MMoCA Nights feature engaging visual art programs, live music, complimentary seasonal hors d’oeuvres from Fresco, an opportunity to view MMoCA’s exhibitions, and a chance to mix and mingle with other art lovers. The events are free for museum members, $7 for non-members. Enjoy these upcoming MMoCA Nights:
Celebrate the opening of ¡Tierra y Libertad! Revolution and the Modernist Mexican Print with live music from the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet, complimentary Latin-themed hors d’ouevres, and a cash bar. At 6:30 pm, professor Jim Escalante will discuss how the concept of Tierra y Libertad is key to contemporary Mexican history and identity, and how the idea has influenced Mexican artists since 1910.
Join MMoCA for a magical MMoCA Nights opening celebration for Houdini: Art and Magic from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, February 10. The evening will include a talk by the exhibition’s curator, Brooke Kamin Rapaport, at 6:30 pm in the museum’s lecture hall, followed by live music from Yid Vicious, roaming magicians, Fresco hors d’ouevres, and a cash bar. The evening is free for MMoCA members and $10 for nonmembers.
This MMoCA Night will celebrate Gallery Night, include a closing reception for Houdini: Art and Magic, and provide a chance to view Design MMoCA before it closes on May 6. Enjoy poetry and The Houdini Monlogues in the main galleries starting at 6 pm, plus live music from Classical Revolution, and Fresco hors d’oeuvres in the lobby from 7–9 pm. Free.
MMoCA Nights are sponsored by Newcomb Construction Company; The Alexander Company; and BMO Harris Bank; with media support from Isthmus|TheDailyPage.com. Live music programming is organized with support from Ankur Malhotra, Madison Music Review.
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Meet old and new friends at some of Madison’s most festive nights of the year. MMoCA Nights offer something for everyone, including unique opportunities to relax on the rooftop, spirited entertainment, and engaging visual art programs.
Photo: © 20011 Don Bartkowiak.
