La Scala Ballet Gives Exclusive Premiere

Mediterranea

Mauro Bigonzetti is one of Italy’s world-class choreographers.   His dance company will be performing at the Brooks Museum on Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m.

This talented dancemaker received his training School of the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome and then joined Italy’s most prestigious avant-garde ballet company, Aterballetto, as their first artist with classical training.  After rising through the ranks as a soloist, he embarked on his choreography career.  His work has been hailed as “brutally athletic” and “technically daring.” 

Mediterranea, a critically acclaimed work, is an evening-length dance which is regarded as his signature piece.  Exotic music with ornamental flourishes accompanies these energetic artists as they bring Mediterranean themes alive.  Mediterranea is solid choreography that combines sensual and dramatic movement with a  modern sensibility echoing the influence of Alvin Ailey, Kenneth MacMillan, Glen Tetley, William Forsythe, and Lucinda Childs. 

Take a sneak peek in this video:

Tickets are $8 for members, and $12 for non-members.  You can call     901-544-6208     for tickets, or purchase them online here.

Celebrate the Holidays at the Light Festival

Carriage ride through Overton Park

Come on out with your family and friends for a memorable winter celebration! Late Sunday afternoon, the Brooks will be hosting our annual Light Festival.  Admission is free! 

We have lots of fun activities planned…  Embark on a charming carriage ride through Overton Park and warm up with hot chocolate and yummy goodies.  You can join in a game of dreidel and make arts and crafts projects.  Maybe you will want to have your face painted and take pictures while visiting with Santa!

As night begins to fall, there will be a spectacular LED light display with festive music in the newly-renovated Levitt Shell. 

The Light Festival begins Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m.  Don’t miss out on this distinctly local holiday celebration!

Guest Lecturer on Program Design and Accessibility in the Arts

Amir Parsa

Public outreach is the main focus of the Brooks Museum.  We put a lot of energy into researchin andg and implementing educational programs that bring art alive and preserve the cultural memory of our community.  On Thursday, December 11 we will be hosting a guest lecturer for free with your museum admission.  Amir Parsa, manager of the Alzheimer’s Project at MOMA, is a renowned thinker and educator who integrates art with other areas of our lives, including literacy, health, and community development.  Parsa will speak about the theory and practice of innovative program design, outlining the components that have the potential to strengthen a museum’s connection to its community by creating meaningful experiences for participants.

The Brushmark Restaurant will be serving dinner from 5 – 9 pm. Please call us at 901.544.6225 to save your place or make your reservations online.