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Community NewsCommunity NewsJULY 2013
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
P u b l i s h e d M o n t h l y b y N e i g h b o r h o o d N e w s , I n c .
Community NewsCommunity NewsAlamo Heights
AHISD School NewsAlamo Heights July 4th Parade
Alamo Heights Charm Doll HouseWhat's Cookin' In Alamo Heights
Meet Your NeighborsThe Alamo Heights Swimming PoolMcNay MASH-UP
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News & Notes from AHISD:Aeroscience students are dropping in the engine on their custom built rocket, att empti ng to be the fi rst high school in history to design, fabricate and test a Goddard-level rocket to carry a 35-pound payload
to an alti tude of 100,000 feet at MACH III (three ti mes the speed of sound).
They unveiled their newest rocket, a rocket with a larger, more effi cient motor that will produce greater thrust, incorporati ng a bett er-designed fuel grain and nozzle, Thursday, July 25. Traveling at an alti tude of 80 – 100,000 feet at three ti mes the speed of sound, this rocket is so powerful and sophisti cated it must be tested at the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range, where the group will travel to in New Mexico for a July 30 launch.
Save the Date: AHJS Athleti c Picnic & Fundraiser, to support Boys and Girls Athleti cs for the 2013-14 season, September 5, 2013.
Incoming Woodridge Students:If you have a child entering 1st grade at Woodridge, we are off ering before school assessments on Aug 15th and 16th. These assessments will be given to all fi rst graders either during the early testi ng days or aft er school begins. We would like to complete as many of them before school, so the fi rst few days can be getti ng to know your child and building classroom communiti es. If you are interested in fi nding out more about this, please email Suzanne Rea at [email protected].
Woodridge 5th grade teacher and HEB Excellence in Educati on State Winner for Leadership, Charlott e Dolat, recognized in Texas Lone Star Magazine!
Alamo Heights Students in the News!Eleven Alamo Heights High School students are or recently parti cipated in the Nati onal Hispanic Insti tute’s Great Debate or Lorenzo de Zavala leadership programs. Ricky Tamez and Lilliana Sosa, both rising sophomores at AHHS, parti cipated in the Great Debate program at Austi n College in Sherman, Texas. Both were selected for Mock Trial events and competed in the Athenaeum Challenge where Lilliana placed 3rd in the All-State Athenaeum Challenge! Melanie McDaniel, Sol Zona, Ryan Castro, Genesis Rivera, Taylor Torres and Julian Perales begin their Great Debate journey this Thursday at the University of Texas at Austi n campus.
Rising juniors, Allegra Cantu, Adam Luna and Isabella Zertuche also from Alamo Heights HS, parti cipated in the Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) program at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York earlier this month. All three student’s excelled - Allegra Cantu not only was elected as a Senator and Senate business committ ee chair, she also received the “Best Debater” award in the Senate (she has also been chosen to go as staff with students going to UT Austi n for the Texas Ambassador Great Debate), while Adam Luna was elected Speaker
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4th of July Parade
Thank You’s � e Alamo Heights 4th of July Parade was a fabulous success and much fun for all who a� ended. Appreciation goes out to the community of Alamo Heights for their support and participation as well as Suzy Be� ac, for continuing the wonderful tradition that Hall and Pat Hammond started many years ago. � anks to Garre� Tullis for creating the parade poster!
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When it comes to making memories, sometimes it’s the li� le things. � at’s a philosophy much in evidence at My Doll House, Inc. Nineteen years in Alamo Heights, CEO Richard Granato and his wife Donna have built this Broadway business into one of the premier doll house shops in the country.
Dollhouses and miniatures trace their history from the palaces of 18th century Europe, but have been a staple in the playroom for over a
hundred years.
Stereotypically, we think of these small edi� ces as Victorian Mansions with lo� y gables and brightly painted gingerbread. But today’s dollhouse may be a mid-century modern, a red barn or a 1920s style gas station. � ese quality buildings,
made in the U.S.A., are just the beginning. It takes paint, wallpaper and furnishings to make a house a home.
� e store retails the work of artisans across the globe. Period furniture from England and Germany. Silver from Mexico. Italian glassware. Chinese porcelain. But many of the items that you’ll � nd in the shop are handmade by local artists. Tilly Franklin fashions toys for dollhouse playrooms. Laura Ramirez does three-dimensional sculptures. And Fran
the Food Lady creates everything for the sumptuous miniature dining room. You can even � nd appropriately sized original watercolors by Pat Sa� r.
A few questions you may be asking yourself:
Is this something I can do?
Most customers prefer buying an assembled house. For those who wish to do it themselves, the store provides handy, simple directions and the voice of experience a phone call away.
What’s the right age to begin this activity?
Enthusiasts range from toddlers to octogenarians. A house can be kept bare bones with solid block furniture for the very young child, and later ungraded to more age appropriate fun through the years.
Will a dollhouse really hold up?
� ese houses will. � ey are solid wood and typically passed down from generation to generation.
How much do they cost?
� ere are buildings and houses in every price range. And for the furnishings, you can go as wild or as carefully as you see � t. A wide variety of top quality items are available at all prices.
How do we get involved?
� e Doll People books by Martin, Godwin & Selznick are great stories to read together.
My Doll House is a long-time local business that adds to the charm and beauty of Alamo Heights. Stop by, say hi to Richard and Donna and take a look around!
the Food Lady creates everything for the sumptuous miniature dining room. You can even � nd appropriately sized original
A few questions you may be century Europe, but have been a staple in the playroom for over a
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Stereotypically, we think of these small edi� ces as Victorian Mansions with lo� y gables and brightly painted gingerbread. But today’s dollhouse may be a mid-century modern, a red barn or a 1920s style gas station. � ese quality buildings,
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What 's Cookin 'In Alamo Heights!
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1/2 cup lemon juice (three lemons)1 small can evaporated milk (5 oz.)1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)1 graham cracker crumb cooked pie crust shell
Whip evaporated milk with electric mixer until stiff. Add sweetened condensed milk slowly. Add lemon juice while continuing to stir and mix. Pour mixture into baked graham cracker pie shell. Cover and place in refrigerator for several hours until fi rm enough to slice.
Wash, drain and remove stems from strawberries. Place strawberries on the bottom of the baked pie shell. Place in sauce pan and mix sugar, water cornstarch and salt. Slowly cook until glossy. Pour this hot mixture over the strawberries. Cover and place in refrigerator until cold. Just before serving, cover with whipped cream if desired. it is best with home made whipped cream.
1 quart strawberries 3/4 cup sugar1 Tablespoon cornstarch1/4 Teaspoon salt1 cup water1 9" baked pie shell whipped cream (optional)
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of the House (one of the top three positi ons in the LDZ program) and Isabella Zertuche received “Best Author of a Resoluti on.” All three now qualify to att end the Celebración where San Antonio’s universiti es will play host roles for the various planned events in October that begin with an offi cial recepti on and meeti ng with the Mayor of San Antonio.
Alamo Heights Great Debate parti cipants can now plan to att end the LDZ program next summer, while the LDZ parti cipants can be considered to att end the Collegiate World Series (CWS).
An applicant must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or higher and serious intent to attend college.
The Great Debate is a National Hispanic Institute leadership program at the high school freshman level that concentrates on strengthening student communications skills, guiding them to speak with authority, skill, and confi dence.
The Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) has long been known as the premier learning experience of NHI. Four project sites in the U.S. make the experience accessible for U.S. families, while LDZ Las Americas in Panama extends NHI’s reach into Latin America.
The Collegiate World Series (CWS) for emerging high school seniors is reserved exclusively for NHI youth with previous experience in at least one other program. Inquiry based learning guides the experience, which is much more complex in the requirements for learning compared to the Great Debate or LDZ.
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Meet Your Neighbors� e perceptions we form about people before we meet them are always interesting. We tend to make generalizations based on our own experiences. I consider myself to be a very busy person and for some reason, assumed that my upcoming interviewee would have all the time in the world to meet with me. A� er all, May O’Neal, is 86 years old, retired, and surely has lots of time on her hands… right?
Wrong. Trying to get an appointment with this li� le lady was like trying to catch up with a high powered business executive. Like two ships passing in the night, I’d get the occasional note from May’s iPad that perhaps this or that slot could work, but she had this before or that a� er--
It became very clear that this was no typical 86 year old li� le lady!
We did � nally manage to meet up at one of her favorite restaurants, Twin Sisters, and I was treated to a fantastic lunch and a fascinating conversation…
May was born in the East Texas town of Huntsville. � e youngest of 6 kids, May came along when her mother was 40 years old during a time when women didn’t always go to college, blacks and whites drank at separate water fountains, and the world was a much larger place. Nevertheless, this was the perfect time for someone like May to be born. “Postscript Parish, as she was nicknamed for her unexpected arrival into the world, took on these issues and got her start as an activist at a very young age.
A� er graduating from high school at the age of sixteen, her early aspirations of becoming a doctor, then an engineer, were met by professors and universities with a range of reactions from outright refusal for admi� ance to subtle suggestions that perhaps she should go a di� erent direction in her educational goals. “I became an activist for women’s rights from the word go!”, she says. May started college right away and travelled to Pueblo, Mexico, where she studied as a freshman. Unlike many of the other students May was underage and was not allowed to partake in the many parties and outings the older students enjoyed. Le� mostly to themselves, May and one other young student
quickly befriended “the elevator boy”, as May calls him, the local boy who worked the elevator. Elevator Boy became a constant companion. “He showed us the ropes and a side of Mexico that the other students never got to see.”
May soon transitioned into studying history and with the support and encouragement of her older siblings was encouraged to travel. � is interest was sparked even further when a Chinese professor came to the school campus and spoke about how he felt that American’s didn’t know what was going on in the rest of the world. He was dedicated to exposing others to people and cultures from around the world. He started the Lisle Fellowship, which is “commi� ed to broadening the ideal of a global community and increasing the appreciation of all cultures.” When May was barely 20 years old she was sent to Cuba on her � rst mission for the Lisle Fellowship. Right before Castro took over Cuba, May was there working in a clinic that helped very sick children.
A� er graduating from high school at the age of sixteen, her early aspirations of becoming a doctor, then an engineer, were met by professors and universities with a range of reactions from outright refusal for admi� ance to subtle suggestions that perhaps she should go a di� erent direction in her educational goals. “I became an activist for women’s rights from the word go!”, she says. May started college right away and travelled to Pueblo, Mexico, where she studied as a freshman. Unlike many of the other students May was underage and was not allowed to partake in the many parties and outings the older students enjoyed. Le� mostly to themselves, May and one other young student
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May got to see even more of the world and lived the “Europe on Ten Dollars a Day” life. “My siblings worried about me but many of the places I stayed were just a prelude to the present day B and B’s.”
Eventually May se� led in at Berry College, a small, liberal, work-study university in Rome, Georgia. She taught here for 10 years and enjoyed the privilege of being able to teach “whatever she wanted”. During this time May felt that many universities only taught American history. “All the history classes were on US History, confederate history, state and local history. I was able to teach history of the Middle East, Russia, and Europe. My students got to learn about the whole world.”
Naturally, during this time in Georgia, civil rights and segregation was a huge issue. May quickly became involved with the Council on Human Relations, a group that was organized by a close contact of Martin Luther King. One of May’s early responsibilities for the group was to call local businessmen and ask them if they would consider hiring a black person. May soon realized that this was an uphill ba� le because although most of the people she came into contact with while making her calls had no prejudice, they lived in fear of repercussions from the Ku Klux Klan.
She also learned some hard lessons from many of the people she worked with on other issues and even with the school. “It became apparent that my civil rights work was an embarrassment to the school. And, although in theory many of the women I worked with in the League of Women Voters professed to be in favor of desegregation; in practice it was much more di� cult. It was not a simple issue. Business people did not want to be alone in their support of civil rights for fear of repercussion from the KKK. Wives could not be supportive for fear that their husbands work or business might be targeted causing their families to su� er.”
May found herself the target of many threats and was frequently noti� ed by the Anti-Defamation League, a group that kept track of the movements of various individuals, that someone of concern was in town and she should be careful.
May’s husband, Bob, was o� ered a position at Auburn University in Alabama and they decided to go. “I thought it was bad in Georgia. Alabama was ten times worse”. she said.
A� er many di� cult experiences, including a particularly troublesome incident involving a state trooper during a time when she and Bob were a� empting to register to vote and help others register to vote, they decided to move to San Antonio.
May’s sister lived in Alamo Heights and suggested they move here. She still � ghts issues but on a more subtle level. “Once an activist, always an activist.” she says, “It’s a way of life”. May was one of the � rst in town to own a hybrid vehicle and is currently having solar panels installed on her home. Despite being told that she would never see her investment returned at her age, she just smiles and goes about her business. “� at’s not the point.”
One of May's many messages, courtesy of her iPad, read, “I once asked a professor for a character reference. I got a copy of a note in return that said, “� is is to certify that May O’Neal is a character.”
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� e Alamo Heights Swimming Pool may well be the one place in the entire city of Alamo Heights that has the longest history of seeing families grow, change, and come and go. � e pool, which was built in 1948, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.
� e pool was originally built by the City of Alamo Heights and the City also operated it until 1989. Current owner, Rick Shaw and his family happened to visit
the pool that summer and Rick felt it needed a li� le work. Upon a visit to City Hall he learned that the City was on the verge of closing it. It was costing the City too much money to run and intended
to � ll it. Rick suggested that they consider leasing it to him instead. Since then the pool and residents from all over San Antonio have enjoyed a nice, cool place to hang out in our blistering summers.
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� e pool underwent many changes under Rick’s leadership. “I used to refer to the décor as “Early Beirut!” He laughed, “Everything was painted a sort of army green and there was chain link everywhere.”
According to Rick, aka “� e Pool Guy” as he quickly became known, the pool has seen many people come and go. He remembers people who used to go to the pool as young kids that now are grown and bring their own kids. “I came here as a kid myself, and it’s such blast to be here and get to know the families and all the kids,” he says. Kids from all over have
worked at the pool. Naturally, many of them come from Alamo Heights, but many also come from other areas of San Antonio.
Some long time pool customers may remember the 10 meter
diving board. Unfortunately, because of insurance purposes it had to go. “You never see high diving boards anymore. � ey’re just too expensive to have.” He says that people
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to � ll it. Rick suggested that they consider leasing it to him instead. Since then the pool and residents from all over San Antonio have enjoyed a nice, cool place to hang out in our blistering summers.
felt it needed a li� le work. Upon a visit to City Hall he learned that the City was on the verge of closing it. It was costing the City too much money to run and intended
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occasionally ask about it. “It went to a ranch in South Texas and is being used as an observation deck.”
A lot of people have contributed to the success and improvement of the pool. From maintenance man Mike Padula, who has worked at the pool for 40 years. “He was here before I was!” says Rick. Managers, Joe Hazelwood and Jimmy Queen do a great job of keeping things running smoothly. Architect Dan Wigodski designed the canopy. � e pool also boasts a list of well known people that have enjoyed the facilities. “Many local celebrities and well known San Antonians have come here.” � is list even includes Olympian swimmer and Gold Medalist, Josh Davis, who worked at the pool the � rst year it was open. � e pool even hosted the Women’s National Senior Amateur Athletic Union back in 1949.
In addition to a great facility the pool also o� ers a swim team, the Pool Sharks, with a recent count of 175 kids. Other activities include swimming lessons, birthday parties, private parties for schools, and even an adult night which Rick was arranging as we spoke. “King Pelican plays really great beach type swimming music. It’s a lot of fun.”
� e pool is open to the public with the purchase of a season pass. � e hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm and on Sundays and Mondays from noon to 8:30pm.
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February 13 | September 1, 2013
� e America of Grant Wood and � omas Hart Benton
May 29 | September 8, 2013
Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions
January 23 | September 15, 2013
Printing Perfection: � e Art of Beth Van Hoesen
May 29 | September 29, 2013
McNay Art Museum5000 North New Braunfels, Post O� ce Box 6069San Antonio, Texas 78209-0069
theMcNay Great American Film: PleasantvilleSunday, August 4, 2:00 pm, Chiego Lecture HallFrom summer vacations to soda jerks, four � lms pay homage to Norman Rockwell’s Post-World War II America in the McNay’s Great American Film Festival. Free with museum admission. Some � lms may not be appropriate for all audiences.■ 1:00 pm Tour of Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera■ 1:30 pm Classic American snacks■ 2:00 pm Feature � lmBrother and sister played by Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon travel back in time to 1950s Pleasantville, a � ctional sitcom reminiscent of Leave it to Beaver. � e siblings experience culture shock as they adjust to the wholesome nature of their peers. USA. 1998. English, 124 minutes, color. PG-13. © New Line Cinema
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EXHIBITIONS Ongoing: Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera June 5 | September 1, 2013 The Human Face and Form February 13 | September 1, 2013
The America of Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton May 29 | September 8, 2013
Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions January 23 | September 15, 2013 Printing Perfection: The Art of Beth Van Hoesen May 29 | September 29, 2013 EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Mash-Up: Art and Radio & Traditional Family Comida Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm, Valero Learning Centers Passionate experts present disparate subjects and invite participants to make connections—like big hair finding common ground with classic cars. Take part in this unconventional, interactive experience and see if you can make the mash-up connection. This Mash-Up features Paul Bolin, Professor, Art Education, The University of Texas at Austin, and Johnny Hernandez, chef and restaurateur.
Space is limited. Reserve free tickets by calling 210.805.1768 or e-mailing [email protected] by noon on the day of the Mash-Up. Prizes awarded each session. The opinions of these speakers do not necessarily reflect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers. Great American Film: Pleasantville Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall From summer vacations to soda jerks, four films pay homage to Norman Rockwell’s Post-World War II America in the McNay’s Great American Film Festival. Free with museum admission. Some films may not be appropriate for all audiences. ■ 1:00 pm Tour of Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera ■ 1:30 pm Classic American snacks ■ 2:00 pm Feature film Brother and sister played by Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon travel back in time to 1950s Pleasantville, a fictional sitcom reminiscent of Leave it to Beaver. The siblings experience culture shock as they adjust to the wholesome nature of their peers. USA. 1998. English, 124 minutes, color. PG-13. © New Line Cinema
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Artists Looking at Art: Cathy Cunningham-Little Thursday, August 8, 6:30 pm, Frost Octagon After witnessing her father’s rapid loss of eyesight, Cathy Cunningham-Little began exploring the relationship between light and perception. Whether using glass, neon, or fiber-optics, the artist is concerned with the manipulation of light by various materials as well as by the exhibition space. Join us for a talk with the artist. Wine reception begins at 6:00 pm. The opinions of this speaker do not necessarily reflect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers. Tres Museos: Museum Day for Educators Wednesday, August 14, 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Starts at San Antonio Museum of Art Preview fall exhibitions, tour the collections, and connect with colleagues at the San Antonio Museum of Art, the McNay, and the Witte. Teachers earn six hours of continuing professional education credit. Fee (includes lunch and museum admissions): $8. Space is limited. Reserve space by calling 210.805.1768 or e-mailing [email protected]. Registration begins June 17.
Mash-Up: Pre-War/Post-War Fashion & Hire Photography vs. Higher Photography Thursday, August 15, 6:30 pm, Valero Learning Centers Passionate experts present disparate subjects and invite participants to make connections—like big hair finding common ground with classic cars. Take part in this unconventional, interactive experience and see if you can make the mash-up connection. This Mash-Up features Jackie Edwards, Former Semmes Foundation Intern in Museum Studies, and Justin Parr, photographer.
Space is limited. Reserve free tickets by calling 210.805.1768 or e-mailing [email protected] by noon on the day of the Mash-Up. Prizes awarded each session. The opinions of these speakers do not necessarily reflect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers. Summer Jazz Concert: George Prado & Regency Jazz Band Sunday, August 18, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper Auditorium The McNay commemorates Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera with a concert series celebrating all-American music reaching every corner of the globe. Now in its fourth year, the McNay’s Summer Jazz & Lunch Series is a refreshing way to spend a Sunday afternoon away from the heat. Hear San Antonio’s prime jazz bands perform while enjoying a gourmet box lunch and drinks designed by Fresh Horizons Catering. On August 18, San Antonio legend George Prado brings his famous Regency Jazz Band for a lively concert featuring classics from American jazz, including the music of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Joe Piscatelle. Summer Jazz Concerts are free with museum admission. View our menu and pre-order gourmet box lunches from Fresh Horizons catering prior to the concerts at mcnayart.org. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase at cash bar. No reservations needed, seating on a first come, first served basis. This program is made possible by the generous support from the Susan and John Kerr Music Fund. Special thanks to our media partner Jazz 91.7 FM, KRTU San Antonio.
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Summer Jazz Concert: George Prado & Regency Jazz BandSunday, August 18, 12:30-3:00 pm, Leeper Auditorium� e McNay commemorates Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera with a concert series celebrating all-American music reaching every corner of the globe. Now in its fourth year, the McNay’s Summer Jazz & Lunch Series is a refreshing way to spend a Sunday a� ernoon away from the heat. Hear San Antonio’s prime jazz bands perform while enjoying a gourmet box lunch and drinks designed by Fresh Horizons Catering. On August 18, San Antonio legend George Prado brings his famous Regency Jazz Band for a lively concert featuring classics from American jazz, including the music of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Joe Piscatelle. Summer Jazz Concerts are free with museum admission.
Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University, looks at Norman Rockwell’s love for art history and works of art displayed in museums. He o� en quoted from masterpieces in his illustrations and explored the di� erent ways people look at and engage the work of art. Ironically, curators and art historians disagree as to whether Rockwell's paintings are artful enough to be in a museum, a topic this talk also considers. Fee (includes exhibition admission): McNay members FREE, nonmembers $15, educators and students with an I.D. $5. Reserve space by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 210.805.1768. Registration deadline: August 22, noon. � e opinions of this speaker do not necessarily re� ect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers.
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Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series Distinguished Lecture: Wanda Corn Ways of Seeing: The Art of Norman Rockwell Thursday, August 22, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall Norman Rockwell, one of America’s favorite illustrators, created paintings that were mass produced as covers for magazines like The Saturday Evening Post. Wanda Corn, Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University, looks at Norman Rockwell’s love for art history and works of art displayed in museums. He often quoted from masterpieces in his illustrations and explored the different ways people look at and engage the work of art. Ironically, curators and art historians disagree as to whether Rockwell's paintings are artful enough to be in a museum, a topic this talk also considers.
Fee (includes exhibition admission): McNay members FREE, nonmembers $15, educators and students with an I.D. $5. Reserve space by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 210.805.1768. Registration deadline: August 22, noon. The opinions of this speaker do not necessarily reflect the views of the museum. Some imagery presented may be objectionable for some audiences, especially younger viewers. Family Art Play: Drawing Memories Sunday, August 25, 1:00 & 3:00 pm, Valero Learning Centers Play gallery games in the exhibition Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera and transform family photographs into works of art in the style of Rockwell with art educator Lindsey Smith. Be sure to bring some of your family’s favorite photos with you to the activity. What is Family Art Play? The last Sunday of every month the McNay offers a program for families that involves looking carefully at works of art and investigating a studio or performance component afterwards. McNay members reserve space by calling 210.805.1768 by noon Friday before the program. Nonmembers pick up remaining passes the day of the program. All family programs are free with museum admission. This program is made possible by generous support from the Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust. GET REEL Film: Waste Land Thursday, August 29, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture Hall Contemporary artist Vik Muniz travels from Brooklyn to the world’s largest garbage dump located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Muniz collaborates with the catadores—pickers of recyclable materials—to portray their dignity and despair. Brazil and UK. 2010. English and Portuguese, 99 min., color. Not rated. © Vik Muniz Studio The McNay Contemporary Collectors Forum (MCCF) presents GET REEL, a program featuring critically acclaimed independent and foreign films and videos. Vik Muniz is the winner of the 2012 MCCF View & Vote selection currently on view in Majority Rules: A Decade of Contemporary Art Acquisitions. Admission is free. Some films may not be appropriate for all audiences. Wine reception precedes screenings at 6:00 pm.
Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series Distinguished Lecture: Wanda CornWays of Seeing: � e Art of Norman Rockwell� ursday, August 22, 6:30 pm, Chiego Lecture HallNorman Rockwell, one of America’s favorite illustrators, created paintings that were mass produced as covers for magazines like � e Saturday Evening Post. Wanda Corn,
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Pre-War/Post-War Fashion & Hire Photography vs. Higher Photography� ursday, August 15, 6:30 pm, Valero Learning CentersPassionate experts present disparate subjects and invite participants to make connections—like big hair � nding common ground with classic cars. Take part in this unconventional, interactive experience and see if you can make the mash-up connection. � is Mash-Up features Jackie Edwards, Former Semmes Foundation Intern in Museum Studies, and Justin Parr, photographer. Space is limited.
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