containers and supplies by all vendors, the turning over of used cooking oil for future bio-diesel and more. With the Green Initiative, the Dogwood Festival became a truly sustainable large-scale event. The Atlanta High School Art Exhibition earned the Best Children’s Programming award. This showcase of some of the city’s best young creative talent welcomed more than 600 entries from 58 schools in 2010 and supplied winners with nearly $30,000 in prizes and scholarships.
The International Festival & Events Association is the premiere association supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide. With the 75th annual festival coming to Atlanta in the spring of 2011, festival organizers are already looking for ways to enhance these and other aspects of this historic event.
The city’s longest-running festival, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing the annual springtime celebration of arts and entertainment. The 75th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival will take place April 15 – 17, 2010. The festival offices are located at 887 West Marietta Street, Studio S-105, Atlanta, Georgia 30318. The Atlanta Dogwood Festival can be reached at 404-817-6642 or visited online at www.dogwood.org.
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Announcing The Woodruff Arts Center’s Second Nights on the Piazza Outdoor Concert Series
Spend your Thursday nights at The Woodruff Arts Center, September 30 – October 28, for five free concerts featuring innovative local musicians. Enjoy food and drink specials by Legendary Partners of Atlanta, and relax under the stars!
Scheduled performers include:
• September 30 – Tealights (7:00) Sealions (8:00)
• October 7 – TBA (7:00) Hope For Agoldensummer (8:00)
• October 14 – Tin Cup Prophette (7:00) Venice is Sinking (8:00)
• October 21 – TBA (7:00) Evan McHugh (8:00)
• October 28 – TBA (7:00) TBA (8:00)
Whether you’re a Woodruff Arts Center regular or you’re coming for the first time, October is the perfect time to visit. The Woodruff is alive with exciting new seasons at the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, with blockbuster exhibitions at the High Museum of Art. While you’re here on Thursdays, take advantage of one of these great events:
- Alliance Theatre: Sammy & Me – October 1 – 24. Part self portrait, part celebrity investigation, this insightful new show features 15 songs Sammy made famous, including “Where or When,” “Smile,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “Candy Man.” With Sammy & Me, the Alliance welcomes the return of Eric Jordan Young, last seen as the show-stopping King Herod in the hit Alliance musical Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL. www.alliancetheatre.org
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Symphony Socials – October 15, 6:30 pm. Join the ASO for the first Symphony Socials event of the 2010/2011 season! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the pre-concert party at Shout Restaurant, followed by a performance by the Grammy-award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra! Party and Concert, only $20! www.atlantasymphony.org/symphonysocials
- High Museum of Art: Dali: The Late Work – Through January 9, 2011. On Thursday nights, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, the High offers 50% off ticket admission. Pride at the High: Celebrity! – October 7, 8:30 – 11:00 pm. Dance, drink and delight in Dalí—take a special after-hours look at Dalí: The Late Work dressed as your favorite celebrity! Event will feature DJay McCracken, full bars with a special "Dalí-tini,", a celebrity look-alike contest, a surreal photo booth, and more! www.high.org
Learn more about upcoming events at The Woodruff Arts Center at www.atthewoodruff.com.
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http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
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http://secalls.blogspot.com/ (Auditions, Calls, Contests)
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Scheduled performers include:
• September 30 – Tealights (7:00) Sealions (8:00)
• October 7 – TBA (7:00) Hope For Agoldensummer (8:00)
• October 14 – Tin Cup Prophette (7:00) Venice is Sinking (8:00)
• October 21 – TBA (7:00) Evan McHugh (8:00)
• October 28 – TBA (7:00) TBA (8:00)
Whether you’re a Woodruff Arts Center regular or you’re coming for the first time, October is the perfect time to visit. The Woodruff is alive with exciting new seasons at the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, with blockbuster exhibitions at the High Museum of Art. While you’re here on Thursdays, take advantage of one of these great events:
- Alliance Theatre: Sammy & Me – October 1 – 24. Part self portrait, part celebrity investigation, this insightful new show features 15 songs Sammy made famous, including “Where or When,” “Smile,” “Mr. Bojangles,” and “Candy Man.” With Sammy & Me, the Alliance welcomes the return of Eric Jordan Young, last seen as the show-stopping King Herod in the hit Alliance musical Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL. www.alliancetheatre.org
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Symphony Socials – October 15, 6:30 pm. Join the ASO for the first Symphony Socials event of the 2010/2011 season! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the pre-concert party at Shout Restaurant, followed by a performance by the Grammy-award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra! Party and Concert, only $20! www.atlantasymphony.org/symphonysocials
- High Museum of Art: Dali: The Late Work – Through January 9, 2011. On Thursday nights, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, the High offers 50% off ticket admission. Pride at the High: Celebrity! – October 7, 8:30 – 11:00 pm. Dance, drink and delight in Dalí—take a special after-hours look at Dalí: The Late Work dressed as your favorite celebrity! Event will feature DJay McCracken, full bars with a special "Dalí-tini,", a celebrity look-alike contest, a surreal photo booth, and more! www.high.org
Learn more about upcoming events at The Woodruff Arts Center at www.atthewoodruff.com.
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www.ArtsAcrossGeorgia.com
Twitter:
@artsacrossga
@softnblue (music & dance)
@RimbomboAAG (books, authors +)
Read our other Arts related blogs:
http://backstagegeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Theater)
http://musicmattersga.blogspot.com/ (Music)
http://georgiaswriter.blogspot.com/ (GA Authors)
http://rimbombo.blogspot.com/ (Book reviews)
http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
http://gaclicks.blogspot.com/ (Photography)
http://secalls.blogspot.com/ (Auditions, Calls, Contests)
http://georgiahappenings.blogspot.com (Events)
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
9 to 5: The Musical Opens Sept 28 at the Fabluous Fox Theatre @theFoxTheatre
We shared this with you on our Backstage Georgia blog and it's been on Arts Across Georgia and the Georgia Front Page. However, it's opening Tuesday AND we have a cool new photo. Hope everyone who sees this goes out and buys tickets if you haven't already. It's going to be fantastic!
“We are delighted to bring the new musical comedy, 9 to 5: The Musical to Atlanta,” states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. “Not only does it feature songs by the one and only Dolly Parton, a cast of incredible actors including Dee Hoty, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald and more...but the role of Doralee will be played by Georgia’s own Diana DeGarmo! Mark your calendar, stick a post-it on your dayrunner, or set an alert on your Android, but don’t miss this show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from September 28-October 3. Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com and the Fox Theatre Box Office.”
9 to 5: The Musical was nominated for four 2009 Tony Awards® including Original Score and received a record breaking 15 Drama Desk nominations including Outstanding Musical. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton's original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® and Grammy-nominated score.
9 TO 5: The Musical had its world premiere engagement in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 and opened on Broadway at the Marriott Marquis Theatre on April 30, 2009.
9 to 5: The Musical marked the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. “I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on my first Broadway show,” said Dolly Parton. ‘I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing group of people who have become like family to me. I can’t wait for this show to hit the road so people across the country can see why I’m so proud of everyone involved.”
9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This is the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even.
Dee Hoty will play the role of Violet. She has earned three Tony nominations for her starring roles in Footloose, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and The Will Rogers Follies. Dee starred on Broadway and in eight major U.S. cities as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! Performing on and off-Broadway, she toured the country and has been involved in many pre-Broadway workshops. She has appeared in “Law & Order”, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and numerous television and film appearances.
The role of Judy will be played by Mamie Parris whose Broadway credits include the Tony-Nominated revival of Ragtime, 110 In the Shade and the Tony-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. She turned the road pink in the First National Tour of Legally Blonde the Musical, has sung with the Radio City Rockettes, toured with country music icon Kenny Rogers, and participated in over a dozen readings with students of the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.
Joseph Mahowald is the unsuspecting Franklin Hart, Jr. Joseph has appeared on Broadway in title roles in Jekyll & Hyde, Javert in Les Miz and Chiefton O’Flaherty in The Pirate Queen. He has performed off-Broadway and in several national tours, was a soloist with major symphonies around the world and has been on all the NY soaps. Some of his extensive regional credits include being a founding member of the artistic company of Tennessee Repertory and appeared in leading roles in numerous productions.
Comic, actress and cabaret performer Kristine Zbornik has been cast for the role of Roz. Kristine performed on Broadway in A Catered Affair and Off-Broadway in Forbidden Broadway, Mama Mia and Man of LaMancha.
“American Idol” finalist, Diana DeGarmo has been cast in the role of Doralee Rhodes, made famous by the queen of country music and iconic songwriter, musician, movie star and entrepreneur Dolly Parton. Diana gained overnight fame, at age 16, as a runner-up on the third season of television’s No. 1 series, “American Idol”. Broadway credits include Hair, Hairspray and Brooklyn: The Musical and starred in the off-Broadway musical The Toxic Avenger. DeGarmo was born in Birmingham, AL, raised in Snellville, GA, and currently has a home and resides in Nashville where she continues to co-write and perform in and around the area.
Rounding out the cast is Jane Blass, Patrick Boyd, Paul Castree, Holly Davis, Janet Dickinson Madeleine Doherty, Marjorie Failoni, Gregg Goodbrod, K.J. Hippensteel, Jesse J.P. Johnson, Michelle Marmolejo, April Nixon, Ryah Nixon, Rick Pessagno, Wayne Schroder, Micah Shepard and Travis Waldschmidt.
WOR Radio said ‘You will love this show! 9 to 5 is a real 10!” Other reviewers agree. The Associated Press calls it “A certified crowd pleaser!” and the Daily News sums it up by saying “it shines! Dolly Parton’s songs are bouncy, big hearted, fresh & original. If you’re looking for a diversion, 9 to 5 will do the trick from 8 to 10:15!”
9 to 5: The Musical’s book is by Patricia Resnick (co-writer of the original screenplay). The touring production will be directed and choreographed by Tony nominated, Jeff Calhoun. "I met Dolly Parton as a chorus kid dancing in the film ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ only a few years after ‘9 to 5’ was already a hit movie. It was a thrill to work with her then and an honor and privilege to be entrusted to direct and choreograph this exciting new tour of 9 to 5: The Musical” said Mr. Calhoun. The co–choreographer is Lisa Stevens, scenic design by Ken Foy, costume design by five time Tony Award® winner, William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award winner, Ken Billington, music supervision by Stephen Oremus and casting by Telsey + Company. For more information visit www.9to5themusical.com
9 to 5: The Musical will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from September 28-October 3. Performances are Tuesday-Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, 800-982-2787 and www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $25-$70. Special group rates are available through the Fox Theatre Group Sales Department at 404-881-2000.
Theater of the Stars celebrates its 58th Anniversary as one of the nation’s premier regional theater companies. A civic not-for-profit cultural treasure, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about our history of excellence, visit www.theaterofthestars.com.
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| Diana DeGarmo as Doralee, Dee Hoty as Violet, and Mamie Parris as Judy in the National Touring Production of 9 to 5: The Musical. Photo by Joan Marcus |
9 to 5: The Musical was nominated for four 2009 Tony Awards® including Original Score and received a record breaking 15 Drama Desk nominations including Outstanding Musical. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton's original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® and Grammy-nominated score.
9 TO 5: The Musical had its world premiere engagement in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 and opened on Broadway at the Marriott Marquis Theatre on April 30, 2009.
9 to 5: The Musical marked the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. “I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on my first Broadway show,” said Dolly Parton. ‘I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing group of people who have become like family to me. I can’t wait for this show to hit the road so people across the country can see why I’m so proud of everyone involved.”
9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This is the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even.
Dee Hoty will play the role of Violet. She has earned three Tony nominations for her starring roles in Footloose, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and The Will Rogers Follies. Dee starred on Broadway and in eight major U.S. cities as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! Performing on and off-Broadway, she toured the country and has been involved in many pre-Broadway workshops. She has appeared in “Law & Order”, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and numerous television and film appearances.
The role of Judy will be played by Mamie Parris whose Broadway credits include the Tony-Nominated revival of Ragtime, 110 In the Shade and the Tony-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. She turned the road pink in the First National Tour of Legally Blonde the Musical, has sung with the Radio City Rockettes, toured with country music icon Kenny Rogers, and participated in over a dozen readings with students of the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop.
Joseph Mahowald is the unsuspecting Franklin Hart, Jr. Joseph has appeared on Broadway in title roles in Jekyll & Hyde, Javert in Les Miz and Chiefton O’Flaherty in The Pirate Queen. He has performed off-Broadway and in several national tours, was a soloist with major symphonies around the world and has been on all the NY soaps. Some of his extensive regional credits include being a founding member of the artistic company of Tennessee Repertory and appeared in leading roles in numerous productions.
Comic, actress and cabaret performer Kristine Zbornik has been cast for the role of Roz. Kristine performed on Broadway in A Catered Affair and Off-Broadway in Forbidden Broadway, Mama Mia and Man of LaMancha.
“American Idol” finalist, Diana DeGarmo has been cast in the role of Doralee Rhodes, made famous by the queen of country music and iconic songwriter, musician, movie star and entrepreneur Dolly Parton. Diana gained overnight fame, at age 16, as a runner-up on the third season of television’s No. 1 series, “American Idol”. Broadway credits include Hair, Hairspray and Brooklyn: The Musical and starred in the off-Broadway musical The Toxic Avenger. DeGarmo was born in Birmingham, AL, raised in Snellville, GA, and currently has a home and resides in Nashville where she continues to co-write and perform in and around the area.
Rounding out the cast is Jane Blass, Patrick Boyd, Paul Castree, Holly Davis, Janet Dickinson Madeleine Doherty, Marjorie Failoni, Gregg Goodbrod, K.J. Hippensteel, Jesse J.P. Johnson, Michelle Marmolejo, April Nixon, Ryah Nixon, Rick Pessagno, Wayne Schroder, Micah Shepard and Travis Waldschmidt.
WOR Radio said ‘You will love this show! 9 to 5 is a real 10!” Other reviewers agree. The Associated Press calls it “A certified crowd pleaser!” and the Daily News sums it up by saying “it shines! Dolly Parton’s songs are bouncy, big hearted, fresh & original. If you’re looking for a diversion, 9 to 5 will do the trick from 8 to 10:15!”
9 to 5: The Musical’s book is by Patricia Resnick (co-writer of the original screenplay). The touring production will be directed and choreographed by Tony nominated, Jeff Calhoun. "I met Dolly Parton as a chorus kid dancing in the film ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ only a few years after ‘9 to 5’ was already a hit movie. It was a thrill to work with her then and an honor and privilege to be entrusted to direct and choreograph this exciting new tour of 9 to 5: The Musical” said Mr. Calhoun. The co–choreographer is Lisa Stevens, scenic design by Ken Foy, costume design by five time Tony Award® winner, William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award® and Drama Desk Award winner, Ken Billington, music supervision by Stephen Oremus and casting by Telsey + Company. For more information visit www.9to5themusical.com
9 to 5: The Musical will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta from September 28-October 3. Performances are Tuesday-Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm & 7 pm. Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, 800-982-2787 and www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $25-$70. Special group rates are available through the Fox Theatre Group Sales Department at 404-881-2000.
Theater of the Stars celebrates its 58th Anniversary as one of the nation’s premier regional theater companies. A civic not-for-profit cultural treasure, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about our history of excellence, visit www.theaterofthestars.com.
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Artist Reception at Artworks on the Square Fayetteville
Friday night, Oct. 1st, 7:00-9:00 PM, Artworks on the Square will feature the work of local up-and-coming artists. The reception will include live jazz music with Miss Jackie Lee, and wine tasting. Artists that will be showing are Melanie Bowen of Peachtree City, Michele Kapugi of Sharpsburg, Judy Shellnut of Sharpsburg, Dawn Davis of Fayetteville, Mike Burden of Fayetteville, Angela Stafford of Fayetteville, Tyler Minix of Senoia, Sandra Mallory of Tyrone, Lynn White of Peachtree City, Gloria Wright of Fayetteville and Erin Wisehart of Fayetteville. Artworks is located at 107 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, right across from the Old Courthouse clock tower.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Morris Museum of Art One of Many Augusta Attractions Offering Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s Sixth Annual Museum Day
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta Museum of History, 1797 Ezekiel Harris House, the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and National Science Center’s Fort Discovery will participate in the sixth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine and Toyota, sponsoring on behalf of the redesigned 2011 Avalon. These Augusta attractions join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from Smithsonian.com. On Museum Day, participating Museum Day venues emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C. facilities and offer visitors an opportunity to celebrate our world’s dynamic heritage and cultural life,
Museum Day 2010 is poised to be the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. Over 300,000 museum-goers and 1,300 venues in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico participated in Museum Day 2009 when more than two million potential visitors sought to learn more about the program by logging on to www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
This year, Toyota’s participation enhances the Museum Day experience in Smithsonian magazine and online, with elements like the “Featured Five,” a listing that encourages visitors to learn about and visit participating museums and venues. Additionally, for each visitor who inquires about the new Toyota Avalon online, Toyota will donate $1—up to $10,000 total—to museum programming nationwide.
The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums’ and sponsors’ sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
Featured Augusta Attractions
Morris Museum of Art
Founded in 1985, the Morris Museum of Art is the oldest museum in the country that is devoted to the art and artists of the American South. The museum’s permanent collection of approximately five thousand paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures, dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present, is displayed in galleries dedicated to, among other things, antebellum portraiture, the Civil War, genre painting, still life, landscape, Southern Impressionism, and Modernism in the South. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the museum’s web site at www.themorris.org or call 706-724-7501.
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is the former home of Lucy Craft Laney, who made many contributions to Augusta, and the state of Georgia. This unique house museum has four permanent exhibitions which reflect the contributions that African Americans have and continue to make in the Central Savannah River Area, which include Frank Yerby, John Hope, John Tutt, Butterfly McQueen, Jessye Norman and many others. In addition, we have a small James Brown Collection. The museum is located near the original site of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. The Museum also has a Children's Academy program. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday except for special events. For additional information, call 706-724-3576 or visit our website at www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. The mission of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is to promote the legacy of Lucy Craft Laney through art, history, and the preservation of her home.
Augusta Museum of History
Founded in 1937, the Augusta Museum of History is Augusta’s oldest historical agency devoted to the preservation and presentation of local and regional history. Located at 560 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta, the Museum is home to the award-winning permanent exhibition, “Augusta’s Story,” a 12,000 year journey through the region’s rich and diverse past. In 2005, the Museum achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM). The Augusta Museum of History is Augusta’s only accredited museum and one of only fourteen in the state. From The Godfather of Soul, James Brown to Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Story of Golf, Augusta’s history is brimming with the people and the forces that make Augusta a historical journey worth taking. Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Closed Monday-Wednesday except for groups of ten or more with prior reservations. Admission: Adult: $4 • Senior: $3 • Child (6-18): $2 • Child (5 & under): Free. Please call (706) 722-8454 for more information or visit our website www.augustamuseum.org.
1797 Ezekiel Harris House
The 1797 Ezekiel Harris House will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Museum Day. Said to be the “finest eighteenth-century house surviving in Georgia”, the Ezekiel Harris House is an outstanding example of early Federal style architecture. Fully restored in 1964 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Ezekiel Harris House is a reminder of the days when tobacco was the primary cash crop of Georgia. Hours: Guided tours every Saturday 10:00 am—4:30 pm; Tours by appointment only Tuesday—Friday; Closed Sunday & Monday. Admission: Adult and Senior: $2 • Child: $1.
Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, an award-winning restoration by Historic Augusta, Inc., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an official “Save America’s Treasures” site. It is Georgia’s oldest presidential home and is located at 419 Seventh Street. Guided tours are offered on the hour Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 am-5 pm. The last tour begins at 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. For more information call 706-724-0436 or visit www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org.
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery
National Science Center’s headquarters, Fort Discovery, is located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. This 128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science center fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science and technology come alive with 250 hands-on exhibits, custom digital theater programs, a portable planetarium, educational workshops and demonstrations. In celebration of Museum Day, Fort Discovery will present a special program entitled “Farming for Fuel,” which explores energy production in a fun and interactive manner. Filled with fun activities, the program leads students and parents on an investigation of alternative energy sources. This presentation is free of charge but space is limited; contact Julie Kennedy at (706)821-0607 to guarantee your participation today. Farming for Fuel is one of many programs provided by Fort Discovery through our Science to Go outreach initiative. For more information, please visit our web site at www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill presents the stories of a unique piece of Augusta’s and America’s history – the 19th century industrial waterway that powered Augusta’s survival as a city. Using interactive exhibits, films, and vintage mill equipment, the Canal Interpretive Center that tells the story of how a city used its waterways to reinvent itself. Museum Day visitors may tour the center at no charge Saturday September 25 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at no charge. Normal ticket fees apply for Petersburg Boat guided tours. 1450 Greene Street, Enterprise Mill Suite 400. Augusta, 30901, 706-823-0440
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Museum Day 2010 is poised to be the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. Over 300,000 museum-goers and 1,300 venues in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico participated in Museum Day 2009 when more than two million potential visitors sought to learn more about the program by logging on to www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
This year, Toyota’s participation enhances the Museum Day experience in Smithsonian magazine and online, with elements like the “Featured Five,” a listing that encourages visitors to learn about and visit participating museums and venues. Additionally, for each visitor who inquires about the new Toyota Avalon online, Toyota will donate $1—up to $10,000 total—to museum programming nationwide.
The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums’ and sponsors’ sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
Featured Augusta Attractions
Morris Museum of Art
Founded in 1985, the Morris Museum of Art is the oldest museum in the country that is devoted to the art and artists of the American South. The museum’s permanent collection of approximately five thousand paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures, dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present, is displayed in galleries dedicated to, among other things, antebellum portraiture, the Civil War, genre painting, still life, landscape, Southern Impressionism, and Modernism in the South. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the museum’s web site at www.themorris.org or call 706-724-7501.
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is the former home of Lucy Craft Laney, who made many contributions to Augusta, and the state of Georgia. This unique house museum has four permanent exhibitions which reflect the contributions that African Americans have and continue to make in the Central Savannah River Area, which include Frank Yerby, John Hope, John Tutt, Butterfly McQueen, Jessye Norman and many others. In addition, we have a small James Brown Collection. The museum is located near the original site of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. The Museum also has a Children's Academy program. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday except for special events. For additional information, call 706-724-3576 or visit our website at www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. The mission of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History is to promote the legacy of Lucy Craft Laney through art, history, and the preservation of her home.
Augusta Museum of History
Founded in 1937, the Augusta Museum of History is Augusta’s oldest historical agency devoted to the preservation and presentation of local and regional history. Located at 560 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta, the Museum is home to the award-winning permanent exhibition, “Augusta’s Story,” a 12,000 year journey through the region’s rich and diverse past. In 2005, the Museum achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM). The Augusta Museum of History is Augusta’s only accredited museum and one of only fourteen in the state. From The Godfather of Soul, James Brown to Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Story of Golf, Augusta’s history is brimming with the people and the forces that make Augusta a historical journey worth taking. Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Closed Monday-Wednesday except for groups of ten or more with prior reservations. Admission: Adult: $4 • Senior: $3 • Child (6-18): $2 • Child (5 & under): Free. Please call (706) 722-8454 for more information or visit our website www.augustamuseum.org.
1797 Ezekiel Harris House
The 1797 Ezekiel Harris House will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Museum Day. Said to be the “finest eighteenth-century house surviving in Georgia”, the Ezekiel Harris House is an outstanding example of early Federal style architecture. Fully restored in 1964 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Ezekiel Harris House is a reminder of the days when tobacco was the primary cash crop of Georgia. Hours: Guided tours every Saturday 10:00 am—4:30 pm; Tours by appointment only Tuesday—Friday; Closed Sunday & Monday. Admission: Adult and Senior: $2 • Child: $1.
Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, an award-winning restoration by Historic Augusta, Inc., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an official “Save America’s Treasures” site. It is Georgia’s oldest presidential home and is located at 419 Seventh Street. Guided tours are offered on the hour Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 am-5 pm. The last tour begins at 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. For more information call 706-724-0436 or visit www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org.
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery
National Science Center’s headquarters, Fort Discovery, is located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta. This 128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science center fires the imaginations of children and adults by making math, science and technology come alive with 250 hands-on exhibits, custom digital theater programs, a portable planetarium, educational workshops and demonstrations. In celebration of Museum Day, Fort Discovery will present a special program entitled “Farming for Fuel,” which explores energy production in a fun and interactive manner. Filled with fun activities, the program leads students and parents on an investigation of alternative energy sources. This presentation is free of charge but space is limited; contact Julie Kennedy at (706)821-0607 to guarantee your participation today. Farming for Fuel is one of many programs provided by Fort Discovery through our Science to Go outreach initiative. For more information, please visit our web site at www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill presents the stories of a unique piece of Augusta’s and America’s history – the 19th century industrial waterway that powered Augusta’s survival as a city. Using interactive exhibits, films, and vintage mill equipment, the Canal Interpretive Center that tells the story of how a city used its waterways to reinvent itself. Museum Day visitors may tour the center at no charge Saturday September 25 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at no charge. Normal ticket fees apply for Petersburg Boat guided tours. 1450 Greene Street, Enterprise Mill Suite 400. Augusta, 30901, 706-823-0440
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Resource Market for the Arts Returns
Arts Advocacy Discussion Precedes Annual Event
Resource Market for the Arts, an annual exhibit-style event preceded this year by Arts Advocacy Now!, a discussion of strategies, tactics and best practices for effective advocacy efforts presented by Susan Weiner, executive director of Georgia Council for the Arts. The events are held in conjunction with National Arts & Humanities Month and provide an informal introduction to opportunities offered by agencies that fund and support the arts.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Beginning* at 1:00 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Get Directions)
Resource Market for the Arts and other Arts and Humanities Month activities are sponsored by The Foundation Center - Atlanta, C4Atlanta, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and SouthArts.
Several metro Atlanta arts-funding agencies have united to present a series of events that provide helpful information to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations. Representatives of these agencies will be available to answer questions, provide materials and offer advice to individual artists and nonprofit organizations seeking to weather current economic challenges. Attendees can meet with representatives one-on-one to ask about funding, determine eligibility, discuss application guidelines and seek general information. Exhibitors include local, state and regional organizations that provide services and support such as technical assistance or legal advice; several award grants or provide other means of financial assistance.
There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required via The Foundation Center - Atlanta's website. www.foundationcenter.org
*Arts Advocacy Now!, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Resource Market for the Arts, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Resource Market for the Arts, an annual exhibit-style event preceded this year by Arts Advocacy Now!, a discussion of strategies, tactics and best practices for effective advocacy efforts presented by Susan Weiner, executive director of Georgia Council for the Arts. The events are held in conjunction with National Arts & Humanities Month and provide an informal introduction to opportunities offered by agencies that fund and support the arts.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Beginning* at 1:00 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Get Directions)
Resource Market for the Arts and other Arts and Humanities Month activities are sponsored by The Foundation Center - Atlanta, C4Atlanta, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts Council, Georgia Council for the Arts, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund and SouthArts.
Several metro Atlanta arts-funding agencies have united to present a series of events that provide helpful information to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations. Representatives of these agencies will be available to answer questions, provide materials and offer advice to individual artists and nonprofit organizations seeking to weather current economic challenges. Attendees can meet with representatives one-on-one to ask about funding, determine eligibility, discuss application guidelines and seek general information. Exhibitors include local, state and regional organizations that provide services and support such as technical assistance or legal advice; several award grants or provide other means of financial assistance.
There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required via The Foundation Center - Atlanta's website. www.foundationcenter.org
*Arts Advocacy Now!, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Resource Market for the Arts, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
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Monday, September 20, 2010
SCAD Announces 2010 Savannah Film Festival Competition Films and Jurors
The Savannah College of Art and Design has announced the competition film lineup and jurors for its 13th annual Savannah Film Festival, scheduled for Oct. 30-Nov. 6 in historic downtown Savannah.
Competition Films (for a complete list of all competition films, please contact ashearer@scad.edu)
Competitions will be held in the categories of narrative features, documentary features, professional shorts, animated shorts and student entries. This year’s films in competition come from almost a dozen different countries including Cambodia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom and Uzbekistan. Among the 35 films in competition are:
• Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Bill Plympton’s animated short, “The Cow Who Wanted to be a Hamburger” about a cow seduced by advertising and led down the path of butchers and carnivores.
• Emmy Award-nominated MTV animator Patrick Smith’s musical short, “Masks,” a “Fantasia”-like animated interpretation of the music of rock musician Karl von Kries.
• “Dressed,” the inspirational story of fashion designer Nary Manivong, who defied the odds of a broken childhood and homelessness to follow his dream of showing his collection at New York's Fashion Week.
• “Quadrangle,” a compelling documentary about two middle-class couples, encouraged by the free-love zeitgeist of the '60s and '70s, who find a way out of their disappointing marriages by striking up an unusual four-way love affair.
• “Night Catches Us,” a feature film starring Anthony Mackie of “The Hurt Locker,” is about one man in 1976 dealing with the aftermath of the black power movement.
• “The Kid,” starring Rupert Friend of “Young Victoria,” is an adaptation of the best-selling memoir of the same name about a young man, beaten and bullied at home, who becomes caught up in the criminal underworld of London, where he was known as “The Kid.”
Competition Jurors
The jurors for this year’s Film Festival include:
• James Foley, director, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “At Close Range,” TV’s “Twin Peaks”
• Lisa Gillian, head of production and development for Red Om Films, Julia Roberts’ production company
• Lynn Hirshfeld, Participant Media’s senior vice president of publishing, involved in production of “The Kite Runner,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” “An Inconvenient Truth”
• Alicia Lipinski, vice president of development at Headlong Entertainment
• Stephen Nathan, executive producer for the television series, “Bones.” Emmy nominee for writing “Tracey Takes On…” Produced “Laverne & Shirley,” “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Joan of Arcadia”
• Amy Robinson, producer, “Julie & Julia,” “After Hours.” Actress, “Mean Streets”
• Kaila York, founder of Headlong Entertainment, a literary management and film production company
For more information on the films in competition, visit www.scad.edu/filmfest. Further information about the Savannah Film Festival, including special screenings and guests, is forthcoming.
ABOUT THE SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring the best in independent and innovative film from around the world, the Savannah Film Festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers, bringing world-renowned filmmakers, producers, actors and journalists, as well as other film enthusiasts, to SCAD and Savannah for eight days of feature films, lectures, workshops, panels and competition films from a range of genres. Highlights of the festival include intimate “coffee talks” with film professionals, Q & A panels, lectures and special screenings. Last year’s Savannah Film Festival previewed award-winning films prior to their release, including “The Hurt Locker,” “Precious,” “Up in the Air,” “The White Ribbon,” “An Education” and “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” among others. The Festival played host to Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dancy, Emmy Rossum and Patricia Clarkson. Past festival guests and honorees include John Waters, John Sayles, James Franco, James Ivory, Jeff Daniels, Alec Baldwin, Peter Bart, Roger Ebert, Terrence Malick, Sydney Pollack, the Redgrave siblings (Vanessa, Lynn and Corin), Malcolm McDowell and Milos Forman, among others. Passes to the Savannah Film Festival will be available for purchase through the SCAD box office, 216 E. Broughton St., online at www.scadboxoffice.com or by phone at 912.525.5050.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TICKET OUTLETS ARE NOT OPEN YET. FURTHER INFORMATION ON TICKET AVAILABILITY IS FORTHCOMING.
Individual tickets to screenings and workshops will be available through the SCAD box office beginning Friday, October 1 at 10 a.m. Morning and afternoon screenings and panels will be $5 for the general public; $3 for students, seniors and military; and free for SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD ID. The price for tickets to the evening screenings will be $10 for the general public and $5 for SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD ID. The Savannah Film Festival schedule is subject to change.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution that offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in 43 majors. Visit scad.edu.
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http://georgiaswriter.blogspot.com/ (GA Authors)
http://rimbombo.blogspot.com/ (Book reviews)
http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
http://gaclicks.blogspot.com/ (Photography)
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Competition Films (for a complete list of all competition films, please contact ashearer@scad.edu)
Competitions will be held in the categories of narrative features, documentary features, professional shorts, animated shorts and student entries. This year’s films in competition come from almost a dozen different countries including Cambodia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom and Uzbekistan. Among the 35 films in competition are:
• Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Bill Plympton’s animated short, “The Cow Who Wanted to be a Hamburger” about a cow seduced by advertising and led down the path of butchers and carnivores.
• Emmy Award-nominated MTV animator Patrick Smith’s musical short, “Masks,” a “Fantasia”-like animated interpretation of the music of rock musician Karl von Kries.
• “Dressed,” the inspirational story of fashion designer Nary Manivong, who defied the odds of a broken childhood and homelessness to follow his dream of showing his collection at New York's Fashion Week.
• “Quadrangle,” a compelling documentary about two middle-class couples, encouraged by the free-love zeitgeist of the '60s and '70s, who find a way out of their disappointing marriages by striking up an unusual four-way love affair.
• “Night Catches Us,” a feature film starring Anthony Mackie of “The Hurt Locker,” is about one man in 1976 dealing with the aftermath of the black power movement.
• “The Kid,” starring Rupert Friend of “Young Victoria,” is an adaptation of the best-selling memoir of the same name about a young man, beaten and bullied at home, who becomes caught up in the criminal underworld of London, where he was known as “The Kid.”
Competition Jurors
The jurors for this year’s Film Festival include:
• James Foley, director, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “At Close Range,” TV’s “Twin Peaks”
• Lisa Gillian, head of production and development for Red Om Films, Julia Roberts’ production company
• Lynn Hirshfeld, Participant Media’s senior vice president of publishing, involved in production of “The Kite Runner,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Good Night and Good Luck,” “An Inconvenient Truth”
• Alicia Lipinski, vice president of development at Headlong Entertainment
• Stephen Nathan, executive producer for the television series, “Bones.” Emmy nominee for writing “Tracey Takes On…” Produced “Laverne & Shirley,” “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Joan of Arcadia”
• Amy Robinson, producer, “Julie & Julia,” “After Hours.” Actress, “Mean Streets”
• Kaila York, founder of Headlong Entertainment, a literary management and film production company
For more information on the films in competition, visit www.scad.edu/filmfest. Further information about the Savannah Film Festival, including special screenings and guests, is forthcoming.
ABOUT THE SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
Featuring the best in independent and innovative film from around the world, the Savannah Film Festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers, bringing world-renowned filmmakers, producers, actors and journalists, as well as other film enthusiasts, to SCAD and Savannah for eight days of feature films, lectures, workshops, panels and competition films from a range of genres. Highlights of the festival include intimate “coffee talks” with film professionals, Q & A panels, lectures and special screenings. Last year’s Savannah Film Festival previewed award-winning films prior to their release, including “The Hurt Locker,” “Precious,” “Up in the Air,” “The White Ribbon,” “An Education” and “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” among others. The Festival played host to Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster, Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dancy, Emmy Rossum and Patricia Clarkson. Past festival guests and honorees include John Waters, John Sayles, James Franco, James Ivory, Jeff Daniels, Alec Baldwin, Peter Bart, Roger Ebert, Terrence Malick, Sydney Pollack, the Redgrave siblings (Vanessa, Lynn and Corin), Malcolm McDowell and Milos Forman, among others. Passes to the Savannah Film Festival will be available for purchase through the SCAD box office, 216 E. Broughton St., online at www.scadboxoffice.com or by phone at 912.525.5050.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE TICKET OUTLETS ARE NOT OPEN YET. FURTHER INFORMATION ON TICKET AVAILABILITY IS FORTHCOMING.
Individual tickets to screenings and workshops will be available through the SCAD box office beginning Friday, October 1 at 10 a.m. Morning and afternoon screenings and panels will be $5 for the general public; $3 for students, seniors and military; and free for SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD ID. The price for tickets to the evening screenings will be $10 for the general public and $5 for SCAD students, faculty and staff with a valid SCAD ID. The Savannah Film Festival schedule is subject to change.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution that offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in 43 majors. Visit scad.edu.
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@artsacrossga
@softnblue (music & dance)
@RimbomboAAG (books, authors +)
Read our other Arts related blogs:
http://backstagegeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Theater)
http://musicmattersga.blogspot.com/ (Music)
http://georgiaswriter.blogspot.com/ (GA Authors)
http://rimbombo.blogspot.com/ (Book reviews)
http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
http://gaclicks.blogspot.com/ (Photography)
http://secalls.blogspot.com/ (Auditions, Calls, Contests)
http://georgiahappenings.blogspot.com (Events)
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The High Museum of Art Atlanta has the coolest lectures!
New Contemporary Installations and Lectures at the High Museum of Art
“Moustache” by Jeff Koons
September 25 – May 29, 2011
In conjunction with “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work,” the High will display “Moustache,” (2003) by Jeff Koons. This work pays homage to the Spanish Surrealist by depicting his trademark moustache adorned with polychromed aluminum sculptures, which have been cast in the shape of inflatable pool toys. Since the early 1980s Koons has extended the legacy of American Pop art into the twenty-first century by drawing upon a variety of objects and images from American popular culture and exploring subjects such as taste and authenticity in art. He is known for his meticulously fabricated works, which often consist of surreal combinations of everyday images such as cartoon imagery, art-historical references, and children’s toys. Jeff Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania, in 1955. His work has been exhibited internationally and his most recent solo exhibitions, all in 2008, include presentations at the Château de Versailles, France; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Surrealist Conspiracy
Beginning September 18
Concurrent with “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work,” the “Surrealist Conspiracy” installation draws from the High’s permanent collection and several prominent local collections to explore fantastic imagery by artists from the sixteenth century to the present. Suggesting a group of artists philosophically in league with one another across generations, the title also evokes the archaic usage of the word “conspiracy” as a band of people, ideas, or things. The artists and works selected represent precursors to Surrealism, official members of the Surrealist group, individuals who operated under the banner of Surrealism, and contemporary artists who have been influenced by Surrealism. Artists include David Altmejd, Eugene von Bruenchenhein, Max Ernst, Max Klinger, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Man Ray, and Robert Rauschenberg, among others.
Anthony Friedkin: The Wave Portfolio
Through December 5, 2010
Anthony Friedkin has explored the creative possibilities of photographing waves since 1977. This series of 20 photographs is part of an extended photo essay spanning more than 30 years.
He lives and works in California—a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean—and is an avid surfer. He describes himself as a "disciple of the sea." By photographing waves and the ocean, Friedkin hopes to reveal their secrets within and show the extremes of their thunderous, turbulent power and harmonious, soothing calm. Educated at UCLA and the Royal College of Art in London, Friedkin has made a successful career photographing on assignment for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone, among others. He also works in Hollywood as a still photographer on movie sets—American Me, The Game, Titanic, Dogtown and Z-Boys, and Riding Giants are among his many credits.
Upcoming Lectures
· Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in Symphony Hall, Contemporary Artist Jeff Koons will kick-off the High’s “Conversations with Contemporary Artists” series. The Post-pop superstar will explore the influence of Salvador Dali on his work.
· Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Rich Theater, Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley will continue our “Conversations with Contemporary Artists” lecture series. Wiley is known for his vibrant, larger-than-life reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring young African-American men. In his talk, Wiley will discuss the influence of Old Master painting on his work, including artists such as Titian, David, and Memling.
A Cocktail reception with cash bar will follow both lectures. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for students with valid I.D. Seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000 and www.High.org. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.
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p.s. Have you been to see Dali: Late Works at the High yet? It is a fantastically fabulous show. Don't think you care for Dali's works? Bet you only know about a few of them. His art ranges the gamut --- and includes beautiful jewelry (I covet the ruby lip pin and the eye-clock pin in the gift shop...).
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www.FayetteFrontPage.com
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“Moustache” by Jeff Koons
September 25 – May 29, 2011
In conjunction with “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work,” the High will display “Moustache,” (2003) by Jeff Koons. This work pays homage to the Spanish Surrealist by depicting his trademark moustache adorned with polychromed aluminum sculptures, which have been cast in the shape of inflatable pool toys. Since the early 1980s Koons has extended the legacy of American Pop art into the twenty-first century by drawing upon a variety of objects and images from American popular culture and exploring subjects such as taste and authenticity in art. He is known for his meticulously fabricated works, which often consist of surreal combinations of everyday images such as cartoon imagery, art-historical references, and children’s toys. Jeff Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania, in 1955. His work has been exhibited internationally and his most recent solo exhibitions, all in 2008, include presentations at the Château de Versailles, France; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Surrealist Conspiracy
Beginning September 18
Concurrent with “Salvador Dalí: The Late Work,” the “Surrealist Conspiracy” installation draws from the High’s permanent collection and several prominent local collections to explore fantastic imagery by artists from the sixteenth century to the present. Suggesting a group of artists philosophically in league with one another across generations, the title also evokes the archaic usage of the word “conspiracy” as a band of people, ideas, or things. The artists and works selected represent precursors to Surrealism, official members of the Surrealist group, individuals who operated under the banner of Surrealism, and contemporary artists who have been influenced by Surrealism. Artists include David Altmejd, Eugene von Bruenchenhein, Max Ernst, Max Klinger, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Man Ray, and Robert Rauschenberg, among others.
Anthony Friedkin: The Wave Portfolio
Through December 5, 2010
Anthony Friedkin has explored the creative possibilities of photographing waves since 1977. This series of 20 photographs is part of an extended photo essay spanning more than 30 years.
He lives and works in California—a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean—and is an avid surfer. He describes himself as a "disciple of the sea." By photographing waves and the ocean, Friedkin hopes to reveal their secrets within and show the extremes of their thunderous, turbulent power and harmonious, soothing calm. Educated at UCLA and the Royal College of Art in London, Friedkin has made a successful career photographing on assignment for magazines such as Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone, among others. He also works in Hollywood as a still photographer on movie sets—American Me, The Game, Titanic, Dogtown and Z-Boys, and Riding Giants are among his many credits.
Upcoming Lectures
· Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in Symphony Hall, Contemporary Artist Jeff Koons will kick-off the High’s “Conversations with Contemporary Artists” series. The Post-pop superstar will explore the influence of Salvador Dali on his work.
· Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Rich Theater, Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley will continue our “Conversations with Contemporary Artists” lecture series. Wiley is known for his vibrant, larger-than-life reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring young African-American men. In his talk, Wiley will discuss the influence of Old Master painting on his work, including artists such as Titian, David, and Memling.
A Cocktail reception with cash bar will follow both lectures. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for students with valid I.D. Seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000 and www.High.org. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.
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p.s. Have you been to see Dali: Late Works at the High yet? It is a fantastically fabulous show. Don't think you care for Dali's works? Bet you only know about a few of them. His art ranges the gamut --- and includes beautiful jewelry (I covet the ruby lip pin and the eye-clock pin in the gift shop...).
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Community News You Can Use
Click to read MORE news:
www.GeorgiaFrontPage.com
Twitter: @gafrontpage & @TheGATable @HookedonHistory
www.ArtsAcrossGeorgia.com
Twitter: @artsacrossga, @softnblue, @RimbomboAAG
www.FayetteFrontPage.com
Twitter: @FayetteFP
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
High Establishes Academic Affiliation with the Lovett School and Westminster Schools
Collaborations Enable Further Integration of the Arts into Curriculums
The High Museum of Art recently established new academic affiliations with both The Lovett School and The Westminster Schools. The three-year collaborations allow for the sharing of resources between the High and the schools to further integrate the visual arts into their educational curricula by drawing on the High’s special exhibitions, collections, programs and Museum staff expertise.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Lovett and Westminster to establish our first affiliate agreement with P–12 schools,” says Patricia Rodewald, Eleanor McDonald Storza Director of Education. “Building on our mutual commitment to the integration of the arts into education, this affiliation will deepen our relationship with Lovett and Westminster and engage their communities with great art and programming.”
During this affiliation Lovett and Westminster students and chaperones will receive free admission to the High’s special exhibitions and permanent collection for school-sponsored field trips. Additionally, discounted memberships will be available for purchase at the Museum for Lovett and Westminster families and faculty. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in informal discussions or career workshops. They will have access to each of the High’s special exhibition and collection catalogues in their school’s media center. Additional programmatic benefits will include lectures and internships.
Faculty members will receive annual updates on the High’s long-term plans for special exhibitions and programs. Teachers will also participate in various professional development programs at the High, designed to foster discussion and idea sharing to further integrate resources from relevant exhibitions into the schools’ curricula.
“We are very excited to start this partnership with the High Museum of Art,” says Jay Freer, Lovett Director of Fine Arts. “The unparalleled access provided to our students and faculty will not only enrich the learning experiences for us all, but also create a crucial connection for the future. Mrs. Lovett was deeply committed to making the arts a part of her school. By partnering with the High we are honoring that commitment. While some schools are cutting their arts programs, Lovett’s new partnership with the High shows how essential we believe the arts are to the education of the whole child.”
“This partnership makes it easy for our school to provide our students with a tremendous resource: access to the world-class collections and special exhibitions of the High Museum. We will also be able to use the Museum’s excellent professional development services to help our teachers confidently incorporate art into their curricula,” said Jere Wells, Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs at The Westminster Schools. Westminster started the school year by involving the teachers in this new affiliation process on August 12, the opening night of its Faculty Forum. “We took more than 100 teachers to an evening filled with special events at the High, which generated a lot of enthusiasm from our faculty toward this program.”
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@artsacrossga
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The High Museum of Art recently established new academic affiliations with both The Lovett School and The Westminster Schools. The three-year collaborations allow for the sharing of resources between the High and the schools to further integrate the visual arts into their educational curricula by drawing on the High’s special exhibitions, collections, programs and Museum staff expertise.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Lovett and Westminster to establish our first affiliate agreement with P–12 schools,” says Patricia Rodewald, Eleanor McDonald Storza Director of Education. “Building on our mutual commitment to the integration of the arts into education, this affiliation will deepen our relationship with Lovett and Westminster and engage their communities with great art and programming.”
During this affiliation Lovett and Westminster students and chaperones will receive free admission to the High’s special exhibitions and permanent collection for school-sponsored field trips. Additionally, discounted memberships will be available for purchase at the Museum for Lovett and Westminster families and faculty. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in informal discussions or career workshops. They will have access to each of the High’s special exhibition and collection catalogues in their school’s media center. Additional programmatic benefits will include lectures and internships.
Faculty members will receive annual updates on the High’s long-term plans for special exhibitions and programs. Teachers will also participate in various professional development programs at the High, designed to foster discussion and idea sharing to further integrate resources from relevant exhibitions into the schools’ curricula.
“We are very excited to start this partnership with the High Museum of Art,” says Jay Freer, Lovett Director of Fine Arts. “The unparalleled access provided to our students and faculty will not only enrich the learning experiences for us all, but also create a crucial connection for the future. Mrs. Lovett was deeply committed to making the arts a part of her school. By partnering with the High we are honoring that commitment. While some schools are cutting their arts programs, Lovett’s new partnership with the High shows how essential we believe the arts are to the education of the whole child.”
“This partnership makes it easy for our school to provide our students with a tremendous resource: access to the world-class collections and special exhibitions of the High Museum. We will also be able to use the Museum’s excellent professional development services to help our teachers confidently incorporate art into their curricula,” said Jere Wells, Assistant Headmaster for Academic Affairs at The Westminster Schools. Westminster started the school year by involving the teachers in this new affiliation process on August 12, the opening night of its Faculty Forum. “We took more than 100 teachers to an evening filled with special events at the High, which generated a lot of enthusiasm from our faculty toward this program.”
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www.ArtsAcrossGeorgia.com
Twitter:
@artsacrossga
@softnblue (music & dance)
@RimbomboAAG (books, authors +)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
SCAD's Architectural History Department Presents Roman Art Expert to Commence its Fall Lecture Series
The Savannah College of Art and Design’s architectural history department announces the first lecture of its 2010-11 series. Elizabeth Marlowe, an expert on Roman Art, will speak on Thursday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., at the SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Marlowe’s talk, “Other Men’s Buildings: The Emperor Constantine and the City of Rome,” will consider how the Emperor Constantine appropriated his predecessor’s architectural program and made strategic interventions into the urban fabric of the City of Rome in order to play the traditional role of the imperial benefactor.
Elizabeth Marlowe is a visiting professor of Roman Art at Colgate University. She has also taught at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the American Academy in Rome. Marlowe has been awarded numerous fellowships, and her work has appeared in a variety of publications.
SCAD is one of the few universities in the United States to offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs specifically in architectural history. Students develop technical skills that directly complement architectural history and enrich their education in architectural history through participation in supplementary experiences, including internships, conference presentations, leading walking tours of historic Savannah and publishing.
Architectural historians conduct research and evaluation, help manage and preserve historic resources, and provide preservation planning and oversight to help restore and maintain the integrity of architectural treasures and their communities. They study the history of architecture all over the world and are thoughtful interpreters of the built environment as it relates to society.
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Read our other Arts related blogs:
http://backstagegeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Theater)
http://musicmattersga.blogspot.com/ (Music)
http://georgiaswriter.blogspot.com/ (GA Authors)
http://rimbombo.blogspot.com/ (Book reviews)
http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
http://gaclicks.blogspot.com/ (Photography)
http://secalls.blogspot.com/ (Auditions, Calls, Contests)
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Marlowe’s talk, “Other Men’s Buildings: The Emperor Constantine and the City of Rome,” will consider how the Emperor Constantine appropriated his predecessor’s architectural program and made strategic interventions into the urban fabric of the City of Rome in order to play the traditional role of the imperial benefactor.
Elizabeth Marlowe is a visiting professor of Roman Art at Colgate University. She has also taught at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the American Academy in Rome. Marlowe has been awarded numerous fellowships, and her work has appeared in a variety of publications.
SCAD is one of the few universities in the United States to offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs specifically in architectural history. Students develop technical skills that directly complement architectural history and enrich their education in architectural history through participation in supplementary experiences, including internships, conference presentations, leading walking tours of historic Savannah and publishing.
Architectural historians conduct research and evaluation, help manage and preserve historic resources, and provide preservation planning and oversight to help restore and maintain the integrity of architectural treasures and their communities. They study the history of architecture all over the world and are thoughtful interpreters of the built environment as it relates to society.
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www.ArtsAcrossGeorgia.com
Twitter:
@artsacrossga
@softnblue (music & dance)
@RimbomboAAG (books, authors +)
Read our other Arts related blogs:
http://backstagegeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Theater)
http://musicmattersga.blogspot.com/ (Music)
http://georgiaswriter.blogspot.com/ (GA Authors)
http://rimbombo.blogspot.com/ (Book reviews)
http://artzapalooza.blogspot.com/ (Art reviews)
http://dancingacrossgeorgia.blogspot.com/ (Dancing)
http://gaclicks.blogspot.com/ (Photography)
http://secalls.blogspot.com/ (Auditions, Calls, Contests)
http://georgiahappenings.blogspot.com (Events)
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Also check out:
www.Hummingbird-Hollow.com (Pottery)
http://hummingbirdhollowstudio.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @hhpotterystudio
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Surreal College Night at the High
Featuring Live Music by The Balkans, The Black Pockets and Phonepunk
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The High Museum of Art will host a Surreal College Night on Saturday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Students and visitors will enjoy a night of live music, gallery viewing, a do-it-yourself workshop, drawing from a live model, and photos. All the activities are inspired by the museum’s newest exhibition, “Dali: The Late Work,” which focuses on Dali’s art after 1940, and features 115 works, including 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. Student admission will be $7 with a valid student I.D. Students with High Museum Student memberships get in FREE. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets and membership information are available online at www.high.org.
Live performances by local bands including The Balkans, The Back Pockets and Phonepunk will entertain visitors as they walk through the galleries.
· The Balkans, a group of students whose energetic music draws from punk and surf rock, perform a blend of rock and other genres that transcends the familiar sounds of the 60’s. http://www.myspace.com/thebalkans/
· The Back Pockets are a carefree, eclectic, and theatrical group whose musical style is indie and folk. They believe in audience interaction and the beauty of being alive which is manifested in their music and performances. http://www.myspace.com/thebackpockets
· Phonepunk will entertain the crowd with technologically inspired electronic music that will showcases the abstract beats made using the intricate and varied sounds that come from microphones, pedals and the telephone as the primary sound source.
In addition to “Dali” visitors can view “Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer” the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. Consisting of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, several of which have never been on public view, the works in the exhibition span the years 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities. Also on view will be the High’s extensive permanent collection including 19th- and 20th-century American and decorative art; European paintings; American art; modern and contemporary art, photography, African art and Folk Art.
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
The High Museum of Art will host a Surreal College Night on Saturday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Students and visitors will enjoy a night of live music, gallery viewing, a do-it-yourself workshop, drawing from a live model, and photos. All the activities are inspired by the museum’s newest exhibition, “Dali: The Late Work,” which focuses on Dali’s art after 1940, and features 115 works, including 40 paintings and a related group of drawings, prints and other Dalí ephemera. Student admission will be $7 with a valid student I.D. Students with High Museum Student memberships get in FREE. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets and membership information are available online at www.high.org.
Live performances by local bands including The Balkans, The Back Pockets and Phonepunk will entertain visitors as they walk through the galleries.
· The Balkans, a group of students whose energetic music draws from punk and surf rock, perform a blend of rock and other genres that transcends the familiar sounds of the 60’s. http://www.myspace.com/thebalkans/
· The Back Pockets are a carefree, eclectic, and theatrical group whose musical style is indie and folk. They believe in audience interaction and the beauty of being alive which is manifested in their music and performances. http://www.myspace.com/thebackpockets
· Phonepunk will entertain the crowd with technologically inspired electronic music that will showcases the abstract beats made using the intricate and varied sounds that come from microphones, pedals and the telephone as the primary sound source.
In addition to “Dali” visitors can view “Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer” the first major exhibition dedicated to the work of the Danish-born American photographer Peter Sekaer. Consisting of approximately 75 vintage gelatin silver prints, several of which have never been on public view, the works in the exhibition span the years 1935 through 1945 and document the effects of the Great Depression in several American cities. Also on view will be the High’s extensive permanent collection including 19th- and 20th-century American and decorative art; European paintings; American art; modern and contemporary art, photography, African art and Folk Art.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Target Free Family Day at the Woodruff Arts Center An Unforgettable Day of Art, Performances and Fun!
Sunday, October 10, 2010, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
9/13/10 The Woodruff Arts Center has again partnered with Target to present the 3rd annual Target Free Family Day at The Woodruff Arts Center! This fabulous family arts festival has attracted thousands to The Woodruff Arts Center campus in years past and offers amazing visual and performing arts opportunities!
Visitors will experience the best family programming from each of The Woodruff’s Divisions – Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art and Young Audiences – and the whole day is FREE!
Date & Time: Sunday, October 10, 2010, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: The Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309
See these great performances:
• Sneak Peek performances of Alliance Theatre’s Middle School the Musical!
• Dance, music and puppet performances
• Arts activities just for kids
• Participate in an Acting Workshops
Target Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,719 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.
The Woodruff Arts Center Over the past 40 years, the Woodruff Arts Center has distinguished itself as one of the premier cultural centers in the nation, a unique institutional model where individual arts institutions unite to form a collaborative, inspirational, and supportive environment for the arts and education. The Woodruff Arts Center campus, located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta houses four renowned arts organizations including Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences.
Since 1968, Woodruff Arts Center has served more than 30 million patrons and annually offers more than 3,300 performances and exhibitions. In addition to its role as a cultural beacon and hub of the Southeast, the Center serves as a critical economic, educational, and social catalyst for Atlanta and the region.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Ansel Adams: A Legacy Exhibition Makes Georgia Premiere
/PRNewswire/ -- On September 25, 2010, the Booth Western Art Museum will open the largest temporary exhibition ever held at the Museum. Ansel Adams: A Legacy will occupy two galleries and feature more than one hundred original photographs which span the career of Ansel Adams. The exhibition will be open through February 20, 2011.
Said Booth Museum Executive Director Seth Hopkins, "Not only will this be the largest exhibition we have ever had at the Museum, but it is the largest collection of Adams' works to ever be displayed in the state. Even those who have viewed other Ansel Adams exhibitions are sure to see some new and somewhat rare photographs in A Legacy."
Adams is well known as both a skilled photographer and environmentalist. His black and white images of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park, are often reproduced for posters, calendars and in books, making his artwork widely recognized. Though other Adams' exhibitions have been displayed in Georgia, this collection will include several cityscapes and rarely seen portraits of the artists in his circle, including Georgia O'Keefe, as well as many of his most famous images of all time.
The works in A Legacy, originally printed by the artist himself in his California darkroom, were given to his organization, The Friends of Photography, and initially displayed as an exhibition in China. The Booth Museum exhibition will showcase these works in the intimate scale Adams intended, and will also include educational components unique to the Museum.
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Said Booth Museum Executive Director Seth Hopkins, "Not only will this be the largest exhibition we have ever had at the Museum, but it is the largest collection of Adams' works to ever be displayed in the state. Even those who have viewed other Ansel Adams exhibitions are sure to see some new and somewhat rare photographs in A Legacy."
Adams is well known as both a skilled photographer and environmentalist. His black and white images of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park, are often reproduced for posters, calendars and in books, making his artwork widely recognized. Though other Adams' exhibitions have been displayed in Georgia, this collection will include several cityscapes and rarely seen portraits of the artists in his circle, including Georgia O'Keefe, as well as many of his most famous images of all time.
The works in A Legacy, originally printed by the artist himself in his California darkroom, were given to his organization, The Friends of Photography, and initially displayed as an exhibition in China. The Booth Museum exhibition will showcase these works in the intimate scale Adams intended, and will also include educational components unique to the Museum.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Congressman Graves Announces Annual 9th District Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (GA-09) announced last week that the annual 9th District Congressional Art Competition to showcase the artistic talent of high school students in the district will be held November 4 through December 9, 2010.
This year’s competition, An Artistic Discovery: the Congressional Art Competition, is open to all high school students in Georgia’s 9th District and will be held at Gainesville State College in Gainesville.
Each fall, Members of Congress sponsor an art competition in their congressional districts, and the winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building, along with artwork from other contest winners nation-wide.
Art works entered in the contest may be up to 32 inches by 32 inches (including the frame) and may be up to 4 inches in depth. The art work may be:
Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers
Collage
Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
Mixed Media
Computer Generated Art
Photography
All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.
Students may drop off their art work on October 27, 2010, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on October 28, 2010, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., at the Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, located in the Continuing Education, Business Division, and Performing Arts Center on Gainesville State College Campus. High school art teachers and students interested in participating can contact gallery@gsc.edu for more information.
The display gallery will be open from November 4 through December 9, 2010, with a closing reception and awards ceremony on December 9, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. However, the gallery will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 24 through November 28, 2010.
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, including this year's deadlines, please contact Congressman Graves’ Gainesville office at (770) 535-2765.
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This year’s competition, An Artistic Discovery: the Congressional Art Competition, is open to all high school students in Georgia’s 9th District and will be held at Gainesville State College in Gainesville.
Each fall, Members of Congress sponsor an art competition in their congressional districts, and the winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building, along with artwork from other contest winners nation-wide.
Art works entered in the contest may be up to 32 inches by 32 inches (including the frame) and may be up to 4 inches in depth. The art work may be:
Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers
Collage
Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
Mixed Media
Computer Generated Art
Photography
All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.
Students may drop off their art work on October 27, 2010, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on October 28, 2010, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., at the Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, located in the Continuing Education, Business Division, and Performing Arts Center on Gainesville State College Campus. High school art teachers and students interested in participating can contact gallery@gsc.edu for more information.
The display gallery will be open from November 4 through December 9, 2010, with a closing reception and awards ceremony on December 9, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. However, the gallery will be closed for Thanksgiving break November 24 through November 28, 2010.
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, including this year's deadlines, please contact Congressman Graves’ Gainesville office at (770) 535-2765.
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Friday, September 10, 2010
High Participates in Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the High will participate in the sixth annual Smithsonian Museum Day, presented by Toyota on behalf of the redesigned 2011 Avalon. The High will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from www.smithsonian.com.
Visitors to the High can view “Dali: The Late Work,” “Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer” and the museum’s permanent collection.
The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums’ and sponsors’ sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
Museum Day 2010 is poised to by the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. Over 300,000 museum-goers and 1,300 venues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Museum Day 2009. Last year, two million visitors logged on to the www.smithsonian.com/museumday to learn more about the program.
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Visitors to the High can view “Dali: The Late Work,” “Signs of Life: Photographs by Peter Sekaer” and the museum’s permanent collection.
The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums’ and sponsors’ sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
Museum Day 2010 is poised to by the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. Over 300,000 museum-goers and 1,300 venues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Museum Day 2009. Last year, two million visitors logged on to the www.smithsonian.com/museumday to learn more about the program.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
SCAD Cinema Circle Announces Lineup for 2010–11 Series
The Savannah College of Art and Design and Trustees Theater announce the 2010–11 season of the SCAD Cinema Circle. The season builds on the highly successful programming format of last year’s series with pre- and post-show discussions and membership packages, including an exclusive special screening during the Savannah Film Festival.
The mission of the SCAD Cinema Circle is to provide film lovers and students with an enriched viewing experience of first-class, award-winning and cutting-edge films from around the world. All screenings are presented at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.
The SCAD Cinema Circle features pre-show discussions that highlight the cinematic, cultural and historic importance of each film. At the conclusion of the screening, a post-show discussion, led by SCAD’s cinema studies and film and television professors, provides an in-depth review of the film and the context in which it was produced.
Robert Eisinger, dean of SCAD’s School of Liberal Arts, said of the second season: “SCAD enthusiastically brings to the Savannah community another series of important, entertaining and outstanding films. We are especially excited about showing a range of superb films—from Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, to the 1927 Fritz Lang masterpiece, Metropolis. By exposing students, faculty, staff and the greater Savannah community to excellence, we underscore that great texts include great films. Our film series is the envy of any art and design university.”
Len Cripe, executive director of Trustees Theater, added, “SCAD's Cinema Circle gives SCAD students and Savannah filmgoers the opportunity to watch and discuss some of the most important films of the last century, while the 1946 Trustees Theater is the perfect setting to enjoy these great movies and great discussions."
The SCAD Cinema Circle offers three levels of memberships. The top-level Producers Circle includes up to 14 tickets a year, a chance to purchase advance tickets to the Savannah Film Festival, free admission to a special screening for SCAD Cinema Circle members during the film festival, and advance ticket sales on select SCAD box office events ($100 for the general public; $75 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). The Directors Circle includes up to 14 tickets per year, free admission to the Savannah Film Festival special screening for SCAD Cinema Circle members and advance ticket sales on select SCAD box office events ($75 for the general public; $50 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). The Actors Circle offers six tickets per year ($30 for the general public; $25 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). All membership levels include the pre- and post-film discussions and the SCAD Cinema Circle quarterly newsletter. Individual film tickets are also available at $8 for the general public; $6 for seniors, students and military; and free with a valid SCAD ID.
For more information, call 912.525.5051 or e-mail trusteestheater@scad.edu. To purchase tickets, visit www.scadboxoffice.com.
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The mission of the SCAD Cinema Circle is to provide film lovers and students with an enriched viewing experience of first-class, award-winning and cutting-edge films from around the world. All screenings are presented at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.
The SCAD Cinema Circle features pre-show discussions that highlight the cinematic, cultural and historic importance of each film. At the conclusion of the screening, a post-show discussion, led by SCAD’s cinema studies and film and television professors, provides an in-depth review of the film and the context in which it was produced.
Robert Eisinger, dean of SCAD’s School of Liberal Arts, said of the second season: “SCAD enthusiastically brings to the Savannah community another series of important, entertaining and outstanding films. We are especially excited about showing a range of superb films—from Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry, to the 1927 Fritz Lang masterpiece, Metropolis. By exposing students, faculty, staff and the greater Savannah community to excellence, we underscore that great texts include great films. Our film series is the envy of any art and design university.”
Len Cripe, executive director of Trustees Theater, added, “SCAD's Cinema Circle gives SCAD students and Savannah filmgoers the opportunity to watch and discuss some of the most important films of the last century, while the 1946 Trustees Theater is the perfect setting to enjoy these great movies and great discussions."
The SCAD Cinema Circle offers three levels of memberships. The top-level Producers Circle includes up to 14 tickets a year, a chance to purchase advance tickets to the Savannah Film Festival, free admission to a special screening for SCAD Cinema Circle members during the film festival, and advance ticket sales on select SCAD box office events ($100 for the general public; $75 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). The Directors Circle includes up to 14 tickets per year, free admission to the Savannah Film Festival special screening for SCAD Cinema Circle members and advance ticket sales on select SCAD box office events ($75 for the general public; $50 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). The Actors Circle offers six tickets per year ($30 for the general public; $25 for seniors, military, students and the SCAD community). All membership levels include the pre- and post-film discussions and the SCAD Cinema Circle quarterly newsletter. Individual film tickets are also available at $8 for the general public; $6 for seniors, students and military; and free with a valid SCAD ID.
For more information, call 912.525.5051 or e-mail trusteestheater@scad.edu. To purchase tickets, visit www.scadboxoffice.com.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Exhibition of Pastels by Wolf Kahn
Opens at the Morris Museum September 11
Wolf Kahn Pastels, featuring twenty-three pastels on paper, principally of rural Southern scenes, by one of America’s premier landscape painters, opens Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Morris Museum of Art where it remains on display through Sunday, November 7, 2010.
“Wolf Kahn is a master of the difficult medium of pastel and the greatest colorist of our time,” said Kevin Grogan, director of the Morris Museum of Art. “This exhibition highlights the landscape of the South—from barns and cabins to iconic, historic structures–-as well as some city scenes in New Orleans and Augusta, and underscores Wolf Kahn’s unerring instinct for the telling detail. These pastels blend certain signature elements—the combination of the language of abstraction, realism, and breathtaking color—to yield a body of work that is simply like no other.”
Born in Germany in 1927, Wolf Kahn has lived in the United States since 1940. He graduated from the High School of Music and Art in New York City before enrolling in the studio school of renowned abstract painter and teacher Hans Hofmann. Eventually, he became Hofmann’s studio assistant for two years, after which he received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Chicago.
His work defies easy categorization. Though steeped in Hofmann's modernist theories, Kahn developed a style of landscape painting that is uniquely his own, a style that employs the language of abstraction—particularly in its active brushwork and energetic gesture—while employing color in a way that owes much to other influences, most notably the work of such early twentieth century French painters as Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis, and Henri Matisse, all of them renowned colorists. Kahn has this to say of his work: “[Color] is my primary interest. I am always trying to get to the danger point, where color either becomes too sweet or too harsh; too noisy or too quiet.” Color is his signature, and, though he often seems to push the boundaries daringly, his use of it is never arbitrary and never less than apt.
Kahn has been the recipient of many honors and awards—a Fulbright Scholarship, a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, and an Award in Art from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is a member of the National Academy of Design, as well as the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His work is included in the permanent collections of most major American museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Academy Museum, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the Morris Museum of Art, to cite just a few. His work has been the subject of several books and monographs. One solely dedicated to his work in pastel was published in 2000. Wolf Kahn's America a compendium of landscape paintings produced throughout the United States was published in 2003.
The present exhibition celebrates the artist’s eighty-third birthday. Despite impaired vision, he continues to produce pastels and paintings that have never been more richly gestural or luminous.
The present exhibition celebrates the artist’s eighty-third birthday. Despite impaired vision, he continues to produce pastels and paintings that have never been more richly gestural or luminous.
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Sunday, September 12, 3:15 p.m.
Wolf Kahn Pastels tour. Free.
Thursday, October 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Toddler Time: Pastel Tree Party!
View works in the exhibition Wolf Kahn Pastels, listen to a classic children’s story, and create a pastel drawing. Museum family members, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Registration required by calling 706-828-3867.
October 22, noon.
Art at Lunch: The Artwork of Wolf Kahn
Jerald Melberg, owner of the Jerald Melberg Gallery, discusses the life and artwork of artist Wolf Kahn. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by New York Butcher Shoppe. Paid reservations due October 20.
The Morris Museum of Art was founded in 1985 and opened to the public in 1992. It is the oldest museum in the country that is devoted to the art and artists of the American South. The museum’s permanent collection holds approximately five thousand works of art that date from the late-eighteenth century to the present. The Morris is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m. For more information about the Morris Museum of Art, visit www.themorris.org or call 706-724-7501.
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Wolf Kahn Pastels, featuring twenty-three pastels on paper, principally of rural Southern scenes, by one of America’s premier landscape painters, opens Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Morris Museum of Art where it remains on display through Sunday, November 7, 2010.
“Wolf Kahn is a master of the difficult medium of pastel and the greatest colorist of our time,” said Kevin Grogan, director of the Morris Museum of Art. “This exhibition highlights the landscape of the South—from barns and cabins to iconic, historic structures–-as well as some city scenes in New Orleans and Augusta, and underscores Wolf Kahn’s unerring instinct for the telling detail. These pastels blend certain signature elements—the combination of the language of abstraction, realism, and breathtaking color—to yield a body of work that is simply like no other.”
Born in Germany in 1927, Wolf Kahn has lived in the United States since 1940. He graduated from the High School of Music and Art in New York City before enrolling in the studio school of renowned abstract painter and teacher Hans Hofmann. Eventually, he became Hofmann’s studio assistant for two years, after which he received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Chicago.
His work defies easy categorization. Though steeped in Hofmann's modernist theories, Kahn developed a style of landscape painting that is uniquely his own, a style that employs the language of abstraction—particularly in its active brushwork and energetic gesture—while employing color in a way that owes much to other influences, most notably the work of such early twentieth century French painters as Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis, and Henri Matisse, all of them renowned colorists. Kahn has this to say of his work: “[Color] is my primary interest. I am always trying to get to the danger point, where color either becomes too sweet or too harsh; too noisy or too quiet.” Color is his signature, and, though he often seems to push the boundaries daringly, his use of it is never arbitrary and never less than apt.
Kahn has been the recipient of many honors and awards—a Fulbright Scholarship, a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, and an Award in Art from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is a member of the National Academy of Design, as well as the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His work is included in the permanent collections of most major American museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Academy Museum, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the Morris Museum of Art, to cite just a few. His work has been the subject of several books and monographs. One solely dedicated to his work in pastel was published in 2000. Wolf Kahn's America a compendium of landscape paintings produced throughout the United States was published in 2003.
The present exhibition celebrates the artist’s eighty-third birthday. Despite impaired vision, he continues to produce pastels and paintings that have never been more richly gestural or luminous.
The present exhibition celebrates the artist’s eighty-third birthday. Despite impaired vision, he continues to produce pastels and paintings that have never been more richly gestural or luminous.
Related Events
Sunday, September 12, 3:15 p.m.
Wolf Kahn Pastels tour. Free.
Thursday, October 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Toddler Time: Pastel Tree Party!
View works in the exhibition Wolf Kahn Pastels, listen to a classic children’s story, and create a pastel drawing. Museum family members, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Registration required by calling 706-828-3867.
October 22, noon.
Art at Lunch: The Artwork of Wolf Kahn
Jerald Melberg, owner of the Jerald Melberg Gallery, discusses the life and artwork of artist Wolf Kahn. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by New York Butcher Shoppe. Paid reservations due October 20.
The Morris Museum of Art was founded in 1985 and opened to the public in 1992. It is the oldest museum in the country that is devoted to the art and artists of the American South. The museum’s permanent collection holds approximately five thousand works of art that date from the late-eighteenth century to the present. The Morris is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, noon–5:00 p.m. For more information about the Morris Museum of Art, visit www.themorris.org or call 706-724-7501.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Georgia Museum of Art acquires two paintings from West Foundation Collection
The Georgia Museum of Art, located on the University of Georgia campus, recently acquired two significant American paintings from the West Foundation Collection of Atlanta. The foundation gave Benjamin West’s Portrait of Captain Christopher Codrington Bethell (1769) and John Linton Chapman’s Via Appia (1867) to the museum in honor of GMOA director, William U. Eiland, and in anticipation of the museum’s reopening this winter.
A native of Springfield, Pa., West was appointed historical painter for King George III in 1772 around the same time that he executed the portrait of Captain Christopher Codrington Bethell (1728-1797). While working in London, West became a founding member of the Royal Academy in England, serving as its president from 1792 to 1820.He also taught other important American artists, including Samuel F.B. Morse, Washington Allston, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart and John Trumbull, among others.The sitter, Bethell, married in July 1768, just before his fortieth birthday, and this portrait was likely commissioned in celebration of that event.Bethell’s great-grandfather was among the first individuals to settle in the sugar-producing colony of Barbados in the West Indies, and his grandfather and great uncle both held public office there. The portrait by West is the earliest American painting in the museum’s collection.
Born in Washington, D.C., but a longtime resident of Italy, American artist Chapman (1839-1905) painted the Via Appia, the ancient section of the great Roman road that led to Southern Italy, several times over the course of his career. In this version, Chapman shows the view along the ancient road looking back toward the city of Rome.The dome of St. Peter’s, the most visible landmark for any American tourist approaching the city for the first time, stands at the distant horizon in Chapman’s image.Via Appia served as a keystone painting in the museum’s award-winning 2004 exhibition Classic Ground: Mid-Nineteenth-Century American Painting and the Italian Encounter and graces the cover of the exhibition catalogue.
“Both paintings, important additions to the museum’s already strong collection of American art, will be on display in the new permanent collection galleries when GMOA reopens on January 29,” said Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art at GMOA. “We are grateful to the West Foundation for giving these two excellent paintings in celebration of the new galleries and the work of our director.”
Since March 2009, GMOA has been undergoing a $20 million renovation and expansion that will triple its existing gallery space and add enlarged collection storage, a sculpture garden and study centers for research in the humanities. The new gallery wing will display works from the museum’s permanent collection, which currently includes more than 8,000 objects.
GMOA holds more than 50 British watercolors on extended loan from the West Foundation Collection spanning over 100 years of 18th- and 19th-century virtuoso painting by renowned artists, including Samuel Owen (1768-1857), Samuel Prout (1783-1852), Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tate (1819-1905).
“As pleased as I am that these works join the museum’s collection in my honor, I am excited that they also will be immediately available to our audiences for their study and enjoyment when we open,” said William U. Eiland, GMOA director. “I am grateful to the West Foundation’s principals, Charles and Marjorie West, for their kindness to me, to the museum and to generations of students and audiences.”
The museum’s forthcoming catalogue of the collection “One Hundred American Paintings” includes entries on both paintings as well as full-color reproductions. The catalogue’s release is scheduled to coincide with the museum’s reopening.
Partial support for the exhibitions and programs at the GMOA is provided by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. The council is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Individuals, foundations and corporations provide additional museum support through their gifts to the Arch Foundation and the University of Georgia Foundation.
The GMOA is located in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex on the East Campus of the University of Georgia. The address is 90 Carlton Street, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602. The museum’s galleries and shop are currently closed for construction of the museum’s expansion. For more information, see www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
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A native of Springfield, Pa., West was appointed historical painter for King George III in 1772 around the same time that he executed the portrait of Captain Christopher Codrington Bethell (1728-1797). While working in London, West became a founding member of the Royal Academy in England, serving as its president from 1792 to 1820.He also taught other important American artists, including Samuel F.B. Morse, Washington Allston, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart and John Trumbull, among others.The sitter, Bethell, married in July 1768, just before his fortieth birthday, and this portrait was likely commissioned in celebration of that event.Bethell’s great-grandfather was among the first individuals to settle in the sugar-producing colony of Barbados in the West Indies, and his grandfather and great uncle both held public office there. The portrait by West is the earliest American painting in the museum’s collection.
Born in Washington, D.C., but a longtime resident of Italy, American artist Chapman (1839-1905) painted the Via Appia, the ancient section of the great Roman road that led to Southern Italy, several times over the course of his career. In this version, Chapman shows the view along the ancient road looking back toward the city of Rome.The dome of St. Peter’s, the most visible landmark for any American tourist approaching the city for the first time, stands at the distant horizon in Chapman’s image.Via Appia served as a keystone painting in the museum’s award-winning 2004 exhibition Classic Ground: Mid-Nineteenth-Century American Painting and the Italian Encounter and graces the cover of the exhibition catalogue.
“Both paintings, important additions to the museum’s already strong collection of American art, will be on display in the new permanent collection galleries when GMOA reopens on January 29,” said Paul Manoguerra, curator of American art at GMOA. “We are grateful to the West Foundation for giving these two excellent paintings in celebration of the new galleries and the work of our director.”
Since March 2009, GMOA has been undergoing a $20 million renovation and expansion that will triple its existing gallery space and add enlarged collection storage, a sculpture garden and study centers for research in the humanities. The new gallery wing will display works from the museum’s permanent collection, which currently includes more than 8,000 objects.
GMOA holds more than 50 British watercolors on extended loan from the West Foundation Collection spanning over 100 years of 18th- and 19th-century virtuoso painting by renowned artists, including Samuel Owen (1768-1857), Samuel Prout (1783-1852), Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tate (1819-1905).
“As pleased as I am that these works join the museum’s collection in my honor, I am excited that they also will be immediately available to our audiences for their study and enjoyment when we open,” said William U. Eiland, GMOA director. “I am grateful to the West Foundation’s principals, Charles and Marjorie West, for their kindness to me, to the museum and to generations of students and audiences.”
The museum’s forthcoming catalogue of the collection “One Hundred American Paintings” includes entries on both paintings as well as full-color reproductions. The catalogue’s release is scheduled to coincide with the museum’s reopening.
Partial support for the exhibitions and programs at the GMOA is provided by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. The council is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Individuals, foundations and corporations provide additional museum support through their gifts to the Arch Foundation and the University of Georgia Foundation.
The GMOA is located in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex on the East Campus of the University of Georgia. The address is 90 Carlton Street, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602. The museum’s galleries and shop are currently closed for construction of the museum’s expansion. For more information, see www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
30th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Set for September 17th, 18th, and 19th
The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, now in its 30th year, is a 2 ½ day event featuring visual, performing, and literary arts, while showcasing Augusta’s diverse ethnic and cultural heritage.
Brazil is the featured country for 2010. Brazil has expanded their culinary display and will be bringing in the Brazilian Dance Group Capoeira Cordao de Ouro and Brazilian photographer D.K. Bhaskar. Capoeira is a martial arts/dance form that originated from African slaves brought to Brazil during the Colonial period.
The festival features a global food village, with cuisine from over 35 different countries, a fine arts and crafts market with over 100 artist’s booths, and four stages with over 40 performances. The Children’s Area provides FREE hands-on art experiences for more than 3000 kids.
The fine arts and crafts market includes artists such as Fred Fisher who specializes in fish rubbings, Georgia folk-artist Kay Edenfield, and local potter Betsey Borgatti. The Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival serves as an economic engine driving over 70,000 people to downtown Augusta each September. Weekend Badges are $5 in advance at SRP Federal Credit Union and $7 at the gate. For more information call (706) 826-4702 ext. 2.
Brazil is the featured country for 2010. Brazil has expanded their culinary display and will be bringing in the Brazilian Dance Group Capoeira Cordao de Ouro and Brazilian photographer D.K. Bhaskar. Capoeira is a martial arts/dance form that originated from African slaves brought to Brazil during the Colonial period.
The festival features a global food village, with cuisine from over 35 different countries, a fine arts and crafts market with over 100 artist’s booths, and four stages with over 40 performances. The Children’s Area provides FREE hands-on art experiences for more than 3000 kids.
The fine arts and crafts market includes artists such as Fred Fisher who specializes in fish rubbings, Georgia folk-artist Kay Edenfield, and local potter Betsey Borgatti. The Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival serves as an economic engine driving over 70,000 people to downtown Augusta each September. Weekend Badges are $5 in advance at SRP Federal Credit Union and $7 at the gate. For more information call (706) 826-4702 ext. 2.
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