A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone

Showings

Michigan Theater - Auditorium Thu, May 25, 2017 7:00 PM
A Fundraiser for Michigan Medicine - Big Hearts for Seniors
Event Info
Category:Films
Special Screenings

Description

Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 PM.

We invite you to join us for a special screening of A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone. This documentary follows Boone, a Bay Area social justice muralist, as she creates change through art - the theme of this evening benefitting the five Michigan Medicine programs of Big Hearts for Seniors (Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Silver Club Memory Programs, and Turner Senior Wellness Program). Boone and the documentary’s producer, Mo Morris, will join the audience for a Q & A via Skype, hosted by event Honorary Chairs Deb Polich, Executive Director of Artrain and the Art Alliance and Russ Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theater. The event will be emceed by Rob Reinhart, host of Acoustic Café and Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music. Musical guests, Chenille Sisters, return to entertain their fans.
VIP tickets include admission to reception beginning at 5:30 PM; includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket.