3.24.2011

Today in Arts & Culture

McNay Distinguished Lecture Series: Criticism, A Life Sentence: Roberta Smith, New York Times Senior Art Critic

Host Organization:
McNay Art Museum
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: McNay Art Museum, Chiego Lecture Hall
6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, TX

Roberta Smith, senior art critic for the New York Times, analyzes the craft, process, and use of art criticism in this conversation. She has written art criticism for the New York Times since October 1986. She was art critic for the Village Voice, 1981-1985, and in the 1970s, wrote for Artforum, Art in America, and Arts Magazine. Her writing has also appeared in Newsweek, Vogue, and HG.

For more information and reservations: mcnayart.org, education@mcnayart.org or (210) 805-1768.


The Lion in Winter

Host Organization:
Blue Start Arts Complex
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Sterling Houston Theatre at Jump-Start
108 Blue Star in the Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX

The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, tells the story of King Henry II of England heir to the throne. His three sons, Richard, Geoffrey, and John, each want to rule. Henry favors the youngest John, while Eleanor favors the eldest, Richard. Middle son Geoffrey hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top.

For more information and tickets: (800) 838-3006 or classictheatre.org

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