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noel night
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Saturday from 5-9 p.m.
Over 60 Midtown venues, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the Detroit Public Library open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday “open house.” Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, family craft activities, and performances by more than 120 area music, theatre, and dance groups. The evening’s festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band. read more
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in the galleries
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Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus
Through February 12, 2012
Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus brings together for the first time many of Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn’s finest paintings, prints and drawings that portray Jesus and events described in the Bible. The exhibition of 64 works includes approximately 52 small, intimate paintings, prints and drawings by Rembrandt and his students revealing how Rembrandt broke from traditional 17th-century representations of Jesus. Read more and download a coupon to receive $6 off exhibition tickets, valid December 4-23.
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Detroit Revealed: Photographs 2000-2010
Through April 8, 2012
Contemporary artists present photographs and video inspired by Detroit, its people, diverse culture, and industries in work created from 2000-2010. The exhibition includes more than 50 photographs by artists including Michelle Andonian, Carlos Diaz, and Scott Hocking. Albert and Peggy de Salle Gallery of Photography, 1st level. read more
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Gift of a Lifetime: The James Pearson Duffy Collection
Through March 18, 2012
The Detroit Institute of Arts recently received a generous bequest from James Pearson Duffy, one of Detroit’s most unorthodox collectors. Gift of a Lifetime: The James Pearson Duffy Collection showcases his varied collection of drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs. The exhibition is organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts and is free with museum admission. Special Exhibition Central, 2nd level. read more
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MUSIC
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Friday Night Live!
Mike Garson: Bowie Variations
Friday at 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Mike Garson has been adding his unique piano style to David Bowie compositions since he was asked by Mick Ronson to join Bowie’s first North American tour in 1971. Garson devotes this evening’s performance to that music, interpreting David Bowie classics for solo piano. Rivera Court, 2nd level. read more
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Sunday Music Bar: Detroit Tenors
Sunday at 1 & 3 p.m.
Detroit Tenors, led by Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna is a tribute to the great saxophone pairings of the 1940s and ’50s, such as Gene Ammons/Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon/Wardell Gray, and Johnny Griffin/Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis. The Detroit Tenors also takes this tradition into the modern era with arrangements from the other “tenor-centric” bands of Elvin Jones and his contemporaries. Kresge Court, 1st level. read more
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ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES
Sponsored by the Founders Junior Council
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Storytelling Performance: Hanukkah Stories
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Join storyteller, Judy Sima, as she lights up the holiday season with Hanukkah stories of miracles, menorahs, and magic dreidels. Rivera Court, 2nd level. read more
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drop-in workshops
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Luminaries
Friday from 6-9 p.m.
Create your own puppet using felt and burlap. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
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Drawing in the Galleries
Artist/instructors help participants create drawings to take home. read more
Youth and Adults
Friday, 6-9 p.m., Native American, 1st level
Adults
Friday, 6-9 p.m., Modern & Contemporary, 2nd level
Youth and Adults
Sunday, Noon-4 p.m., Modern & Contemporary, 2nd level
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Snow Snakes
Saturday from Noon-4 p.m.
Learn a traditional Inuit game and decorate a simple stick to look like a snake. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
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Noel Night Drop-In Workshop: Gingerbread Puppets
Saturday from 5-9 p.m.
Decorate gingerbread cookies with icing, beads, felt and a tongue depressor. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
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Bojagi (Bow-ja-gee)
Sunday from Noon-4 p.m.
Korean bojagi are traditional wrapping cloths. Women created them to wrap, store, decorate, or carry gifts and everyday objects. Join us and learn more as you design your own. Webber Education Wing, 1st level. read more
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Friday
Guided Tour
1, 6 & 7:30 p.m.
Drop-in Workshop
6-9 p.m.
Drawing in the Galleries
6-9 p.m.
Music: Bowie Variations
7 & 8:30 p.m.
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Saturday
Drop-in Workshop
Noon-4 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.
Guided Tour
1 & 3 p.m.
Noel Night
5-9 p.m.
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Sunday
Drop-in Workshop
Noon-4 p.m.
Drawing in the Galleries
Noon-4 p.m.
Guided Tour
1 & 3 p.m.
Music: Detroit Tenors
1 & 3 p.m.
Storytelling: Hanukkah Stories
2 p.m.
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Support the DIA
Your membership and donations are critical to the museum’s success.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
www.dia.org
313.833.7900
Admission
$8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children
The museum is free for members.
Contact the Membership Helpline at 313.833.7971 or membership@dia.org
Museum Hours
Wed-Thur: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Box Office 313.833.4005
CaféDIA 313.833.7966
Museum Shop 313.833.7944
Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus
Individual tickets:
$16 adults, $8 youth
tickets.dia.org or 866.342.8497
Book your group today!
Adult Groups (15+): $12
Youth Groups (6-17): $8
School Groups (grades 5-12): $6
313.833.1292 or grouprequest@dia.org
Detroit Film Theatre
Admission: $7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, students and DIA members. “DFT 101″ series films: $5, free for DIA members or with paid museum admission.
Discount pass cards, valid for five admissions are $30.
DFT info line: 313.833.3237
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