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BMA x NMWA: America
Join us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this virtual program, educators from both museums consider America through the lens of works by Native American visual artists. We will discuss art by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and welcome special guest Dare Turner, curator of the BMA’s Stripes and Stars: Reclaiming Lakota Independence.
WHERE
Online on both BMA and NMWA Facebook pages
WHEN
Tuesday, December 8, 12–12:45 p.m.
PRICE
Free. No reservations required.
MATZOBALL is hosting the largest Jewish singles speed dating experience on Christmas Eve at 9 pm. The virtual event will be held in 17 cities across five countries. Restrictions may keep the nightclubs closed, but it can’t stop people from getting dressed up for a chance to meet their soul mate online. The company has enabled special technology to help make the night a hit for all who participate, giving people a chance to meet Jewish singles in their geographic area.
MATZOBALL has held their famous Jewish singles party every year since 1987. Each year, it’s held on one night in select cities around the country. The holiday party is attended by Jewish singles looking to make the perfect match. MATZOBALL has a long reputation of bringing Jewish singles together, whether for one fun-filled night, for a friendship, or for a long lasting romantic relationship. Annually, there have been over 400,000 people who have attended the party.
This year, the MATZOBALL will be completely online due to COVID protocols. Participants can purchase their ticket to the event, get dressed up, and engage in a fun and festive speed dating experience like no other. The event will feature Regional Video Speed Dating, which will include pre-screened eligible singles. All of the speed dates will be held in a one-on-one setting.
The event will begin at 9 pm and will be broken down by region and age range. Each event will guarantee a minimum of 20-30, 5-minute dates, where the daters will then have the opportunity to anonymously choose who they felt they had a connection with. If the connection is mutual, they will be notified via email of their mutual connections 15 minutes after the event and will be given the opportunity to connect again.
Tickets to the event are $35, plus a $5 processing fee per person for the Christmas Eve event, and $55, plus a $5 processing fee for the professional’s speed dating event on Christmas Day. A combination ticket to participate in both events can be purchased for $75, plus a $5 processing fee. Age ranges people can choose from include 21-27, 28-35, 36-49, and 50+.
According to Guinness World Records, the largest known speed dating event, which drew 964 people, occurred on February 14, 2019, Valentine’s Day, in Dublin, Ireland. Matzoball anticipates five times as many people will participate in their event. This gives people the opportunity to help set a world record and find a match all at the same time.
Those who purchase a ticket to the hottest virtual party will receive a unique log-in link 24 hours before the event. They will be able to narrow their search by choosing their age and regional preferences. The event will also use fast match technology for those who feel they made a connection with someone. There will be an additional online speed dating event for professionals held on Christmas Day at 3 pm. Space for this event is limited. For complete city information, ticket options and pricing, to purchase tickets, visit the website at: https://matzoball.org.
The Art League’s Patrons’ Show Goes Virtual for 2021
This year The Art league presents Patron’s Show 2021: Virtual Edition!, an online version of the perennial favorite that art lovers from near and far can safely attend via Zoom on Saturday, February 20, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Patrons’ Show is the League’s biggest fundraising event of the year and offers seasoned and new art collectors an opportunity to select from over 600 works of original fine art donated by Art League and Torpedo Factory artists. For each ticket drawn, ticket holders acquire artwork valued anywhere from $225 to thousands of dollars.
The Patrons’ Show is now open for viewing during regular Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m. It is anticipated that the first two weekends of February will be busiest, so during this period there will be scheduled and timed viewing slots to ensure a safer environment.
Art lovers can also view the Patrons’ Show virtually on Flickr, and check back periodically to see what is added as we get closer to the show. Art Thief, the exclusive mobile app of the Patron’s Show, is available to download free on iOS devices. It lets you see all of the artworks and list and rank your favorites.
This year ticket holders make and submit a list of 75 or more of their top picks into an artwork list portal that the Patrons’ Show algorithm will pull and match with a ticket holder’s choice when their name is called on February 20. Selections can be edited and resubmitted up until the event begins.
The 2021 Patrons’ Show will broadcast live from The Art League Gallery. Don’t miss your chance to gain fine art while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists! Tickets are on sale until they sell out.
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
7:00PM-8:30PM USA/Eastern Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
THE BOND BETWEEN THE BREW: THE NORTH AMERICA + JAPAN SAKE DIALOGUE
Friday, February 26th
9:00AM-10:30AM Japan Time
This engaging exploration of sake will shine a spotlight on the launch of the North America-Japan Sake Dialogue, an initiative designed to foster cooperation and information-sharing between sake brewers on both sides of the Pacific about common challenges and opportunities in the industry. Featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most dynamic innovators in the sake industry in Japan and the United States in a discussion moderated by sake expert Justin Potts of Sake On Air and with introductory remarks by Kosuke Kuji, master brewer and president of Nanbu Bijin. Dialogue participants include:
Japanese sake representatives:
- Mr. Katsuhiko Miyasaka (Miyasaka/Masumi; Nagano, Japan)
- Mr. Hiroyuki Karahashi (Aizu Homare; Fukushima, Japan)
- Ms. Euka Isawa (MiCURA/Katsuyama; Miyagi, Japan)
North American sake representatives:
- Mr. Brian Polen (Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, NY)
- Mr. Troy Nakamatsu (Sawtelle Sake, Los Angeles, CA)
- Mr. Byron Stithem (Proper Sake Co., Nashville, TN)
Click here to register for the event.
THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
7:00PM-8:00PM USA/Eastern Time
Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North America. SBANA Board Member Bernie Baskin will lead a discussion on the regulatory landscape facing the industry, followed by a discussion on the future direction of the sake market in North America with industry insiders Ms. Sachiko Miyagi of Tippsy and Mr. Jamie Graves of Skurnik Wines and Spirits. The webinar will be simultaneously translated in English and Japanese and will include a Q&A session with the audience.
THE RULES OF THE BREW: SAKE REGULATIONS & THE FUTURE OF THE SAKE INDUSTRY
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
9:00AM-10:00AM Japan Time
Sake brewers and entrepreneurs often face a bewildering array of laws that strictly regulate how their products are produced, distributed and sold across North America. SBANA Board Member Bernie Baskin will lead a discussion on the regulatory landscape facing the industry, followed by a discussion on the future direction of the sake market in North America with industry insiders Ms. Sachiko Miyagi of Tippsy and Mr. Jamie Graves of Skurnik Wines and Spirits. The webinar will be simultaneously translated in English and Japanese and will include a Q&A session with the audience.
Click here to register for the event.
In Dialogue: Smithsonian Objects and Social Justice
Thursday, March 11, 5 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Heighten your civic awareness through conversations about art, history and material culture. Each month, educators from the National Portrait Gallery will partner with colleagues from the Smithsonian and other institutions to discuss how historical objects from their respective collections speak to today’s social justice issues.
What are the qualities of great leadership? Together with educators from the National Air and Space Museum and the National Women’s History Museum, we will celebrate Women’s History Month by exploring this key question in relationship to portraits of activists Sojourner Truth and Sylvia Rivera, and pilot Bessie Coleman.
Free— Registration required