National Museum of the American Indian News for November

WASHINGTON, D.C.   Sones de México Ensemble: A Concert for Tomorrow’s Ancestors Saturday, November 4 3 p.m. Potomac Atrium A Concert for Tomorrow's Ancestors is a musical tribute inspired by our Native ancestors and influenced by the present-day social movements of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Sones de México Ensemble performs a classic repertoire of Mexican folk genres, including huapango, gustos, chilenas, son jarochoand more. This program is a special collaboration to bring together the remembrance of the Day of the Dead with the contemporary focus of Native American Heritage Month.  Presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian Latino Center. Veterans Day program highlighting the National Native American Veterans Memorial Veterans Day 2017 Saturday, November 11 Time TBD; check www.AmericanIndian.si.edu for updates Potomac Atrium Join the museum in a special Veterans Day observance featuring the Smithsonian’s Honor Guard, and patriotic songs performed by Charly Lowry (Lumbee) of the band Dark Water Rising. This program is made possible by the generous support of Bank of America. Mvskoke Etvlwv: Muscogee Creek Nation Festival Thursday, November 16, through Saturday, November 18 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Museum-wide The Muscogee (Creek) Nation presents Mvskoke Etvlwv, a three-day celebration of its tribal history, heritage and culture. The festival includes music, stomp dancing, hands-on activities and a marketplace showcasing jewelry, traditional recipes and more. Family Fun Friday Friday, November 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum-wide This unique family celebration of Native American Heritage Day showcases different ways that Native people give thanks. Visitors can make star quilts out of paper, go on a “find-it”  hunt in the exhibition “Our Universes,” watch dance performances by Navajo hoop dancers and learn more about Native Knowledge 360°, the museum’s latest and most comprehensive education initiative. There will also be an opportunity to learn hands-on about how to dress a horse in traditional Native regalia. NEW YORK Curator Talk for Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound Thursday, November 9, 2017 6 p.m.–7 p.m. Diker Pavilion The exhibition showcases the work of artists who use light, digital projection and experimental media to reflect on their places in traditional and dominant cultures. The artists are Jordan Bennett (Mi'kmaq), Raven Chacon (Diné), Jon Corbett (Métis), Marcella Ernest (Ojibwe), Stephen Foster (Haida), Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit), Julie Nagam (Anishnawbe/Métis), Marianne Nicolson (Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw), Keli Mashburn (Osage) and Kevin McKenzie (Cree/Métis). That evening there will be a curator’s talk featuring associate curator Kathleen Ash-Milby (Dine) and David Garneau (Metis). Opening of Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound Friday, November 10, 2017 East Gallery The exhibition showcases the work of artists who use light, digital projection and experimental media to reflect on their places in traditional and dominant cultures. The artists are Jordan Bennett (Mi'kmaq), Raven Chacon (Diné), Jon Corbett (Métis), Marcella Ernest (Ojibwe), Stephen Foster (Haida), Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit), Julie Nagam (Anishnawbe/Métis), Marianne Nicolson (Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw), Keli Mashburn (Osage) and Kevin McKenzie (Cree/Métis). That evening there will be a curator’s talk featuring associate curator Kathleen Ash-Milby (Dine) and David Garneau (Metis). Transformer: Native Art in Light and Sound and related programming are made possible through the generous support of the members of the New York Board of Directors of the National Museum of the American Indian and Ameriprise Financial. Veterans Day programs highlighting the National Native American Veterans Memorial Veterans Day 2017 Saturday, November 11, 2017 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Rotunda and Diker Pavilion Join the museum for a Veterans Day program featuring cultural presentations by the Warriors of AniKituhwa. The Warriors of AniKituhwa, a traditional Cherokee dance group, brings to life the Cherokee War Dance, Eagle Tail Dance, and social dances. This program is made possible by generous support of Bank of America. #fineartmagazine

First Friday November Artwalk  November 3rd, 2017 The Nall Foundation & Studio  at  414 Equality Avenue Fairhope, AL 36532 from 6PM to 8PM. artistnall@gmail Visit our Website More Opportunities to View Nall Artwork Nall Gallery at The University of Alabama College of Education Carmichael Hall, 3rd Floor 520 Colonial Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Nall Museum at Troy University Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park and International Arts Center  158 Luther Drive  Troy, AL 36082 Make plans to visit these fine museums today.   STAY CONNECTED:

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The Center's Disaster Response Team is on the ground, salvaging and moving collections impacted by the devastating fires in California. Our efforts will continue, and our deepest sympathies are with all those affected.

The Center's Disaster Response Team is on the ground, salvaging and moving collections impacted by the devastating fires in California. Our efforts will continue, and our deepest sympathies are with all those affected. OCTOBER AT THE CENTER Art in the Public Eye: Treating The Kentucky Center's Fascinating Collection Send In the Conservators: Saving Circus Memorabilia The Preservation of Words: Conserving a Collection of Historical Books As autumn winds down, we are falling into another busy season here at The Center. This month's newsletter showcases the ongoing on-site treatment of a series of public art sculptures at The Kentucky Center. Next, we'll explore the treatment of a private client's colorful circus posters and hear more about the unique story behind them. Lastly, we'll learn why another client's rare book collection fell into disrepair, and how The Center was able to help. Art in the Public Eye: Treating the Fascinating Collection of Modern Art Sculptures at The Kentucky Center This past August, two conservators from The Conservation Center traveled  to Louisville, KY to conserve the vibrant collection of public art on display at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. The Kentucky Center seeks to cultivate the artistic scene in Louisville by providing programming ranging from music and theater performances to numerous outreach and education services, The permanent artworks displayed throughout The Kentucky Center feature a number of notable artists including Alexander Calder, John Chamberlain, Edgar Degas, and Joan Miro. READ MORE Facebook Twitter Website Instagram LinkedIn Vimeo About The Conservation Center  The Conservation Center is the largest and most comprehensive private art conservation laboratory in the country. With over 33 years of experience, The Center is a leader in the field of art preservation, evolving new treatments and methods to adapt to the rapidly-changing art world. We have cared for fine art from some of the country’s most prestigious private collections, museums, galleries, insurance companies, and corporations.  Copyright © 2017 The Conservation Center, All rights reserved. Contact information:  info@theconservationcenter.com 312-944-5401 Our mailing address is: The Conservation Center 400 North Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60622 #fineartmagazie

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Please continue to vote for Dagger DogVinci Artist/Painter Best of L.I. You Can vote once a day until December 15th...

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Happy Day for Seven Spielberg who receives a Torah form Ed Mosburg,

Survivor Ed Mosberg of the film DESTINATION UNKNOWN
Donates Torah to Steven Spielberg

Executive Director Stephen Smith with survivor Edward Mosberg and Institute founder Steven SpielbergDESTINATION UNKNOWN Opening in Theaters November 10thDirected by Claire FergusonProduced by Llion Roberts


Executive Produced by USC Shoah Foundation's Stephen D. SmithINTERVIEWS & SCREENING LINKS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg believes it is his duty to share what happened to him, his family, and millions of other Jews during World War II. He regularly shares his story with students all over the world.Mosberg visited the office of USC Shoah Foundation this week not only to learn about the Institute’s work, but also to share his story. Wearing the blue-striped concentration camp uniform of his youth, Mosberg spoke to a group of history students and attended a private screening of the film DESTINATION UNKNOWN  produced in association with the Institute. The documentary tells his and the stories of other Holocaust survivors and how each one found different ways to overcome the deep scars that they carry.An avid philanthropist, the 92-year-old Mosberg was joined by Stephen Smith as he stopped by the office of USC Shoah Foundation founder Steven Spielberg on Friday to donate to Spielberg’s temple a two-hundred-year old Torah that was rescued by righteous gentiles in Poland.

“Powerful and moving”
- Stephen D. Smith, Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation
“This film is the best response to the Nazi solution of the annihilation of the Jewish nation”- Branko Lustig, Producer, Schindler's List
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“Gripping testimony”- Kate Muir, The Times
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“A powerful, valuable addition to Holocaust testimony”- Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
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“What gives Destination Unknown its power is the focus on the trauma endured by the survivors”- Nick Hasted, The Independent

Synopsis:

DESTINATION UNKNOWN blends intimate testimony with immersive archive to bring the stories of twelve Holocaust survivors to the screen.The film creates a seamless mosaic of first-hand accounts, rare archive from the time, and family Super 8 footage from after the war. The survivors share their memories, some for the first time, some for the last, bringing their experiences to a new generation.We see those who survived in hiding, those who fought as partisans, and those who endured camps such as Treblinka, Mauthausen and Auschwitz-Birkenau. While a few managed to escape, most had to try to find a way to stay alive until the end of the war.Their stories do not end with liberation. We see how they had to survive the chaos that came afterwards, and their attempts to build new lives.

About Documentary Subject & Holocaust Survivor: Ed Mosberg

Ed Mosberg was born in Krakow, Poland and survived the Krakow ghetto, Plaszow and Mathausen concentration camps, and slave labor at the Hermann-Goering factory. His entire family was murdered in the Holocaust.    Today, he is a successful real estate developer and philanthropist in New Jersey, married to fellow survivor, Cecile, with whom he has three daughters and several grandchildren.  Though he has long been a passionate public speaker, sharing his story with students and others around the world, Mosberg has reached an even bigger audience through his role in the film DESTINATION UNKNOWN.

About Producer: Llion Roberts

Llion interviewed and directed the testimonies of the Holocaust Survivors featured in 'Destination Unknown' over a thirteen year period (2003 - 2016) Work within the same period includes live transmission output for mainstream Television, including ITV, BBC Network, Channel 4, S4C, Sky Box-Office, ESPN and UK regional channels. Co-Pioneered Digital Satellite Newsgathering during the early nineties, with Gigatel co-director, Rob Law.

About Director: Claire Ferguson

Claire Ferguson is a British documentary filmmaker who started in drama, working on films such as Eyes Wide Shut (Stanley Kubrick, 1999) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Terry Gilliam, 1998). She made her name in feature documentaries with Nick Broomfield's Aileen: The Life and Death of a Serial Killer (Tribeca winner 2003) and Concert for George (Grammy winner 2005). Other work includes The End of the Line (Puma Social Impact award 2011), Guilty Pleasures  (Grierson nominee 2011) and the multi-award winning Up in Smoke (2012). She story produced the Emmy nominee  Growing Up Down’s (2015). Her directorial work includes the 5 x Platinum selling The Beatles in Help! and The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited.

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