Dopers Do Dali - Mid-Michigan Exhibition

[mrblue92]

I happened to read in the paper yesterday that for the first time, the little town of Bay City, Michigan will be hosting an exhibition of Dali's stature. Between October 23 and December 23, Studio 23 will be hosting some 50 paintings of his... and seeing how culturally aware my fellow dopers are, that they have exposed me to art and music I had not appreciated before, I thought perhaps I should return the favor.

[A fair warning... I've never been there, and knowing Bay City, this is likely to be a relatively small gallery. I could do some scouting beforehand if we get people coming in from long distances...]

Afterward, I we could do a little window shopping downtown, or head over to a little Polish restaurant I know of.

Right now, dates are pretty well open, as this is just an idea I had yesterday, but I am planning on being at ChickDope (November 10-11)... Potentially we could merge the two, as Birch Run is only about 45 minutes or so from Bay City, but I'd almost like to do this separately if possible.

Any ideas, suggestions, etc. are welcomed...

[CrankyAsAnOldMan]

I think it's a delightful idea (and I'm happy to bump this to say so) but I'm spread a little thin so probably can't make it. We're hoping to also get to Grand Rapids for the Frank Lloyd Wright glass exhibit, but we're waiting until December or January thanks to my hectic schedule this fall.

I hear Bay City has some wonderful architecture.

[UncleBeer]

Frank Lloyd Wright? Salavador Dali? Feh. Come to Toledo and you can see Michelangelo and ... shit, I'm ashamed to say it, Star Wars.

[mrblue92]

Originally posted by UncleBeer
Frank Lloyd Wright? Salavador Dali? Feh. Come to Toledo and you can see Michelangelo and ... shit, I'm ashamed to say it, Star Wars.

Well, then maybe you should host a Dopefest yourself, hmm?

I saw a couple Michelangelo's while in London... lovely, of course (I liked the Raphael's and Botticelli's better), but IMHO Medieval and Renaissance paintings don't have enough variety... it's mostly Christian images or Greco-Roman mythology. Honestly I prefer Baroque (Reubens!) and later (Monet), but I still might think about swinging down that way if the weather cooperates.

[mrblue92]

OK folks, a little more info...

It appears it's going to be 52 lithographs, which doesn't really surprise me too much, given the nature of Bay City. But hey, I'm still going.

Persephone? tsarina? Juniper? BunnyGirl sounded pretty interested in e-mail--her hubby's a Dali fan.

[Persephone]

Any excuse to spend more time with you, mrblue.

Count me in-just let me know when!

[mrblue92]

Hmm... I'm beginning to think I need a marketing director.

Either that, or we change the name of the thread to "HOT DOPER CHICKS!"

Looks like it might just be Persephone, BunnyGirl, and me. Maybe I shouldn't complain.

[Persephone]

Looks like it might just be Persephone, BunnyGirl, and me. Maybe I shouldn't complain.

Well, I'm kinda dull, but BunnyGirl is excellent company. I'm not going to complain if it's just the three of us.

[mrblue92]

Originally posted by Persephone
Well, I'm kinda dull...

What are you talking about? I'm the dull, quiet one, remember?

[Juniper200]

I'd love to come, but I'll still be down here in Missouri. Some other time, okay?

[Persephone]

What are you talking about? I'm the dull, quiet one, remember?

You're so lying.

[mrblue92]

Ahem.

FlintDope.

I rest my case.

[Shadowfox]

Originally posted by mrblue92
What are you talking about? I'm the dull, quiet one, remember?

Hey now, I'm the only person around here that is allowed to claim that title. It takes a lot of hard work to be as dull and monotonous as I am.

[Persephone]

FlintDope.

I rest my case.

Oh fer cryin' out loud! Just shut up and take the compliment, okay?

Sheesh! Some people!