What's Happening at the Walt Disney Family Museum

[Snowflake]

Figured I'd start a thread to update, as needed. Though, I suspect with anyone interested, I'll be reporting old news!

I think I'm going to go to the Legends Discussion.


November 1-20 FILM OF THE MONTH
Sleeping Beauty
12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 pm (daily except Tuesdays) tickets
This is the classic fairy tale of a princely kiss that awakens a beautiful princess from a deep sleep. Relive or discover for the first time this stunning animated feature as we celebrate its 50th anniversary.

November 14
San Francisco International Animation Festival
The Alice Comedies
Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema, times and tickets available at www.sffs.org. The Museum partners with the San Francisco International Animation Festival to present a selection of Walt Disney's first successful series of films, the Alice Comedies.

November 21
DISCUSSION
Lella Smith: The Art of Sleeping Beauty
3:00 pm tickets
A rich tapestry appearance is the visual hallmark of Sleeping Beauty, thanks to studio artist Eyvind Earle. Lella Smith, Creative Director of Walt Disney Animation Studios Research Library, discusses the unique art and design that brought Princess Aurora and her magical world to life 50 years ago.

November 22
DISCUSSION
Marty Sklar: Sleeping Beauty Castle and Beyond—The Designs and Art of Herb Ryman
3:00 pm tickets
The first glimpse of the gleaming towers of "Sleeping Beauty Castle" is a moment that few forget. But, who designed Disneyland's most recognizable landmark and the dream home of many a prince and princess? Marty Sklar, former International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering, who was with Walt Disney Imagineering for 53 years, will talk about the extraordinary talent of Herb Ryman, his work on the Castle, and more.

November 27-January 4 (except Tuesdays, December 25, and January 1)
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCREENINGS
Christmas with Walt Disney
10:30 am, 12:00, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30 pm tickets
This special holiday screening includes The Nutcracker Suite from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt and his family. See how Walt celebrated Christmas at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.

December Calendar

December 1-January 4
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCREENINGS
Christmas with Walt Disney
10:30 am, 12:00, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30 pm (daily except Tuesdays, December 25, and January 1)
This special holiday screening includes The Nutcracker Suite from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt and his family. See how Walt celebrated Christmas at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.

December 5
DISCUSSION
Memories of Walt: A Conversation with Legends
2pm
Join us on Walt's birthday as we hear from Disney legends such as Blaine Gibson and Richard Sherman as they share special memories of Walt. Blaine is the sculptor behind the Hall of Presidents, and Richard wrote such Disney music classics as "It's a Small World" and "Chim Chim Cher-ee". It will be an extraordinary afternoon filled with stories, laughter, and reflection.

December 12
CONCERT
String Circle Quartet
4:00 pm, Special Exhibition Hall, 122 Riley Avenue
Concerts in our Special Exhibition Hall continue to shine light on composers of Fantasia with Schubert's String Quartet in G. Henry Purcell's delightful Suite from The Faery Queen — a bit of musical fantasy — is also performed. Joseph Edelberg, Anthony Martin, and Kati Kyme, violins, and Thalia Moore, cello.

December 19 + 20
CONCERT
Artists' Vocal Ensemble: A Candlelight Christmas
4:00pm, Special Exhibition Hall, 122 Riley Avenue
Nothing is more magical than a choir performing classic Christmas songs and carols. Our candlelight program will include European Renaissance motets and carols, contemporary American carols and anthems, and an audience sing-along led by Jonathan Dimmock.