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November 8, 9 & 10, 20249:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy classical and contemporary compositions as MIM celebrates the opening of our new special exhibition with curator talks and performances from esteemed musicians.
Opening weekend activities are included with paid museum admission; free for members
Tickets for Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars are $7 with paid museum admission or $10 special exhibition only for ages 20 and up, $4 for ages 4–19, and free for ages 3 and under.
Saturday
Craft: Lute
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Create your own lute and pluck some new melodies!
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Gallery Tours:
Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars
9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Target Gallery
Included with special exhibition admission only. Space is limited; first come, first served.
Tour the new special exhibition with MIM’s curator for Europe, Matthew Zeller.
Conservation Talk: Preparing Instruments for Exhibition
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Event Room 2
Learn how MIM examines, documents, restores, and maintains historic instruments with MIM’s conservator, Rodrigo Correa-Salas.
Performance: The Phoenix Symphony
11:30 a.m.–noon
North El Río
Join the Phoenix Symphony’s string quartet for a captivating performance featuring classical music from Antonio Vivaldi and other iconic European composers.
Performance: Jon Mendle Plays the Lute
12:45–1:15 p.m.
North El Río
Experience the sounds of Renaissance and baroque lute with esteemed performer Jon Mendle.
Curator Talk: Matthew Zeller
1:15–1:45 p.m.
Event Room 2
Get a sneak peek behind the scenes with Matthew Zeller, curator for Europe, as he discusses the creation of this latest special exhibition and some of its highlights.
Performance: The Phoenix Youth Symphony
2:00–2:30 p.m.
North El Río
Enjoy a performance by the next generation of classical musicians.
Part of the Sweetwater Student Showcase Series, supported by Sweetwater.
Demonstration: Austin-Marie Collection
3:00–3:45 p.m.
North El Río
Join creator of the Austin-Marie Collection Jeff Wells and multi-instrumentalist Jon Mendle for a fascinating demonstration of historic guitars from the golden age of European string instrument making.
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And More! Friday and Sunday
Friday, November 8: https://www.facebook.com/share/XnKzhFcd3PZiCw25/
Sunday, November 10: https://www.facebook.com/share/EaKSNccgDcBz7scc/
Supported by Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras and Arizona Suzuki Association
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85050, 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050-6920, United States,Phoenix, Arizona, Paradise Valley
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