Winter/Spring Film Series

Funny Face
Friday, May 13 | 8 pm
East Building, Museum Auditorium

The Creative Life series concludes with two incandescent movie stars, Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire, starring in the delightful Funny Face. The film also features photographer Richard Avedon, couturier Hubert de Givenchy, and composer George Gershwin and is also homage to Diana Vreeland and Carmel Snow, magazine editors when the world’s most creative people wanted to be featured in the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Supposedly, more people were inspired to become fashion designers because of Funny Face than any other film. There is simply no modern cinematic equivalent to this combination of chic and artistic genius.

Funny Face
(1957) Directed by Stanley Donen. Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson. (103 min.)

A mousy Greenwich Village bookshop assistant blooms under the discerning lens of photographer Dick Avery (his lyrical photos shot by Richard Avedon). One of Hepburn’s most perfect films features tempting Paris locations, a stunning Givenchy wardrobe, a Gershwin score, and witty Eloise author Thompson as a “think pink” fashion editor.

Tickets
$3.50 Museum members, students, Cinema Inc. and Galaxy Cinema members
$5 All others

Tickets are available online, by phone at (919) 715-5923, and in person at the Museum Box Office. Many films sell out, so be sure to get your tickets soon.

Upcoming
The 2011 Fall Film Series kicks off September 16 and will feature surrealist films, beginning with a 35mm archival restoration print of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman starring Ava Gardner and James Mason.

Till then, enjoy the magic of outdoor cinema all summer long, starting with Inception on June 10 in the Museum Park Theater.

See you at the movies!

Tonight

One Collector’s Story: Lawrence J. Wheeler
Tuesday, May 10 | 6 pm
West Building

Ever wonder what hangs on Museum Director Larry Wheeler's walls? Find out when he discusses his personal collection and art-buying perspective at this evening presentation and reception. Purchase tickets at (919) 715-5923 or online.

Art of the Auction: A Benefit for the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation

Saturday, May 21 | 7 pm
East Building
$150 Admission
Tickets: (919) 664-6754 or online

The thrill of the auction comes to the NCMA! Enjoy an exciting evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and a high-energy afterparty—with all proceeds benefiting the NCMA. On the auction block are exceptional works by artists from North Carolina and across the country.