This Week at The Wolfsonian-FIU‏

Tuesday, May 12, 11am
LIBRARIAN'S TOUR AND LUNCH—Join The Wolfsonian's Chief Librarian Francis X. Luca for an enlightening tour of our extensive and eclectic rare book and special collections library, home to a vast assortment of titles and ephemeral items. The tour is followed by lunch and conversation in The Dynamo Café. RSVP required: 305.535.2631 or rsvp at thewolf.fiu.edu. $25 per person. Propagandist-level members and higher.


SPECIAL EVENT
Thursday, May 14, 4-6pm
at the kate spade store/Aventura Mall
The Wolfsonian invites you to join corporate sponsor kate spade and fashion guru Tim Gunn as they turn an eye to spring fashion. Tim will offer tips on taking a chance with personal style and show ways in which thoughtfully chosen accessories can transform the ordinary into extraordinary. For questions contact Thea Smolinski at 305.535.2631 or thea at thewolf.fiu.edu.

SPECIAL EVENT
Thursday, May 14, 7pm
WOLF PACK DEN NIGHT PUB QUIZ—Join us as the Wolf Pack, the Miami museums, and the Yelp Elite Squad battle it out in a night of trivia, pub food, and Grolsch beer. We'll battle wits over esoterica large and small, past and present. RSVP requested: 305.535.2631 or rsvp at thewolf.fiu.edu.

SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, May 16
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY—Join The Wolfsonian and other area museums in celebrating International Museum Day. In honor of the event, The Wolfsonian offers free gallery admission and an opportunity to view the exhibit of handcrafted books created by students from Miami-Dade public schools. The books, produced as part of the Page at a Time arts education program, are on display in the museum's lobby.

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 at 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.







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MUSEUM & DYNAMO SUMMER HOURS
(MAY 1-OCTOBER 14, 2009)
Thursdays, Fridays: Noon-9pm; galleries close at 7pm on Thursdays
Saturdays, Sundays: Noon-6pm
Monday-Wednesdays: Closed



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PROGRAMS: 305.535.2644
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