Opening Reception
January 18, Sunday, Exhibition opening hosted by Friends of Kresge,
2 – 5 p.m.
Lecture, 3 p.m.
The European Paintings Collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts
George Keyes, chief curator and Elizabeth and Allan Sheldon curator
of European Paintings, Detroit Institute of Arts
An exploration of the colorful history of collecting this major museum
collection.
Evening Lecture Series in Kresge Art Museum
Pursuits and Pleasures: Baroque Painting in Context
January 29, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Susan J. Bandes, Curator of Pursuits and Director, Kresge Art Museum
Reconstructing how people lived with their paintings in the 17th century.
The Spectacular Baroque Theatre
February 5, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Frank Mohler, Professor, Department of Theater and Dance, Appalachian
State University, presented in cooperation with the MSU Department
of Theater.
European Music and Art in the Baroque Era: The Grand Tour
February 12, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Kathryn Lowerre, Assistant Professor, School of Music, MSU
Fact and Fiction: The Many Faces of Rembrandt's Portraiture
February 25, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Shelly Perlove, Professor of Art History, University of Michigan, Dearborn
Films
Rembrandt
January 20, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
This classic 1936 film stars Charles Laughton and Gertrude Lawrence.
Considered director Alexander Korda’s best film and a high point
in early British cinema, this biographical portrait of Rembrandt captures
his indomitable spirit. 90 minutes, black and white.
Introduction and discussion by Susan Woods, Director, East Lansing
Film Festival. Shown in cooperation with the ELFF.
Wells Hall, B104
Girl With A Pearl Earring *SOLD OUT*
January 31, Saturday, 10 a.m.
See Girl With A Pearl Earring , the movie, with the Friends
of Kresge. Ticket price includes a talk by Susan J. Bandes, Director
of Kresge
Art Museum about the film, Vermeer, and their relationship to the museum's
current exhibition Pursuits and Pleasure , as well as pop and popcorn.
NCG Eastwood Towne Center advanced registration required. To reserve
ticket(s)
email Julie Thomson or call (517) 353-9834.
Vatel
February 20, Friday, 7 p.m.
Starring Gerard Depardieu and Uma Thurman, this sumptuous film is based
on the true story of the chef Vatel and the spectacle of food, entertainment
and intrigue, in preparation for Louis XIV’s visit to the Prince
de Conde, shot at the 17th century chateau, Vaux le Vicomte.
Discussion to follow by Frank Rutledge, Professor and Chair, MSU Theater
Department.
MSU Libraries Friday Night Film Series, Main Library, Room W449. For
additional information visit www.lib.msu.edu
Young Bess
February 28, Saturday, 2 p.m.
A film about Elizabeth I, distributed by MGM (1953).
Main Library of the Capital Area District Library, Lansing; 401 S.
Capitol Lansing, MI, 367-6300; www.cadl.org.
Tours and talks
January 22, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Curator Susan Bandes will talk about the exhibition at Schuler Books
and Music, Okemos
March 21, Sunday, 2 p.m. Drop in tours
March Book Talk- the East Lansing Public Library book discussion program will read and discuss The Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland. For more information, contact the library at 351-2420 or www.elpl.org
View the Kresge Art Museum’s public programs and events for the full list.
