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<\/del>Celebrate autumn with the Milwaukee Art Museum!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

-Featuring a special Beer Dinner, Kohl\u2019s Art Generation Family Sundays: <\/em>D\u00eda de Los Muertos event, Murder Mystery\u2013themed MAM After Dark and \u00a0<\/em>Wicked Works sinister artworks Member Tour-<\/em><\/p>\n

Milwaukee, Wis. \u2013 September 20, 2017 \u2013<\/strong> The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering visitors several unique events this year to celebrate the fall season and experience the Museum in fun, creative ways. Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a specially curated menu paired with delicious craft beer, explore the cultural traditions of the Day of the Dead, attend a special Murder Mystery\u2013themed MAM After Dark and discover spooky artworks on view throughout the Museum. As the weather turns cooler outside, the Milwaukee Art Museum is the perfect destination for engaging indoor activities for young and old alike. For more details on upcoming autumnal events, please read the listings below.<\/p>\n

FEATURED AUTUMNAL EVENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>BEER DINNER FEATURING FLYING DOG BREWERY
\n<\/strong>Thursday, October 5, 2017, 5 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Caf\u00e9 Calatrava
\n<\/strong>Reserve your seat for this not-to-be-missed five-course dinner, specially prepared by Sous Chef Jamie Nelson <\/strong>and Executive Chef Zak Groh<\/strong>. Each course will be paired with a selection from the award-winning Flying Dog Brewery<\/strong>. A cocktail reception is scheduled from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. with dinner scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: $90\/$75 Member (tax + gratuity extra). Tickets can be purchased at: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/flying-dog-beer-dinner-tickets-37470484227<\/a>.<\/p>\n

KOHL\u2019S ART GENERATION FAMILY SUNDAYS: D\u00cdA DE LOS MUERTOS
\n<\/em>Sunday, October 15, 2017, 10 a.m.\u20134 p.m.<\/strong>
\nCelebrate this cultural tradition with family and friends. Learn about Mexican folkloric dance, and explore traditional Day of the Dead symbols through hands-on art activities. Meet visiting artists, and contribute to the community\u00a0ofrenda<\/em>. Discover more about the Kohl\u2019s Art Generation programs at https:\/\/mam.org\/artgeneration\/programs\/<\/a>. Free for Members or with Museum admission. Kids 12 and under are free for this event\u2014and every day the Museum is open\u2014thanks to Kohl\u2019s Cares.<\/p>\n

MAM AFTER DARK
\n<\/strong>Friday, October 20, 2017, 7\u201311 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Presented by Northwestern Mutual
\n<\/strong>MAM After Dark boasts not-to-be-missed art, music, food, and activities for people who put the \u201cparty\u201d in \u201cart.\u201d This month\u2019s theme is Murder Mystery, giving attendees the opportunity to experience a darker side to after dark. <\/em>$10 in advance or $12 at the door. Free for Milwaukee Art Museum Members. For more information, go to: https:\/\/mam.org\/afterdark\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MEMBER TOUR: WICKED WORKS
\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 28, 2017, 1:30\u20132:30 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Discover sinister, strange and just plain freaky artworks in the Museum\u2019s Collection Galleries on this exclusive, Member-only tour! RSVP to membership@mam.org<\/a> or at 414-224-3284.<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL OCTOBER MUSEUM EVENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

GALLERY TALK: CAS ART AUCTION
\n<\/strong><\/em>Tuesday, October 11, 2017, 1:30 p.m.
\n<\/strong><\/em>Bradley Family Gallery
\n<\/strong><\/em>Learn more behind-the-scenes details about contemporary art and artists and the works included in the\u00a0Contemporary Art Society Art Auction<\/a>, in a relaxed social setting with Margaret Andera<\/strong>, curator of contemporary art and interim chief curator.\u00a0Free for Members or with Museum admission. For more information on the Art Auction, go to: https:\/\/mam.org\/theartauction. <\/a><\/p>\n

CLOSING: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: BUILDINGS FOR THE PRAIRIE
\n<\/em><\/strong>Sunday, October 15, 2017, 5 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Bradley Family Gallery
\n<\/strong>In celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s 150th birthday, the Milwaukee Art Museum presents\u00a0Frank Lloyd Wright: Buildings for the<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>Prairie<\/em>,\u00a0featuring a selection of the famed architect\u2019s designs from the\u00a0Wasmuth Portfolio<\/em>\u00a0and examples of his furniture, stained glass and textiles. Named for its German publisher, the\u00a0Wasmuth Portfolio\u00a0<\/em>is considered the most significant collection of Wright\u2019s early work, showcasing the breadth and beauty of his output. The portfolio lends insight into the master\u2019s early development and affords the opportunity to see the evolution of the Prairie School of architecture.<\/p>\n

IN CONVERSATION: ANTHONY HERNANDEZ WITH CURATOR LISA SUTCLIFFE
\n<\/strong>Thursday, October 19, 2017, 6 p.m.
\n<\/strong>Lubar Auditorium
\n<\/strong>Join Curator of Photography and Media Arts Lisa Sutcliffe<\/strong> as she sits down with artist Anthony Hernandez to talk about his 45-year career in photography and his recurring engagement with Los Angeles. Free for Members or with Museum admission.<\/p>\n

PLAY DATE WITH ART: ALL MIXED UP
\n<\/strong>Friday, October 20, 2017, 10 a.m.\u2013noon
\n<\/strong>Windhover Hall
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s never too early to learn to love art! Drop in and make art together, in this monthly program designed especially for our youngest visitors\u2014ages five and under (with an adult). Stop by and sing along during Singing Time at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Free for Members or with Museum admission. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Four-Four and an anonymous donor.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Media Contact:
\n<\/strong>Cindy Moran, 414-224-3282
\ncindy.moran@mam.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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