In the early 20th century, impoverished teenage Italian cobbler Salvatore Ferragamo sailed from Naples to America to seek a better life. He settled in Southern California and became Hollywood's go-to shoemaker during the silent era. In 1927, he returned to Italy and founded, in Florence, his namesake luxury brand. This feature-length documentary recounts his adventures.
PG; 120 minutes
At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, Calum (Paul Mescal). As a world of adolescence creeps into view, beyond her eye Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. Twenty years later, Sophie's tender recollections of their last holiday become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't, in Charlotte Wells' superb and searingly emotional debut.
R; 101 minutes.
Brahms, Beethoven, and Klotz or Johannes, Ludwig, and Michael, as they're also known, invite you to come to an open rehearsal for the CMSFW's Oct. 22 concert.
The rehearsal will be in the auditorium from 10 am–1 pm. Make it a point to be there between 11:45 and 12:15 and get photographed with Beethoven and Michael.
This rehearsal is free and open to the public.
I am always inspired by the elegant simplicity of structures in nature. . . . Man-made designs should emulate these naturally integrated systems. The individual components of building cannot be simply additive. They must be congruent, balanced, and harmonious.
At the root of Ridgway’s work is her study of lines. She is fascinated by the simplicity of groves, and the way edges structurally assemble.
Justin Adian’s work is as good as a vinyl top of a 1969 Dodge Charger. Richard Prince, Interview Magazine, January 7, 2015
Do women paint themselves and one another different
Join us for a book signing with artist Jammie Holmes at the Modern Shop!
Jammie Holmes Monograph Release
Saturday, November 19, 2:30-3:30 pm
Jammie Holmes’s monograph is complete with 208 color pages, a hard linen cover, and hand-finished screenprinted edges. Each special edition book is accompanied by a custom-designed tote bag. Price for both is $75.
Donor’s Circle members and above
December 14; 7 pm
In recognition of their generous support, members at the Donor’s Circle and above are invited to a dinner in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Modern’s Tadao Ando–designed building. Space is very limited, and reservations are required. Please call 817.840.2115 or send an email to the membership department with questions about this event or to upgrade your membership to attend.
Patron’s Circle members only
October 19, 5:30 pm
Patron’s Circle members are invited to enjoy a reception and first look at the new exhibition Modern Masters: A Tribute to Anne Windfohr Marion with exhibition curator Michael Auping. Reservations are required.
Please call 817.840.2115 or email the membership department with questions about this event or to upgrade your membership to attend.
