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Mark you calendar for these exciting events. While at the Brooks, enjoy dining at the Brushmark Restaurant, serving lunch Tuesday - Sunday and dinner every Thursday night until 9 pm. For more information about these events please call 901.544.6200. Brooks After Hours is presented by Baker Donelson Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC.
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Thursday, March 11 | 6 pm
Warm Up to Italian Wine
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events
Explore various Italian wines in a fun wine-tasting setting. Experience the wines of Tuscany with Marne Anderson of Victor L. Robilio.
$25 members, $30 non-members. Art of Good Taste tickets 544.6209 or visit artofgoodtaste.org.
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Thursday, March 11 | 7 pm
Reel to Real
Adam Hohenberg Presents: "Memphis Revealed"
The third installment of our monthly Reel to Real series will feature
producer Adam Hohenberg (Forty Shades of Blue, Cigarette Girl) who will
discuss "I'm From Hollywood" which documents comedian Andy Kaufman's
wrestling career in Memphis including his famous match with Jerry "The
King" Lawler. Hohenberg say that a certain aspect of Memphis' character
is shown. "It's a Memphis of a different time. I find it very
interesting that Kaufman chose Memphis as his venue and that he kept
coming back here."
A discussion will follow the screening with milk and cookies.
Tickets are $6 for members; $8 for non-members;
Free with VIP Film Pass. To purchase tickets by phone, please call 901.544.6208
TICKETS
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Friday, March 12 | 12 pm
Art for Lunch: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
After a delicious meal in the Brushmark, enjoy a guided tour of the featured exhibition.
$12 members, $14 non-members (Price includes lunch). Reservations Required. For Brushmark reservations please call 901.544.6225 or click here to make your reservation online.
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Saturday, March 13 | 11 am – 1 pm
Creation Station: Get into Shape
This is an exciting drop-in art-making activity for children (ages 4 – 12) and their grown-ups. Teaching artist Amy Hutcheson will lead youngsters on an exploration of shapes in art. Create your own dynamic still life collage based on the still life paintings in the Brooks collection.
Presented by Thomas & Betts Corporation.
Free with museum admission and always free for children 6 and under.
GENERAL ADMISSION
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Sunday, March 14 | 2 pm
Art Talk: Curating Canaletto
Join Associate Curator Stanton Thomas for a behind-the-scenes view of organizing and researching the Canaletto exhibition. Talk is free with museum admission.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal), 1697-1768.
The Grand Canal from the Campo San Vio,
ca. 1740. Oil on canvas. 44 7/8 x 63 ½ in. (114 x 161.3 cm).
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis;
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. 61.216
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Thursday, March 18 | 6 pm
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Free with museum admission. Reservations required, please call 544.6242 or edu@brooksmuseum.org.
Sebastiano Ricci, 1659-1734.
Jephthah and His Daughter, ca. 1705-10.
Oil on canvas, 52 5/8 x 43 1/8 in. (133.7 x 109.5 cm).
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis;
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. 61.205
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Thursday, March 18 | 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Tea and Tour for Seniors: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Take a leisurely tour conducted by docents and afterward enjoy tea and treats provided by the Brooks Museum League.
Admission is $3 per person. Reservations required, please call 544.6242 or edu@brooksmuseum.org.
Sebastiano Ricci, 1659-1734.
The Finding of Moses, ca. 1705-10.
Oil on canvas. 51 7/8 x 42 in. (131.8 x 106.7 cm).
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis;
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. 61.204
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Saturday, March 20 | 2 pm
Guided Tour: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
Free with museum admission. Reservations required, please call 544.6242 or email edu@brooksmuseum.org.
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal), 1697-1768.
The Grand Canal from the Campo San Vio, ca. 1740
Oil on canvas. 44 7/8 x 63 ½ in. (114 x 161.3 cm).
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis;
Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. 61.216
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Saturday, March 20 | 2 pm
Italian Opera Series: L’Orfeo (Monteverdi)
Known for its dramatic power and lively orchestration, Monteverdi’s Baroque masterwork has obtained a position of supreme importance in the history of opera. This new production is coproduced with the Opéra National de Paris.
$18 members, $20 non-members, Free with VIP Film Pass. To purchase tickets, please call 901. 544.6208 or click the link below.
TICKETS
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Tuesday, March 23 | 10:30 am
Piece of Mind Alzheimer’s Tour Program: Venice in the Age of Canaletto
A free monthly program that engages individuals in the early-to-middle stages of Alzheimer’s and their caregivers through interactive gallery tours and art-making experiences.
Generously funded by Baptist Healthcare.
Reservations Required. Tour reservations 901.544.6242 or edu@brooksmuseum.org.
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Thursday, March 25 | 6 pm
Warm Up to Italian Wine
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events
Sharpen your Italian wine skills at this special prep-course with Mike Hoover of Buster’s Liquors & Wines.
$25 members, $30 non-members. For Art of Good Taste tickets please call 901.544.6209 or visit theartofgoodtaste.org.
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Thursday, March 25 | 6 pm
Friday, March 26 | 2 pm
Saturday, March 27 | 12:30 pm
Sunday, March 28 | 2 pm
Film Series: THE SIVADS OF MARCH
This four-day event celebrates the life and work of Watson Davis, better known as "Sivad," the legendary WHBQ-TV horror host of the 1960s and early 1970s. Highlights of the weekend include films, an art show, and live music at venues around midtown.
Click over to our film page for full details.
Free with VIP Film Pass. To purchase tickets by phone, call 901. 544.6208.
TICKETS
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Saturday, March 27 | 10 am – 1 pm
Carnival of Venice Family Day
Free Admission
Inspired by the excitement and pageantry of the annual Carnival of Venice, visitors can enjoy a quartet of musicians from Memphis Symphony Orchestra performing 18th-century Italian music, create a fantastic mask, tour the Venice in the Age of Canaletto exhibition with an interactive family guide, and more!
Education Programs sponsored by The Thomas W. Briggs Foundation and Carrier Corporation.
Attributed to Giandomenico Tiepolo, 1727-1804.
The Minuet, ca. 1755.
Oil on canvas, 30 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (78.1 x 108.6 cm).
New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans;
The Samuel H. Kress Collection. 61.88
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Sunday, April 4 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Easter Buffet
Some menu highlights include:
· Pistachio French Toast with Maple-Apple Syrup
· Sliced Honey Glazed Ham with Biscuits & Sweet Pepper Marmalade
· Chocolate Chip & Dried Cherry Bread Pudding with Chantilly Cream & Caramel Sauce
and much more!
For Brushmark reservations please call 901.544.6225 or click here to make reservations online.
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Thursday, April 8 - Sunday, April 25
Decorator Showhouse XVI
Wednesday through Saturday | 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Opening Preview Party
Wednesday, April 7 | 7-10 pm
Cocktail attire is optional and tickets are $75 per person.
The Brooks Museum League is proud to present Decorator Showhouse XVI. The Showhouse will feature the spectacular Carrier Hall home and gardens coupled with the fabulous creations of noted Mid-South designers. Carrier Hall, 642 South Willett
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 by calling 901.385.3241 or at the door for $15. Proceeds benefit the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
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Friday, April 16 | 7 pm
Brooks Uncorked: A Taste of the Sweet Life
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events
Brooks Uncorked: A Taste of the Sweet Life will feature local restaurants serving our favorite fare and over 60 wines from around the world. Your plate will be full and your cup will runneth over with a silent auction and DJ Raiford on the terrace.
$100 general admission; $150 VIP admission. For Art of Good Taste tickets please call 901.544.6209 or visit theartofgoodtaste.org.
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Thursday, February 25 | 7 pm
Reel to Real: Kentucker Audley presents
The second installment of this monthly series features filmmaker Kentucker Audley (Team Picture, Open Five) who will present a film, and be on hand to discuss his selection.
$6 members, $8 non-members. Free with VIP Film Pass. To purchase tickets by phone, call 901.544.6208.
TICKETS
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Friday, May 7 | 7 pm
Patrons Dinner
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events
This elegant black-tie-optional evening features seven prominent winemakers from Italian wineries including: Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Badia a Coltibuono, Casanova de Neri, Vietti, La Valentina, and Alois Lageder. These wines will be poured alongside a five course Italian meal by celebrity chefs Ken Vedrinksi and Mark Orfaly working in concert with Brushmark Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams. With live auction items and our special guest winemakers, this will be a night to remember.
Presented by SunTrust
Reserved seats $500 per person. For Art of Good Taste tickets please call 901.544.6209 or visit theartofgoodtaste.org.
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Friday, May 8 | 4 pm
The Grand Auction
Part of the Art of Good Taste Events
Begin the afternoon with a tasting of Italian specialties from the finest local Italian restaurants. Meet celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy an abundance of fine wine from our featured vintners before moving into the tent for the main event. The live auction features wine from some of the world’s most prestigious cellars, exclusive trips, tastings, dinners, artwork, and jewelry.
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Sunday, May 9 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Mother’s Day Buffet
Some menu highlights include:
· Smoked Pork Loin with Chipotle BBQ, Mango Chutney, & Salsa Verde
· French Toast with Strawberries & Orange-Maple Syrup
· Roast Chicken & Mushroom Crepeswith Sundried Tomato Cream
and much more!
For Brushmark reservations please call 901.544.6225 or click here.
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