Best Western Arizona

Times: 7:00 PM
Phone: (602) 257-1222

Address:
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix AZ

Description:
Amir Bar-Lev's "family human interest story" indelibly captures the media maelstrom that engulfed the Olmsteads of Binghamton, N.Y. when their daughter, Marla, age 4, became the darling of the art world with her abstract paintings. As a gallery owner tells Bar-Lev, the situation is "perfect": The family is charismatic, and Marla is, indeed, "a doll" and her paintings, "unbelievable." Bar-Lev chronicles how a community newspaper article about Marla was picked up by the New York Times, leading to more newspaper articles, sold out gallery showings, and media throngs. Marla's paintings sold upward of $25,000 (the owner of the Houston Rockets bought one), and talk-show hosts (Conan, Dave, Oprah) wanted Marla on their shows. "You're in for a wild ride, I hope you're prepared for this," the gallery owner says he told Mark Olmstead, Marla's father, a Frito Lay factory worker who also dabbles as an artist. But no one is prepared when Charlie Rose, during a 60 Minutes Wednesday broadcast, raises questions on whether Marla is the sole artist. Was she coached? Were the paintings doctored, or even painted by someone else? Could she even be called a prodigy? Bar-Lev's canvas expands to consider the nature of art and media culture. It also becomes something of a self-portrait as he struggles with his own growing suspicions about Marla's paintings after he has befriended the family and earned their trust. An Official Selection of both the 2007 Toronto Film Festival and the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, My Kid Could Paint That will resonate especially for everyone who says they don't know art, but they know what they like. Presented by the Museum?s Contemporary Forum and sponsored by Lisa Sette Gallery.

Times: 9:00am-9:00PM

Address:
203 W Adams St
Phoenix AZ

Description:
Westbeth Entertainment presents Eddie's new one man show. Since his first stage appearance on London's West End in 1993 there's been a succession of sell-out and critically-acclaimed international tours. Orpheum Theatre. Tuesday & Wednesday at 8pm. Tickets are $45-55. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 480-262-7272.

Times: 1:00 PM
Phone: (602) 257-1222

Address:
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix AZ

Description:
In 1902, Giuseppe Verdi founded a retirement home for Italian singers and musicians who ?were less fortunate in life than I and who were not endowed with the gift of thrift.? In this documentary, Swiss director Daniel Schmid visits with its residents as they reminisce about their fantastic lives on stage. In Italian with English subtitles. Presented by Arizona Opera in conjunction with Movies at the Museum.

Times: 6 ? 10pm0pmMmmpmoth days0p,o 4:00pm
Phone: (602) 257-1222

Address:
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix AZ

Description:
Discover Asia through four modern and contemporary art exhibitions and a drop-in printmaking studio with Bridget Doyle. Admission is free.

Times: 6:00 PM
Phone: (602) 307-2007

Address:
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix AZ

Description:
The Museum?s Men?s Arts Council and Women?s Metropolitan Arts Council present the VinArte First Fridays Wine Tasting Series. Held on the first Friday of every month (excluding May), this education wine series is perfect for novices wanting to learn more about wine as well as for connoisseurs. This summer we will feature different summer varietals each month. June?s tasting will be held on the 6th and features wines from South Africa. The remaining dates for this Summer Wine Tasting Series are: July 11th (note: not the first Friday due to July 4th holiday) August 1st and September 5th. Tickets are $25, which includes premium wine and gourmet appetizers. All wine is available for sale at well below retail prices. All proceeds benefit the PhxArtKids Gallery.