Journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and social circles, but when his sixty-fifth birthday coincides with an unforeseen shock from the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Music: Michigan Philharmonic Miniature Masterpieces: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Miniature Masterpieces features the wind section of the Michigan Philharmonic performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Serenade for Winds no. 10, K. 361/370A “Gran Partita.” Concertmaster and violinist Joseph Deller joins the wind section as soloist on Michael Daugherty’s Ladder to the Moon, based on paintings of New York skyscrapers by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
Saturday, January 18
Meet Me at the DIA: A Program for People with Early-Stage Dementia and Their Caregivers: 10:30 a.m.–noon
People with early-stage dementia (including Alzheimer’s) and their caregivers can participate in gallery discussions about art led by DIA staff and volunteers. Participants are made to feel welcome and comfortable, and discussions are based on the observations and connections made by the group. The program provides opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation in a safe, inspiring environment. All are encouraged to contribute to the discussions; participants are given small prints of DIA artworks so conversations can be continued. To register go to www.dia.org or call 313-833-4005.
Lecture: The Long Breath: Postwar Korean Art 1961—79: 2 p.m.
Joan Kee, professor of the history of art at the University of Michigan, looks at Tansaekhwa, the loose constellation of abstract paintings that ranks among the most important artistic movements in post-1945 Asia. Sponsored by Asian & Islamic Art Forum and Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art
Detroit Film Theatre: Port of Shadows: 3 p.m.
Port of Shadows is one of the most haunting and dreamlike tales in French cinema history. In a lonely flophouse at the edge of Le Havre, outsiders converge: Jean Gabin’s hungry, broke, pugnacious, probably AWOL soldier; mysterious teenager Michèle Morgan in iconic beret and plastic raincoat; and shopkeeper Michel Simon (L’Atalante). Ultimately the choice for Gabin comes down to hopping a ship or the continuing pursuit of a sudden love. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Detroit Film Theatre: The Great Beauty: 7 p.m.
(See Jan. 17 for details)
Family Sunday, January 19
Detroit Film Theatre: The Great Beauty: 1 p.m.
(See Jan. 17 for details)
Sunday Music Bar: Pianist Mick Dobday: 1–4 p.m.
Artist Demonstration: Faina Lerman: noon–4 p.m.
Faina Lerman’s work stems from investigations of the biological, sociological and emotional landscapes that make up the human experience. Join us for this artist demonstration of unique painting techniques.
Detroit Film Theatre: King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery To Memphis: 4:30 p.m.
Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis is a monumental documentary that follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from 1955 to 1968, as he rises from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Monday, January 20
Detroit Film Theatre: King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery To Memphis: 2 p.m.
(See Jan. 19 for details)
Detroit Film Theatre: The Great Beauty: 4:30 p.m.
(See Jan. 17 for details)
Friday Night Live, January 24
Music:Satori Circus 25th Anniversary Performance:7 & 8:30 p.m.
In September of 1988, performance artist Russell Taylor first unleashed Satori Circus on an unsuspecting Detroit theater community. A quarter century later, his grease-paint avatar is still punching clowns and brilliantly satirizing prevailing cultural winds. The DIA is honored to host the 25th anniversary performance of Satori Circus in the Detroit Film Theatre. Sponsored by Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art
Saturday, January 25
Detroit Film Theatre: The Great Beauty: 1 p.m.
(See Jan. 17 for details)
Detroit Film Theatre: Saturday Animation Club: Porco Rosso: 3 p.m.
This unsung treasure from the great Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro) nestles a tale of morality inside a soaring airborne adventure. Set in a mid-war Italy swept by fascism, the film follows the life of Marco, a world-weary flying ace turned bounty hunter, who plies his trade above the waters of the Adriatic. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $5.
Detroit Film Theatre: Let the Fire Burn: 7 p.m.
On May 13, 1985, a longtime feud between the city of Philadelphia and the controversial radical urban group MOVE came to a deadly climax. TV cameras captured the conflagration that quickly escalated, resulting in the tragic deaths of eleven people and the destruction of 61 homes. It was only later discovered that authorities decided to “let the fire burn.” In this gripping new documentary director Jason Osder has crafted that rarest of cinematic objects: a found-footage film which unfurls with the tension of a great thriller. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Family Sunday, January 26
Artist Demonstration: Dueling Weavers: noon–4 p.m.
Michael Daitch and Jim McCutcheon use only yarns of the highest quality to create hand-woven pieces that are both visually arresting and sensually pleasing. In combining lustrous fibers and rich colors with the fine art of weaving, their hand-woven items possess all the charm and irregularities of handmade textiles, making each one unique.
Sunday Music Bar: Dance Band: 1 & 3 p.m.
Dance Band, featuring Detroit horn masters Al and Darryl Duncan, explores the jazz/rock fusions of the 1970s, such as the music of Miles Davis, Earth Wind and Fire and Weather Report.
Detroit Film Theatre: Let the Fire Burn: 2 p.m.
(See Jan. 25 for details)
Friday Night Live, January 31
Music: María Meirelles: 3 B-flat Piano Sonata Masterpieces: 7 & 8:30 pm
Detroit pianist María Meirelles performs piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert and Sergei Prokofiev, all in the key of B-flat. The sonatas are Beethoven’s Hammerklavier op. 106, Schubert’s Piano Sonata, D. 960 and Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 8, op. 84.
Detroit Film Theatre: 2014 Academy Award Nominated Short Films (ages 17 and older): 7 p.m.
The titles haven’t been announced yet, but this popular annual program features this year’s Oscar® nominated shorts in both the animated and live-action categories. For a detailed description, visit www.dia.org/dft/schedule.asp. Tickets: $7.50; DIA members, seniors and students, $6.50.
Hours and Admission
Museum hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 62+, $4 for ages 6–17, and free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and DIA members. For membership information, call 313-833-7971.
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