PROGRAMS
TOURS
Guided exhibition tours Fridays at 6pm. Free
gallery admission on Fridays from 6–9pm. All programs take place at The
Wolfsonian, unless otherwise noted.
MIAMI MUSEUM MONTH
May 1-31, 2010—For the entire month of May, explore participating
museums throughout Miami-Dade County for free with your Wolfsonian
membership. All visitors with a valid ID (all persons with an ID showing
proof of residency outside of Miami-Dade County are considered visitors)
will be offered "Buy One, Get One Free" admission. Whether you just
joined or have been a member for years, this is an incredible
opportunity to museum hop and experience the Miami cultural scene. Don't
pass up this incredible opportunity to experience Miami's vibrant
cultural scene. For more information visit:
www.miamimuseummonth.com
MEMBERS' APPRECIATION WEEKEND
Thursday, May 6-Sunday, May 9
Choose from an array of unusual and innovative items at The Dynamo
Museum Shop this week. Members are entitled to a 20% discount on shop
items and a 10% discount at The Dynamo Café. Certain restrictions apply.
For questions or information, call 305.535.2680 or
paola@thewolf.fiu.edu.
FAMILY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Thursday, May 6-Sunday, June 6
PAGE AT A TIME AND ARTFUL CITIZENSHIP EXHIBITIONS—Exhibitions
showcasing the Artful Citizenship and Page at a Time
student work produced through The Wolfsonian's educational programs are
on view in the museum's lobby. Free admission for M-DCPS students,
teachers, and families.
SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, May 7, 7pm
FIU STUDENT VIDEO SCREENING—Florida International University
students Jennifer Rodriguez Baez, Emily Crawford, Nick Hernandez,
Jessica Ortega, Jesse Peterson, and Diego Rodriguez Vanzetti present
seven short videos inspired by The Wolfsonian collection. Following the
screening, Mixed Steps, a video produced by Vanzetti in response
to the fulfilling sounds of The Wolfsonian stairwell will be on view in
The Dynamo Museum Shop. For more information: 305.535.2649 or
regina@thewolf.fiu.edu.
Free.
BOOK CLUB
Friday, May 7, 7pm
THE LAZARUS PROJECT by Aleksandar Hemon (2008)—MacArthur
fellowship recipient Hemon interweaves the stories of two Eastern
European immigrants in Chicago: 19-year-old Lazarus Averbuch, who is
shot in 1908 by the Chicago police chief when he delivers the chief a
note, and Vladimir Brik, who travels from Chicago to Eastern Europe a
century later to uncover the truth about Averbuch's life and death. The
Wolfsonian Book Club explores literary works whose subjects are relevant
to current exhibitions and collection themes. To become a member or to
RSVP: 305.535.2644 or
lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free.
PERFORMANCE/SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, May 14, 7pm
THE GIFTS OF AMERICAN OPERA & SONG—The Florida Grand Opera
Young Artist Studio performs works by American composers Kurt Weill,
Carlisle Floyd, Gian Carlo Menotti, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein,
and Stephen Sondheim. Meet and mingle with the performers following the
concert for a wine reception. Preceding the concert at 6pm, join us for
a guided tour of the +5 exhibition, which highlights acquisitions
from the last five years. For more information: 305.535.2644 or
lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu.
Free for members and students, $5 all others.
SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday, May 18
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY—Join The Wolfsonian and other area museums
in celebrating International Museum Day. In honor of the event, The
Wolfsonian offers free gallery admission and an opportunity to view the
Artful Citizenship and Page at a Time student exhibitions
produced through The Wolfsonian's educational programs.
Friday May 21, 4-6pm
THE WOLFSONIAN-ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This public meeting will be held at The Wolfsonian,
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Fl,
2nd Floor Conference Room
Pursuant to the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special
accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise The
Wolfsonian at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Regina
Bailey at 305.535.2649.
TOUR
Friday, May 21, 6pm
DECO AND DESIGN TOUR—This two-hour adventure begins with a walking
tour of the Art Deco District, then moves inside to explore The
Wolfsonian's collection. The tour focuses on architecture and the
exhibition Art and Design in the Modern Age. Presented with the
Miami Design Preservation League. Limited to 20. RSVP required:
305.535.2644 or
lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu. Tour begins and ends at The Wolfsonian, $10
for members; $20 all others.
EXHIBITIONS
Art and Design in the Modern Age:
Selections from the Wolfsonian Collection
Ongoing; updated throughout the season
+5: Recent Acquisitions from The Wolfsonian Collection
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