The Worst Person in the World is a modern dramedy about the quest for love and meaning in contemporary Oslo. It chronicles four years in the life of a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
R; 128 minutes; Norwegian with English subtitles
“Gorgeous, humbling, looking out-, up- and inward, the documentary "The Velvet Queen" is the rare nature film about not only beauty and beasts but also the very human urge to make sense of our place in it all.
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favorite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s world descends into chaos.
National Theatre Live is the National Theatre of Great Britain's initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. National Theatre Live performances are filmed live in high definition and broadcast via satellite to almost 400 cinemas around the world, live in Europe and some US cities, and time-delayed in countries further afield.
Adventures, Explorations and Discoveries
Please join the TCU School of Music for a concert featuring the New Music Ensemble, performing live in the Modern's Auditorium and available online. Admission is free. Reservations not required.
Inside Voices is a world-premiere contemporary dance work comprised of eight dancers. The work is an abstract examination of the psychology of the life cycle and a modern take on the four seasons; how humans are similar and different and time connects us all.
Iakov Zats, Viola
Bion Tsang, Cello
Brian Perry, Bass
The Program:
Johannes Brahms - Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major
Louise Farrenc - Piano Quintet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 30
Johannes Brahms - Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26
For ticket information, call 817.877.3003 or visit www.cmsfw.org
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.
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. The March session will be led by Deedra Baker.
March 14-18, 11 am - 3 pm
Admission for kids under 18 is free every day. Monday, March 14, and Friday, March 18, it's FREE for ALL at the Modern.
Complimentary hot dogs and lemonade for kids at Café Modern on Monday! (11 am- 2 pm; while supplies last)
Take an ART Break with family programming at the Modern while your school-aged children are on Spring Break, March 14-18.
Modern educators lead a family-oriented project via a short instructional video designed in relation to works in the Modern’s permanent collection. Click here for the video.
