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Ellsworth Kelly Prints Exhibition and Dinner Preview DIA Associates, The Forum for Prints, Drawings and Photographs and Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art Dinner Preview of the Exhibition Ellsworth Kelly Prints. 8:00p.m. - Dinner in Rivera Court $95.00 per person Please use Loggia Entrance Valet parking is hosted Patrons names will be added to Door Guest List.
SPECIAL CLASSES
Meet Me at the DIA: a program for people with early stage dementia and their caregivers. 10:30AM - 12:00 PM FREE with Registration
Special Preview of Monsters University Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:30 pm Exclusive pre-release screening of Monsters University and the opportunity to meet Clawson native Dan Scanlon, the film's director from Pixar Animation Studios.
Studio Class
There's a bit of genius in all of us! There's plenty going on in our studio this summer for artists of all ages. Instructors: Bryon Nemela & Soh Suzuki
Recommended: For Adults and Children ages 5 and older with an adult. Children 5 - 8 must be accompanied by an adult. *Note: Studio fees are on a per person basis and are applicable to adults and children attending the class.
Bal Africain 50th Anniversary Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Friends of African and African American Art with special honored guest Danny Glover $500 Premium Includes: Valet parking at Woodward entrance 6:00pm Entry Cocktails reception Dinner and program Dessert and dancing Meet and greet with Danny Glover *Please note $405 of the Premium ticket may be tax deductible; receipts mailed at a later date. $350 Regular Includes: Valet parking at Woodward entrance 6:30pm Entry Cocktail reception Dinner and program Dessert and dancing *Please note $262 of the Regular ticket may be tax deductible; receipts mailed at a later date. $175 Late couple includes: (2) tickets 9:00pm Entry Valet parking at Woodward entrance Light hors d'oeuvres and dancing $100 Late single includes: (1) ticket 9:00pm Entry Valet parking at Woodward entrance Light hors d'oeuvres and dancing ATTIRE: BLACK TIE RSVP DATE: JUNE 7, 2013
FJC Summer Social Founders Junior Council Dedication Celebrate the FJC legacy as we announce our $500,000 gift to the DIA Founders Junior Council Dining Rooms. Fountain Bistro 800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226
The reinvention of Verdi’s masterpiece, La Traviata, as sung by world-famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay, is the subject of Philippe Béziat’s thrilling new movie, in which a modern, minimalist, post-punk approach strips away the rigid, over-the-top grandiosity so often associated with opera. Concentrating on director Jean-François Sivadier’s working relationship with Dessay, the film reveals how two great creative minds build the story of a doomed love affair. The stars rehearse in what look like yoga outfits, on a bare stage, with minimal props. The final production, set against a backdrop of sky and clouds punctuated by a single chandelier, features Violetta and Alfredo (a darkly entrancing Charles Castronovo) as the startling essence of hipster-chic. Their passion, however, is for the ages. Featuring music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Louis Langrée, filmmaker Philippe Béziat used his unprecedented access for over two months, in rehearsal rooms and behind the scenes of the Thea! de I'Archeveche, to follow this now-legendary production's development, from concept to glorious realization. In French, Italian and English with English subtitles. (112 min.)
“Electrifying! A perfect marriage of theater and music.” -Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Beginning in 1964 with the groundbreaking British TV documentary Seven Up, and continuing subsequently every seven years, The Up Series has offered visible proof of the maxim: “Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man.” The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has been back to talk to as many of them as have been willing, examining the progression of their lives, which now finds them at age 56. From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the ever-surprising, gripping story of Neil, The Up Series has remained, according to critic Roger Ebert, “on my list of the ten greatest films of all time. An inspired, almost noble use of the film medium. Apted penetrates to the central mystery of life.” (144 min.)
“Awe-inducing. A study unique to the medium of moving images – and a documentary masterpiece.” -Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
The fascinating and darkly sensual new drama Augustine is based on the true story of the unusual relationship that developed between Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot, the pioneering 19th century French neurologist and mentor to Sigmund Freud, and his “star” teenage patient. In Belle Epoque Paris, 19-year-old kitchen maid Augustine (27 year-old French recording artist Soko in a breakout performance) suffers an inexplicable seizure that leaves her partially paralyzed. Shipped off to an all-female psychiatric hospital specializing in the then-fashionable ailment of “hysteria,” Augustine captures the attention of renowned neurologist Dr. Charcot (Vincent Lindon) after she has a second attack that appears to give her intense physical pleasure. As Augustine displays her spectacular fits in lecture halls under Charcot’s direction, the lines between doctor and patient become blurred. Chronicling one woman’s sexual awakening against the backdrop of Victorian psychology and repression, director Alice Winocour’s feature debut also stars Chiara Mastroianni. Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals; 2013 César Nominee, Best First Feature. In French with English subtitles. (102 min.)
“An absorbingly sensuous period drama from an exciting new writing/directing talent.” -Neil Young, The Hollywood Reporter
Session I Camp: July 15-19, 2013 (9 a.m.-Noon each day) Class A: Ages (5-8) - "Camp Art n Action" Class B: Ages (9-12) - "Camp Art n Exploration"
Session II Camp: July 29 - August 2, 2013 (9 a.m.-Noon each day) Class C: Ages (5-8) - "Camp Art n Action" Class D: Ages (9-12) - "Camp Art n Exploration"
REGISTER FOR CAMP Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Credit card will be charged at time of registration. Space is limited, so register early. Camp reservations are held at the door.
*Note: Camp fees are on a per person basis.
Cancellation policy: Refunds for Session I will be processed up to July 2. Refunds for Session II will be processed up to July 16. Please note once camp begins, we cannot process refunds or deductions if students are absent.
TEACHER WORKSHOP Higher Thinking Skills: The Visual Thinking Strategies Two separate 3-day courses will be offered: Tuesday, July 30 through Thursday, August 1, 2013 Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15, 2013
Class Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Detroit Institute of Arts – Webber Education Wing.
