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This Week at the OKCMOA April 13, 2011
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EXHIBITION
 Storagewall by
George Nelson This image of Storagewall was published in Life Magazine, 1945. Photo: Vitra Design Museum Archive. George Nelson developed the Storagewall concept for the book Tomorrow's House, which he published together with Henry Wright in 1945. As Nelson explained, the book was nearly complete, but they still needed to come up with a chapter on the subject of storage. While pondering what he could write about, Nelson found himself staring at the wall and suddenly realized it was hollow and would offer storage space if built a little thicker. This epiphany marked the birth of the Storagewall. Even before the book came out in print, Life and Architectural Forum dedicated extensive spreads to the Storagewall. Read more from the George Nelson Resource Guide pdf
Current exhibitions:
Happy Architecture Week! Going on the AIA Architecture Tour this Saturday? Get $2 off admission to see the George Nelson exhibition. |
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FILM
"The best Australian movie in years!" - Time Out NY
Samson & Delilah 
Thursday, April 14, 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16, 5:30pm & 8pm; Sunday, April 17, 2pm
Samson, a cheeky 15-year-old boy, and Delilah live in an isolated Aboriginal community in the Central Australian desert. Amongst a tiny collection of houses, everything here happens in a cycle. Day in and day out - nothing changes, everything stays the same and no one seems to care. When tragedy strikes, they turn their backs on home and embark on a journey of survival. The two teenagers soon discover that life outside the community can be cruel. Though hungry and rejected Samson and Delilah fall in love. It is all they have. It is real. Lost, unwanted, and alone they discover that life isnt always fair, but love never judges. Winner of the Camera d'Or at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. Director: Warwick Thornton 2009 Australia 100min. NR 35mm
Read the Oklahoma Gazette review of Samson & Delilah by Rod Lott.
NEXT WEEK 
Bill Cunningham New York
Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday, April 22 & 23, 5:30pm & 8pm; Sunday, April 24, 2pm
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EDUCATION 
KIDesign 2011
Saturday, noon-4pm KIDesign 2011 is an introduction to architecture and design in the world around us. First through 6th grade children will participate in various activities as they learn, create, and design their own projects with members of the local architectural community. Learn more at http://www.aiacoc.org/kids/. Cost is $20 per child, Financial assistance available, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Hosted By: Oklahoma City Foundation For Architecture & The American Institute of Architects. Supported By: Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Going on the AIA Tour Saturday? Get $2 off admission to the Museum to see the George Nelson exhibition.
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ROOF TERRACE
Only 4 more Thursdays until we re-open our roof terrace for Cocktails on the Skyline. The band line-up has been posted, bands. Sign-up to be on our roof terrace alert list; e-mail lspears@okcmoa.com.
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MUSEUM STORE 
Art Book Sale! The time for change is upon us and that includes the contents of your book shelf! Starting today, swing by to take advantage of the ever popular Museum Store Book Sale! We're offering 30% off your favorite art books through this week. With over 200 adult and children's art titles to choose from, you're sure to discover a bound treasure for you or a friend! *Sale excludes Museum Catalogs, Klutz, and George Nelson exhibit books. Contact the Museum Store staff for assistance, (405) 278-8233. Open Mondays, 10am-3pm. Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Sunday, noon-5pm. Shop online!
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MUSEUM CAFE
Important Dates upcoming:
Easter & Mom! The Museum Cafe is already half full for both Easter Sunday, April 24 & Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8. If you're considering spending those two special Sundays in the Museum Cafe, we recommend calling soon! (405) 235-6262. Sunday Brunch is 10:30am-3pm. Menu online. The Patio is OPEN! Mothers receive free admission to the OKC Museum of Art on Sunday, May 8! Open noon-5pm. |
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Wed., April 13
OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks, OKC Arena, 7pm
Celebrity Attractions: THE ALUMINUM SHOW, Civic Center, 7:30pm
Thurs., April 14
NBA Playoff tickets go on sale, OKC Arena, 10am
Samson & Delilah, OKCMOA, 7:30pm
Celebrity Attractions: THE ALUMINUM SHOW, Civic Center, 7:30pm
Fri., April 15
OKC RedHawks vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, RedHawks Ballpark, 7:05 p.m.
Samson & Delilah, OKCMOA, 5:30pm & 8pm
Celebrity Attractions: THE ALUMINUM SHOW, Civic Center, 8pm
Sat., April 16
KIDesign 2011, OKCMOA, noon-4pm
American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter's Architecture Tour, about 3 stops in downtown, noon-5pm
Live Banjo Performance @ the American Banjo Museum, 3pm
Samson & Delilah, OKCMOA, 5:30pm & 8pm
Celebrity Attractions: THE ALUMINUM SHOW, Civic Center, 2 & 8pm
OKC RedHawks vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, RedHawks Ballpark, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., April 17
Samson & Delilah, OKCMOA, 2pm
Celebrity Attractions: THE ALUMINUM SHOW, Civic Center, 2 & 7pm
Bedlam Baseball @ The Brick! Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Sooners, RedHawks Ballpark, 4:05 pm
OKC RedHawks vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, RedHawks Ballpark, 7:05 p.m.
Mon., April 18
Museum Cafe is open 11am-3pm. Lunch specials posted by Monday.
Museum Store open 10am-3pm
Tues., April 19
OKC RedHawks vs. Round Rock Express RedHawks Ballpark, 7:05pm
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