This Week at the Dallas Museum of Art
Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Holidays are a great time to visit museums and galleries. Always keep in mind that most museums and galleries will close early or completely the day before a holiday and closed completely for the actual holiday. Check the venue’s website prior to venturing out for an art rendezvous.
Below is a two week schedule for the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA). The DMA has a lot to see right now and we highly recommend a visit.
If possible, we suggest taking DART Rail. A $2 rail only pass sure beats driving in holiday traffic. Get off at St. Paul Station and walk north on Harwood to the Dallas Arts District.
Tuesday, December 22
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The Dream presented by American Ballet Theatre (54 minutes)
2:00 pm
Accompanied by the ethereal music of Felix Mendelssohn, acclaimed choreographer Frederick Ashton interprets William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the stage. This one-act ballet presents a comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers, and a mischievous sprite.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission
Wednesday, December 23
Gallery Talk
NO GALLERY TALK
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
Degas and the Dance (66 minutes)
2:00 pm
This unique documentary explores the world and work of Edgar Degas, who created over a thousand images of ballet dancers, in their studios and on stage, throughout his career. Learn more about Degas’ intimate connection to the Paris Opéra, where for years he attended performances and watched ballet classes.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission
Thursday, December 24
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
Friday, December 25
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
Saturday, December 26
Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission
Performances in the Galleries
NO PERFORMANCES
Sunday, December 27
Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission
Performances in the Galleries
NO PERFORMANCES
Monday, December 28
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday, December 29
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The Dream presented by American Ballet Theatre (54 minutes)
2:00 pm
Accompanied by the ethereal music of Felix Mendelssohn, acclaimed choreographer Frederick Ashton interprets William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the stage. This one-act ballet presents a comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers, and a mischievous sprite.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission
Wednesday, December 30
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
Degas and the Dance (66 minutes)
2:00 pm
This unique documentary explores the world and work of Edgar Degas, who created over a thousand images of ballet dancers, in their studios and on stage, throughout his career. Learn more about Degas’ intimate connection to the Paris Opéra, where for years he attended performances and watched ballet classes.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission
Thursday, December 31
Closing Early 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration
10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate 2010 with Radio Disney and the Dallas Museum of Art. The Museum invites families and kids ages 8 and under to ring in the new year during Noon Year’s Eve! Enjoy music, dancing, and fun family activities related to the All the World’s a Stage exhibition. Meet our family mascot, Arturo. Everyone can win great prizes as the clock strikes noon!
Included in general admission to the Museum; enjoy half-off adult general admission between 10:30 a.m. and noon
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The American Dance Festival’s Dancing in the Light (57 minutes)
2:00 pm
The American Dance Festival presents six classic dances created by African-American choreographers. The selected dances, created over a 57-year span, have each influenced the course of contemporary modern dance, and often embody the social, political, moral and spiritual concerns of their periods. Dancing in the Light is presented courtesy of the American Dance Festival.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission
NO Jazz in the Atrium
Friday, January 1
CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY
Saturday, January 2
Studio Creations
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Celebrate the holidays with music! Let music in the exhibition All the World’s a Stage inspire you to create your own holiday decoration.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission
Family Films
I Can Fly, Part II: Kids, Painting, and Art Appreciation (28 min., ages 5–15)
2:00pm
How do you make a great painting? Hosted by a teenager, this inspiring video explores five key elements of painting: color, light, style, texture, and subject. The film features the artwork of Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Renoir, van Gogh, and Matisse.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission
Performances in the Galleries
NO PERFORMANCES
Sunday, January 3
Studio Creations
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Explore movement in costumes, music, and dance in the exhibition All the World’s a Stage, then stop by the Studio and use movement and music to create your own watercolor paintings.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission
Collection Connections
1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging materials for all ages.
Lady Bolon K’an, Ancient Art of the Americas, Level 4
Free with general admission
Family Films
I Can Fly, Part II: Kids, Painting, and Art Appreciation (28 min., ages 5–15)
2:00pm
How do you make a great painting? Hosted by a teenager, this inspiring video explores five key elements of painting: color, light, style, texture, and subject. The film features the artwork of Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Renoir, van Gogh, and Matisse.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission
Performances in the Galleries
NO PERFORMANCES
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