Indianapolis Museum of Art Blog » Summer Nights http://www.imamuseum.org/blog The IMA blog is a space to discuss everything related to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:51:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Summer Nights http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/07/12/summer-nights-2/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/07/12/summer-nights-2/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:25:02 +0000 Lindsay Hand http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=17516

I began working at the IMA as an intern for Summer Nights and now, eleven years later, I get to work on my favorite IMA program again.  We’re already a little over a month into this Summer Nights season, but no worries- we still have 2 months of amazing films for you to see:

July

Learn words that would make a sailor blush at the foul-mouthed Clerks (July 15), keep your ear to the ground for our first ever Secret Screening with the Indy Film Fest (July 22), and get your ‘80s fix with bad highlights, moustaches, and Tom Cruise in Top Gun (July 29).

August

Bring your pitch-pipe and practice the Hand Jive for our Grease Sing-a-long (August 5), prepare to swoon for the stars, costumes, and scenery in To Catch a Thief (August 12), break out the Aquanet and stretch pants for Labyrinth (August 19) and saving the best for last, watch the Man of Steel in action with Superman (August 26).

Don’t forget – this year everyone can get tickets in advance – buy your ticket online or at the IMA Welcome Center.

Do you already have your ticket and just need to know the basics?

The absolute essentials include sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, and a blanket.

Think Stretch Armstrong.   Not only will you need that flexibility when tiptoeing across a field of blankets to get to 100 Acres, but you’ll need to be ready to pop into The Toby on the night we have a thunderstorm (check in at 5:30pm to find out if the film is inside or outside- WTHR’s meteorologist Nicole Misencik will help us make the rain call).

Channel your inner Emily Post.  The amphitheater can hold 650 people… if the first 300 are willing to share their space.  We’re not saying that you only get your 2’ radius of personal space, but once your picnic spread is put away for the night, pull up that extra blanket too.  It’ll come in handy at the end of the movie when you realize you forgot a sweatshirt.

Choose your own adventure.  Doors to the amphitheater open at 6:00 pm for members (6:30 pm for the public) and the film starts once it is dark, so bring a board game or walking shoes.  Toss the Frisbee in 100 Acres, explore the IMA galleries (air conditioning, anyone?) or skip the picnic and grab your dinner at Nourish Café.  You won’t be waiting for the movie to start with this much to do.

Check it at the door.  We’re not the TSA, but we do need to check your bag.  Because of Indiana Alcohol Beverage Laws, you aren’t allowed to bring alcoholic beverages to the films.  So be ready to pop open your cooler when you arrive at the amphitheater, and grab a local brew from the concession stand.   You’ll also want to refrain from bringing pets, candles over 12” (consider a candelabra going overboard in picnic planning), and your grill (ditto).

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/07/12/summer-nights-2/feed/ 0 terrace terrace2 Ten Reasons to Vote for the IMA as the BEST Museum in Indy http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/06/28/ten-reasons-to-vote-for-the-ima-as-the-best-museum-in-indy/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/06/28/ten-reasons-to-vote-for-the-ima-as-the-best-museum-in-indy/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:14:07 +0000 Guest Blogger http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=17438 Today’s blog post was written by Public Affairs intern Dori Thayer. Dori is a recent graduate of DePauw University where she studied Art History.

IndyChannel recently launched their A-list ballot for 2011 – a yearly poll that highlights the best of Indy. The IMA is proud to say that we have been nominated as a contender for best museum. The wide-ranging list below, in the form of a TOP ten, are just a few reasons why you should vote in support of the IMA as Indianapolis’ BEST museum. We know you already agree but we hope to reassure you anyway.

10. First and foremost, the IMA is an ART museum, even though it provides films, talks, events, galas, and workshops that may convince you otherwise, the enormous and comprehensive collection is at the heart of our existence. The IMA strives and achieves in providing an art museum environment that is friendly and non-threatening to those without an artistic background, embracing the community as a whole. Those with a love and passion for the arts can mingle amongst peers and schedule an entire weekend of events solely with IMA activities.

9. The IMA has had a remarkable year which included a recent performance at the Venice Biennale, representing the US on a global venue. As you know, the IMA has been working tirelessly on this event, which has garnered amazing responses to Allora & Calzadilla’s works. The IMA represented Indianapolis and the US in an authentic and innovative way through this artistic duo. Did I mention the IMA represented the ENTIRE UNITED STATES? Just checking.

Photos by Andrew Bordwin.

8. In recent years, the opening of the Randall L. and Marianne W. Tobias Theater, aka The Toby, has drawn some big-named speakers into our Indianapolis sphere. Most recently Stefan Sagmeister came to speak about design and happiness from his personal studio, Sagmeister Inc, which was founded in 1993. Sagmeister has designed for the likes of The Rolling Stones, HBO and the Guggenheim with his maxim’s made of both conventional and unconventional mediums using his words and design as a “tool for social renewal.” The Toby has also hosted, Temple Grandin, a woman living with Autism, who is praised with her humane design for handling livestock facilities. An HBO film biography on her won seven Emmy awards! With an amazing turn out for the Toby’s first year (almost 37,000 visitors) the future only looks brighter. Who will the Toby draw in next?

Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial7. Not only does the IMA host galleries filled with ancient arts and artifacts from cultures around the world, it also hosts its own contemporary art wing from a world-wide net. Do-Ho Suh’s contemporary work, Floor is  a very awe inspiring piece. Viewers are allowed and meant to step upon this expansive platform where hundreds of male and female figurines seemingly hold you up. The hundreds of figures that cover the underside of the 32 individual squares allow each viewer’s weight to be held up by their tired plastic arms. The IMA has a contemporary collection worth noting as well as artist showcases, presently being Mr. Thorton Dial—whose exhibition Hard Truths runs through September 18.

6. Spring has sprung and summer is fully fledged! 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park is an amazing outdoor experience that is definitely worth its own visit to the IMA. On these beautiful Indianapolis summer days, 100 acres is a perfect getaway from the bustle of the city (even just for a few hours)! With eight sight-specific works commissioned, the park shows how art and nature intertwined in a contemporary style. Joep van Lieshout, with his studio Atelier van Lieshout, created Funky Bones, and interactive large-scale sculpture of a Halloween-esque skeleton to be multifaceted, as both art and as functional benches. Plus, where else can you row out to an artist-inhabited island? Pretty sure we’re the only one.

5. In 2008 the IMA was named an Energy Star partner with a pledge to reduce energy consumption. In turn, we reduced natural gas consumption by 48 percent and electricity by 19 percent. In 2010 the IMA was named one of 11 museums to receive recognition by the Environmental Protection Agency which sparked the IMA’s own “greening committee”- displaying art and protecting the environment, one day at a time.

4. We love to collaborate! The Indianapolis International Film Festival has again paired with the IMA’s Toby theatre and DeBoest Lecture hall and will be running from July 14-July 18. This festival will show films from all over the world of varying genre, skill level and lengths. From one minute films (Check out Dinosaur Ballet) to full length feature films, this festival will have a film to suit everyone’s taste. The IMA bringing a small piece of the world to you through this collaboration is sure to be an eye-opening experience. (It also includes a film by one of the IMA’s own staff, be sure to check out Type A!)

3. A certain buzz has been generated from the unveiling of the enigmatic Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana. This acquisition marks an expansion that the IMA knows no bounds and will restore and display art of many forms while also showcasing Indiana’s architectural gem, the city of Columbus itself.

2. Summer Nights is a summer film series that has been widely received by the Indianapolis community. Not only can you sit amongst your friends, and enjoy a great film in the evening, but you can lounge in an amphitheatre setting reminiscent of the ancient Greeks and enjoy food and refreshments. This series is widely popular and lets you escape from the air-conditioned doldrums of the standard blockbuster while enjoying an acclaimed film and a nice summer breeze. Are you convinced yet?

1. In the words of a beloved YELP reviewer: “…an art museum that’s free? Must be a joke or not worth going to. Turns out that I was wrong.” You heard right, to everyone’s utter amazement and enjoyment, admission is FREE! VOTE NOW for the IMA as the BEST Museum in Indianapolis!

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/06/28/ten-reasons-to-vote-for-the-ima-as-the-best-museum-in-indy/feed/ 0 Body-in-Flight-Delta Body-in-Flight-American Track-and-Field dial-callout-220×120 100-Acres-Butterfly 100-Acres-Bird 100-Acres-Woodpecker Miller-House-and-Garden Guess the Name of the Film Game – FINAL ROUND http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/14/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-final-round/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/14/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-final-round/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:45:58 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16824 It’s the final round of the Guess the Name of the Film Game! A big thank you to everyone for playing! Before we go on to today’s clues, here is a run-down of all films on schedule for the 2011 Summer Nights Film Series:

Below are your clues for the last film. I think you all know the drill by now but the first person to correctly guess will win two tickets to any Summer Nights film. Leave a comment below and the answer will be given tomorrow morning.

FILM Thirteen (playing August 26): Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

Marc Chagall, The Flight into Egypt. Ikegami Shūho, recto: landscape with figure; verso: bamboo and sparrows Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne, Building Aircraft: Banking at 4,000 Feet.

Don’t forget tickets will go on sale tomorrow for IMA members. Public sales begin May 2.

See you all June 3 when we kick off the season!

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/14/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-final-round/feed/ 17 More... More... clue one clue two clue three Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Twelve http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/13/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-twelve/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/13/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-twelve/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:01:02 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16804 It’s round twelve of Guess the Name of the Film Game! We’re almost to the end and thank you to all of those who have participated in the game over the past two weeks. With two films to go, you still have a chance to win!

Congratulations to yesterday’s winner for correctly guessing To Catch a Thief. The 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film will play August 12 at the IMA as part of the annual Summer Nights Film Series.

Below are your clues for the next film. The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets. With only one artwork given, this one is going to be tough! I say that hesitantly as you have surprised me in earlier rounds (smarty-pants).

 

FILM Twelve (playing August 19): Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

M.C. Escher, Ascending and Descending

The answer will be given tomorrow so keep those guesses coming!

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that tomorrow’s clues will go live.

 

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/13/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-twelve/feed/ 23 More... Clue One Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Eleven http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/12/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-eleven/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/12/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-eleven/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:09:46 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16537 “A hickey from Kenickie is like a Hallmark card.”

Playing August 5 in the IMA’s outdoor amphitheater, the tenth film of the Summer Nights Film Series will be the 1978 sing-a-long Grease! Congratulations to Sarah who correctly guessed the film based off of yesterday’s clues. Three more films to go! 

For those new to the game, we’re asking you to name film titles based on clues from the IMA’s permanent collection. All films are on schedule for the 2011 Summer Nights Series beginning June 3. IMA members can purchase tickets to films this Friday and ticket sales for the general public begin May 2. On the schedule so far, we have Mommie Dearest (1981), Blue Hawaii (1961), The Sandlot (1993),  The Wiz (1978), Zoolander (2001), Poltergeist (1982), Clerks (1994), Top Gun (1986), and Grease (1978).

Below are your clues for film eleven. The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets.

FILM Eleven (playing August 12: Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

Edward Lear, Letter A, 1862 Felix Edouard Vallotton, Give Me Your Money, 1902

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Les Vielles Histoires, 1893 Robert Indiana, Title Unknown, 1980-1982

The answer will be given tomorrow so keep those guesses coming!

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that tomorrow’s clues will go live.

 

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/12/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-eleven/feed/ 16 Clue 1 Clue 2 Clue 3 Clue 4 Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Ten http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/11/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-ten/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/11/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-ten/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:16:35 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16535 Feeling the need for speed? Pull out your aviators because the ninth film of the IMA’s Summer Nights series will be Top Gun (1986)! Congratulations to Sara for correctly guessing the film, which will play July 29 in the Museum’s amphitheater.

Tickets for Summer Nights films  go on sale this Friday, April 15 to IMA members and public sales begin May 2. Not a member? For as little as $45, there are plenty of reasons to join! From priority seating to big savings on ticket prices (50% off each film; that’s only $5 a ticket!) IMA members definitely feel the love during Summer Nights. Join today and enjoy a full summer of great films on the big screen, plus all of the benefits of an IMA membership!

On schedule for this summer is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), Zoolander (2001), Poltergeist (1982), Clerks (1994), and now Top Gun (1986). Ready for the next one?

FILM Ten (playing August 5): As I mentioned with yesterday’s clues, I’m making it a bit harder for the rest of the week. The clues below may be based on the film’s location, genre, character(s), title, etc. Based solely on the works of art below, guess the name of the tenth film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

Clues
Guy Pène Du Bois, Portia in a Pink Blouse, 1942. http://www.imamuseum.org/art/collections/artwork/harmony-pink-and-gray-lady-meux-whistler-james-abbott-mcneill Joshua Reynolds, Portrait of Mrs. Thomas Watkinson Payler, 1771. Victor Higgins, Indian Girl with Parrot and Hoop, 1920.


Comment below and the first person to correctly answer the name of the film will win two free tickets to any Summer Nights film. The answer will be given tomorrow.

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that the blog post will go up tomorrow.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/11/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-ten/feed/ 12 Clue-One Clue-Two Clue-Three Clue-Four Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Nine http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/10/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-nine/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/10/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-nine/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:00:03 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16507 Congratulations to yesterday’s winner! Clerks will be the seventh film of this year’s Summer Nights Film Series. The character, Silent Bob, made his debut in the 1994 film. He later appeared in several films before becoming a title character in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back (2001).

For those just catching up on their blog reading, we’re asking you to guess film titles based on clues given from works of art in the IMA’s permanent collection. All films will be shown during the Summer Nights series, beginning June 3. On schedule so far is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), Zoolander (2001), and now Clerks (1994).

Thanks to all of those who have played so far and if you’re still hoping for a win, you have 5 more chances.

Here’s are your next clues:

FILM Nine (playing July 29): As we enter the last week of the game, I’m going to make you work a bit harder! Today, I will not be giving any additional clues (such as how many words are in the title, or what type of the clues are below). Based only works of art below, guess the name of the ninth film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

William Heath, An Appropriate Emblem, 1829. Artist Unknown, Snake Bed, 1975. Terry Frost, Ice Blue, 1972.

Frank Weston Benson, Two Black Geese, 1931. Artist Unknown, Wolfman, 1982. Ronald B. Kitaj, Hollywood, 1970.

John Ottis Adams, An August Sunset – Prairie Dell, 1894. William Gropper, The Cat, 1965.

Comment below and the first person to correctly answer the name of the film wins two free tickets to any Summer Nights film. The answer will be given tomorrow.

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that the blog post will go up tomorrow.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/10/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-nine/feed/ 9 Clue 1 Clue 2 Clue Three Character Clue One Character Clue Two Charcter Clue Three Character Clue Seven Character Clue Eight Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Seven & Eight http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/09/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-seven-eight/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/09/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-seven-eight/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:15:27 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16498 “They’re Here.”

Congratulations to yesterday’s winner for correctly guessing Poltergeist! The 1982 horror classic will play July 8 as part of the IMA’s Summer Nights Film Series. Also on schedule for this season is: the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), and Zoolander (2001), for all of you “ridiculously good-looking” folks out there.

Thanks to all of those who have played so far and if you’re still hoping for a win, you have 6 more chances. Here’s are your next clues:

FILM Eight (playing July 22): Well, I actually can’t tell you the name of this film. As part of the Indianapolis International Film Festival’s secret screening, we’re keeping this one under lock and key for a while longer. However, I will give you clues for the seventh film on schedule for this year’s Summer Nights Film Series.

FILM Seven (playing July 15): Another, special screening in partnership with IIFF, the seventh film of the Summer Nights series has one word in its title. Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

Character Clue

Robert Anderson, Bob (self-portrait), 1983. Bill Viola, The Quintet of the Silent, 2001.

Comment below and the first person to correctly answer the name of the film (not the name of the character) wins two free tickets to any Summer Nights film. The correct answer will be given tomorrow.

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that the blog post will go up tomorrow.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/09/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-seven-eight/feed/ 9 Character Clue One Character Clue Two Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Six http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/08/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-six/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/08/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-six/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:45:30 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16479 It’s day six of our Summer Nights film game, which means you have seven more chances to play. For those new to the game, here’s what you need to know: We’re asking you to guess a film title based on clues below (all works from the IMA’s permanent collection). All films will be shown during the Summer Nights Film Series, beginning June 3 at the IMA. On the schedule so far, we have the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), The Wiz (1978), and Zoolander (2001), for all of you “ridiculously good-looking” folks out there.

The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets (unless you’ve already won twice – we need to share the love).

Here are today’s clues:

FILM SIX (playing July 8): The sixth film of series has one word in its title. Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

Character & Plot Clues
James Merritt Ives, Good Little Girl, 1871. Artist Unknown, True Ghost Stories, 1981.Nam June Paik, Who’s Your Tree, 1996.

Comment below and the first correct answer wins two free tickets to any Summer Nights film.

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that the blog post will go up tomorrow.

]]> http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/08/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-six/feed/ 7 Character Clue Plot Clue Character and Plot Clue Guess the Name of the Film Game – Round Five http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/07/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-five/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2011/04/07/guess-the-name-of-the-film-game-round-five/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:30:38 +0000 Jenny http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=16444 It’s Round Five of Guess the Name of the Film Game!  Based on clues below (all works from the IMA’s permanent collection), we’re asking you to guess the title of a film. All films will be shown during the Summer Nights Film Series, beginning June 3 at the IMA. On the schedule so far, we have the 1981 biopic, Mommie Dearest, Blue Hawaii (1961), and The Sandlot (1993), and The Wiz (1978).

The answer will be given tomorrow and the first person to correctly guess (by commenting below) will win two Summer Nights tickets. Here are your clues:

FILM FIVE (playing July 1): The fifth film of series has one word in its title. Based on clues from the works of art below, guess the name of this film. (Hint: click on the image for additional clues such as artist, title of piece, etc.)

First Clue: Actor’s Name
Abbott Handerson Thayer, Still Life, 1886. Georges Braque, Still Life with Pink Fish, 1937. Julian Alden Weir, Still Life, 1902-1905.
Second Clue: Main character’s favorite past-times
Isabel Bishop, Tidying Up, 1941. Edmund Charles Tarbell, Preparing for the Matinee, 1907. George Tooker, Mirror III, 1970-1971.

Comment below and the first correct answer wins two free tickets to any Summer Nights film.

Become a fan of the IMA on Facebook and stay tuned for an early scoop on the precise time that the blog post will go up tomorrow.

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