Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Presented by Starbucks Coffee
Friday, April 21, 2006
6:00 p.m.?midnight
CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES
Happy Hour featuring the Booker T. Washington Latin Music Jazz Ensemble
6:00?7:00 p.m., Atrium
Salsa with the Booker T. Washington Latin Music Jazz ensemble.
Performances in the Galleries
7:00?7:20 p.m. and 9:00?9:20 p.m., Barrel Vault
Experience authentic Maya ritual dance performances by Grupo Pakal Maya Performing Arts Company.
11:00 p.m., Level 4 Landing
Enjoy a guitar performance by Chris Carrington.
Late Night Main Stage featuring Javier Gutierrez & Mosaic
8:00?9:00 p.m., Atrium
Dance to the hot Latin beats of Javier Gutierrez & Mosaic.
Demonstration and Dance Instruction with Salsa Guanaca Dance Company
10:00?11:00 p.m., Atrium
Learn to salsa with Salsa Guanaca Dance Company.
DJs in the Garden
10:00?11:30 p.m., Sculpture Garden
Join DJ Wild in the Streets for retro Latin and international mixes.
Rain Location: Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
SPECIAL EVENTS
Radio Disney Appearance
6:00?8:00 p.m., Sculpture Garden
Join Jay Jenson and the Radio Disney team and sign up to win prizes.
Rain Location: Concourse
WRR Classical 101.1 FM Radio Station Appearance
6:00?8:00 p.m., Concourse
Stop by and register to win prizes.
Literary Cafe featuring Helen Oyeyemi
7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Author Helen Oyeyemi speaks about her book The Icarus Girl, the story of a little girl growing up between cultures. The Icarus Girl explores Yoruba mythologies surrounding twins, spirit children, and supernatural realms.
Explore Crossroads
8:00?9:00 p.m. and 10:00?11:00 p.m., Crossroads, Level 3
Meet specially trained university students in Crossroads and begin your exploration of the arts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
Smooth Jazz 107.5, The Oasis (KOAI) Radio Station Appearance
8:00?10:00 p.m., Concourse
Meet the street team and register to win prizes.
Laptop Cafe featuring DIG! The Maya Project
8:00?10:00 p.m., Outside Museum Library, M2
Explore Maya art and culture as you play an interactive Web-based game created by Museum staff and students from UTD?s Institute for Interactive Arts and Engineering.
Artist Demonstration with HELPS International
8:15?10:00 p.m., Orientation Theater
Join weaver Violeta Juana Gutierrez de Cifuentes from Guatemala as she demonstrates Maya weaving techniques. Learn about Maya textiles and see how they were worn as live models display the authentic textiles.
Late Night Open Mic
10:30?11:30 p.m., Orientation Theater
Hear Dallas?s hottest poets or share some of your own verses. Hosted by Tisha Crear of Reciprocity, Dallas's underground poetry cafe. Readings may contain adult themes and language.
FILMS
Mad Hot Ballroom
9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Follow the inspiring journey of urban New York City fifth graders on their way to compete in a citywide ballroom dancing competition. Told from the children's candid perspectives, this charming documentary chronicles the transformation of these students from reluctant participants to determined competitors. This film is rated PG.
TOURS AND TALKS
Ancient American Art at the Dallas Museum of Art
7:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
Learn about our ancient American collection, featuring works from Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala, with docent Margaret Anne Cullum.
The Power of Twins in Nigerian Culture
9:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
Tour the exhibition After Life with DMA curator Dr. Roslyn A. Walker.
Insomniac Tour
11:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
Tour the collections until the wee hours with the Dallas Museum of Art's resident night owl, Deputy Director Bonnie Pitman.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Late Night Creations
6:00?10:00 p.m., Gateway Gallery
Create your own masks inspired by works in the exhibition Lords of Creation: The Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship.
Yoga for Kids!
6:30?7:00 p.m., Gateway Gallery
Bring your yoga mats and join Arturo for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.
Art Stop: Lady Bolon K?an
7:00?7:45 p.m., Ancient Americas Gallery, Level 4
Take a walk through the galleries and visit the Lady Bolon K?an Art Stop. Museum staff will be on hand to talk in-depth about this work of art. Learn the history and create an art activity. Great for all ages!
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m., Orientation Theater
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows for Bedtime Stories with Arturo. Cara Mía Theater Company will perform The Wisdom of Viejo Antonio, which will bring to life for children and their families the Museum?s current exhibition Lords of Creation: The Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship.
FOOD SERVICE, EVENTS, AND TASTINGS
Atrium Cafe
Food service until 10:30 p.m.
Bar service until 11:30 p.m.
The Late Night menu special is Tequila Marinated White Fish and Scallop Ceviche with Fresh Avocado.
Complimentary Starbucks Beverages
6:00 p.m.?midnight, Atrium
Artist in the Kitchen
Demonstration and Tasting
7:30 p.m., Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
Join Seventeen Seventeen Executive Chef David Uygur and Atrium Cafe Chef de Cuisine Truett Bishop as they demonstrate how to make Tequila Marinated White Fish and Scallop Ceviche with Fresh Avocado.
Guided Starbucks Tea Tasting
Cook Boardroom
Meet and Greet with Starbucks Baristas
6:30?8:30 p.m.
Tea Seminars with a Starbucks Tea Master
9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.
Learn the subtleties of tea tasting and brewing while enjoying Starbucks pastries.
Don?t Forget
Shop at the Museum Store for unique gifts and merchandise.
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Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art is presented by Starbucks Coffee Company. Additional support provided by JCPenney. Air transportation provided by American Airlines. Promotional support provided by CBS Radio: Infinity Broadcasting: JACK-FM, KLUV, KOAI, KRLD, KVIL, Dallas Observer, John Eagle Dealerships, and Radio Disney. In-kind support provided in part by Lea Danielson Lighting and Daughter Entertainment.
Official Website: http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_011668