Late Nights

Description

Mummies, magic, and moonlight—celebrate the exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs and enjoy concerts, performances, and fun family experiences. Stay late for an outdoor Mummy Movie Marathon, open mic, and more.

Happy Hour featuring American Bedouin

6:00–7:00 p.m., Atrium Enjoy Middle Eastern jazz performed by American Bedouin featuring Buddy Mohamed.

Performances in the Galleries

7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing

Listen to readings of ancient Egyptian myths and stories, including excerpts from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, performed by Lydia Mackay.

11:00 p.m., Level 3 Landing

Stone Savage performs Middle Eastern and classical music on the oud, a Middle Eastern lute.

Late Night Main Stage featuring The Blue Nile Project

8:00–9:00 p.m., Atrium

Be transported to Egypt as The Blue Nile Project performs classical and modern Middle Eastern music.

Late Night After Hours with Rania and Atash

10:00–11:30 p.m., Atrium

Enjoy belly dancing demonstrations with Rania and members of Sabaya Bellydance Collective accompanied by Atash. After the performance, join Rania to learn the art of belly dancing.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dallas Observer Appearance

6:00–11:00 p.m., Concourse

Register for a Dallas Observer electronic subscription or e-mail blast and receive a great gift.

JACK-FM Radio Station Appearance

7:00-9:00 p.m., Concourse

Stop by the JACK-FM table in the Atrium and register to win prizes.

Tech Lab: Open Lab

7:00–9:00 p.m. and 10:30–11:30 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections

Visit the space where art and technology merge! Blog about, tag, and research works of art. Learn about upcoming classes and workshops. Experiment with new media and technology.

Egyptian Games

8:00–10:00 p.m., Crossroads, Level 3

Play the classic Egyptian games Senet and Hounds and Jackals or modern card games like Mummy Rummy.

Showdown at the Materials Bar

9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections

With a spin of the inspiration wheel and a few minutes on the clock, compete against each other to determine who is most creative under pressure.

Late Night Art Bytes

9:30 –10:30 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections

View audio, video, and digital works that fuse together art and technology. Art Bytes is a forum for tech savvy creators to share their work with peers and the community. Each presenter receives 8 minutes to show their work and engage in a short question and answer session. Finished works, in-progress works, and creators of all ages are welcome!

Late Night Open Mic

10:30–11:30 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections

Hear Dallas's hottest poets or share some of your own verses. Hosted by Tisha Crear of Reciprocity. Readings might contain adult themes and language. Spoken word performances only; no instruments allowed.

FILMS

Outdoor Mummy Movie Marathon

Bring your blankets and enjoy mummy movies outside on the Museum’s Ross Avenue Plaza. Fall treats will be available for purchase.

8:30 p.m.

Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy

Celebrate the exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs with one of Hollywood’s silliest duos as they fend off crooks, cobras, and a mummy in this family classic. This film is not rated (79 minutes).

The Mummy

After a foolish explorer reads aloud from a sacred book, a mummy awakens after 3,000 years to search for his long-lost love. Boris Karloff stars in this horror classic. This film is not rated (72 minutes).

In the event of inclement weather, movie screenings will take place in Horchow Auditorium.

TOURS & LECTURES

Tour: Mummies

6:00 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk

Join Dr. Anne Bromberg, The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Ancient and Asian Art, for a tour of the Museum’s Egyptian collection and learn about the secrets of the Museum’s mummy.

Lecture: Mummies, Mysteries, and Magic

7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Dr. Anne Bromberg, The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Ancient and Asian Art, will discuss ancient Egyptian mummies and the real and imagined magical powers they are believed to possess.

Insomniac Tour

10:00 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk

Tour the collections until the wee hours with the Dallas Museum of Art's resident night owl, Director Bonnie Pitman.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Late Night Creations

6:00–9:00 p.m., Art Studio, Center for Creative Connections

Celebrate Egypt with printmaking! Draw a special scene narrated with hieroglyphics and then print it on real papyrus.

Yoga for Kids!

6:30–7:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections

Join our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.

Bedtime Stories with Arturo

7:30 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections

Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.

Information from the venue.

Some nearby drink specials on Oct. 17th

• Adair's Saloon: 4 pm - 8 pm: $6 pitchers, $1.75 singles, $2.25 cans
• Christies Sports Bar: 11 am - 7 pm: $2.75 domestics, $3.25 wells / free buffet
• Tuk Tuk Asian Cuisine: 5 pm - 7 pm: $3 beer, $3.50 wine
• Deep Sushi: 5 pm - 7 pm: $3 wells, 1/2 off beer, discount sake / 1/2 off sushi
• West End Pub: 4 pm - 7 pm: $2.50 - $4 drafts, $3 wells, $4 call drinks, $4.25 margaritas, $3.50 wine

Some nearby restaurants

• Paradise Bakery & Cafe (Dallas / downtown)
• Spaghetti Warehouse (Dallas)
• Sol Irlandes
• NM Cafe (Dallas)
• LA Gourmet Pizza

Some nearby events on Oct. 17th

• John Evans, Adair's Saloon, 9 p.m.
• Planet of the Drums 2008 , Lizard Lounge, 9 p.m.
• Pepper / Passafire / Supervillians, House of Blues, 8 p.m.
• Lecture: Mummies, Mysteries, and Magic, Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), 7 p.m.
• American Werewolf Academy / Epitas / Spoiled Royals / The Murgatroyds, City Tavern, 9 p.m.

Event posted Oct. 5, 2008
Last updated Oct. 9, 2008

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