Take a walk on the wild side as we explore the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are through readings, performances, tours, family activities, and films during Half-Price ($5) March’s Late Night on Friday, March 16.
Participate in a Where the Wild Things Art Treasure Hunt through the DMA’s collection at 6:30 p.m.; listen Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, discuss her new book The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure at 7:00 p.m.; grab a pillow and join Arturo for Bedtime Stories with Dorayne Breedlove at 7:30 p.m.; be the first to find a clue at the DMA, Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Collection during the Twitter Scavenger Hunt beginning at 7:30 p.m.; compete in the DMAzing race at 8:00 p.m.; watch the 2009 Where the Wild Things Are film at 10:00 p.m.; and more!
Schedule of Events
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Friday, March 16
6:00 p.m.–midnight, half-off admission
Late Night programs are included in general admission to the Museum.
Let your wild side loose as we celebrate the acclaimed children’s book Where the Wild Things Arewith music, karaoke, family activities, tours, and films. Stay late for a performance by Fort Worth group Calhoun and be on the lookout for an appearance by a Wild Thing!
6:00 P.M.
Happy Hour Performance featuring Lone Star Circus
6:00–7:00 p.m., Atrium
Start your evening with an exciting performance featuring contortionists, acrobats, and other performers from Lone Star Circus while enjoying happy hour drink specials at the bar.
Tinker Tots
6:00–7:30 p.m., Arturo’s Nest, Center for Creative Connections (C3)
Create your own “wild thing” drawing in this activity just for children ages 2-4.
AT&T Performing Arts Center Info Table
6:00–7:30 p.m., Concourse
Register to win tickets to tonight’s Broadway performance of In the Heights at the Winspear Opera House at 8:00 p.m. Be in the Atrium at 7:30 p.m. to see if you’re a lucky winner! (Must be present to win.) Late Night Creations
6:00–9:00 p.m., Art Studio, C3
Become a Wild Thing! Transform yourself using a variety of materials for a “wild thing” costume, and complete the look with face paint.
6:30 P.M.
Where the Wild Things Are Treasure Hunt
6:30–8:45 p.m., C3
Pick up a free gold crown to wear as you search the collection for works of art that tell the story of Max’s journey to meet the Wild Things. Submit your completed treasure hunt in C3 for a chance to win a Where the Wild Things Are grand prize. Gold crowns are limited to the first 325 children in line under 12. The prize drawing will take place at 8:45 p.m. in C3.
South Concourse Bistro
6:30-9:30 p.m., South Concourse
Relax and enjoy a selection of wines and cheeses for purchase at our new bistro in the South Concourse.
7:00 P.M.
Fresh Ink featuring Laura Numeroff
7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Pick up your free tickets at the Will Call table beginning at 6:00 p.m. Following the program there will be a book signing outside the Museum Store.
Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, will discuss her latest book, The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure. This fourth book in the successful, New York Times-bestselling series once again shows—whether readers are bookworms, artists, or tomboys—that there is a Jellybean for everyone!Late Night Art Bytes: Creature Animations
7:00–10:00 p.m., Tech Lab, C3
Participate in the creation of collective chalkboard animations using creatures from DMA artworks and Maurice Sendak’s book Where the Wild Things Are. This is a drop-in experience with animations evolving throughout the evening.
Progressive Museum Tour
7:00 p.m., Meet at the Flora Street Visitor Services Desk, Dallas Museum of Art
Join us for this family tour led by staff from the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection, and Nasher Sculpture Center and see highlights from all three art museums.
Yoga for Kids!
7:00–7:30 p.m., C3
Join our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.Members Lounge at Late Night
7:00-10:00 p.m., Cook Family Boardroom, Level M2
Stop by and relax. Challenge yourself by testing your knowledge of the DMA’s collection. Enjoy a snack and tell us why you are a member!
Photo Booth presented by the Dallas Arts District
7:00-11:00 p.m., Corner of Flora and Harwood Streets
Document your Spring Break Block Party experience with goofy props in color, black and white or vintage sepia tone prints in this FREE photo booth. The booth is inspired by the Crow Collections new photography exhibition David Gibson: Toward Kasuga Shrine Along Pathways of Lanterns.
7:30 P.M.
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear a tale of the Wild Things, told by storytellerDorayne Breedlove.
Twitter Scavenger Hunt
7:30 p.m. @DallasMuseumArt, 8:00 p.m. @NasherSculpture, 8:30 p.m. @Crow_Collection
There will be one tweet every thirty minutes (three tweets total) with the hashtag #ArtHunt providing a clue to where to find a work of art. Grab a token at each work; be the first to find all three works of art and you could win a family friendly prize including a membership to all three museums!
Performances in the Bistro
7:30–9:30 p.m., South Concourse
As you relax and grab a bite to eat or a drink in our new bistro, enjoy classical and contemporary music by cellist Elaine Whitmire.
8:00 P.M.
Late Night Main Stage
8:00 p.m., Atrium
Show your wild side through song as you join DJ Mark Ridlen for Late Night Karaoke. Sing a song and receive a coupon for 20% off a Dallas Museum of Art membership.
DMAzing Race
8:00 p.m., Meet at the Race Table in the Concourse to pick up a packet
Put on your thinking cap and running shoes for a race through the DMA’s collection to complete group challenges and solve brain teasers. The first team back wins a cool prize!
Space is limited. Teams may sign up starting at 7:30 p.m.
ART You smARTer Than Your Grown-up?
8:00–8:45 p.m., European Galleries, Level 2
Join us in the galleries, where adults and kids will compete head-to-head in a battle of wits and creativity.
8:30 P.M.
Performances in the Galleries
8:30 p.m., Level 3 Landing
Enjoy readings of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s books, including Where the Wild Things Areand In the Night Kitchen, read by actor Max Hartman.
Flora Street Performance featuring Rahim Quazi
8:30–9:30 p.m., Flora Street
Blending folk and rock, singer and songwriter Rahim Quazi will perform his melodic music while you sit outside under the stars.
9:00 P.M.
Maurice Sendak Animated Shorts
9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
See Sendak’s beloved children’s classics come to life on the screen! The films feature Where the Wild Things Are, a collection of stories of The Nutshell Kids, and In the Night Kitchen, all written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, and include music and narration by Peter Schickele. (These films are not rated; 35 min.)Promotional support provided by the Dallas Film Society
Progressive Museum Tour
9:00 p.m., Meet at the Flora Street Visitor Services Desk, Dallas Museum of Art
Join staff from the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection, and Nasher Sculpture Center for a traveling tour of highlights from all three art museums.
Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventure Program
9:00–10:00 p.m., C3 Theater
Meet some wild things, from reptiles to owls, and have an up-close encounter with animals from theDallas Zoo.
9:30 P.M.
DMAzing Race
9:30 p.m., Meet at the Race Table in the Concourse to pick up a packet
Put on your thinking cap and running shoes for a race through the DMA’s collection to complete group challenges and solve brain teasers. The first team back wins a cool prize!
Space is limited. Teams may sign up starting at 7:30 p.m.
10:00 P.M.
Late Night After Hours Music Showcase featuring Calhoun
10:00–11:00 p.m., Atrium
Formed in Fort Worth, Calhoun is a pop band influenced by root-rock and alt-country. In 2008 Calhoun released their second critically acclaimed album Falter Waver Cultivate, produced by Stuart Sikes, and in 2011 they released their newest LP, an expansive twelve-track opus, Heavy Sugar.
Presented in partnership with KXT 91.7
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
10:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
The creatures of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book come to life in this story of Max, a little boy who runs away from home into the fantastic world of his imagination. Embarking on a journey through this new land, Max meets the wild things, declares himself king, and orders, "Let the wild rumpus begin!" Directed by Spike Jonze. This film is rated PG (101 min.).
Promotional support provided by the Dallas Film Society
Flora Street Performance featuring Elaine Whitmire
10:00 p.m., Flora Street
Enjoy a performance of classical and contemporary music, featuring Elaine Whitmire with Kevin Smith and Lauren Hall, as you stroll through the Arts District.
10:30 P.M.
Insomniac Tour
10:30 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk
Learn about a few wild things in our collection until the wee hours of the night with Jessica M. Kennedy, McDermott Intern for Gallery Teaching.
11:00 P.M.
DJ in the Galleries
11:00 p.m., American Galleries, Level 4 Landing
As you stroll through the galleries, listen to soul, funk and garage music from the 60s to the present spun by DJ Wild in the Streets.
Encore Screening of Maurice Sendak Animated Shorts
11:00 p.m., C3 Theater
See Sendak’s beloved children’s classics come to life on the screen! The films feature Where the Wild Things Are, a collection of stories of The Nutshell Kids, and In the Night Kitchen, all written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, and include music and narration by Peter Schickele. (These films are not rated; 35 min.)
Promotional support provided by the Dallas Film Society
Press release c/o the Dallas Museum of Art