Muse News April 12, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News April 14, 2011 Art Alive 2010 Rotunda by Rene van Rems   Art Alive 2011: 30th Anniversary Opening Celebration April 28 | Exhibition April 29 - May 1, 2011 Exhibition Free for members | $15 nonmembers *Museum Members recieve discounts on all Special Events   Art Alive, the Museum's signature fundraiser, is a unique exhibition of floral arrangements, created by more than 100 floral designers who take inspiration from the Museum’s renowned, permanent collection and a rotunda filled with flowers, this year designed by René van Rems. During this special time, the Museum is transformed into a glorious spectacle of art and flowers, creating an enchanting spring exhibition that is punctuated with a myriad of special events including the Opening Celebration, Bouquet Bash, Flowers After Hours, and more. Visit our website for more information about Art Alive and a complete schedule of events. Learn More Madonna of the Roses, circa 1485-90. Pseudo Pier Francesco Fiorentino. Floral Designer: Karen Kroemer-Spiess. Art Alive 2011 Opening Celebration Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $200 members | $250 non-members This year’s Art Alive Opening Celebration will be a radiant event worthy of the milestone that is the 30th Anniversary. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Museum adorned with flowers and art, and indulge in refreshing cocktails and cuisine from San Diego's finest restaurants while celebrating the many facets of Art Alive’s brilliant past.    Learn More Malashock Dance Presents the Floating World Saturdays and Sundays through April 23, 2011 Preformances at 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.  $20 members | $25 nonmembers | $12.50 students In conjunction with the exhibition Dreams and Diversions, Malashock Dance will present a contemporary dance performance celebrating some of the narratives from these Japanese woodblock prints.  The exhibition is comprised of a type of print called ukiyo-e, which translates to ‘pictures of the floating world.’ The performance will also feature the work of video artist Tara Knight, the musical scoring of Zoe Keating and costumes designed by Zandra Rhodes. Learn More In This Edition Art Alive 2011 30th Anniversary Art Alive 2011 Opening Celebration Malashock Dance Presents the Floating World Art alive events MASTERPIECE TICKET For only $100, enter a raffle where the winner takes home their choice of any silent auction item- before the bidding even begins! Only 300 Masterpiece Tickets will be sold!  FLOWERS AFTER HOURS A posh party for San Diego's late night bloomers! Guests will enjoy captivating cocktails, tantalizing treats, art-making activities, and dazzling floral art.  Please note: tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. $50 members/$60 nonmembers Free for Gallery Members . BOUQUET BASH Enjoy a floral demonstration and competition to create wedding bouquets and arrangements, and view bridal fashions. Produced by Rene van Rems. $30 members/$40 nonmembers Connect with us Hours & Admission Calendar of Events Donate Follow us online:     Art enriches life—and even in times like these, it doesn’t have to be a luxury. As a member of The San Diego Museum of Art you’ll enjoy a year of great art and entertainment—with FREE admission, members-only discounts, invitations, museum passes and more—all starting at just $45! Unsubscribe | Update your preferences | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2011 The San Diego Museum of Art All rights reserved. Thank you for signing up to receive emails from The San Diego Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park P.O. Box 122107 San Diego, CA 92112 Add us to your address book