Muse News May 5, 2011

Your Museum. Your Art. Your News. Muse News May 5, 2011 Still from Junko's Shamisen, a film by Sol Friedman.   First Friday Films The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (1945) and Junko's Shamisen (2010) Friday, May 6 7:00 p.m. Pre-Film Lecture, 8:00 p.m. Film $5 Museum or SDAFF Members, students, seniors, military $10 Nonmembers   Based on the kabuki play Kanjinchō, Akira Kurosawa’s The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail uses elments of kabuki to depict a clan's escape from enemy territory by desguising themselves as monks. Junko's Shamisen uses live action, cell, and stop motion animation to tell a redemption tale of a child avenging her grandfather's murder. Before the film, Leonard Pronko, Professor of Theater at Pomona College, will give a lecture on kabuki theater and the Kanjinchō story. These films are shown in conjunction with the exhibtion Dreams and Diversions. Shown in partnership with the San Diego Asian Film Foundation. Learn More Teen Art Cafe: Making Multiples Wednesday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. Free. Teen artists are invited to the Museum to celebrate the opening of the Museum-generated exhibition of K-12th grade student artwork, Young Art 2011: Making Multiples.  Meet other teen artists while having the chance to learn about the ideas behind this unique exhibition.  Café activities will include art making inspired by the work on view in the Museum galleries, as well as, an exhibition-related performance and/or a presentation from a Museum staff member involved in the development of the exhibition.  Light refreshments will be served.   Learn More Bus Trip to the Norton Simon Museum Thursday, May 12, 8:00 a.m. $85 Members | $95 nonmembers Take a guided tour of the Norton Simon Museum's magnificent collection of Old Masters, 19th century French pantings, and their extensive Contemporary Art Collection. In addition to the hour and a half tour, the trip includes a fun-filled raffle, and refreshments, coffee, and wine while on the bus. For more information or to reserve your space, please contact Ruth Broudy, Manager of Docent Programs, at rbroudy@sdmart.org. In This Edition First Friday Films Teen Art Cafe Bus Trip to Norton Simon Museum Coming Exhibitions Family drop in day Exploring young Art Make your own multiples as you learn about the art in the Museum's exhibition of student artwork, Young Art 2011: Making Multiples. Free after Museum admission. Connecting with us Hours & Admission Calendar of Events Purchase Tickets 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