| 08/26/10 |
By the Glass Film Series: Merlove
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/26/10 |
Live in the Galleries: Justice Naczycz
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/22/10 |
FILM: The Art of the Steal
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/21/10 |
Live in the Galleries: Jeff Golightly
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/21/10 |
I Love Rock & Roll: Avant-Garde Party 2010 (Members Only)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/19/10 |
Who Shot Rock and Roll tour with WEVL DJs
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/19/10 |
FILM: Reel to Real with Scott Bomar
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/15/10 |
FILM: Crimson White & Indigo: Grateful Dead, 1989
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/14/10 |
Creation Station: Point and Shoot
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/12/10 |
FILM: No One Knows About Persian Cats
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/08/10 |
FILM: Mid-August Lunch
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/07/10 |
Live in the Galleries: Robert and Candace Mache
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/01/10 |
M for Mississippi: A Road Trip Through the Birthplace of the Blues
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/29/10 |
In the Mix: Marshall Grant of Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/24/10 |
Volunteer at the Brooks!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 24, 2010
Mailings, Family Days, Parties, Fundraisers and MORE! All the time! We have volunteer opportunities that range from all departments and all times! contact Scott Patterson at scott.patterson@brooksmuseum.org for more information!
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| 07/22/10 |
Who Shot Rock and Roll: Guided Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/17/10 |
French Film Festival
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/15/10 |
Live in the Galleries: Memphis Music Unplugged
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/15/10 |
Bastille Day at the Brooks!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/10/10 |
FILM: Flipside Memphis
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/10/10 |
Live in the Galleries: Alicja Trout
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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06/28/10-
07/31/10 |
Become a Docent at the Brooks!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 06/24/10 |
FILM: Gods
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 24, 2010
Gloval lens series.Peru, 2008. beyondtheframe.wordpress.com A poor girl turned rich via her marriage to a wealthy man turns chaotic as his two teenage children rebel against their upper class lifestyle.
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| 06/23/10 |
Wacky Wednesday
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 23, 2010
Every Wednesday in June & July June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 & July 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 10 am – 12 pm Wacky Wednesdays Every Wednesday this summer, kids can get wild and wacky at the Brooks! children of all ages and their adult friends can drop into our open artworks studio and create a variety of projects using many different materials and see films made just for kids. Sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Free admission.
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06/19/10-
08/03/10 |
Working in Series: Salvador Dali and Ted Faiers
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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06/19/10-
06/27/10 |
Ex-Libris: The Art of Ownership
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 06/17/10 |
FILM: Leo's Room
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 17, 2010
Global Lens: Leo’s Room (Uruguay, 2009) In this affirming drama from director Enrique Buchichio, the affable but secretly troubled Leo wraps himself in the comfort of his small rented room, unmotivated to finish his college thesis or find a job until a chance reunion forces him to consider the true meaning of his reclusive lifestyle. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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06/11/10-
06/15/10 |
John Salvest: Consumo Ergo Sum
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 11-June 15, 2010
John Salvest has long made artworks out of used objects such as coffeefilters, cigarette butts, nail clippings, and chewed bubble gum. In hisinstallation, he has amassed hundreds of plastic bottle caps to make acolorful map of the United States that is both a visual pleasure andalso a reminder of the downside of our consumer society. http://myweb.astate.edu/jsalvest/
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06/05/10-
08/01/10 |
Memphis Scene: Community Curated Exhibit
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/27/10 |
Guided Tour: Photographs from the James K. Patterson Collection: Salon Style
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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05/21/10-
05/22/10 |
Bicycle Film Fest
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 21-May 22, 2010
Bicycle Film Fest: Films TBA A worldwide celebration of bicycles through film, art, and music. To help celebrate its 10th year, the Brooks will host a two-day, earth-friendly event featuring parties, movies, and many more activities. Get the best parking spot in Midtown! Enjoy our friendly and complimentary bicycle valet service when you ride over to the Brooks for two bike-themed film screenings.
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| 05/18/10 |
Alzheimer’s Tour: In the Round Sculpture
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/09/10 |
Italian Opera Series: Viva La Mamma (Donizetti)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/09/10 |
Mother’s Day Buffet
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 9, 2010
Some menu highlights include: · Smoked Pork Loin with Chipotle BBQ, Mango Chutney, & Salsa Verde · French Toast with Strawberries & Orange-Maple Syrup · Roast Chicken & Mushroom Crepes with Sundried Tomato Cream and much more!
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| 05/08/10 |
CREATION STATION: Line it Up!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 8, 2010
This is an exciting drop-in art-making activity for children (ages 4 – 12) and their grown-ups. Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson to explore the element of line while learning the art of printmaking. Using a stylus, kids will create their own drawing on a Styrofoam plate, then turn the drawing into a colorful print.
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| 05/08/10 |
The Grand Auction
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 8, 2010
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events Begin the afternoon with a tasting of Italian specialties from the finest local Italian restaurants. Meet celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy an abundance of fine wine from our featured vintners before moving into the tent for the main event. The live auction features wine from some of the world’s most prestigious cellars, exclusive trips, tastings, dinners, artwork, and jewelry.
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| 05/07/10 |
Patron’s Dinner presented by SunTrust
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 7, 2010
Bon Apetito! This elegant black-tie–optional evening features 7 prominent winemakers from Italian wineries including: Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Badia a Coltibuono, Casanova di Neri, Vietti, La Valentina, Alois Lageder and Marco Felluga, poured alongside a five course Italian meal by celebrity chefs Ken Vedrinksi and Mark Orfaly working in concert with Brushmark Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams, as well as live entertainment and a live auction. For more information or to purchase...
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| 05/06/10 |
Tea and Tour for Seniors: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/06/10 |
Art Talks: Venetian Art and Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 6, 2010
Assistant Professor Bill McKeown from the University of Memphis, will discuss Turner versus Canaletto: Venetian Landscapes and the art criticism of John Ruskin. Adrian Duran, Assistant Professor from Memphis College of Art, will speak on Vedutismo Nuovo: Painting Modern Italy.
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| 05/01/10 |
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/29/10 |
Wined through the Galleries: An Artful Scavenger Hunt
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 29, 2010
Who says kids get to have all the fun? Enjoy some playful competition in the galleries that takes you on a journey though the world of art, including Venice in the Age of Canaletto! Solve mysteries in the galleries with some stops for wine and food along the way. Come as an individual to meet new people or as a team with a group of 2 – 4 friends.
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| 04/23/10 |
ART FOR LUNCH: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/22/10 |
Reel to Real with Filmmaker Kentucker Audley
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 22, 2010
Reel to Real Real people discussing reel favorites The Brooks is excited to introduce a new monthly film series, curated by Memphis personalities who select films that have played a role in the development of there work, or captured their interest in some way. The films will screen on Thursday evenings, and the featured guest will be on hand to discuss his or her selection. Thursday, April 22 | 7 pm Reel to Real: Presents "Filmmaker Kentucker Audley" (Team Picture, Open Five) The...
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| 04/22/10 |
Hello, Brooks!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 22, 2010
A tour for members only. Not a member? Join today! Members, it’s time to meet our extraordinary permanent collection in a whole new way. Join fellow art lovers and enjoy our masterpieces with tours by our knowledgeable and passionate docents.
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| 04/20/10 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer’s Tour Program: Regional Art
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/18/10 |
FILM: Coco Before Chanel
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/16/10 |
Brooks Uncorked
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 16, 2010
A Taste of the Sweet Life presented by Wunderlich Securities Featuring over 50 wines from around the world and samplings from restaurants including: Grace, Napa Café, Sole, Currents, The Racquet Club of Memphis, Grill 83, Soul Fish and many more! Bid on silent auction items and enjoy DJ Raiford on the terrace.
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| 04/11/10 |
FILM: Killing Kasztner
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 11, 2010
Commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with this award-winning documentary about Rezso Kasztner, who tried to rescue the last million Jews of Europe by negotiating face to face with Adolf Eichmann.
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| 04/10/10 |
Italian Opera Series: Il Trovatore (Verdi)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 10, 2010
Il Trovatore is considered one of the top 20 of Opera America's most-performed operas in North America. The original love triangle, Il Travatore is a tale of the struggle between the magic of gypsies and the power of love.
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| 04/10/10 |
CREATION STATION: Funky Furniture
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 10, 2010
This is an exciting drop-in art-making activity for children (ages 4 – 12) and their grown-ups. Young artists will create a crazy couch, wacky lamp, or invent a piece of furniture never seen before! Inspired by the furniture in the Brooks’ collection, your youngster will use wood blocks, glue, and a wide variety of funky supplies to create their own Funky Furniture! Presented by Thomas & Betts Corporation.
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04/08/10-
04/25/10 |
Decorator Showhouse
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 8-April 25, 2010
Carrier Hall, 642 S. Willett has been chosen as Decorator Showhouse, a fund raiser for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, sponsored by the Brooks League. The house is listed on the National List of historic Places, contains many hand carved mantels, molding, and paintings on glass that are over 500 years old. The house is fabulous empty but when decorated by some of Memphis top designers it truly becomes a Showhouse. More details on Facebook – Decorator Showhouse.
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03/25/10-
03/28/10 |
Sivads of March
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 25-March 28, 2010
This four-day event celebrates the life and work of Watson Davis, better known as "Sivad," the legendary WHBQ-TV horror host of the 1960s and early 1970s. Highlights of the weekend include films, an art show, and live music at venues around midtown. Thursday, March 25 6 – 7:30pm | Monster Martini Meet & Greet Enjoy drinks from the cash bar while you mix and mingle with Sivad friends and colleagues. 8pm | Fantastic Feature: Night of the Demon Horror/noir specialist Jacques...
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| 03/23/10 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer's Tour Program: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 23, 2010
A free monthly program that engages individuals in the early-to-middle stages of Alzheimer's and their caregivers through interactive gallery tours and art-making experiences. Generously funded by Baptist Healthcare.
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| 03/20/10 |
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 03/20/10 |
Italian Opera Series: L'Orfeo (Monteverdi)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 20, 2010
Known for its dramatic power and lively orchestration, Monteverdi's Baroque masterwork has obtained a position of supreme importance in the history of opera. This new production is coproduced with the Opera National de Paris.
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| 03/18/10 |
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 03/18/10 |
Tea and Tour for Seniors: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 03/14/10 |
Art Talk: Curating Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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03/13/10-
02/13/10 |
Creation Station: Get into Shape
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 13-February 13, 2010
This is an exciting drop-in art-making activity for children (ages 4 - 12) and their grown-ups. Teaching artist Amy Hutcheson will lead youngsters on an exploration of shapes in art. Create your own dynamic still life collage based on the still life paintings in the Brooks collection. Presented by Thomas & Betts Corporation.
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| 03/12/10 |
Art for Lunch: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 03/11/10 |
Reel to Real: Adam Hohenberg Presents
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 11, 2010
The Brooks is excited to introduce a new monthly film series, curated by Memphis personalities who select films that have played a role in the development of there work, or captured their interest in some way. The films will screen on Thursday evenings, and the featured guest will be on hand to discuss his or her selection. Film Producer Adam Hohenberg (Forty Shades of Blue, Cigarette Girl) will present Andy Kaufman's I'm from Hollywood. Discussion afterwards, with milk and cookies.
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| 03/04/10 |
Big Night
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 4, 2010
Join us for a special event that includes a screening of the cult foodie classic Big Night, about two brothers running an Italian restaurant at the Jersey Shore in the 1950s, and enjoy an Italian-themed dinner in the Brushmark.
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| 02/25/10 |
Reel to Real: Kentucker Audley presents
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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02/22/10-
05/09/10 |
Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 22-May 9, 2010
Curated by Associate Curator Stanton Thomas, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Alexandra Libby, Assistant Curator, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Inspired by Giovanni Antonio Canaletto's marvelous and expansive painting The Grand Canal from Campo di San Viola gift from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation to the Brooks Museum "this exhibition celebrates Venice's last, and most opulent, artistic efflorescence." This period, which spans the 18th century, saw the city transformed...
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| 02/04/10 |
Film: Summer Hours
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 4, 2010
Three siblings decide what to do with their mother's valuable estate in this warm family drama starring Juliette Binoche. Cited as the Best Foreign Film of 2009 by several top film critics.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Running Time: 102 mins. Language: French, subtitled English Country Of Origin: France Rating: NONE
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| 01/30/10 |
Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards Ceremonies
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 30, 2010
Students who receive gold or silver key awards, cash prizes, and scholarships in the 2010 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards will be recognized in a special awards ceremony. Sponsored by the Brooks Museum League
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01/28/10-
01/31/10 |
British Television Advertising Awards
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 28-January 31, 2010
Brimming with creativity, this year's program of sly, sexy, hilarious, and thought-provoking British spots includes dancing marionettes, monkeys, and nudists as well as American celebrities Snoop Dogg, Rob Lowe, and Anjelica Huston. Among the standouts this year is a spectacular skydiving stunt for Honda that was broadcast live.
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| 01/23/10 |
Brunch with a Ballerina & Ballet Film: Swan Lake
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 23, 2010
10 am- 12 pm Brunch with a Ballerina This memorable event features a delicious brunch by Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams, as well as the opportunity for autographs and photos with ballerinas! A special kid-friendly menu will be available. Stay afterwards to see the ballet film. 12 pm Ballet Film: Swan Lake Children and adults alike will enjoy this special movie presentation of Tchaikovsky's quint essential ballet Swan Lake. Presented for the first time in U.S. cinemas in High Definition...
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| 01/21/10 |
Image to Word
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 21, 2010
Join us for art conversations and creative writing in the galleries! This will be a fun exercise in close looking and your own interpretations. Put your thoughts down on paper in prose, a poem, or a dramatic dialogue.
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| 01/19/10 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer's Tour Program
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 19, 2010
Art for All Seasons Explore the four seasons through works from the permanent collection with specially trained museum docents during this free interactive gallery tours that encourage close looking and dialogue. Tours are followed by art making sessions led by Art Therapist Catherine Harris, ATR. Generously sponsored by Baptist Health Care.
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| 01/14/10 |
Reel to Real: The World of Mike McCarthy
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 14, 2010
REEL TO REAL - New Program! The Brooks is pleased to introduce this ongoing monthly series, curated by Memphis personalities who select films that have played a role in the development of their work, or captured their interest in some way. The films will screen on Thursday evenings, and the featured curator will be on hand to discuss his or her selection. Reel to Real. Real people discussing reel favorites. The World of Mike McCarthy The series kicks off with filmmaker, artist, and musician...
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| 01/09/10 |
Creation Station: Create with Color
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 9, 2010
Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for an exciting exploration of color. Create a contemporary color wheel, then use those colors to compose your own dynamic artwork. Presented by Thomas & Betts Corporation.
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| 01/08/10 |
Art for Lunch
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 01/07/10 |
Wined Thru the Galleries: An Artful Scavenger Hunt
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 7, 2010
Who says kids get to have all the fun? Join us for some playful competition that takes you on a journey through the world of art! Enjoy solving mysteries in the galleries during this unique scavenger hunt, with some wine and food at stops along the way. Come as an individual to meet new people, or as a team with a group of 2 - 4 friends.
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| 12/20/09 |
FILM: Tetro and Q&A with Francis Ford Coppola
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 20, 2009
Francis Ford Coppola's first film based on his own original screenplay since The Conversation in 1974, Tetro is about the tensions within an Italian immigrant family living in Argentina. Fresh-faced and naive, 17-year-old Bennie arrives in Buenos Aires to search for his older brother, who has been missing for more than a decade. When Bennie finds his brother, the volatile and melancholy poet Tetro, he is not at all what the young man expected. In the course of staying with Tetro and his...
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| 12/17/09 |
Gallery Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/17/09 |
FILM: The Conversation
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 17, 2009
*Presented in partnership with Indie Memphis This film by Francis Ford Coppola ranks as one of greatest paranoid thrillers in the history of cinema, and deals with issues of privacy and technology that still resonate today. Sandwiched in between his two massively successful Godfather films, The Conversation cemented Coppola's reputation as the great filmmaker of his time. Starring Gene Hackman in one of his most introspective performances, the film won the Grand Prix at the 1974 Cannes Film...
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| 12/15/09 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer's Tour Program
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 15, 2009
Specially trained museum docents will highlight themes, artists, and special exhibitions during free interactive gallery tours that encourage close looking and dialogue. Tours are followed by art making sessions led by Art Therapist Catherine Harris, ATR. Generously sponsored by Baptist Health Care.
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| 12/13/09 |
Light Festival
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 13, 2009
Bring your family for a magical evening of lights and activities in the spirit of the season! Your youngsters will enjoy pictures with Santa, hands-on art activities, dreidel games, holiday treats, and a performance by the Last Chance Jug Band. The grand finale will be a spectacular light show set to seasonal music at the Levitt Shell. Presented by The Arthur F.and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation. Sponsored by Buckeye Technologies, Inc. and The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation.
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| 12/13/09 |
Jim Henson's Classic FILM: Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/11/09 |
Art for Lunch
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/10/09 |
Mistology: The Art & Science of the Cocktail
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 10, 2009
From beakers to blenders, this unique event explores the educational and entertaining sides of the cocktail. Challenge the presenters with your bartending-related questions. Find out how specific gravity, surface area, and pH levels play a role in creating the perfect cocktail. After the presentation, enjoy hors d' oeuvres, hands-on demos, and of course, cocktails! Presented by Canadian Mist. Must be 21 years of age and older to attend.
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| 12/10/09 |
Tea and Tour for Seniors
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 10, 2009
Masterpieces from Museo de Arte de Ponce Take a leisurely tour conducted by docents and afterward enjoy tea and treats. Sponsored by the Brooks Museum League. Admission is $3 per person. Please call 901.544.6242 to make reservations.
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| 12/06/09 |
Holiday Brunch & Artist Market
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 6, 2009
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch created by Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams of the acclaimed Brushmark Restaurant. Afterward, find the perfect gift for the holiday season at the Brooks Artist's Market, featuring beautiful and affordable works by local artists and craftsman.
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| 12/06/09 |
Film: Downside Up
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 6, 2009
How does a dying working class town end up betting its future on art? With the majority of its downtown deserted, North Adams, Massachusetts was transformed from an economic failure into the host of America's largest center for contemporary art, MASS MoCA. The Brooks collaborates with the Urban Art Commission to screen this moving film about the tentative, dangerous notion of hope in a city widely viewed as hopeless.
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| 12/03/09 |
Gallery Talk: From the School of Myatt
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 3, 2009
Artists Ben Moss and Kathleen Studebaker discuss their work. Join us for evening tours and discussions on our featured exhibition and permanent collection. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Brushmark. Talk is free with museum admission; to reserve your place please call 901.544.6242. After the talk, enjoy dinner in the Brushmark. For dinner reservations call 901.544.6225.
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| 11/22/09 |
Performance by the Rhodes College Orchestra
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 22, 2009
Students from Rhodes College, directed by Dr. Joseph Montelione, will perform works by Bruch, Rossini, and Mendelssohn, during this special program, held in conjunction with the Brooks' Masterpiece series.
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| 11/19/09 |
University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance presents: Sartre's No Exit
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 19, 2009
Written during the height of WWII, Jean Paul Sartre's existentialist play features three characters whose lives have led them to an eternity in one room with no exit. This one-night-only engagement is directed for the Brooks by UofM professor Sarah Brown as part of the Brooks Masterpieces series.
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| 11/19/09 |
Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 19, 2009
Vive le Beaujolais! The Brooks will celebrate the release of this year's Beaujolais with a street fair atmosphere of French food, music, and of course, an abundance of wine! Whether you are in Memphis or Marseilles, this is a great night to celebrate life with a grand French tradition.
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| 11/17/09 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer's Tour Program
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 17, 2009
Specially trained museum docents will highlight themes, artists, and special exhibitions during interactive gallery tours that encourage close looking and dialogue. Tours are followed by art making sessions led by Art Therapist, Catherine Harris, ATR. Generously sponsored by Baptist Health Care. Masterpieces from Museo de Art de Ponce
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| 11/14/09 |
European Vacation Family Day
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 14, 2009
Travel the world of art, and never leave your own backyard! Don't miss the opportunity to explore the extraordinary paintings of Masterpieces from Museo de Arte de Ponce with your own gallery passport, create an artistic masterpiece, and delight in a magical performance of Narnia by Playhouse on the Square.
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| 11/13/09 |
Art for Lunch
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 11/12/09 |
Dinner and Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 11/12/09 |
FILM: Rashomon
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 12, 2009
*Screening at Malco's Studio on the Square on newly restored 35mm film! Akira Kurosawa, 1950, Japanese Considered one of Kurosawa's masterpieces, this award-winning film recounts a crime through the accounts of four witnesses, but the chain of events depicted by the characters are not only different, they're incompatible in Kurosawa's examination of the nature of truth.
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| 11/05/09 |
FILM: La Strada
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
November 5, 2009
Federico Fellini, 1954, Italian Fellini's wife Giulietta Masina plays Gelsomina, a naive girl sold into the employ of a brutal strongman in a traveling circus, in this poetic fable of love and cruelty, winner of the 1956 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
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| 10/29/09 |
FILM: The Seventh Seal
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 29, 2009
Ingmar Bergman, 1957, Swedish Much studied, imitated, even parodied, but never outdone, Bergman's stunning allegory of man's search for meaning was one of the benchmark foreign imports of America's 1950s art house heyday, pushing cinema's boundaries and ushering in a new era of movie-going.
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| 10/23/09 |
Art for Lunch
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 10/22/09 |
FILM: Jules & Jim
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 22, 2009
Francois Truffaut, 1962, French Hailed as one of the finest films ever made, legendary director Francois Truffaut's early masterpiece Jules and Jim charts the relationship between two friends and the object of their mutual obsession over the course of twenty-five years.
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| 10/20/09 |
Piece of Mind Alzheimer's Tour Program
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 20, 2009
Specially trained museum docents will highlight themes, artists, and special exhibitions during interactive gallery tours that encourage close looking and dialogue. Tours are followed by art making sessions led by Art Therapist, Catherine Harris, ATR. Generously sponsored by Baptist Health Care. Making It: Artists? Materials
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| 10/17/09 |
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Creation Station
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 17, 2009
Inspired by the wide range of stories told in the magnificent works of Masterpieces from Museo de Arte de Ponce, your youngster will enjoy telling a story through their own artistic creation. Drop in anytime between 11 am and 1 pm.
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10/15/09-
09/28/09 |
Dinner and Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 15-September 28, 2009
Join us for evening tour of our featured exhibition Masterpieces from Museo de Arte de Ponce, followed by dinner in the Brushmark Restaurant. Enjoy a tour with University of Memphis painting professor Jed Jackson, looking at the paintings from an artist's perspective.
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| 10/15/09 |
Tea and Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 10/15/09 |
Tea & Tour for Seniors
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 15, 2009
Seniors receive a docent-led tour of the current traveling exhibition, Masterpieces from Museo de Arte de Ponce. Featuring 56 paintings from the 14th through 19th centuries, the exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to view works by major European painters. AFter the tour, tea is served in the Brushmark Restaurant. Admission is $3.00. Groups or individuals welcom. Reservations required.
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| 10/08/09 |
Warm Up to Wine
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 8, 2009
Join us on the terrace for our always-popular fall Warm Up to Wine class! This fall's tasting, brought to you by Buster's Liquors & Wines, will include pours of selected wines, as well as some palate cleansing cheeses from the Brushmark Restaurant. To purchase tickets 901.544.6209
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10/03/09-
10/04/09 |
Masterpieces Opening Weekend Celebration
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 3-October 4, 2009
Join us at the Brooks for the Opening Weekend of our blockbuster fall exhibition, featuring guided tours in English, Spanish, and French; a tour for families; live music; a special menu in the Brushmark; and art activities in the gallery.
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10/02/09-
01/10/10 |
Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
October 2, 2009-January 10, 2010
Comprising 56 splendid European paintings from the 14th through 19th centuries, the exhibition Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce offers a remarkable opportunity to view iconic works by major Italian, British, French, Dutch, Spanish, and German painters. Among the artists represented are the famed Pre-Raphaelite visionaries Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the renowned Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, and the great belle-epoque painter James Tissot....
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| 09/26/09 |
Nuts Over Art
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 26, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (4.0 Stars): 
Nuts Over Art at Overton Park Free Family Festival This outdoor festival brings together the Brooks, the Memphis College of Art, the Levitt Shell, and River Arts Fest for a full day of family fun and great art. Families will enjoy hands-on art projects, demonstrations by local artists, live music and dance performances, a chalk art competition, and more, all set in Midtown's beautiful Overton Park.
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09/24/09-
09/27/09 |
OPERA FILM: La Boheme
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 24-September 27, 2009
Presented in partnership with Opera Memphis, the Brooks presents Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera in a high budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm, and starring the opera world's "dream team," soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazen. Don't miss the unique opportunity to see this opera like never before!
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09/18/09-
08/18/09 |
Girls Night Out
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 18-August 18, 2009
September is the month for the most talked about fashion shows in New York, London, Paris, and Milan. It's Vogue's biggest issue of the year. And at the Brooks, it's the month for Girls Night Out! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a fashion show by local designer Missy Valentine, shopping and demonstrations from Memphis' best boutiques, not to mention food, drinks, and many surprises along the way.
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| 09/17/09 |
Retrofitting Suburbia
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 17, 2009
How can the redevelopment of dead malls, dying office parks, and decaying commercial strips transform America's most sprawling landscapes into more sustainable places? The presentation will discuss triggers and strategies underlying successful urban design solutions for redesigning suburbs.Presented by Architecture Month featured speaker Ellen Dunham-Jones.
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| 09/12/09 |
Guided Tour and Lunch: Overton Park Architecture
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 12, 2009
Tour is free Meet at the Brooks 1916 Entrance for a tour of the unique architecture of Overton Park including the Brooks, Levitt Shell, and Memphis College of Art. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the Brushmark Restaurant.
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| 09/10/09 |
Art Talk: Greely Myatt
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 09/05/09 |
FILM: Died Young, Stayed Pretty
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
September 5, 2009
This documentary looks behind the scenes of the underground poster movement, examining the creative spirit that drives these indie graphic artists. Having created a unique visual language, these graphic banditos design works that are strikingly obscene, unflinchingly blasphemous, and often quite beautiful. Film Director Eileen Yaghoobian will be in attendance.
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| 08/30/09 |
FILM: Herb & Dorothy
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 30, 2009
You don't have to be a Rockefeller to collect art. This film tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. In 2008 the Brooks was selected to receive a gift of art as part of a national program entitled The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States.
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| 08/27/09 |
Artist tour of The Prints of Jacob Lawrence
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 27, 2009
The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000 Join mixed-media artist Kiersten Williams for a tour of the exhibition from an artist's perspective. Afterwards, enjoy dinner in the Brushmark Restaurant, serving wine and tapas from 5-9 pm. Reservations are required.
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| 08/27/09 |
FILM: Art & Copy
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 27, 2009
The Brooks and Indie Memphis team up again to present this Sundance Film Festival favorite, which reveals the stories behind some of the most influential advertising campaigns of our time, including Apple Computer, iPod, Nike's "Just Do It," MTV, and Tommy Hilfiger. Featuring rare interviews with industry legends, the film seeks to identify the elements that transform an slogan into a pop culture catch phrases.
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| 08/22/09 |
Avant-Garde Party 2009: The Beautiful and the Damned
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 22, 2009
During the hottest party of the year, the Brooks will be transformed into a sultry, jazzy avant-garde scene. Enjoy an array of activities including fortune tellers, black magic, back room gaming, and photo ops as well as fabulous food, cocktails, live music and other performances.
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| 08/20/09 |
A Most Rare Vision: Shakespeare's Bottomless Dream
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 20, 2009
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional, classical theatre, will perform a playful look at the collective unconscious in the Bard's plays, including the upcoming Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar. Afterwards, join TSC in the Brushmark for a 3-course dinner with entertainment for only $35.
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08/15/09-
01/03/10 |
Greely Myatt: and exactly Twenty Years
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 15, 2009-January 3, 2010
For twenty years, while teaching and inspiring artists at the University of Memphis, Greely Myatt has produced an extraordinary body of work. This exhibition is part of city-wide celebration that spans 10 institutions.
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| 08/06/09 |
FILM: In a Dream
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
August 6, 2009
Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia with stunning mosaic murals over the past 40 years. This moving portrait, directed by Zagar's son Jeremiah, chronicles the artist's work and his tumultuous relationship with his wife Julia, as their marriage implodes and a harrowing new chapter in their life unfolds.
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| 08/05/09 |
Family Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 08/01/09 |
Hattiloo Theatre Season Preview
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/30/09 |
Kids Can Film Festival
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 30, 2009
This one-of-a-kind event is sure to be a hit with your kids! Walk down our red carpet entrance to the museum where the paparazzi will be waiting to take your pictures, then head to the theater for the premiere program of films made by kids, for kids. Afterwards, treat yourself to dessert at our ice cream bar. This is the event of the summer!
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| 07/23/09 |
MUSIC: All that Jazz
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/18/09 |
Bright and Bold Family Day
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 18, 2009
The work of artist Jacob Lawrence depicted in bright and bold color, the lives and history of African Americans. Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities and an exciting performance by the Hattiloo Theater Company. Families can check out the exhibit using an interactive family guide.
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07/17/09-
11/08/09 |
Associated American Artists, Prints of Mexico, 1937-1950
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 17-November 8, 2009
Curated by Chief Curator Marina Pacini The 26 prints on view were commissioned from American, French, and Mexican artists by Reeves Lewenthal, founder of Associated American Artists (f.1934). They document contemporary life Mexican while acknowledging the pre-Columbian history of the country. Inspired by the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) and the Mexican muralist painters, the prints of tortilla makers, farmers, and fruit vendors celebrate the working class.
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07/17/09-
11/16/09 |
Jack Grue In Print and Miniature
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 17-November 16, 2009
Russian immigrant Jack Grue worked in Memphis for nearly sixteen years producing prints, watercolors, and miniatures. This exhibition includes a number of his delicately executed miniatures and a portfolio of woodcut illustrations.
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| 07/17/09 |
Art for Lunch: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 17, 2009
Take a break and visit the Brooks for a unique lunchtime experience! After a delicious lunch in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of a featured exhibition. Call 901.544.6225 for reservations.
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| 07/16/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/16/09 |
Guided Tour & Activity
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 07/09/09 |
FILM: Jump at the Sun
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
July 9, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun intersperses insights from leading scholars and rare footage of the rural South, some of it shot by Zora herself, with re-enactments of a revealing 1943 radio interview. Hurston biographer, Cheryl Wall, traces Zora's unique artistic vision back to her childhood in Eatonville, Florida, the first all-black incorporated town in the U.S. Zora Neale Hurston was a pioneering writer and anthropologist, and one of the first black women to enter the American...
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| 06/26/09 |
Art for Lunch: In Celebration: Carl Gutherz (1844-1907)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 26, 2009
Take a break and visit the Brooks for a unique lunchtime experience! After a delicious lunch in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of a featured exhibition. Call 901.544.6225 for reservations.
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| 06/25/09 |
RIP: A Remix Manifesto
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 25, 2009
Join the Brooks and Indie Memphis for a thought provoking film and discussion on about copyright and remix culture. In this award-winning documentary, web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor explores issues of copyright in the information age, which are shattering the wall between users and producers. Also featured are mash-up musician Girl Talk; Creative Commons founder Lawrence Lessig; Brazil?s Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil; and pop culture critic Cory Doctorow. Are the issues about...
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| 06/25/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour : The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963-2000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 25, 2009
Mixed-media artist Anthony Lee will take visitors on a tour of this exciting exhibition focusing on the prints from an artist's perspective. The Brushmark Restaurant is also open for dinner from 5 - 9 pm. For reservations, please call 901.544.6225.
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| 06/25/09 |
Artist Tour: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence. 1963 - 2000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 25, 2009
Mixed media artist Anthony Lee will take visitors on a tour focusing on the prints in this exciting exhibition from an artist?s perspective. Reservations are required; please call 901.544.6242. The Brushmark Restaurant is open for dinner from 5:00 ? 9:00 pm. For dinner reservations, please call 544.6225.
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06/20/09-
06/21/09 |
Jacob Lawrence Opening Weekend Celebration
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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06/20/09-
09/08/09 |
The Prints of Jacob Lawrence, 1963 - 2000
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 20-September 8, 2009
Courtesy of DC Moore Gallery, New York Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) is recognized around the world for his compassionate images of the historic struggles of African Americans. Raised in Harlem and inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, he came to prominence when his series of paintings, The Migration, was exhibited in New York in 1941 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art and the Phillips Collection. This exhibition of 81 etchings, woodcuts, silkscreens, and lithographs are from...
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| 06/18/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour: Brooks Introduces
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 18, 2009
Brooks Introduces artist will talk about the works in the exhibition. Reservations are required; please call 901.544.6242. The Brushmark Restaurant is also open for dinner from 5 - 9 pm. For reservations, please call 901.544.6225.
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| 06/11/09 |
Warm Up to Wine + Film: An Australian Showcase
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 11, 2009
Our ever-popular Warm Up to Wine Class is bigger than ever this summer! Join us for this unique event "outback" on the terrace as we sample wines and hors d'oeuvres from the land down under. Afterwards, head to the auditorium for the award-winning (and hilarious) Aussie film Kenny. Winner of Best Film, Best Script, and Best Sound at the Australian Inside Film Awards, this mockumentary follows the eternally optimistic Melbourne plumber Kenny on an eventful journey to the zenith of...
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| 06/04/09 |
FILM: Hunger
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
June 4, 2009
The Brooks and Indie Memphis partner to screen this stunningly assured debut feature film from Turner Prize-winning visual artist Steve McQueen. Winner of the coveted Camera D'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, Hunger tells the story of a two inmates in the infamous H-block of Belfast's Maze Prison who refuse to eat until the British government acknowledges the IRA as a legitimate political organization. Is it suicide or martyrdom?
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05/30/09-
08/30/09 |
In Celebration: Carl Gutherz Exhibition
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 30-August 30, 2009
Trained in the French Academic tradition, Carl Gutherz was one of the few artists of international note who lived and worked in Memphis, and the Mississippi valley, in the second half of the 19th century. In celebration the publication of Carl Gutherz: Poetic Vision and Academic Ideals, a selection of the artist's work, drawn from the museum's permanent collection, will be on display in two galleries during the summer months. It will highlight paintings from various stages of Gutherz's...
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| 05/29/09 |
Bicycle Film Fest
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/21/09 |
Janet's Planet
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 21, 2009
Join us for a leisurely evening in the Brushmark. Lounge on the terrace, sample tapas, sip on wine or cocktails from the full bar, and enjoy music by DJ Space Girl from the radio show Janet's Planet.
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| 05/19/09 |
Piece of Mind: Highlights from the Brooks' Permanent Collection
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 19, 2009
Individuals and Caregivers Tour The Brooks is excited to offer a program serving individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and Alzheimer's care facilities. Specially trained museum docents will lead interactive gallery tours. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please call 544.6242.
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| 05/16/09 |
Opera: Das Rheingold Film
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 16, 2009
In partnership with Emerging Pictures, the Brooks presents the first part of Der Ring by Richard Wagner in HD and surround sound. This captivating opera blends music with acrobatics and savvy video technology.
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| 05/15/09 |
Art for Lunch: Southern Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 15, 2009
Take a break and visit the Brooks for a unique lunchtime experience! After a delicious lunch in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of Pieced and Patterned. Seating is limited; call 544.6225 for reservations.
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| 05/14/09 |
Quilts Closing Celebration
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 14, 2009
Say farewell to these beautiful examples of Southern material culture that brightened the Brooks galleries this spring. The event will feature tours of the exhibition and live music by Valerie June in the Brushmark from 5:00 ? ? 9:00 pm.
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| 05/14/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour: Quilts Closing Celebration Tours
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/10/09 |
Champagne Brunch on Mother's Day
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 05/09/09 |
The Grand Auction
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 9, 2009
This casual evening begins at 5pm with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction. Then move into the tent for free-flowing wine and tapas as our celebrity auctioneer guides you through 65 live lots of wine, dinners, tastings, and more. To purchase ticket or for more information, visit www.theartofgoodtaste.org or call 901.544.6209
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| 05/08/09 |
Patrons Dinner Featuring Spring Mountain Winemakers
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 8, 2009
A special black-tie evening featuring five courses paired with the finest vintages Spring Mountain has to offer. Our celebrity chefs will dazzle you with their culinary skills while you bid on 15 luxury lots of wine, trips, and art. To purchase ticket or for more information, visit www.theartofgoodtaste.org or call 901.544.6209
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| 05/05/09 |
Piece of Mind: Highlights from the Brooks' Permanent Collection
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
May 5, 2009
Alzheimer's Care Facilities Tour The Brooks is excited to offer a program serving individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and Alzheimer's care facilities. Specially trained museum docents will lead interactive gallery tours. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please call 544.6242.
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| 05/02/09 |
Quilt Appraisal
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/30/09 |
FILM: The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 30, 2009
Acclaimed psychoanalyst Slavoj Zizek takes viewers on an exhilarating ride through film history. Whether untangling the famously baffling films of David Lynch, or rethinking Hitchcock, Zizek illuminates the screen with his passion, intellect, and unfailing sense of humor.
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| 04/28/09 |
Piece of Mind: Pieced and Patterned: Southern Quilts 1840-1940
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 28, 2009
Individuals and Caregivers Tour The Brooks is excited to offer a program serving individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and Alzheimer's care facilities. Specially trained museum docents will lead interactive gallery tours. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please call 544.6242.
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04/25/09-
05/31/09 |
In Focus: A Collaboration with Girls Inc. of Memphis Exhibition
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/24/09 |
Art for Lunch: Southern Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 24, 2009
Take a break and visit the Brooks for a unique lunchtime experience! After a delicious lunch in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of Pieced and Patterned. Seating is limited; call 544.6225 for reservations.
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| 04/23/09 |
College Group presents Underground Found
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 23, 2009
The College Group at the Brooks invites you to their spring event, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Contempt for the New. Join us for an evening of live music, food and drinks, an exploration of the galleries, and an exciting discussion about underground art.
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| 04/21/09 |
Tea and Tour for Seniors Pieced and Patterned: Southern Quilts 1840-1940
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/19/09 |
Art Talk: Alfred Stieglitz and the Rise of Modernism
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/18/09 |
Storytime: An Ear for Art Southern Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 18, 2009
Actress and storyteller Patty Carreras will bring Granny Gertie to life to delight your family with stories in the southern quilt exhibition, followed by a paper quilt activity in the Artworks Studio.
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| 04/16/09 |
Film: 1968 Buckley/Vidal Debates
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 16, 2009
Come see some of the most famous political debates in U.S. history. These heated debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, Jr. have not been seen consecutively and in their entirety since their original broadcast in 1968. Screened in partnership with LeMoyne-Owen College.
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| 04/16/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour: Pieced and Patterned: Southern Quilts, 1840 - 1940
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/12/09 |
Easter Brunch in the Brushmark
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/10/09 |
Brooks Uncorked!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 04/07/09 |
Piece of Mind: Pieced and Patterned: Southern Quilts 1840-1940
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
April 7, 2009
Alzheimer's Care Facilities Tour The Brooks is excited to offer a program serving individuals with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and Alzheimer's care facilities. Specially trained museum docents will lead interactive gallery tours. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please call 544.6242.
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| 03/26/09 |
Lecture Series: Contempt for the New
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 26, 2009
Art Thursday: Throughout history, artists have sought to break with tradition in order to create something original. Just as often, their attempts have been met with shock or contempt. This tense relationship between artist and audience is not limited to the field of visual art, but also exists in film, music, and literature. This thought-provoking series explores the shifting attitudes towards new art, and the motives behind the viewer's visceral reaction.
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| 03/20/09 |
Art for Lunch: Southern Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 20, 2009
Take a break and visit the Brooks for a unique lunchtime experience! After a delicious lunch in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of Pieced and Patterned. A Brooks docent will engage you with these fabulous textiles and the stories behind them.
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| 03/19/09 |
Lecture Series: Contempt for the New
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 19, 2009
Music Thursday: Throughout history, artists have sought to break with tradition in order to create something original. Just as often, their attempts have been met with shock or contempt. This tense relationship between artist and audience is not limited to the field of visual art, but also exists in film, music, and literature. This thought-provoking series explores the shifting attitudes towards new art, and the motives behind the viewer's visceral reaction.
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| 03/19/09 |
TALK: A Historical Approach: Southern Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 19, 2009
Dr. Bob Brown, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of the History Department at University of Memphis, will discuss the historical context in which many of these southern quilts were created. Reservations are required. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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| 03/14/09 |
Creation Station: Crazy for Quilts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 14, 2009
Drop-in family art activity for all ages Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for a fun-filled activity exploring the art of quilt- making. Don't forget to visit Pieced and Patterned with our family guide.
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03/14/09-
04/05/09 |
Art and the Basic Curriculum Annual Exhibition
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 03/12/09 |
Lecture Series: Contempt for the New
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 12, 2009
Film Thursday: Throughout history, artists have sought to break with tradition in order to create something original. Just as often, their attempts have been met with shock or contempt. This tense relationship between artist and audience is not limited to the field of visual art, but also exists in film, music, and literature. This thought-provoking series explores the shifting attitudes towards new art, and the motives behind the viewer's visceral reaction.
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| 03/05/09 |
Lecture Series: Contempt for the New
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 5, 2009
Literature Thursday: Throughout history, artists have sought to break with tradition in order to create something original. Just as often, their attempts have been met with shock or contempt. This tense relationship between artist and audience is not limited to the field of visual art, but also exists in film, music, and literature. This thought-provoking series explores the shifting attitudes towards new art, and the motives behind the viewer's visceral reaction.
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03/01/09-
03/08/09 |
FILM: Che
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
March 1-March 8, 2009
See the most talked about film of the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. The Brooks teams up with Indie Memphis to present an exclusive engagement of Che, Steven Soderbergh's epic about Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, in two parts on consecutive Sundays. Benicio del Toro stars in an award-winning performance as the iconic revolutionary leader.
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| 02/28/09 |
Piecing It Together Family Day
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 28, 2009
Families will enjoy a wide variety of activities in celebration of southern quilt making. Children can create their own quilt-inspired art projects, watch a quilter at work, enjoy a musical performance, and explore these colorful textiles with an our interactive kids quilt quest guide.
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| 02/26/09 |
Third Thursday Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 26, 2009
Featuring over 30 Southern quilts, this exhibition brings together a remarkable group of textiles from Tennessee and surrounding states. Ranging from elaborately appliqued or stitched needlework, to simple utilitarian bed covers made of scraps or flour bags, Pieced and Patterned offers an exciting opportunity to experience these beautiful, fascinating, and evocative examples of Southern material culture. It will include works from the Brooks's permanent holdings, as well as loans from area...
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| 02/26/09 |
Dinner and Guided Tour
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 26, 2009
Join Brooks' Assistant Curator of Education Tomi Durgin, a quilter who holds an MFA in Fiber Arts, for a tour focusing on the processes and materials of quilt making. Reservations are required; please call 901.544.6242. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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| 02/26/09 |
FILM: The Pool
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 26, 2009
The narrative feature debut of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Chris Smith (American Movie), this film tells the tale of a hotel worker obsessed with a swimming pool in the opulent hills of Goa, India. His life gets turned upside down when he attempts to meet the mysterious family who arrives at the house. Special Jury Award, 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Part of the "Film Festival Favorites" series, presented in collaboration with Indie Memphis. The Brushmark Restaurant will be...
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| 02/24/09 |
Tea and Tour for Seniors: Pieced and Patterned
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 02/22/09 |
Fleming's Wine Dinner
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 22, 2009
Guests will enjoy a fabulous five-course dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar prepared by Chef William Kloos paired perfectly with selected wines from the Spring Mountain district. The evening also offers both silent and live auction items! This event is part of The Art of Good Taste, presented by SunTrust Hosted by The Parker Family, in memory of Tony Parker
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02/21/09-
05/17/09 |
Pieced and Patterned: Southern Quilts, 1840-1940
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 21-May 17, 2009
Featuring over thirty Southern quilts, this exhibition brings together a remarkable group of textiles from Tennessee and surrounding states. Ranging from simple utilitarian bed covers made of scraps or whole-cloth, to elaborately appliqued or stitched needlework, Pieced and Patterned offers an exciting opportunity to experience these beautiful, fascinating, and evocative examples of Southern material culture. It will include works from the Brooks?s permanent holdings, as well as loans from...
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| 02/19/09 |
FILM: Momma's Man
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 19, 2009
From the producers of Half Nelson and Maria Full of Grace, this feature film chronicles the increasingly anxious dilemma of a young man who stops off at his parents' loft and finds himself emotionally unable to leave. Official Selection, 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Part of the "Film Festival Favorites" series, presented in collaboration with Indie Memphis. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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| 02/15/09 |
CONCERT FILM: The Tribute to Pavarotti
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 15, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): 
Join us for the exclusive, never-before-seen premiere of The Tribute to Pavarotti concert film celebrating the life of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti. Featuring Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras, who famously performed with Pavarotti as the Three Tenors, this extraordinary event also includes performances by Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Cynthia Lawrence and Sherrill Milnes, flutist Andrea Griminelli, and thirteen year old violin sensation Aleem Kandour. Italian rock star Zucchero also performs...
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| 02/14/09 |
The Art of Love: Valentine's Day Dinner
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 02/12/09 |
FILM: In Search of a Midnight Kiss
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 12, 2009
From the producers of Before Sunset and Dazed and Confused, this award-winning feature is a rollicking comic ride and a tender journey through modern romance on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. Grand Jury Award, 2008 Florida Film Festival. Part of the "Film Festival Favorites" series, presented in collaboration with Indie Memphis. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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| 02/05/09 |
Abundance: Art in Motion, A Collaboration with Ballet Memphis
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
February 5, 2009
Inspired by art? So are the renowned choreographers of Abundance, who bring the Brooks' permanent collection to life through dance. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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01/31/09-
07/05/09 |
Contempt for the New
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 01/29/09 |
Film Preview & Discussion: Learning from Bob and Denise
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 29, 2009
Join the Brooks and the University of Memphis Department of Architecture for a special film preview with director Jim Venturi as he discusses his parents, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, who are widely considered among the most influential designers of the 20th century. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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01/24/09-
02/08/09 |
Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 24-February 8, 2009
Come see some of the finest young talent in the region exhibited at the museum's galleries. Approximately 3,000 junior and senior art entries are submitted for a professional panel of judges. Two hundred are selected for the exhibition and are awarded gold and silver keys, cash prizes, and scholarships. The seventy-five gold winning entries and portfolios will go on to New York to compete nationally. This prestigious secondary school competition is made possible by the Brooks Museum League's...
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01/22/09-
01/25/09 |
FILM: The British Television Advertising Awards
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 22-January 25, 2009
Whether irreverent parodies or shocking public service announcements, these commercials are sure to excite and delight! The annual BTA Awards play to sold- out audiences, so make your reservations early. The Brushmark Restaurant will be open for dinner. Reservations are recommended, please call 901.544.6225
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01/22/09-
01/25/09 |
British Television Advertising Awards
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
January 22-January 25, 2009
Back by popular demand! Whether irreverent parodies or shocking public service announcements, these commercials are sure to excite and delight. The annual BTA Awards sell out every year, make your reservations early!
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01/10/09-
03/08/09 |
Hands of Honor: A Collaboration with the Veterans Hospital
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/18/08 |
Guided Tour and Dinner
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/18/08 |
La Scala Ballet: Mediterranea (FILM)
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 18, 2008
Join us for the exclusive premiere of Mauro Bigonzetti's celebrated Mediterranea from the famed La Scala in Milan. A sense of travel is created through the musical cultures of the Mediterranian. From popular Turkish music to Mozart to archaic Grecian melodies, the dancers move to the music in a refined balance between lyricism and energy.
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12/16/08-
06/21/09 |
William Christenberry: Signs
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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| 12/14/08 |
Light Festival
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 14, 2008
Enjoy the festivities! There will be something for everyone at the Brooks Museum?' annual holiday celebration! Take a carriage ride around beautiful Overton Park. Get your picture taken with Santa, play a game of dreidel, savor sweet treats and hot chocolate, create hands-on art activities, have your face painted, and much more!
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| 12/11/08 |
Art Museums, Tranformational Educational Design, and Communities
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 11, 2008
Educational programming is at the heart of a museum's public mission, and serves as a gateway for a wide range of audiences to a museum's collection, to cultural history, and to ideas. Am Parsa, Manager of the Alzheimer's Project at MoMA, will delve into the theory and practice of innovative program design, outlining the components that have the potential to strengthen the museum's connection to its community by creating meaningful experiences for participants.
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| 12/06/08 |
Creation Station: The Baroque World of Fernando Botero
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 6, 2008
Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for a fun-filled activity exploring the art of Fernando Botero. Don't forget to check out the exhibition of Botero's paintings and sculptures with an interactive family guide.
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| 12/04/08 |
Spotlight Botero
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
December 4, 2008
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
This exciting event is not to be missed! In celebration of the Botero exhibition, this party will feature live music by Caribbean Sound, salsa dancing, Colombian-inspired tapas, and a screening of the film Botero: The Rebel.
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