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Suburban Knights Book Signing Join the Museum Store for a book signing event with E.F. Kitchen of Suburban Knights: A Return to the Middle Ages. Whether they’re bored office stiffs, housewives or disgruntled war vets, the armor-clad members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) like to get beat up the old-fashioned way. Suburban Knights is a series of portraits of these 21st-century warriors in character as their knightly alter egos. Kitchen uses a tripod-mounted, 8x10 bellows camera with exclusively handmade antique lenses, with results that are appropriately hoary, sepia-tone images of these fierce warriors lost in time. Enjoy store specials and refreshments. |
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ITALIAN FILM SCREENING: This film brings to light the story of a young woman who takes a courageous step toward breaking the unspoken law of silence, omerta, which strengthens the hold that groups like the Mafia have on society. Her actions are doubly important since they are those of a woman; nevertheless, the moment she steps into a police station to "rebel" against the impositions of the Mafia and a male-centered society, she is targeted for death. |
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MEXICAN FILM CLASSICS: Presented with the Mexican Consulate of San Diego. The highest grossing Spanish language film in the US of its time, Como Agua para Chocolate playfully tells the tale of a love story set in front of the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution. Directed by Alfonso Arau. |
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San Diego International Children's Film Festival The 7th annual San Diego International Children's Film Festival presents more than 60 short films from around the world--animation, live action and documentary--for children and teens. Events also include a feature film with very special guests, and filmmaker and actor appearances, plus lots of fun movie giveaways, including DVDs, posters and toys. For more information, go to www.sdchildrensfilm.org or call 760.805.9510. |
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Dont Look Back Take a look at Bob Dylan's 1965 UK tour in this documentary that is both a captivating and controversial portrait of the musician during a pinnacle moment in his career. Galleries open until 9:00 pm. Movie attendees receive free gallery admission. |
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POP Thursdays Presents POP Thursdays at MoPA is proud to present a screening of A Hard Day’s Night, a classic comedy adventure captured at the height of Beatlemania. Directed by Richard Lester, A Hard Day’s Night chronicles a “typical” day in the lives of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Star. Join us in the theater to take in this freewheeling mockumentary on the big screen or lounge at the bar and watch the film projected on the walls of the Atrium. Enjoy live music by Rafter, funky Brit pop grooves by DJ Rob Moran and era-inspired activities as we relive the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll. The galleries will be open to view the most buzzed about show of the summer, Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. |
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ITALIAN FILM SCREENING: With this film, Director Roberto Faenza contributes to a long and growing line of films that put the Mafia and other organized crime groups alla luce del sole (in the light of the sun), in an earnest context, for everyone to begin to understand their impact on everyday lives. For more information on this film, click here. |
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El Santo Mini-Series Spanning twenty years, Mexican wrestling icon, El Santo, starred in a series of action, Sci-Fi and horror films. Honoring their kitsch value and significance in Mexican cinema and culture, MoPA presents five films starring the silver masked crusader. Opening Film Event: Arrive early and get ready for the first match. Catered by Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop, enjoy delicious cuisine fit for a Luchador! Santo vs. Blue Demon en la Atlantida (1970) Santo vs. Las Lobas (1976) Santo y Blue Demon vs. Los Monstruos (1970) |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Presented with the San Diego International Children's Film Festival. With a script co-written by Roald Dahl, this film is a joyful ride of fantastic entertainment. We will start the day with our own wacky musical performance led by Scott Paulson and you! Scott Paulson is an award-winning artist who has been heard on radio, television and film. His own performance ensemble, The Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra, provides live music and sounds for film screenings, radio dramas, theatrical productions and more. At many of his live shows, Paulson asks the audience to: Strike a thundersheet! Roll out an elegant harp glissando! Play on a real Theremin, if you dare! For more information about Scott’s film & music projects, visit: http://scottpaulson.info |
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CityBeat's Eighth Annual Photo Contest Celebration at MoPA Join MoPA and CityBeat on June 23 for photos and festivities as we showcase the winners of the eighth annual CityBeat Photo Contest. With over 900 submissions this year, ready yourself for an evening of fun and unforgettable photos. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, music and photo activities inspired by Napoleon Dynamite. |
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A Conversation with Graham Nash THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THE WAITING LIST IS NOW CLOSED. NO ADDITIONAL REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Musician, curator and photographer, Graham Nash and photographers Henry Diltz and Joel Bernstein discuss their experiences photographing the rock 'n' roll era. Attendees are invited to join the Opening Reception that immediately follows. |
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Monthly Italian Film: CineCucina Satisfy your senses and take a trip around the neighborhood with an evening of short films focused on food. Presented in partnership with the San Diego Italian Film Festival. |
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VINTAGE 2010 Experience “the rebirth of California cool” as MoPA celebrates the best of California wine, food and photography. Immerse yourself in the easy glamour of California in the 60’s as you experience tastings from California’s best boutique vineyards and San Diego’s hottest restaurants. To view photos from the event, click here. To view paparazzi entrance photos, click here. |
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American Indian Film Festival The day-long film festival celebrates the role that arts and culture have always played in Indian life, as well as examining some of the challenges faced by today’s Indigenous people. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Man. |
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Adult Puppet Cabaret Special Event Screening Animal Cracker Conspiracy's Adult Puppet Cabaret presents Heather Henson's HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS: VOLUME I. This touring festival presents a series of puppet film shorts by independent artists that infuses humor, innuendo, and deep, emotional landscapes. These short films have allowed artists to build their vision and breathe life into their dreams. Presented in collaboration with the Animal Cracker Conspiracy Puppet Co. and the San Diego Guild of Puppetry. |
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Los Olvidados (1950) Los Olvidados, directed by Luis Buñuel, is often regarded as one of the best films of Mexican Cinema. It is a film that not only explores the realities of Mexico's social history, but pushes the boundaries of the Mexican classic film era. |
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The Secret of Kells (2010) The Secret of Kells follows a young boy, Brendan, on a spirited adventure as he ventures beyond his abbey walls to help complete the legendary Book of Kells. Brendan's mission becomes an epic quest involving an enchanted forest, magical fairies, and a wolf-girl. This gorgeous hand-drawn feature from Ireland was an Academy Award nominee for best animated feature. This special screening is co-presented by House of Ireland, in Balboa Park. |
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POP Thursdays featuring MoPA presented the 1982 cult-favorite Blade Runner, during their signature, nighttime series. Guests enjoyed the sci-fi thriller from a seat in MoPA’s theatre or watched it projected onto the walls of the Museum’s atrium, while enjoying custom-crafted cocktails by the mixologists of Alchemy restaurant and groovy beats by Wildcat. Additionally, San Diego’s esteemed AcroYoga presented breathtaking acrobatic performances throughout the evening and guests tried their hand at origami art-making activities inspired by the film.
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MoPA's Photo Forum Presented Artist Talk with Mona Kuhn State of Mind artist Mona Kuhn conversed with guests of her compelling photographs of the nude form, a classical subject rendered with mesmerizing ambiguity.
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MoPA's Photo Forum Presented Artist Talk with UTA BARTH State of Mind artist Uta Barth discussed her photographic works exploring our visual perceptions of memory and emotion for an array of guests.
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State of Mind Film Invitational Guests discovered the forefront of the short film genre in California during the event. This film invitational presented a series of short films by flourishing California filmmakers that wer nominated by select individuals from the film community.
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VINTAGE Fine & Rare Wine Tasting VIEW EVENT PHOTOS PUT THE TOP DOWN, HEAD FOR THE OPEN ROAD AND PREPARE FOR AN EVENING LIKE NO OTHER. This year's tasting featured the world's highest rated wines along with a broad array of rare French, Spanish, Italian and American wines from stellar past vintages. Curated from San Diego's top private cellars, these wines were savored by attendees. Guests experienced the finest wines from around the world, and the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Scotty Wagner of ChileCo Catering, named Best Caterer 2009 by San Diego Magazine.
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Members' Opening Reception MoPA members and State of Mind artists celebrated the opening reception of the exhibitions State of Mind: A California Invitational, Seeing Beauty, and In Light.
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POP THURSDAYS featuring Sleep all day. Party all night. Over 400 guests ventured out in the rain to enjoy an enchanted evening, filled with unforgettable performances by Zirk Ubu, specialty cocktails prepared by mixologists of Alchemy Restaurant, the hypnotic beats and grooves sput by WILDCAT, and got creative in MoPA's Shadow Portrait Photo Studio. |
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POP THURSDAYS featuring Hello Cleveland! MoPA turned it up to eleven for a screening of this legendary rock mockumentary. Guests enjoyed the sights, sounds, and laughs of this heavy metal phenomenon from a seat in MoPA’s theater, or watched from the bar as it was projected on the Atrium walls. The party rocked in the Atrium gallery with 80’s heavy-metal inspired activities. DJ Johnny Tran spun era-inspired tunes and beats, while guests glammed up for a shoot in MoPA's very own Rock Album Photo Studio, featuring photographer Gary Payne. |
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POP THURSDAYS featuring Barbarella (1968) The seventh of MoPA’s signature nighttime series, POP Thursdays: Barbarella was a great success!! POP has established itself as a signature event for San Diego's hip and savvy art and film enthusiast. The event offers a unique blend of MoPA's world-renowned exhibitions of photography and film, combined with the youthful and creative energy of San Diego's burgeoning art and film scene. The June 4 event proved to be a crowd pleaser, as it presented the cult classic film Barbarella (1968), featuring Jane Fonda in her iconic title character role. |
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Vintage 2009
Celebrating its eleventh year, this highly successful annual event series raises funds to support MoPA's world-class exhibitions, film series and education programs. Grand Tasting and Wine Auction This year's event offered hand selected wines from Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries. A new offering for this year's event was the participation of some of the hottest San Diego restaurants, offering small dishes and appetizers specially crafted to compliment the wines. Participating wineries included:
Featured restaurants included:
100 Point Wine Tasting The first of its annual VINTAGE 2009 benefit series, the 100 Point Wine Tasting took place on Saturday May 9 at the exquisite home of David and Diane Zeiger, in The Bridges community in Rancho Santa Fe. The intimate crowd of 60 guests enjoyed an evening of exquisite tastings of 100 point rated wines, a live auction, cuisine prepared by Giussepe's Fine Catering, and desserts by Heaven Sent Desserts.
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Ansel Adams & Jo Whaley Members' Opening Reception MoPA Members gathered to celebrate the opening of the exhibtions Ansel Adams: A Life's Work and Jo Whaley: Theater of Insects, with special guest, artist Jo Whaley. |
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Celebrating Lou Stoumen MoPA members celebrated and previewed the exhibitions, Lou Stoumen: The Naked Truth, Lou Stoumen Award Winners: The Legacy, Edward Steichen: The Early Years, Considering Edward Curtis and Picturing the Process: Exploring the Art and Science of Photography, with a reception in MoPA’s Atrium. |
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MoPA's 25th Anniversary Year The program included special announcements and acknowledge significant contributors throughout the Museum's history. Those recognized reach back to MoPA's early beginnings as the Center for click to read more |
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