What’s new in March at the MOA?

Saturday, March 3, 2012
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Museum Night at Arteaméricas
Miami Beach Convention Center
Visit the Museum’s booth to view works by Carlos García and Arturo Montoto. Enjoy a glass of champagne in our VIP Lounge and guided tours of the fair. FREE Entrance to Fair for Museum members.

Sunday, March 4, 2012
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Salon Series: Collecting Studio Glass
Complimentary for members at the Director’s Circle ($2,500) level and above
Join Executive Director Irvin Lippman on a visit to the stunning high-rise homes of two private glass collectors.  Our shuttle departs the Museum Plaza at 2 p.m. for Williams Island, where we will be given an introduction to studio glass at the first collection.  Then, our shuttle proceeds to the Diplomat Residences on Hollywood Beach for a tour of a spectacular glass collection where dessert and wine will be served.  This program is organized in conjunction with the Florida Glass Art Alliance.

PLEASE NOTE:  Space for programs is strictly limited and reservations are required.  Please RSVP to Camile Moseley at (954) 262-0296 or camile.moseley@moafl.org.

Thursday, March 8, 2012
6:00  – 7:00 pm
LECTURE: The Uffizi Gallry and the Medici – Patronage during the Renaissance
Marcia Hall, PhD, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia speaks about the powerful Medici family of Florence, the Uffizi Gallery that they founded and the levels of patronage during the Renaissance.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Glass Art Trip:  Hot Shop and Museum Tour

For members at the Patron ($500) level and above
A $10 per person fee covers transportation and studio/museum fees.
We’ll visit the studio of Norwegian glass artist Terje Lundaas for a tour and demonstration of various glass processes.  Terje’s work has been exhibited in Scandinavia and the United States and he has been featured by David Bromstad on the HGTV design show Color Splash.  We’ll then continue our conversation with the artist over lunch at Season’s 52 on Miracle Mile (lunch cost is on your own).  Afterward, we’ll stop by the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum, where collector Myrna Palley will provide us with a personal tour of the Myrna and Sheldon Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and
Studio Arts.

PLEASE NOTE:  Space for programs is strictly limited and reservations are required.  Please RSVP to Camile Moseley at (954) 262-0296 or camile.moseley@moafl.org.

Friday, March 16, 2012
6:00 – 7:30 pm
WINE TASTING: The Art of Food and Wine Series
$35 per person. RSVP is required.
Our own certified sommelier Stephanie Miskew takes us on a tasting trip to the finest wines (and the foods that go with them).  Our wine tastings are the talk of the town.  To our regular wine tasters, please note that this wine tasting is on a Friday evening.  As usual, reservations are required and seating is limited.  To RSVP, please contact Gail Vilone at gvilone@moafl.org or (954) 262-0249.  Please hurry – seats fill quickly!

Sunday, March 18, 2012
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Story Time for Families
Medieval and Renaissance stories are presented in conjunction with Offering of the Angels from the Uffizi Gallery.  Enjoy story time in the galleries and leave with a sweet treat!  Story Time is presented at no charge.  Family discounts to exhibition are available. For additional information, please contact Holly Giuliano at hgiulano@moafl.org or (954) 262-0241.

Sunday, March 18, 2012
3:00 pm
BOOK SIGNING: Jojo Capece, All Roads Lead To Rome
With an artist’s eye to describe the beauty and culture of Italy, Jojo Capece chronicles an unforgettable tale of American expatriate Bébé Deverton.  Rome burns with passion and Capace’s tale sizzles with facts, imagination and a top-notch plot that transports the reader into the splendor and vortex of the Eternal City.  Capece’s tour-de-force is a first-class ticket to Italy.  All those who love Rome, need to meet Jojo Capece!  FREE and open to the public.  Please RSVP to Sally Glenn at sg841@moafl.org or (954) 262-0202.

Thursday, March 22, 2012
6:00 – 7:00pm
LECTURE: Collecting Old Master Paintings
Christopher Apostle, Senior Vice President and Director of Old Master Paintings at Sotheby’s auction house speaks about the trials and triumphs of Collecting Old Master Paintings. Tickets to both lectures are $5 for Museum members and $10 for non-members.  To RSVP, please contact Shelley Edwards at 954-262-0221 or shelley.edwards@moafl.org.

Friday, March 23, 2012
7:30 pm
BOOK SIGNING: Walter Isaacson
STEVE JOBS – the book that everyone is talking about.  Please join us as we introduce essayist and author Walter Isaacson who has received enormous attention for his new book, Steve Jobs.  Isaacson interviewed friends, family and adversaries of Jobs – as well as Steve Jobs, himself, before the Apple CEO’s death in October 2011.  This special presentation will be by ticket that is available for $10.  That ticket can be redeemed for a $10 coupon that can be used to purchase either the Steve Jobs book or any book at our own Books & Books.  RSVP is required and can be made by contacting Sally Glenn at sg841@moafl.org or calling (954) 262-0202.

Saturday, March 24, 2012
3:00 pm
BOOK SIGNING: Paul Winick Cancer Dreams
Local legend and author Paul Winick discusses his recent book, which is a story, told by a pediatrician, of his wife’s battle with breast cancer.  Filled with drama, dreams, discovery, and ultimately with hope, Winick weaves a tale that captivates as it teaches.  Please come to meet him.  FREE and open to the public.  Please RSVP to Sally Glenn at sg841@moafl.org or (954) 262-0202.

Sunday, March 25, 2012
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Sunday Storytelling Series
Musician and storyteller Willy Claflin spins yarns and tells tales for this storytelling hour presented by the Broward County Library One World/Many Stories program.  Free and open to the public.

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