Wednesday, April 16, 2008

modern 'til midnight this friday

from the modern art museum of fort worth:

Modern ’til Midnight: Martin Puryear and FOCUS: Kehinde Wiley

Friday, April 18, 6 pm–midnight
Admission is $15; FREE for Modern members

This event is presented in conjunction with the special exhibitions Martin Puryear and FOCUS: Kehinde Wiley. Martin Puryear is on view through May 18, and FOCUS: Kehinde Wiley opens early for attendees of Modern ’til Midnight and is on view through May 25. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance; call 817.738.9215 or visit the museum admission desk.

Modern ’til Midnight returns April 18 with a night of world-class art and unique performances. Experience the art with tours designed to engage and entertain by providing imaginative ways in which to connect with the artists’ creations. To celebrate the opening of FOCUS: Kehinde Wiley, a special performance by the Trimble Tech High School marching band, performing a unique composition by Patrick Grant under the direction of Earnest Colvin. Patrick Grant is a New York City composer who is the Musical Director for Special Projects for Kehinde Wiley. In addition, Yellow Fever, The Theater Fire, PPT, and Strange Fruit Project will provide an incredible evening of music. With dinner served in Café Modern from 6 to 9 pm, late-night shopping, and DJ Sober, DJ Other, DJ Boom, DJ Marcos, and DJ Panda Flower in the lobby, there is sure to be something for everyone. This event is open to the public. Admission is $15; free for Modern Members.

Live Music

11 pm – Strange Fruit Project

10 pm – PPT

9:15 pm – Trimble Tech High School Marching Band performing a unique composition by Patrick Grant under the direction of Earnest Colvin. Patrick Grant is a New York City composer who is the Musical Director for Special Projects for Kehinde Wiley.

8 pm – The Theater Fire

7 pm – Yellow Fever

Café Modern and Lobby Bar
Cash bars and a coffee bar are available from 6 pm until last call at 11:45 pm. Enjoy a global assortment of Modern appetizers and Café Modern food service from 6 to 11 pm.*
* Full menu available from 6 to 9 pm; beverages and food are not included in admission price.

Sponsored by the Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust, US Trust Company

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home