Cultural Encounters: Friday Nights at the de Young Mardi Gras Meets Chinese New Year: A Cross-Cultural Mashup February 8, 2008

Chinese New Year meets Mardi Gras in a cross-cultural celebration that includes live music, art, and a free lecture at the de Young Museum this Friday Night. Enjoy an elaborate parade featuring elements of Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year traditions in Wilsey Court at 6:15. The Jumping Buddha Ensemble will perform Western music adapted to traditional Chinese musical instruments from 6:30 to 7:15. Following the ensemble, the Fat Tuesday Brass Band will play the great funk and jazz music of New Orleans. The brass band will also feature Bay Area soul singer, Edna Love, who has a penchant for fiery Motown covers and a sultry vocal style. Tom Beck, chief curator, University of Maryland, will deliver a free lecture entitled, “Humanism in Photography: The Imagery of David Seymour,” in the Koret Auditorium at 6:30. The lecture will be followed by a walk-through of the exhibition Chim: The Photography of David Seymour (1911–1956). On Friday nights, the entire museum stays open until 8:45, and the de Young Café serves a special dinner menu, drinks, and appetizers. Cocktails are also available in Wilsey Court.

Regular gallery admission prices apply on Friday nights. Admission includes access to all festivities including live music and interactive art projects. For tickets, call 866-912-6326 or visit www.museumtix.com. For more information, call 415-750-7694, email nschach@famsf.org, or visit http://www.deyoungmuseum.org

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