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Events on April 28, 2012
SPECIAL EVENT April 26-29, 201210 a.m. – 5 p.m. museum-wide Join us for the 29th year of Art in Bloom, a four-day festival of fresh floral arrangements and fine art, presented by the Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
This splendid spring celebration and fund-raiser highlights the talents of more than 150 floral artists, whose work will be on view next to the works of art that inspired them. From Thursday through Sunday, you'll experience the floral fragrance throughout the museum, enjoy a lecture or demonstration, attend a party or free docent tour, and browse in the Art in Bloom Shop. more
Lead Sponsor: Abbot Downing (formerly Lowry Hill) Extraordinary thanks to Margene Fox, our honorary chair, for her kind support. Generous support provided by Accenture, Bachman's, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Gabberts, General Mills Foundation, Martha Head, Bill Hodder, Lakewood Cemetery, Macy's, Marbrook Foundation, and Mary and Doug Olson. Additional support provided by Pauline Altermatt, Linda Boelter, Creative Kidstuff, Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Jane Emison, The Bill and Katherine Fox Foundation, Sally Mathieu, Sheila Morgan, Nash Finch Company, Olson Law Firm, and Teresa Pfister. Media Partner: myTalk 107.1 DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, April 28, 201210:15 – 11 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – Noon 1:15 – 2 p.m. 2:15 – 3 p.m. SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, April 28, 201210:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Reception Hall Join us for fun, casual activities designed for children and families, including a scavenger hunt; activities by Como Zoo & Conservatory, Creative Kidstuff, and Bachman's; storytelling; and outdoor chalk drawing with illustrator Shawn McCann. Bring the children in your life to explore the wonders of the MIA!
Sponsored by General Mills Foundation. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, April 28, 201211:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. GALLERY CONVERSATION "Spotlight" on Kuan-Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Gallery 200 Saturday, April 28, 201212:30 – 1 p.m. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Steeped in Tradition: Arts of China and Japan Saturday, April 28, 20121 – 2 p.m. Throughout the ages, the arts of China and Japan have intermingled and influenced one another, as well as taken different paths. From ancient Chinese bronzes to contemporary Japanese ceramics, see how tradition plays a role in works of superb craftsmanship and design.
SPECIAL EVENT Art in Bloom String Quartet Performance Saturday, April 28, 20122 – 2:30 p.m. Regis Fountain Court Follow the sounds of strings through the galleries to the second-floor Fountain Court, where the Madeline Island Music Camp Fellowship Quartet will perform Beethoven's String Quartet No. 10, Op. 74, "Harp" (Approx. 30 mins). FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series Weekends in April7 – 11:30 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase.
April 6–8 A Sunday In Hell Fri/Sat 7 & 9:15 p.m., Sun 4:45 & 7 p.m. Hailed as one of the greatest cycling films ever made, A Sunday in Hell chronicles the harrowing 1976 Paris-Roubaix race from multiple perspectives. An agonizing and adrenaline-inducing ride featuring the legendary cyclist Eddie Merckx. Dir. Jorgen Leth, 1976, 111 mins., not rated, Danish with English subtitles, 35mm format
April 13–15 Rocky Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9:30 p.m. The rags-to-riches story of an underdog prizefighter, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), who miraculously gets his shot at the heavyweight title against the champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers.) This epic beat out stiff competition to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Dir. John G. Avildsen, 1976, 119 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Raging Bull Fri 9:30 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m. The brutal, true-life story of Jake La Motta (Robert DeNiro), a middleweight champion whose jealousy, rage, and bloodlust destroy his career, his marriage, and his friendships. De Niro's performance, which included gaining over 70 pounds, is mesmerizing. Dir. Martin Scorsese, 1980, 129 mins., rated R, 35mm format
April 20–22 The Bad News Bears Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9 p.m. One of the greatest baseball movies ever made, this story of a Little League team features hopeless, foul-mouthed outcasts coached by a minor-leaguer who has seen better days. Tatum O'Neal is the whip-smart pitcher, Walter Matthau the churlish coach, and Jackie Earle Haley is Kelly Leak, the ultimate baseball rebel. Dir. Michael Ritchie, 1976, 102 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Slap Shot Fri 9 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 5 p.m. Reggie Dunlop (Paul Newman) is the desperate player-coach of the Charlestown Chiefs minor-league hockey team, so bad they're in danger of folding. With nothing left to lose, the Chiefs recruit the thuggish Hanson Brothers (real-life hockey legends Steve and Jeff Carlson and Dave Hanson), who cut, slash, and check the team's way to glory. Dir. George Roy Hill, 1977, 123 mins., rated R, 35mm format
April 27–29 Hoosiers Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9:15 p.m. A quick-tempered coach and an affable alcoholic lead a small-town basketball team to the state championships. Featuring Dennis Hopper in an Oscar-nominated role. Dir. David Anspaugh, 1986, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Rudy Fri 9:15 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 4:45 p.m. "Hey, you guys! My son's going to Notre Dame!" A kid of humble origins and small stature sets his sights on playing for the Fighting Irish. The ultimate underdog story that celebrates dreaming big and never giving up. Dir. David Anspaugh, 1993, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series Weekends in April7 – 11:30 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase.
April 6-8 A Sunday In Hell Fri/Sat 7 & 9:15 p.m., Sun 4:45 & 7 p.m. Hailed as one of the greatest cycling films ever made, A Sunday in Hell chronicles the harrowing 1976 Paris-Roubaix race from multiple perspectives. An agonizing and adrenaline-inducing ride featuring the legendary cyclist Eddie Merckx. Dir. Jorgen Leth, 1976, 111 mins., not rated, Danish with English subtitles, 35mm format
April 13-15 Rocky Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9:30 p.m. The rags-to-riches story of an underdog prizefighter, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), who miraculously gets his shot at the heavyweight title against the champion, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers.) This epic beat out stiff competition to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Dir. John G. Avildsen, 1976, 119 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Raging Bull Fri 9:30 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m. The brutal, true-life story of Jake La Motta (Robert DeNiro), a middleweight champion whose jealousy, rage, and bloodlust destroy his career, his marriage, and his friendships. De Niro's performance, which included gaining over 70 pounds, is mesmerizing. Dir. Martin Scorsese, 1980, 129 mins., rated R, 35mm format
April 20-22 The Bad News Bears Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9 p.m. One of the greatest baseball movies ever made, this story of a Little League team features hopeless, foul-mouthed outcasts coached by a minor-leaguer who has seen better days. Tatum O'Neal is the whip-smart pitcher, Walter Matthau the churlish coach, and Jackie Earle Haley is Kelly Leak, the ultimate baseball rebel. Dir. Michael Ritchie, 1976, 102 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Slap Shot Fri 9 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 5 p.m. Reggie Dunlop (Paul Newman) is the desperate player-coach of the Charlestown Chiefs minor-league hockey team, so bad they're in danger of folding. With nothing left to lose, the Chiefs recruit the thuggish Hanson Brothers (real-life hockey legends Steve and Jeff Carlson and Dave Hanson), who cut, slash, and check the team's way to glory. Dir. George Roy Hill, 1977, 123 mins., rated R, 35mm format
April 27-29 Hoosiers Fri/Sun 7 p.m., Sat 9:15 p.m. A quick-tempered coach and an affable alcoholic lead a small-town basketball team to the state championships. Featuring Dennis Hopper in an Oscar-nominated role. Dir. David Anspaugh, 1986, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format
Rudy Fri 9:15 p.m., Sat 7 p.m., Sun 4:45 p.m. "Hey, you guys! My son's going to Notre Dame!" A kid of humble origins and small stature sets his sights on playing for the Fighting Irish. The ultimate underdog story that celebrates dreaming big and never giving up. Dir. David Anspaugh, 1993, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series: "Rudy" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 27-29, 20127 – 9 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Sports-related films in conjunction with the MIA exhibition, "The Sports Show." "Hey, you guys! My son?s going to Notre Dame!" A kid of humble origins and small stature sets his sights on playing for the Fighting Irish. The ultimate underdog story that celebrates dreaming big and never giving up. Directed by David Anspaugh, 1993, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format. Tickets: $8, available at Trylon Microcinema. Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase. FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series: "Rudy" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 27-29, 20127 – 9 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Sports-related films in conjunction with the MIA exhibition, "The Sports Show." "Hey, you guys! My son's going to Notre Dame!" A kid of humble origins and small stature sets his sights on playing for the Fighting Irish. The ultimate underdog story that celebrates dreaming big and never giving up. Directed by David Anspaugh, 1993, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format. Tickets: $8, available at Trylon Microcinema. Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase. FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series: "Rudy" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 27-29, 20127 – 9 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Sports-related films in conjunction with the MIA exhibition, "The Sports Show." "Hey, you guys! My son's going to Notre Dame!" A kid of humble origins and small stature sets his sights on playing for the Fighting Irish. The ultimate underdog story that celebrates dreaming big and never giving up. Directed by David Anspaugh, 1993, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format. Tickets: $8, available at Trylon Microcinema. Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase. FILM Take-Up Productions' Sports Series: "Hoosiers" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 27-299:15 – 11:15 p.m. Trylon Microcinema, 3258 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis 55406 Sports-related films in conjunction with the MIA exhibition, "The Sports Show."
A quick-tempered coach and an affable alcoholic lead a small- town basketball team to the state championships. Featuring Dennis Hopper in an Oscar-nominated role. Directed by David Anspaugh, 1986, 114 mins., rated PG, 35mm format.
Buy a Sports Series movie ticket and receive a coupon for one free ticket to "The Sports Show." MIA members who purchase an $8 ticket for any film in the Sports Series will receive one free organic popcorn. Please show your MIA member card at the time of purchase. |
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