Annie Leibovitz: American Music

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Programs and activities are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Hands-On Activities

Snap Shots
Friday nights, 6–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, Noon–4 p.m.
The DIA's Student Lunchroom becomes your own “photography studio” as you create a portrait of family or friends. The museum supplies the camera, props and assistance from an artist; all you need to bring is your creativity. Portraits will be displayed in the Student Lunchroom during the run of the exhibition. No charge for the photo to display; $1 for a print to take home. Please note: Snap Shot will not be held on Sunday, December 10 or 17.

Drop-In Workshops for all Ages: Musical Instruments
Friday nights, 6–8:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, Noon–4 p.m.
Make and decorate your own musical instrument—from finger pianos to tambourines—then make your own music!

Lectures

Annie Leibovitz: Her Life and Work
Sunday, September 24, 2 p.m.
Associate curator Nancy Barr presents the life and work of American photographer Annie Leibovitz. Barr discusses how Leibovitz became a photographer and her work for Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair magazines. Barr also discusses Leibovitz's book projects, exhibitions and other work that has explored subjects beyond her signature celebrity portraiture.

The Annie Leibovitz Aesthetic
Sunday, October 15, 2 p.m.
Tim Hossler, former in-house art director for Annie Leibovitz and director of design at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, presents a look at the work of the Leibovitz Studio during his more than five year tenure. Hossler gives a behind-the-scenes view of the creation of the photos in American Music and discusses Leibovitz' editorial and advertising work.

Classes

Digital Photography for Adults (ages 14 & up) 12 noon–3 p.m.
Sundays, December 3, 10, and 17
Learn how to improve your portrait photography using a digital camera, scanner and printer with professional artist S. Kay Young. Investigate various lighting techniques using fellow students as models. Explore scanning film strips and enhance your images with various printing techniques.

DIA members: $80
Nonmembers: $100

Pre-registration is required; to register, call 313.833.4249.

Teacher Workshop

Focus on Special Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: American Music
Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nancy Barr, associate curator of Graphic Arts, leads a before-hours tour of Annie Leibovitz: American Music. Then join Regan Patrick, Dearborn Public Schools art teacher, for several digital photography lessons suitable for the middle school classroom. Equipment provided. Includes exhibition admission, a $10 value.

DIA members: $40
Nonmembers: $50 DIA members: $25

Pre-registration is required; to register, call 313.833.4249.

Films

Crossing the Bridge (directed by Faith Akin)
Thursday, September 28, 7:30 p.m.
Alexander Hacke, a veteran of the avant-garde music scene, became fascinated by the pop music of Istanbul while working on the music for the award-winning film Head-On. Crossing the Bridge is an exploration of Istanbul's remarkable musical landscape, including neo-psychedelic band Baba Zula, DJ Orient Express, digital dervish Mercan Dede, as well as Orhan Gencebay, the “arabesque Elvis.”

It Came From Detroit (directed by James Petix)
Friday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
It Came from Detroit is a feature length documentary exploring the raw energy of the Detroit garage scene. Following bands such as the White Stripes, the Von Bondies and the Dirtbombs, the film chronicles the evolution from underground obscurity to rock and roll renaissance. Following this showing premiere showing will be performances by the Witches and Outrageous Cherry. Tickets are available for $10 at the DFT Box Office, 313.833.3237.

C.R.A.Z.Y. (directed by Jean-Marc Valee)
Friday, November 10, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 11, 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 12, 4 p.m.
Canada's biggest homegrown hit of the year is set in the suburban Quebec of the 1960s and 70s. Covering twenty years in the life of Zac (Marc-Andre Grondin), a sexually confused teenager born on Christmas Day, 1960, this highly entertaining new film hinges on the search for a certain Patsy Cline album.

New York Doll (directed by Greg Whitely)
Saturday, December 8, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 9:30 p.m.
This new documentary about New York Dolls bass player Arthur “Killer” Kane culminates in an onscreen reunion of the surviving members (David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain and Kane) and a moving performance at the 2004 Morrissey Meltdown. Appearances by Morrissey, Chrissie Hynde, Bob Geldorf, Iggy Pop and more.

For tickets call 313.833.3237.