This week at the OKCMOA - February 10, 2011

This Week at the OKCMOA February 10, 2011

Can you believe Valentine's Day is this Monday? It's going to be 61 degrees, sunny & lovely! We still have openings available today. New to the evening: music by pianist Earl Day. See the Valentine's Menu! Cost is only $55 per person. Reservations are required. Call soon... (405) 235-6262.

JAMES C. MEADE LECTURE SERIES WEDNESDAY stolen

Please join us on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m., when our guest will be Robert Wittman, best-selling author of Priceless - How I Went Undercover to Rescue The World's Stolen Treasures and the former Senior Investigator and Founder of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Art Crime Team. More online

Preceding the 6:30 p.m. lecture, Mr. Wittman will be available in the Museum Store to sign copies of his book. Friends' lectures are free to Museum members at the Friend, Friends, and Sustainer membership levels. Seating is limited to 250, and reservations are recommended. Prices are $5 for general membership levels and military and $10 for nonmembers per ticket. Contact Jim Eastep at (405) 236-3100, ext. 215.

ART AFTER 5PM - THURS., FEB. 17

Celebrate George Nelson & Jill Downen exhibits!

Since the Members' Preview for the two exhibitions was sadly canceled due to the blizzard last week, we hope you will join us in celebration at the upcoming ART AFTER 5PM Thursday, February 17, 5-8pm. These exhibitions are wonderful and deserve a great gathering of friends!

In honor of George Nelson: THE ARCHITECT, we will have a gallery conversation with Christina Hoehn and Scott Williams from the University of Oklahoma's College of Architecture and Interiors at 6:30 p.m.

We will also have a display of Oklahoma City architecture presented by OK Cityscape. More details to come!

FILMS

Academy Award Nominee for Documentary Feature

Inside Job

Tonight, 7:30pm
From Academy Award� nominated filmmaker, Charles Ferguson (No End In Sight), comes Inside Job, the first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians, and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships that have corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. Narrated by Academy Award� winner Matt Damon. More online.

Academy Award Nominated Animated Short Films

Friday & Saturday, 5:30pm

Day & Night
Let's Pollute
The Lost Thing
Madagascar, carnet de voyage
The Gruffalo

Descriptions online.

Academy Award Nominated Live Action Short Films

Friday & Saturday, 8pm

The Confession
The Crush
God of Love
Na Wewe
Wish 143

Descriptions online

Academy Award Nominee for Original Screenplay

Another Year

Saturday & Sunday, 2pm

Tom (Jim Broadbent) and Gerri (Ruth Sheen) are a good-hearted couple sliding towards old age. He's a geologist, she's a counsellor, and they have a warm relationship with their grown-up son Joe, a community lawyer. As they potter around their allotment or cook curries for their friends, the only remarkable thing about them is how contented they are. But two of their friends don't share their good fortune. More online

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Documentary Short Films

Tuesday, 7:30pm & Thursday, Feb. 17, 7:30pm

Killing in the Name
Poster Girl
Strangers No More
Sun Come Up
The Warriors of Qiugang

Descriptions online

Buy advanced tickets online!
Dinner & A Movie is $28 per person and includes movie ticket. Reservations recommended. Call (405) 235-6262
Film Schedule - MARCH FILMS NOW POSTED!

Next week

Waste Land, Friday-Sunday

Dogtooth, Friday & Saturday

EDUCATION

GALLERY STORIES Saturday

Discover stories about artists, artworks, and their inspiration! Join us in the galleries as we explore unique themes connecting art and children's literature. No advance registration is required. Free with paid Museum admission. A parent or caregiver must remain with the child. At 2 p.m. this Saturday, we'll meet on the second floor in the Ossorio exhibition to talk about collecting and art assemblages. Cosponsored by the Metropolitan Library System.

Art Appreciation with OSU OLLI

Oklahoma State University OLLI and OKCMOA Present "Art Appreciation." It's not too late to enroll for the spring semester. Class begins on Thursday, February 17th from 1-3 p.m. at the Museum. Hone your ability to understand and appreciate art through this survey course which will take you from the classroom to the galleries of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art's extensive collections. OLLI @ OSU is a program of educational courses for retirees and other adults in the community who want to enrich their lives through new learning experiences and the sharing of ideas, opinions, and talents. Questions? Call the OLLI office toll free at 1.800.765.8933 or visit their website at www.okstate.edu/olli

MUSEUM STORE SPECIAL SALE

The official day for love is just around the corner! Shop the Museum Store to take advantage of a special pre-Valentine's Day Sale! This week only - take 15% off all Valentine merchandise in the store, excluding cards. Rings, necklaces, earrings, and much, MUCH more - all 15% off. Don't forget to show the love!

Shop online or contact the Museum Store for further assistance, (405) 278-8233.

TRAVEL TOUR TO THE DMA

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