This Week at The Wolfsonian-FIU‏

THIS WEEK AT THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU

PUBLIC TALK
Thursday, March 19, 7pm
FROM WIND TUNNEL TO TAILFIN: STREAMLINING THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE—Cultural historian Phil Patton, author of several books including Open Road: A Celebration of the American Highway, addresses how streamlining served as design inspiration for some of America's iconic automobiles. Members free; $10 all others.

TOUR
Friday, March 20, 6pm
DECO AND DESIGN TOUR—This two hour adventure begins with a walking tour of the Art Deco District, then moves inside to explore American Streamlined Design. Limited to twenty participants. RSVP and advance ticket purchase required: 305.535.2644 or education@thewolf.fiu.edu. Tour begins and ends at The Wolfsonian. $10 for members; $20 all others.

Think, Shop, and Eat at The Dynamo Museum Shop and Café!

Stop by The Dynamo Museum Shop and Café for some unusual gifts and creative food this week. The Dynamo Museum Shop offers a selection of carefully selected, unconventional gifts, books, and films, much of it inspired by The Wolfsonian's collection of modern objects from 1885-1945. The Dynamo Café features a sophisticated menu in a casual and artfully designed setting, also inspired by the themes of the museum's collection. For questions contact 305.535.2680 or paola@thewolf.fiu.edu.

DON'T FORGET...FREE GALLERY ADMISSION ON FRIDAYS FROM 6-9PM
Free admission begins at 6pm. Join us for a guided tour at 6pm, and innovative programming at 7pm. Galleries remain open until 9pm.
Opposite, top:
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) Reno, Nev.