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All-Star Cast Brings Fast Paced and Funny Show Selected Shorts: Live in Performance! Funny Food Fictions September 20 • 8 p.m.

he hit public radio series and popular podcast brings a cast of terrific actors to perform live 8 p.m. Saturday, September 20 in the Museum of Art Sculpture Court. Stars Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker will perform luscious and hilarious tales of food and family. Selected Shorts presents spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers performed live by stars of the stage and screen for a unique evening of literature in performance. Michael Tucker is perhaps best known for his role as Stuart Markowitz in L.A. Law, for which he received three Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations. His film credits include Woody Allen’s Radio Days and Barry Levinson’s Diner. His first play, The Straight Marriage Plays will be produced at the New Jersey Repertory Company in February of 2015.

Jill Eikenberry earned a Golden Globe Award and five Emmy Award nominations as Ann Kelsey on NBC’s L.A. Law. She starred in the Broadway productions of Moonchildren, Watch on the Rhine, and All Over Town and won an Obie Award for her performances in Lemon Sky and Life Under Water. She received the Humanitas Prize for Destined to Live, a breast cancer documentary she co-produced and hosted on NBC. "One of the finest evenings at the theatre." - David Sedaris Tickets for this performance are $37.50 MWPAI members, $42.50 general admission, and $22.50 students. Flexible subscriptions are also available. The Museum opens at 7 p.m. so patrons may view the current exhibitions, socialize and visit the Gift Gallery. Selected Shorts will also feature a cash bar and a special gallery talk at intermission. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org. Sponsored by

Keyboard Conversations Returns with Schubert and Brahms September 6 • 8 p.m.

elebrated concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel opens the 2014-2015 Keyboard Conversations® season with a concert that explores the musical relationship between Schubert and Brahms: Passionate Classicists, 8 p.m. Saturday, September 6 in the Museum of Art Auditorium. This opening concert of the season features the charming waltzes, scintillating impromptus, and fiery pianistic dramas of Schubert, as well as the lyrical waltzes, intimate intermezzos, and super-virtuoso variations on the famous Theme of Paganini by Brahms.

influences that affected the creation of the music being presented. Mr. Siegel shares details about each composition that lead the audience to realize the subtleties and intricacies of these great works. The evening concludes with a session of questions and answers with Mr. Siegel. Admission for MWPAI members is $37.50; general admission is $42.50; student tickets are $22.50. Flexible subscriptions are also available. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org.

The extremely popular Keyboard Conversations format offers listeners the opportunity to discover the

Sponsored by Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak, and Dr. Douglas Hurd

M U S E U M E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M S Gallery Talk

It’s Back! Art Story: Every Picture Tells a Story

First Friday Shorts Free and Open to the Public

Thursday, September 18, 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 27, 10:30 a.m. Free and Open to the Public

Learn more about the permanent collection and special exhibitions with these short, 15-minute talks in the galleries.

Children have fun learning how to “read” pictures in this story program that focuses on the art in picture books and in the galleries. A 45-minute program for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Younger siblings are always welcome!

Friday, September 5, 1:10 p.m. Golden Age of European Painting: A Tale of Two Adélaïdes

Art and Yoga For Mind, Body and Spirit Saturdays September 6, 13, 27, and October 11, 18, 25 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (French, Full session $45 MWPAI Members 1749-1803), Portrait of Madame Adélaïde, about 1787, oil on can$65 General Admission vas, 107 3/4 x 73 3/4 in. CollecDrop-in fee: $10 MWPAI Members; tion of the Speed Art Museum $15 General Admission For full session, please pay in advance through the Ticket Office, 315-797-0055. Drop-ins pay at the door.

Nursery schools and preschool programs may schedule a similar program for their class by contacting Clare Fitzgerald at 315-797-0000, ext. 2170.

Final Guided Tours The Golden Age of European Painting Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Fridays at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Free with Exhibition Admission

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followed by one hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat. For more information, contact the Museum Education Department at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAM 797-0055 OR MWPAI.ORG

Save the Date For the Next

Exciting Opportunity for High School Students

he Museum of Art is now accepting applications for its popular Exploring Museum Careers High School Partnership Program. In this program, high school students learn first-hand from professionals about museum careers as they work with Museum staff on the production of a museum exhibition. Participation in this program requires sponsorship by a teacher or career counselor from the student's school. A total of Students at the opening of their exhibieight meetings will be held at the tion Life During Wartime, in March of this Museum throughout the school year. From left, Aneesa Hussein, Ellen year, from 10 a.m. to noon. The first Arnison, Carley Geruntino, Caroline Smiemeeting is scheduled for October gal, Rachel Evans, and Angela Romanza. 15. For more information and an application, contact April Oswald at 797-0000, ext. 2144 or aoswald@mwpai.org. Applications are also available for download, www.mwpai.org, click on Learn, and then Teens and then Teen Programs.

Art Alive!

Monday, October 13 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and Open to the Public.

Applications are due September 26.

Coming Soon! In Company with Angels October 25, 2014 through January 4, 2015

Absence/Presence: Richard Pousette-Dart as Photographer November 8, 2014 through January 4, 2015

Richard Pousette-Dart (American, 1916-92), Ice on Branches, mid-1950s, gelatin silver print, 8 ¾ x 13 in., Estate of Richard Pousette-Dart

left to right Smyrna and Laodicea, 1902 Window Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933), Tiffany Studios (New York, 1902-32) Photograph: Douglas A. Lockard, courtesy of In Company with Angels, Inc.

SCHOOL OF ART HAPPENINGS

PrattMWP Pre-College Exhibition September Campus Store

Hairpins Crafted From Old Buttons Featured in the Gift Gallery

Specials for the Entire Month Van Gogh Oil Paints Special - 40% OFF Assorted Sizes Canvas Boards - 20% OFF All Brush Holders - 20% OFF

tin of grandma’s old buttons is the inspiration for hairpins designed by Marissa Olivera of Utica and available in the Gift Gallery. Buttons of assorted colors, shapes and sizes; ones with great detail, ones that don't match and ones so unique you wonder what kind of garment it ever belonged to are too beautiful to be kept tucked away. They deserve to be seen and enjoyed and given new life. Marissa has given these buttons new life as fun, decorative hairpins.

The Campus Store is located at 1216 State Street in the Student Center Hours: Monday- Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming in October Concert in the Court The Elders Amped-Up Celtic Folk Saturday, October 4, 2014 8 p.m. Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court

New Items in the Gift Gallery • 2015 Artist Calendars are Now Available as Wall, Mini Wall and Engagement • Sterling Jewelry Designs from Fayetteville Jeweler Sam Graceffo • Floral Packaged Cards from Watercolorist Joan Klossner • Sweet Pea Card and Print from Hand Painted Silk Artist Jan Rumbutis • Prints from Lorraine Kreimeyer including "Choice" an Illustration from the Story "Ahimsa's Journey" • Artistic Photo Tiles and Coasters from Creative Images • Silk Scarves and Ties from Suzanne Costanza

For Kids and Families Bradley Fields Mathemagic Columbus Day Monday, October 13, 2014 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Museum of Art Auditorium

• Local Images in Note Cards and Postcards from artist Joanne de Stefano

Painting Supply Sale for The Little Artist Tuesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 14 Little Artist Paint Kits - 20% OFF Crayola Art Smocks - 20% OFF 12" x 18" Finger Paint Pads - 35% OFF Gift Gallery Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday - 1 to 5 p.m.

Museum of Art Now Open Friday Nights Until 8 p.m.

Film Series Titles Available Online and By Phone Titles will be announced as they become available on our website at mwpai.org/films, Facebook (fb.mwpai.org) or by phone 797-0055, option 3. Become a part of our Film Series email list to receive the latest updates by contacting bmortis@mwpai.org. Advertisements will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the Observer-Dispatch. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, this helps ensure that you are presented with only the latest and finest films.

Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) All films are shown in 35mm format and BluRay digital cinema, with a state-of-the-art Dolby surround sound system. Comfortable seats give every patron an unobstructed view of our large screen. Admission for all screenings is $8 general admission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for students with valid identification is $4 at all screenings. Tickets are on sale 30 minutes prior to each screening. Film Passbooks for discounted admission to 10 screenings are available for MWPAI Members for $55 and Non-Members for $75. For information call the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055, 800-754-0797. If you’d like monthly film email updates, sign up for our Performing Arts film email by contacting Bob Mortis at bmortis@mwpai.org, calling 797-0055 or on our website mwpai.org.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)

Affiliate Adirondack Bank • Mr. Rocco Arcuri • Robert Korrie • Anthony Korrie

310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502

Colleague The Fort Schuyler Club

Fountain Elms Society

Family/Household

Mr. & Mrs. G. Leiter Doolittle Hon. & Mrs. Anthony J. Garramone George A. Hambrecht & Andrea Fahnestock Rona Lucas John and Catherine McEnroe Alan & Linda Vincent

Darlene Bender Mark Betley Jane D. & Frank E. Blando Anthony & Gisela Bronga Rocco & Janine Carzo Edie & Burt Danovitz Michael & Karen Dunne Dr. Lorna and Mr. Randolf Grant Barb Godbey-Miller & Amy Miller Michael & Mary Jane Gruver Jason & Alison Gugnacki Richard A. Jardine Adriana & Wayne Leavitt Rosella & Rocco Pandolfo Cassandra Phillips-Sears & Annette Phillips Family of Dr. Steven Seif Robert Sharpe Rita & Bob Sleys Mr. & Mrs. David Smith Mark & Sheila Sostrin Richard & Carol Zweifel

President’s Circle Francesca Zambello & Faith Gay

Patron Michael & Ann Cawley Dr. & Mrs. Carl Krasniak Peter & Nancy Rabinowitz Barbara G. Starnes

Contributor Ann P. Allen Sunithi Bajekel Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Berkowitz Charles & Barbara Brown Dr. & Mrs. S. Richard Chazin Kathleen & Donald Falkenstern Gene & Elaine Herman Gladys Higgins Brendan & Rebecca Kelly Dr. John S. & Susan B. Kowalczyk Leonard & Mary Marrone Ann G. Meyer Family of Jean & Thomas Morris Carrie L. Nichols Angela M. & Angelo V. Nole Stanley Olkowski & Gloria Olkowski Marie T. Scialdone Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sossen Mr. & Mrs. William S. Tharp, Jr. Lynn & Daniel Tomaino

Individual

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute

Virginia Brewer Celia Casstevens Catherine Cinelli Judy Eaton Nancy Evans Joseph Guerino Marshall Hollander Ann Marie Horan Anthony D. Lanzi Ann Latus Dr. Martha Link Jane Mahanna Ellen Mahanna Diane G.Maliani Barbara Mulhern Fiona O'Downey Dr. Linda Paciello Virginia Phillips Nancy Reina Nancy A. Remchuk Taro Shimomura Audrey Tucci Sherri Vanno

Information and Hours Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms): Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Performing Arts Ticket Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before performances and 30 minutes before films. Phone: 797-0055 or 1-800-754-0797 Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. School of Art Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Library: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. Gift Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD) General program support for the Museum of Art, performing arts and film presentations is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Student Antony Fierro Joseph Trankina Ms. Walczak

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a fine arts center serving diverse audiences through three program divisions—Museum of Art, Performing Arts, and School of Art. The Institute also offers art reference and music libraries, an active membership program, a Gift Gallery, and outstanding rental facilities ideal for public programs and private events. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee Street Utica, New York 13502 Telephone (315) 797-0000 Fax (315) 797-5608 www.mwpai.org Free Parking

SEPTEMBER EVENTS 3 Wednesday

10 Wednesday

17 Wednesday

Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

5 Friday

12 Friday

18 Thursday

First Friday Shorts: Gallery Talk The Golden Age of European Painting: A Tale of Two Adélaïdes 1:10 p.m., Museum of Art.

Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.

13 Saturday

19 Friday

Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.

Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

6 Saturday

Second Sunday Guided Tour The Golden Age of European Painting 2 and 3 p.m, Museum of Art.

Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art.

14 Sunday

Keyboard Conversations Schubert and Brahms: Passionate Classicists 8 p.m, Auditorium.

20 Saturday Selected Shorts Funny Food Fictions 8 p.m., Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court.

24 Wednesday Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

26 Friday

Film Series Phone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

27 Saturday Art and Yoga 10:30 a.m., Museum of Art. Art Story Every Picture Tells a Story 10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery.

The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art Galleries, Auditorium and Sculpture Court, Art Odyssey: Interactive Gallery, Gift Gallery, Art Reference and Music Libraries, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center and Student Center.