Festive Occasions
DOWNTOWN EXPRESS
with Philippe Quint and David Grubin, plus
OPENING NIGHT PARTY AT THE MFAH!
Featuring red carpet, live violin performance by Philippe Quint and gala afterparty!
Wednesday, November 9, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
6:00-6:45 PM Red Carpet
7:00 PM Screening of Downtown Express and live violin performance by Philippe Quint
9:00-11:00 PM Afterparty in the MFAH main foyer with music by the Tianna Hall Trio. Delicacies provided by Whole Foods Market with special martinis compliments of Roxor Artisan Gin.
Violinist Philippe Quint has gripped the eyes and ears of audiences in Asia, Australia, Latin America, Africa, Europe and the U.S. with what the London Times describes as his “bravura technique, and unflagging energy.” Quint’s 2001 debut album — a recording of William Schuman’s Violin Concerto (Naxos) — was singled out as an Editor’s Choice by Gramophone and garnered two Grammy nominations. In 2010, Quint became the first classical musician to take a leading role in an American independent film, joining Nellie McKay and an array of accomplished New York musicians in David Grubin’s dynamic portrait of New York’s eclectic music scene.
Director David Grubin has produced more than 100 films, ranging from history to poetry to science, winning nearly every award in the field of documentary television, including Peabody and Emmy awards. His biographies for American Experience on PBS — LBJ, FDR, Truman, TR: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided — have set the standard for television biography.
CINEMA ARTS CELEBRATION
Gigi’s Asian Bistro
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 PM-2:00 AM
Experience an artistic night of fun and frivolity at this popular Galleria establishment.
Enjoy tasty treats prepared by Gigi’s creative staff and specialty cocktails, compliments of Roxor Artisan Gin, accompanied by a DJ spinning great music to dance the night away.
Cinema Arts Celebration is included as a benefit of HCAS membership. A limited number of tickets for nonmembers are available for $12 and include appetizers and two drink tickets. A cash bar will be open for this event. Valet parking is $7; self-parking is available at no charge in the Galleria garage.
CLOSING NIGHT AT THE MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE
ART CAR: THE MOVIE WORLD PREMIERE
Art cars, live music and more!
Sunday, November 13, 7:00 PM, Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park
Free!
At last, the long-awaited Art Car: The Movie will have its world premiere, serving as the grand finale for the Cinema Arts Festival Houston. This exciting and uniquely Houston film is the love child of Houstonians Carlton Ahrens and Ford Gunter. Prior to the screening, guests at this free event will enjoy the music of 4AM and several family-friendly activities. Art Car lovers will delight in seeing actual cars from the film parked around the venue and have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers.
A limited number of advanced reserved seats will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. You may reserve tickets by e-mail at rsvp@cinemartsociety.org; these will require pickup at the Festival headquarters, West Ave, 2800 Kirby, Suite B-122 (ground floor) Houston, 77019. All tickets must be picked up between Monday, November 7, and Friday, November 11. Headquarters hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. All tickets not picked up by 7:00 PM on Friday, November 11 will be returned to the Miller Outdoor Theatre and will no longer be reserved. Additional tickets will be available on the morning of the screening, Sunday, November 13, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre Box Office on a first-come-first-served basis until gone.
