Celebrate Independence Day at Brooklyn Museum's 'Target First Saturday' on 7/3
By: Jonathan Nisman Jun. 10, 2010
The Brooklyn Museum's 'Target First Saturdays' event attracts thousands of visitors to free programs of art and entertainment each month. July's event celebrates Independence Day and all things American, including the special exhibitions 'Andy Warhol: The Last Decade' and 'American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection.'
Highlights include:
5-7 p.m. Music
An electro-pop showcase featuring two Brooklyn-based acts: Analogue Transit and Dynasty Electric.
5-10:30 p.m. Object of the Month
Examine Mickalene Thomas's contemporary work A Little Taste Outside of Love with the help of a Looking Closer guide.
6 p.m. Film
Fame (Alan Parker, 1980, 134 min., PG). Gifted New York City high school students pursue their Warholian fifteen minutes. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Hands-On Art
Make a print worthy of Warhol. Free timed tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Film
I Shot Andy Warhol (Mary Harron, 1996, 75 min., R).The true story of Warhol assailant Valerie Solanas and her SCUM Manifesto. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
7 p.m. Curator Talk
Associate Curator Sharon Matt Atkins on Andy Warhol: The Last Decade. Sign Language interpreted. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
7-8:30 p.m. Performance
Art Battles hosts a face-off featuring four emerging local artists.
8 p.m. Young Voices Gallery Talk
Student Guides highlight Andy Warhol: The Last Decade.
9-11 p.m. Dance Party
Society HAE hosts "The Factory 2010," a Warhol-inspired party of eighties pop, hip-hop, and rock.
The Brooklyn Museum is located at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY, 11238-6052.Some 'Target First Saturday' programs have limited space available and are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs are subject to change without notice. Museum admission is free after 5 p.m. Museum galleries are open until 11 p.m. Parking is a flat rate of $4 from 5 to 11 p.m.
Throughout the evening, a cash bar will offer beer and wine, and the Museum Café will serve a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and beverages. The Museum Shop will remain open until 11 p.m.
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