Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm
The aim of the Slow Art movement is to break with the often frenetic pace of modern life to simply enjoy works of art in a deliberate and unhurried fashion. Slow Art at the Modern invests in this pause with a 30-minute spotlight tour focusing on one work of art. Led by a Modern docent the third Friday of each month, Slow Art at the Modern begins at 5:30 pm.
Third Fridays, 5:30 pm
6:00 P.M. Guided Tour : TAKASHI MURAKAMI: THE OCTOPUS EATS ITS OWN LEG
6:30pm Cocktail Reception
7:00 Dinner
Guest Chef: Alan Huang, Executive Chef for Bon Appetit Management Company
Guest Speaker: Johnnie Mundell, Suntory Whisky, West Coast Brand Ambassador
$130, $150 for non-members plus tax and gratuity.
For reservations, call 817.840.2157
Featuring live music with Outer Circles
The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and drink specials in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm. Invite friends to enjoy unique cocktail selections, and the opportunity to dine at the Modern by night. Café Modern offers a full menu in the dining room and lighter fare in the Grand Lobby until 8 pm. (There will not be a 6:30 pm spotlight tour on June 1.)
This concert has been cancelled. Alex Zhang Hungtai show postponed: Unfortunately Alex is dealing with a broken wrist and is postponing all performances until 2019 to allow time to heal. Our best wishes for a quick recovery to Alex and please keep an eye out for a possible make-up show and additional programming at the Modern from Fortress Presents in the coming months!
Gingger Shankar is a singer, violinist and composer, and was born into one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential musical families. Her accomplishments include working with top producers and film composers including Mel Gibson, The Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, Mike Nichols, Mike Myers, and James Newton Howard. In 2011 she was chosen as one of Filmmaker Magazine’s ‘25 New Faces to Watch’, as well as becoming a member of the Advisory Board for the Sundance Film Festival. Gingger composed music for the critically acclaimed 2011 Sundance U.S.
Montreal's Helena Deland writes songs that are a testimony of a given time or place, converting her memories to something that sounds, in a word, unforgettable. A myriad of influences filter in and out of her writing, from '60's Parisian pop to indie folk to fuzz rock. She describes her songwriting as a collection of 'unsent letters,' perhaps fueling her self coined genre, 'sincere pop.' Helena captures the unapologetic aspects of womanhood the world needs today, highlighting powerful femininity in her vocals and refined writing in her unique lyrical choices.
Spanish Fiesta
Tapas + Paella + Flamenco + Wine + Dinner
Thursday May 24th at 6:30pm
Guest Speaker: Claire Henderson - Gonzalez Byass USA Brand Ambassador
Live Flamenco and Spanish Guitar on The Patio
$99, $115 for Non-Members, plus Tax and Gratuity
Assorted Tapas on the Patio
Passed Villarnau Brut Cava & Beronia Verdejo 2015
Seafood Paella on the Patio
Passed La Miranda de Secastilla Garnacha 2013 & Beronia Rose 2017
Marfa for the Perplexed by Lonn Taylor, is a collection of essays concerning the people and history of Marfa, Texas and Presidio County by former Smithsonian historian and Rambling Boy, Lonn Taylor.
"Sherburn and his collective have created a perfect soundtrack for the movie playing out your car window on any drive west of San Angelo." Texas Monthly
