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Movies in the Garden: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (MOVED INDOORS)
Fri, March 18th, 2016 at 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
NOTE: Due to rain, all activities scheduled for the sculpture garden will take place inside the museum.
- 5:30-8 pm: Music by Daniele Spadavecchia
- 5-8 pm: Art on the Spot
- 6:30 pm: Lecture with John Faragher
- 8 pm: Screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
No outside food or drinks are permitted.
About Close Encounters of the Third Kind (PG, 1977)
After an encounter with U.F.O.s, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
About Daniele Spadavecchia
With his charming and joyful stage presence, Daniele Spadavecchia brings Gypsy Jazz to New Orleans through the musical journey of his life. He loves to play acoustic gypsy jazz guitar mixing swing with Mediterranean Flamenco and European ethnic music. He sings a selection of Italian, Latin and classic jazz repertoire.
He was born in Italy where he performed for many years, before moving to New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, he relocated to Scottsdale, AZ and eventually San Diego before returning to the Crescent City. Daniele has taken part in many important events including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, New Orleans French Quarter Festival, Italian American festivals in Washington DC, New Orleans and San Diego along with radio and TV appearances.