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THIS WEEK AT THE MUSEUM
Tuesday, April 26 - Sunday, May 1 |
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 "IT" Girls
We continue our afternoon film matinee series with performances by some of the greatest film actresses of all time. Join film and art historian and series host Laura Stewart for background information, discussion and audience Q&A.
Wednesday, April 27
1:30 pm
Mighty Aphrodite Rated R
Lenny and Amanda have an adopted son Max. Lenny, a New York sportswriter bored by his wife becomes obsessed with finding Max's real parents. Mira Sorvino won an Oscar for her performance as Max's mother. |
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 MAN vs THE WEST: ICONS and MYTHS
The epic Western has been a major part of cinema history and the popular imagination since the days of the first silent movies. This series presents some of the greatest films of the genre and from five of the most iconic and influential actors.
Wednesday, April 27 7:15 pm Eagle's Wing Long before the myths began, it was primitive... unforgiving - but in that vast, limitless space, man had one ally... the horse. The title horse is a focus for interconnecting stories, all dealing with the traditional western clash of the primitive and civilization. |
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This interdisciplinary feature and documentary film series presents titles that explore the relationship between humans and animals. Join afternoon series host, Daytona State College faculty member and documentary film specialist Eric Breitenbach for background information, discussion and audience Q & A.
Thursday, April 28 1:30 pm Amores Perros Rated R Amores Perros is a uniquely conceptual portrait of people whom we come to know through their relationship with dogs. The film is simultaneously bleak, cynical, insightful, and compassionate, with layers of meaning that are sure to reward multiple viewings. |
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Music and Musicians
This series is a survey of some of the most important documentaries made about music and musicians that covers the major milestones by many of the most innovative and influential directors in cinema.
Thursday, April 28 6:00 pm Buena Vista Social Club In 1996 guitar legend Ry Cooder entered Egrem Studios in Havana with the forgotten greats of Cuban music; many elderly and retired, to record an album. Cooder returned with acclaimed director Wim Wenders to produce a film about these astonishing musicians. The performers, who tell their stories directly to the camera, wander the streets and neighborhoods of Havana and celebrate the music in performance. |
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This series presents an introductory survey of important films featuring some of the most significant plays in 20th Century American theater. These films represent the most definitive and critically acclaimed adaptations and performances of each title.
Friday, April 29 3:00 pm *Note time change Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Edward Albee's play about excoriating marital warfare, an acknowledged classic even during its first run, came to the screen with searing fervor by an unlikely combination of talents at that time - stage director Mike Nichols, and two mega-stars who were more famous as notorious tabloid-saturated lovers than as character actors. |
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Enjoy an afternoon of free parent-child art and photography sessions for children aged 7-14. Led by skilled and supportive staff members, these free parent-child art and photography sessions are fun for the whole family!
*Advanced registration required. Call to see if there are any spots left!
Saturday, April 30 1:00-3:00 pm PLAYFUL PERCEPTIONS: 3D Landscapes Create your own 3-dimensional landscape using custom plexi-panels, photographs and other multi-layered media. Play with spatial relationships and layers to create a cool scene that really "pops." All materials are provided-just bring along your imagination and create your own world! |
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Continues through July 24 at the Lyonia Gallery in Deltona, FL |
