‘Arts’ Archives
Movie Corner – November 2018
By HOWARD McQUITTER II oldschoolmovies.wordpress.com howardmcquitter68@gmail.com This year, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick”'s masterpiece or, one of them anyway, “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968), a treasure of science fiction/ drama although a film in this day that may not be fully understood, at least at the ending. (One can honestly say, Kubrick”'s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” is also a Masterpiece.) Mr. Kubrick”'s “2001: A Space Odyssey” is a major example of his ambivalence about technology and its future for humanity. Kubrick (like myself) grew up during the” Cold War” when “The Cuban Missile Crisis” and threat of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union seemed to be on the verge of breaking out. Kubrick”'s film is based on Arthur C. Clarke”'s “The Sentinel.” Both men collaborate on the [...]
Indigenous Peoples Day Events
Indigenous Peoples Day Festival October 6 ”“ 7 All My Relations Gallery (AMRA), and Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day Festival to raise awareness, and provide education of Native American Arts. Augsburg University Native American Film Series 2018 Presents “The Eagle and the Condor ”” From Standing Rock with Love” October 8, 6:00 pm ”“ 8:30 pm Free event. A film about how and why Indigenous people are standing up against a violent extraction-culture. Come to share your experiences at Standing Rock! Reception starts at 6pm and screening at 6:30pm. Sateren Auditorium 715 22nd Ave So. http://www.augsburg.edu/filmseries/2018/07/18/the-eagle-and-the-condor-from-standing-rock-with-love Indigenous Food Tasting Hosted by Dream of Wild Health October 8, 4 ”“ 6 pm Free event at MAIC. Our featured chefs are Brian Yazzie of Yazzie The Chef, Gatherings Cafe, Howasta [...]
Horse Nation of the OÄhéthi Å akówiÅ‹
Exhibitions at All My Relations Gallery, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Two Rivers Gallery Horse Nation exhibition explores how horses shape the history, spirituality, and culture of the Dakota, Nakhota, and Lakhota people, collectively known as the OÄhéthi Å akówiÅ‹ or the Seven Council Fires Horses serve as allies in hunting and in battle, but are revered for more than their utility. Horses were, and still are, recognized as relatives and are vital members of the community. Marshall”'s Thunder Beings This exhibition is part of a larger look at Horse Nation, including exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, All My Relations Arts, and Two Rivers Gallery. Organized by The Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School with support from Red Cloud Indian School, Inc., The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, South Dakota Humanities Council, Black Hills Community Foundation, Joyce Dobbert, Center for American Indian Research and Native [...]
