March 2-15: Julian Schnabel, Artist Talks, Toy Theatre, and more

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The Walker presents a retrospective of the films of artist/film director Julian Schnabel, including the premiere of his latest, Miral. On March 19, join us as Schnabel and Walker chief curator Darsie Alexander talk about the creative process, illuminated with images of artworks, film clips, anecdotes, and personal insights. read more >> Must-See Events Free First Saturday Family Program: It's a full day of stop-motion fun! We're screening stop-motion animated short films, sure to delight kids and adults alike. Those inspired by the handcrafted films will be able to create their own clay characters and bring them to life in a special animation workshop. Saturday, March 5, 10 am-3 pm more >> Michelle Grabner Artist Talk & Book-Signing: Artist Michelle Grabner (whose work is in A Shot in the Dark) discusses her studio practice as well as her recent book, The Studio Reader, about the evolving role of the studio as a site for artistic production. A book signing will immediately follow the talk. Thursday, March 3, 7 pm more >> Tyondai Braxton Music: Best known for his former role in the tech-rock ensemble Battles, Braxton bridges the gap between classical and rock with a head-spinning mix of live instrumentation, loops and samples, and the help of the New York-based Wordless Music Orchestra. Friday, March 4, 8 pm more >> Toy Theatre After Dark Puppetry: Intimate, inventive, and wonderfully odd, toy theater has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, especially in the Twin Cities. Join us at Open Eye Figure Theatre for a two-week festival of new pieces from local and national artists. March 10-20 more >> Jim Shaw with Darsie Alexander Mack Lecture: Join artist Jim Shaw and The Spectacular of Vernacular curator Darsie Alexander for a discussion about kitsch and art, thrift stores, music, and the Midwest. Sunday, March 13, 2 pm more >> The Spectacular of Vernacular Exhibition: Over two dozen artists embrace the rustic, the folkloric, and the humbly homemade as well as the clash of street spectacle and commercial culture. Now on view more >> Other Events WAC ATTACK: Music Looping Workshop Thursday, March 3, 5-8 pm, FREE more >> Arty Pants: Your Tuesday Playdate Family Program Tuesday, March 8, 11 am-1 pm more >> Insights 2011 Design Lecture Series Lectures Tuesday, March 8 (Michael Hart) and March 15 (James Goggin), 7 pm more >> Sound Horizon: Bora Yoon Gallery Performance Thursday, March 10, 6, 7, 8 pm, FREE more >> Walker Art Center Premier Partners Walker Art Center 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis MN 55403 Share with a friend | Unsubscribe