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Broward County Library's
BIENES CENTER FOR THE LITERARY ARTS
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
announces the opening of
MIAMI CITY BALLET: AN EXHIBITION
April 8-June 13, 1999
The exhibit contains 52 items, including Edward
Villella memorabilia (awards, prizes, letters,
manuscripts, etc.); letters, newspaper clippings, and
photographs belonging to MCB founder, Toby Lerner Ansin;
4 full costumes, various costume accessories, and costume
design drawings; set design drawings, partial sets, and
one set maquette; photographs (many of George
Balanchine), books, renderings of the new 11 million
dollar MCB headquarters designed by the architectural
firm, Arquitectonica, and other miscellaneous artifacts.
Edward Villella, Artistic Director, Miami City
Ballet, spoke at the opening reception on
April 8th.
Several related talks will be given during the
run of the exhibition:
Tuesday, April 27, 12:30 p.m.
Miami City Ballet Costume Design
with costume designers Haydee and
Maria Morales.
Wednesday, May 5, 12:30 p.m.
Miami City Ballet Scenic Design
with scenic designer Jorge Gallardo
Friday, May 14, 12:30 p.m.
Miami City Ballet, Ballet Mistress
with principal ballet mistress,
Eve Lawson
Thursday, June 10, 1999, 12:30 p.m.
Miami City Ballet Choreography
(Speaker to be announced)
A complimentary 36 page exhibition catalog
containing a statement by Edward Villella,
a brief history of MCB, MCB's active repertoire,
a selected bibliography, and the exhibition
checklist, is available upon request.
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James A. Findlay
Librarian
Bienes Center for the Literary Arts
The Dianne and Michael Bienes
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