Ansel Adams Lecture Series

Tonight, Wednesday, July 16, begins the Arlington Museum of Art's lecture series in conjunction with their current exhibit, Ansel Adams. Executive Director Chris Hightower will introduce a video lecture by former Adams assistant Andrea Stillman, and then conduct an open forum discussion about Adams.

Tonight's lecture as well as the remaining ones will be held at the Arlington Museum of Art at 6:30p.m. The lectures are open to the public, however seating will be limited, so arrive early for a good seat.

Upcoming lectures in this series are:

Wednesday, July 23, classic format lecture on darkroom techniques

Wednesday, July 30, Kenda North, Professor of Photography at UTA's College of Arts and Art History has assembled a panel to present the topic Photography in the Context of Art History

Broaden your scope and understanding of Adams' significance as an artist and his contributions to the world of photography.

Summer Art Camp at AMA

Summer Art Camp for children 6-12 years old will be held in the Education Center at the Arlington Museum of Art. The curriculum will include art mediums, skills and techniques related to the Museum’s current exhibit, Ansel Adams: Masterworks. Each class is instructed by a professional art educator from the Arlington Independent School District. Students will create a portfolio of their work to keep and will receive a Museum artist t-shirt.

As with previous years, each camp will be a week long, offered as either a morning or afternoon session. All supplies as well as snack and drink will be provided and the campers will receive a shirt at the end of their session. For more information visit the Summer Art Camp page on the Arlington Museum of Art's website. (The schedule of camps is located in the drop down box under "Camp Session" in the registration form.)

Timeless Concerts presents: Girls Gone Composing!

Saturday June 21, 2014, 8:00 pm
Arlington Museum of Art
201 West Main Street, Arlington, TX

Women composers of the late 19th century had to put up with comments like the following one by a famous composer of the time, “I never believed that a woman could write something such as this. She knows all the clever tricks of the composer’s trade!” That comment was made about Melanie Bonis of Paris, who had her music published under the manly name “Mel” Bonis. We’ll play her gorgeous piano trio (piano, violin and cello) for you, which for Impressionism fans, is reminiscent of Debussy and Ravel! Also, expect a surprise from a female composer currently living in Dallas! Tenor Don LeBlanc will return to sing exquisite songs by, or about women. Concert musicians are: pianists Heejung Kang and David Dubiel, violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, cellist Karen Maddox Smith and tenor Don O’Neal LeBlanc. Post-concert pianist and vocalist will be Steve Stroud.

TICKETS: $29 general, $25 seniors 60+. $15 college students. One youth 11-18 free with one paying adult.

About Timeless Concerts

The hour-long concert will be followed by a party, with live music from the big band era to today’s musicals or jazz, when requests and dancing are welcome! Table seating is available for 2 to 8. Doors open at 7:30, concert begins at 8:00. Complimentary soft drinks, fruit/cheese/dessert buffet is included in the ticket price and you may bring your own wine. Please try to purchase tickets at least 1 week in advance.

Community Bands to Play at UTA - May 3, 2014

Ansel Adams Exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art

The Arlington Museum of Art (AMA) will be hosting an amazing exhibit, Ansel Adams: Masterworks, featuring over 45 quintessential images by famed American photographer Ansel Adams. The exhibit will be on display May 3 through August 3. An opening reception with a preview for exhibit sponsors, museum members and special guests will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In a career that spanned more than five decades, Ansel Adams (1902-1984) became one of America’s most beloved photographers. There are few artists whose name and work represent the extraordinary level of recognition and artistic achievement as his. Adams profoundly influenced the course of 20th century photography, not only in his rich, technically precise images, but also through his efforts to advance photography as an art form. As an artist, educator, and writer, he helped establish many of the institutions that have come to represent the highest aspirations of the medium of photography. As an innovator, he developed techniques that became the basis for cutting edge photography of the future.

Aside from his almost unparalleled success as a photographer and an artist, Adams’ relished his role as a champion for environmental causes. He used the platform with which he was most familiar, photography, to bring the American landscape, both wild and civilized, to the forefront of the national consciousness, and his devotion to promoting the preservation of the American landscape is evident in his poignant and reverent work. From the pristine hidden corners of the American National Parks System, to the stark, gritty reality of the ravages of the Great Depression, Adams’ work gave a voice to the fabric of this country through images of its land and its people.

AMA executive Director Chris Hightower spoke about the broad appeal of the artist and his work, “Ansel Adams was an American icon for many different reasons. He had the eye of an artist and the heart of an environmentalist, both of which were captured through his lens." Accompanying this exhibit will be related programming including a lecture and video series, demonstrations, and workshops.

AMA is located at 201 West Main Street, Arlington, TX 76010. Admission tickets are available online, or may be purchased at the door.

Meals on Wheels 40th Anniversary Gala

Meals on Wheels will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a Gala on Saturday, May 3 at the Historic Hilton in downtown Fort Worth. Johnny D and the Doowopps will provide house-rockin' entertainment for this special occasion. Celebrate 40 years of Meals on Wheels and more than 4,000 Tarrant County volunteers who promote the dignity and independence of older adults, persons with disabilities, and other homebound persons by delivering nutritious meals and other community services.

Plan an exciting evening out with friends or your special someone. More info about the 40th Anniversary Gala can be found on the Meals on Wheels website. Put on your fancy dancing shoes and jewels and party with the best!

Rachmaninoff Concert by Timeless Concerts

Saturday April 26, 2014, 8:00 pm
Arlington Museum of Art
201 West Main Street, Arlington, TX

Sergei Rachmaninoff was born in Russa in 1873, and died in Beverly Hills, CA in 1943. His piano concertos are always a staple in the required repertoire of the Van Cliburn piano competitions. The music of this most beloved composer has been used in many movies, including "Some Like It Hot", starring Marilyn Monroe. The wonderful romantic, yet modern harmonies of Rachmaninoff are a favorite of our audience. His piano trio (piano, violin and cello) is every bit as wonderful as his orchestral works, as are his songs that will be sung by one of our favorite tenors, Don O'Neal LeBlanc.

TICKETS: $29 general, $25 seniors 60+. $15 college students.

About Timeless Concerts

There is nothing else in north Texas like Timeless Concerts! Professional musicians and sometimes vocalists, in a relaxed atmosphere, perform anything from classical to contemporary to international music on piano and strings. The hour long concerts are followed by a party with live music from the big band era to today’s musicals. Requests and dancing are welcome. Table seating is available for 2 to 8. Doors open at 7:30, concert begins at 8:00. Complimentary wine bar (BYOB allowed), soft drinks, fruit/cheese/dessert buffet is included in the ticket price. Please try to purchase tickets at least 4 days in advance.