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DEGAS AT THE OPÉRA VIRTUAL TOUR

Thursday, June 18 to Monday, July 6
National Gallery of Art 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Experience Degas at the Opéra, and view the first show dedicated to Edgar Degas’s fascination with the Opéra—its spaces, the music, and the people surrounding the thriving theatrical life of 19th-century Paris. Click on the different colored dots to read wall texts, listen to the audio tour, watch related video clips, and more.

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I AM… CONTEMPORARY WOMEN ARTISTS OF AFRICA

Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, July 5 at 5:30 PM
National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC

This new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art draws on the museum’s permanent collection to feature 28 women artists that take on topics of faith, community, racism, identity, the environment and politics in their stunning work. Utilizing a range of media, the exhibit will show visitors how these artists have powerfully contributed to the dialogues on the most important issues of our time.

Free Admission

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ASF Sunset Tea & Pimms on the Arsenal Rooftop in Central Park

Monday, September 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Arsenal at Central Park (at 64th Street and 5th Avenue)

The Talk – August 7 marks the 230th Anniversary of the 1789 Lighthouse Act and the role of Alexander Hamilton, in the developing the lighthouses guarding the coast. Hamilton served as its first Superintendent, prior to becoming Secretary of the Treasury which oversaw the establishment of the Lighthouse Service and Cutter Service, the basis for today’s Coast Guard.

The talk will also reference to other notable Americans of Scottish ancestry who were important contemporaries of Hamilton, some of whom played a determinant role on behalf of independence during the American Revolution including: Henry Knox, Hugh Mercer, Alexander MacDougal, John Paul Jones, William Alexander (Lord Stirling), James McHenry.

The Speaker – Wade R. Goria is a graduate of Brooklyn College, CUNY where he majored in history, and Oxford University, St. Antony’s College, where he studied international relations with a concentration upon the history and politics of the modern Middle East. He is the author of Sovereignty and Leadership in Lebanon, 1943-1976 published by Ithaca Press in London.

Wade’s wide academic interests include teaching history and international relations at New York University for 18 years, and working for a number of non profits and NGO’s including the UN affiliated International Peace Academy, where he served as its Director of Communications and Development.

The Reception 7:15 pm: Overlooking the Central Park Zoo, with fabulous Manhattan views, the Arsenal’s rooftop will provide a striking backdrop for an Iced Tea and Pimms end to your day.

The beautiful Rooftop Garden that has been created and maintained by the NY Parks Department personnel at the Arsenal Central Park.

Reserve your tickets now!

Once again, ASF will be donating plantings for the rooftop garden.

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Hats, Handbags, and History

Saturday, June 23 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas (NSMLV)

Join us for a fun afternoon in the Special Events Room at the museum, 2-4 p.m. on June 23 (Saturday). Admission is free!

Bid on your favorite handbag in our silent auction and raise much needed funds for the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas (NSMLV)
View never seen before hat and handbags from the NSMLV collection
Learn about the history of hats and handbags across the centuries with a presentation from Karan Feder, guest curator of costume and textiles, NSMLV

We have enough purses! Thank you to all donors!

Prize for attendee wearing the best hat, tiara or fascinator!

Join us for a glass of sparkling wine and refreshments

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Distinguished Lecture Series: WWII Nuclear Intelligence & Espionage

Friday, April 13 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
NATM, 755 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

The National Atomic Testing Museum (NATM) is a national science, history and educational institution that tells the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site. The Museum uses lessons of the past and present to better understand the extent and effect of nuclear testing on worldwide nuclear deterrence and geo-political history. It provides collection-based exhibits and learning activities for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live. Its collections and activities are inseparably linked to serve a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds and knowledge.
The National Atomic Testing Museum is one of a handful of private national museums and showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program. Nowhere else can you see a large nuclear reactor that was used in the development of the nuclear rocket and the first air-to-air missile, Genie. Personal atomic weapons that were developed to use in place of conventional weapons such as the Backpack Nuke and the Davy Crockett Weapon System (recoilless gun) are placed throughout the 8,000 square feet of museum exhibits.
From Atomic Age culture to the scientific and technological advances, the Museum highlights 70 years of nuclear testing. The end of the Cold War is depicted through a piece of the Berlin Wall complete with the celebratory graffiti painted by Berliners when the wall came down. Two pieces of the World Trade Center signify the beginning of the Global War on Terror and how the Museum today plays a role in the training of first-responders from across the nation who come to learn about the nuclear materials terrorists might use.

National Atomic Test Museum visitors will:
1) Learn about world events leading up to the establishment of the Nevada Test Site.
2) Learn about the progression of the Test Site from the above-ground tests to underground tests and non-nuclear activities.
3) See a replica of the Control Point where the countdown was conducted before each nuclear detonation.
4) Experience a Ground Zero Theater simulation of an above-ground test.
5) Reflect on the history of atomic testing and its relevance to national security and international stability.

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Night at the Museum

The Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV) and DISCOVERY Children’s Museum hosted the third annual Night at the Museum fundraiser on Saturday, January 13th.

Adults could unleash their inner child, explore and interact with museum exhibits, dance to silent disco, and enjoy drinks and small bites.

The event was held at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas.

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Party Pics: New Museum “Hell, Yes!” party

Hell Yes! What a great time was had by all, on June 21, 2017.

 

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Gallery Walk by Art News

Saturday, April 29
Madison Avenue

On the Saturday preceding Frieze New York and the TEFAF New York fairs, the Madison Avenue Gallery Walk will give the public time and space to visit the many galleries located on Madison Avenue and its adjacent side streets from East 57th St. up to East 86th St.

This event is free and open to the public, and features over sixty curator & artist talks where you can hear from experts about collections on view.

To learn more and register, visit www.artnews.com/MadAveGalleryWalk/ where you can click their Calendar to RSVP for curator and artists talks at the galleries of your choice.

Madison Avenue Gallery Walk is organized by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District. For more information, kindly visit www.madisonavenuebid.org

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Chelsea Gallery Tour

Saturday, April 29 at 1pm and 3:45pm
526 W 26th St near 10 Ave

New York Gallery Tours presents the Chelsea gallery tour which will be their most extraordinary of the month, as we have 300 contemporary art galleries to choose from there.

Highlights: (1) a European artist who employed 8 designers (lighting, set, make-up, etc.) to create photos unlike any you’ve ever seen, (2) a young female artist’s inventive stop-motion video installation that humorously comments on the chaos of modern life, and (3) the single most SHOCKING action an artist took to produce the stunning work you’ll see, in the 15 years we’ve been leading tours! These are just 3 of 7 eye-opening shows.”

Discounted ticket links:

The $8-off discount ticket links (below) enable you to pay just $17 admission (instead of the regular $25 admission). This discount is $8-off only when you use it at least two days in advance by credit card. After that, when the discount expires, you can still attend the tour by paying the regular admission of $25, either by credit card online, or with cash at the door.

Sat. April 29 at 1:00 & 3:45 PM: Chelsea “Best Exhibits” tour
Purchase 1:00 PM discount tickets to this tour, or
Purchase 3:45 PM discount tickets to this tour.
This discount is $8 off through Thur. April 27 at 11:55 PM, then it reverts to full price.

Read more about New York Gallery Tours at
www.nygallerytours.com

 

 

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Saturday Sketching at the Guggenheim

Saturdays at 10 am
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Prepared materials with drawing prompts allow visitors to explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural shapes and spaces, and record their perspectives through drawing.

Art materials, including a drawing board, paper, a variety of pencils, and erasers, are available for loan at the Family Activity Kiosk. This program is geared towards teens, though families with children of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Saturday Sketching is free with admission to the museum.

See more at https://www.guggenheim.org/event/saturday-sketching

 

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Parrish Spring Fling

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Saturday, April 16 from 7:30 to 11 pm
Parrish Art Museum

Join up with friends, meet new people, and make connections at SPRING FLING—the Parrish’s annual benefit event for the entire community that helps support the Museum’s incredible year-round education programs for children:

• Meet up with friends and make new connections

• Dance all night to electrifying live music by NOIZ

• Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar by Southampton Social Club

• Bid on unique Hamptons experiences and items in the silent auction

• Win prizes in the annual gallery hunt

See more at http://www.parrishart.org/SpringFling2016

 

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