PROGRAMS

Guided exhibition tours every Thursday and Friday at 6pm. Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6–9pm with the generous support of the Miami Herald. All programs take place at The Wolfsonian, unless otherwise noted.

WOLF BOOK CLUB
Be a part of The Wolfsonian’s book club! We explore literary works whose subjects are relevant to current exhibitions and collection themes. Participants are expected to have read the selection in its entirety and have toured Art and Design in the Modern Age prior to the discussion. To join or to RSVP: 305.535.2644 or education@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free.

Friday, May 2, 7pm
DOROTHEA LANGE: PHOTOGRAPHS OF A LIFETIME by Robert Coles (2005)—Photographer Dorothea Lange is best known for her documentation of the Great Depression. This book combines a selection of one hundred of her photographs with a biographical essay by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Robert Coles. Moderated by Alex Lichtenstein, professor, Department of History, FIU.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
May 8–June 1, 2008
PAGE AT A TIME EXHIBITION—What do personal conflict, child labor, and global warming have in common? Books. Not the kind of books you find in a typical bookstore, but unique, student-created works that explore the broad theme of conflict and resolution. Page at a Time is an innovative arts education program developed by The Wolfsonian for fourth- through sixth-grade students. The works of students from Dante B. Fascell, Myrtle Grove, South Pointe, and Southside elementary schools, and Shenandoah Middle Museums Magnet School are on display in the museum’s lobby. Free.

MEMBER EVENTS
Thursday, May 8–Sunday, May 11
MEMBERS APPRECIATION WEEKEND—Choose from an array of unusual and innovative items at The Dynamo Museum Shop. Members are entitled to a twenty percent discount on shop items and a ten percent discount at The Dynamo Café. Certain restrictions apply. Cap off the weekend with a savory Mother's Day brunch at The Dynamo Café. From noon-4pm, enjoy an all-day brunch menu, featuring mimosas and other mom-pleasing items for $24pp.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY OFFER... With Mother's Day just around the corner, give mom a DYNAMO gift consisting of a one-year Popular-level membership at The Wolfsonian-FIU and lunch for two at The Dynamo Café now through May 11. It's a gift that keeps giving since this membership entitles mom to free admission to our galleries, free or reduced admission to our programs, invitations to our exhibition openings and other special events, member promotions at The Dynamo Museum Shop and Café, and much more. And, the lunch for two, consisting of a daily lunch special with iced tea and dessert, can be enjoyed at any time. Price: $65. Contact Thea Smolinski at 305.535.2631 or thea@thewolf.fiu.edu for this special offer.

Friday, May 9, 7pm
“THE BIG SELL: COLLECTING PROPAGANDA”—Leonard A. Lauder, chairman of the Board of The Estée Lauder Companies, art collector, and philanthropist, discusses his interest in collecting and preserving “propaganda arts.” A selection of works from Mr. Lauder’s recent gift to The Wolfsonian of U.S. Second World War posters and ephemera is on view in the fifth floor galleries. Sponsored by Sotheby’s. RSVP required: 305.535.2645 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free for members; $10 all others.

CINEMA 2 AT THE WOLF is an ongoing documentary film series presented in collaboration with WPBT–Channel 2. Free.

Friday, May 16, 7pm
SECRETS OF THE DEAD: THE HUNT FOR NAZI SCIENTISTS (2006, USA, Mark Radice, 56 min, b&w and color, DVD)—At the end of the Second World War, U.S. and Russian forces rushed to recruit the top Nazi scientists in the hope of gaining access to new technologies for high-tech airplanes, sophisticated rockets, and even, perhaps, a German atomic bomb. This race marked the beginning of the Cold War, which would last for the next forty years.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, May 18
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY—Join The Wolfsonian and fifteen other local museums in celebrating International Museum Day. In honor of the event, The Wolfsonian offers several promotions including free gallery admission and a ten-dollar lunch special at The Dynamo Café. In addition to gallery exhibitions, view the lobby exhibit of handcrafted books created by students from six Miami-Dade public schools as part of The Wolfsonian’s Page at a Time art education program.

Wednesday, May 21, 7pm
 WOLF PACK DESIGN NIGHT —Join the Wolf Pack for a tour of the happening Upper East Side of Miami. The evening begins at the Upper East Side Garden, followed by cocktails, a round of mini golf, and a lively discussion on urban development and renewal in Miami. Afterward, the group heads to Uva 69 for dinner and conversation. Cocktails graciously provided by Rubi Rey Rum. Beer provided by Grolsch. RSVP required: 305.535.2631 or thea@thewolf.fiu.edu. $40 for members; $50 all others.

EXHIBITIONS

Art and Design in the Modern Age:
Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection
Ongoing; updated throughout the season

Our programs are presented in collaboration with the following FIU schools and departments: Honors College, School of Architecture, Department of Art and Art History, Women's Studies Center, Department of History, School of Journalism and Mass Communication.