At the MAC Weekend of 9/12-The High Kings & Frida Kahlo: Timeless

Glen Ellyn IL

06 September, 2021

3:35 PM

Description

One season ends and another opens with the summer's blockbuster "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" wraps up on Sept. 12 and The High Kings perform the MAC's first concert with a live audience in more than 15 months at 7 p.m. that same day. "Frida Kahlo: Timeless," hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA) and the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage (COD), comes to a close Sept. 12. This unique installation has been hailed "a once in a life-time opportunity" (Chicago Sun Times). "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" is the most comprehensive presentation of Kahlo's work displayed in the Chicago area in over 40 years. The 26-piece collection, on loan from the Museo Dolores Olmedo, features 19 oil paintings representing one-eighth of the total number of Kahlo works in existence and works on paper spanning the life of Kahlo, a Mexican artist foundational to the 20th century art historical canon. Best known for self-portraits highlighting themes of identity, politics, sexuality and death, Kahlo channeled her childhood and personal struggles into her art and became an iconic figure and symbol of female empowerment, individual courage and Mexican pride. The exhibition also features a multimedia timeline with replicas of notable objects from Kahlo's life, over 100 photographic images, an architectural model of Kahlo's Casa Azul, a Frida Kahlo-inspired garden designed by Ball Horticultural and a children's area. Tickets to "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" are $25-$40. For exhibition hours, tickets or more information, visit Frida2021.org or call 630.942.4000 The Ireland's The High Kings returns to the MAC 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 as part of their "Home from Home" tour. The High Kings have earned a reputation as a phenomenal live band, serving up laughter, good times and sing-alongs. This concert will feature tunes from their most recent album, "Home from Home" (2021), plus fan favorites. The High Kings group initially formed in June 2007. Throughout their history, they have toured the United States, Ireland and Europe almost annually. Career highlights include performing for President Obama during his visit to Ireland (2012) and later that same year performing at the White House St. Patrick's Day celebration. In 2015 they performed at the Pentagon as guests of General Martin Dempsey, then Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, alongside the US Marine Corps band. Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the band to pause their usually hectic touring schedule but they are now happily back on the road. Tickets for The High Kings are $49-$69. For tickets or more information, visit AtTheMAC.org or call the MAC Box Office at 630.942.4000 The MAC is located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Following the CDC, state and local health department guidelines, the MAC has adopted the following policies: Masks that cover both the nose and mouth are required for everyone over the age of 2.If a patron is not feeling well, has a fever, has been exposed to anyone symptomatic for COVID-19, or has recently been tested and waiting results, they are requested to postpone their visit for another day and contact the Box Office to reschedule or request a refund. For additional information and protocol updates visit AtTheMAC.org.