Film: Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
July 11, 2008
Capital Area District Library (401 South Capital Ave., Lansing), 2 p.m.

This is an award-winning 1991 Chinese-Hong Kong-Taiwan film, directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Gong Li. An adaptation of the 1990 novel Wives and Concubines by Su Tong, it is noted for its opulent visuals and sumptuous use of colors, the fi lm tells the story of a young woman who becomes a concubine of a wealthy man during the Warlord Era.

"Larger Than Life" Bash
July 17, 2008
Kresge Art Museum, 6–8 p.m.
Help celebrate our new acquisition of Warhol photographs! 160 Polaroids and silver prints were recently donated to KAM by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. These, plus prints of Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy, will be on view in the Works on Paper Gallery.

Come dressed as your favorite "larger than life" Warhol character and spend the evening in the presence of the 20th century's most colorful personalities! Enjoy appetizers, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages along with 60s film, lighting and decor. Prizes for the best costumes will be awarded by celebrity judges.

$15 for RSVPs made by July 11. $20 after that date/at the door. Click here for more details and a PDF invite/ RSVP form.

Special thanks to Grand River Connection, Suits and the City, Canada Dry Bottling Co. of Lansing, and Triola's for their support.

Creative Kids: The Way of Writing
Hands-On Calligraphy Workshop for Children
July 19, 2008
Kresge Art Museum, 1–3 p.m.

Katharine Douglass of the MSU Asian Studies Center will explain the history of writing in East Asia and the artistic tradition of calligraphy. Known as “the way of writing” in Chinese and Japanese, calligraphy is more than a simple system to record information: it is also an art form and a vital part of East Asian culture. Participants will learn how writing was developed and spread throughout East Asia, and will try their hand at using calligraphy tools to write simple characters.
THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL.

Funded by the Dart Foundation.

Film and Gallery Talk: Toshiko Takaezu
Thursday, July 31, 2008
108 Kresge Art Center and Kresge Art Museum, 7:00 p.m.
In Japan, people who spend their lives making great art or doing great things are declared “Living National Treasures.” If ceramist Toshiko Takaezu lived there, she would have been so honored years ago. She has exhibited worldwide, and her work is in numerous major museums. Artworks recently acquired by KAM have been on display throughout this summer. Watch a video about Toshiko Takaezu at 7:00 p.m. in KAC 108, followed by a gallery talk at 7:30 by local ceramist Nancy Plum. This program is presented in partnership with the Greater Lansing Potters’ Guild.