BMFA SENDS OUT E-NEWS Vol. 1 No 1

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Brownsville Museum of Fine ArteNews · Vol 1 No. 1 ·
March 9, 2009

A word from the Executive Director

Welcome to the BMFA's eNewsletter! Your museum is putting the latest technology in news dissemination to work to keep you in touch with your museum's growing roster of activities.Your museum isn't just about what hangs on the walls. With music, martini evenings and fandangos, you museum is a center where the arts are not just appreciated but celebrated. Come join in!Barry HornExecutive Director, Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts
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The Art of the Martini
What better way to enjoy your museum's current exhibition, the 38th Annual International Art Show and Competition, than with good company and a good martini?The Art of the Martini will feature traditional and exotic martinis, vodkatinis and a wide variety of hors d'oeuvres prepared by Koi Restaurant.The benefit takes place on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $25 and tickets are available at the door. Call (956) 542-0941 for more information.

38th Annual International Art Show and Competition
More than 130 works of art are currently on display at the 38th Annual International Art Show and Competition, running through March 28.The exhibit features works by renowned Mexican artist Emilio Abugarade, who served as competition juror.

"Speaking of Art" with Barry Horn
In February the museum launched "Speaking of Art," a three-minute radio broadcast airing on the local National Public Radio affiliate station KMBH. Catch the museum's executive director, Barry Horn, in conversation with artists and community members on upcoming exhibits and events."Speaking of Art" airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on 88.9 FM and 88.1 FM.


TAOB COMMENTS : "The Art of Martini"....hmm sounds great. Happy Hour is now enforced by law....And don't forget the house special its called the tricky dicky screwdriver...WAAAYYYYYTERRRRR!!!!