Welcome to the Mizel Museum June 2010 M! News.
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Teaching Awareness and Respect through Jewish Life and Culture, Immigration, Art, Lessons of the Holocaust, Bridges of Understanding, Exhibitions and Workshops.    WHERE WE ARE 400 S. Kearney St. Denver, CO 80224 303.394.9993 www.mizelmuseum.org SPONSORS 
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Presented by the Mizel Museum and Temple Emanuel 2010 Mizel Museum Films on the Lawn Start Thursday, June 17th! Summer Outdoor Israel Film Series It's Complicated: Love Journeys JUNE 17 — Children of the USSR JULY 8 — The Syrian Bride JULY 22 — Turn Left at the End of the World AUG 12 — The Little Traitor All films begin at dusk (8:45 pm) on the Mizel Museum Lawn $6/person [ or two for $10 ] | Bring a chair or blanket Comprised of a mélange of native and immigrant communities, contemporary Israeli culture is a dynamic and vibrant mosaic of diverse cultural traditions and nuances. The films selected for the Israeli Film Series reflect the cultural diversity of Israel and the complex, passionate relationships that inevitably result from the country’s unique social and political history. [ More Information ] |
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Creative Journey Summer
Artist-in-Residence/Mentor Camps Look for the 2010 camp brochure for descriptions and full details about this innovative new camp experience. June 21 — Jewish and American-Indian ArtVentures: Connecting Across Cultures June 28 — "The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey" — Creative Dramatics for the Wacky and Wise July 12 — Art Trek to Israel July 19 — "Destination Freedom Radio Days" July 19 — How the West Was Fun! (Offered in cooperation with Four Mile Historic Park) Aug. 2 — Me & My Shadow: The World of Shadow Puppets Aug. 9 — The Musical Tent Aug. 16 — Jewish Journeys Around the World: On The Road Again! Call Jan C. Nadav at 303-394-9993 ext. 103 See and read more about Creative Journeys Summer Camps on the museum BLOG...Watch a video with donnie betts! [ More Information ] |
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The Mizel Museum presents Encaustic Painting and Personal Expression with Deborah Howard Two Day Workshop at the Mizel Museum Sunday, June 27 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, June 28 9:00 am - 12:30 pm $175 | Materials fee: encaustic paint, supplies & equipment, $60 Encaustic is an ancient Egyptian painting medium using molten wax mixed with colored pigments. This medium will be demonstrated and the process introduced through hands-on application of encaustic painting medium and photo transfers. Participants will use photo copies in this work. [ More Information ] |
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Mizel Museum and the Hebrew Education Alliance present Call For Volunteers! Volunteer Orientation: Thursday, July 15 Volunteering with the Mizel Museum is a chance to make a difference in your life and in the lives of others. Opportunities for sharing your time and talents will increase as our new, fascinating, permanent exhibit comes alive Fall 2010. New and returning volunteers should plan to attend the orientation where the new schedule and varied opportunities will be described. Please fill out the volunteer application form before attending the July 15 orientation at the Mizel Museum and RSVP. Join the journey now by contacting our volunteer coordinator, Tia Amdurer, 303-394-9993 x 108, to discuss your interests. [ More Information ] |
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Mizel Museum Artist Alliance and
Niza Knoll Gallery present the METAV —The Best 1st Annual Art Exhibition June 10 - July 5, 2010 Niza Knoll Gallery | 915 Santa Fe Dr. | Denver, CO 80204 Exhibit & Reception at the Gallery — Friday, June 18 Niza Knoll Gallery | 303.953.1789 | www.nizaknollgallery.com Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm First and Third Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Call 303-953-1789 for Sunday Hours [ More Information ] |
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"Painting with Oils on Paper" with Ivy Delon Thursday, June 24, 2010 Niza Knoll Gallery | 915 Santa Fe Dr. | Denver, CO 80204 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Cost: $25 Paper included. Bring your own oil painting supplies. Register with Arel Mishory amishory@thehandswork.com [ More Information ] |
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CALL FOR OBJECTS The Mizel Museum is seeking objects, artifacts and contemporary artwork for its new, permanent exhibition, 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, slated for opening Fall 2010. Mizel Museum curator, Georgina Kolber, is searching for privately owned Jewish objects, Jewish artifacts and or contemporary Jewish artwork to enhance an exciting new exhibition about Jewish life and culture that will bring cultural awareness to local citizens and visitors. The museum is particularly interested in ritual objects about Torah stories, haggadot or sidurrim of unusual derivation, Jewish pioneer pieces and unique objects that tell the story of the Diaspora. Please contact Georgina Kolber at 303-394-9993 ext. 107. [ More Information ] |
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Studio Painting Classes with Boris Shoshensky in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Evening Class Wednesdays, call 303.394.9993 ext. 103 Summer Session II: Wednesday, July 14 through Aug 18 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | $125 Daytime Class Tuesdays, call 303.394.9993 ext. 103 Summer Session II: Tuessdays: June 20 - August 24 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | $150 Call Jan C. Nadav at 303-394-9993 ext. 103 for a supply list and for more information about drop-ins. [ More Information ] |
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Jewish Meditation Group with Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav Sunday, June 27 4:30 – 6:00 pm | Mizel Museum | 400 S. Kearney St. Join us as we learn, share and practice meditation techniques. All are welcome! [ More Information ] |
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Lisa Eller Davis Contemplative Hatha Yoga in the Kripaulu Tradition Classes are held on Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm Classes are at the Mizel Museum with Lisa Eller Davis, Registered Yoga Teacher. Cost $15 drop-ins, or pre-pay $56 classes for 4 classes. Please bring your own yoga mat. Call 303-394-9993 ext. 104 for more information. [ Email Lisa Eller Davis ] |
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Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Art installation by Christy Honigman A Traveling Exhibition of the Mizel Museum Call for details about the current exhibit location. Call 303-394-9993 ext. 103 for information about the exhibit. [ More Information ] |
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Bridges of Understanding Educational Programming
"Walk in another's shoes." The Mizel Museum helps promote tolerance by bridging the gap between cultures through The Bridges of Understanding Curriculum and Exhibition Rites of Passage and Ceremonies and Festivals Cases. Exhibition targets six Colorado Model Content Standard areas: Visual Arts, Reading and Writing, History, Geography and Math. Contact Jan C. Nadav at 303-394-9993 ext. 103 to bring to your school or organization. [ More Information ] |
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