Calendar

Courtesy History Films and
Balcony Releasing

5 August 2010

David Hoffman's Sputnik Mania, 2007

Film Screening, 7:00 pm
Running time, 1 hour, 27 minutes
Sewall Hall 301, Rice University

In his film based on Paul Dickson’s bestselling book,
Sputnik: The Shock of the Century, documentary filmmaker David Hoffman uses archival footage and newsreels to tell the story of America’s dramatic response to the USSR’s 1957 launch of Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit Earth. Free and open to the public; popcorn provided.

MF-142, 2009, Annely Juda Gallery, London
Photo: Steven White

16 September - 5 December 2010

Sarah Oppenheimer
New Installation

Thursday, 16 September
Opening Celebration, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Gallery Talk by Sarah Oppenheimer at 6:00 pm

Friday, 17 September
Gallery Talk by Sarah Oppenheimer at Noon
Complimentary light lunch for all who attend

Friday, 24 September
Gallery talk by Anna Foret, Outreach Coordinator
at Noon

Museum District Day, 2009
Photo: Jeff Fitlow

25 September 2010

Houston Museum District Day

Gather your family and friends to enjoy a free day in the Houston Museum District. All participating museums will waive their admission fees, and a free shuttle will run between venues.