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Upcoming weekend offers art and crawfish
Pensacola Museum of Art presents German Art

The Pensacola Museum of Art will present "Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints" in the Lewis Bear Family Galleries from now until June 23.

In the early decades of the 20th century, the German Expressionists experimented with various print media, particularly the woodcut, in startling new ways. Artists such as Erich Heckel and Karl Schmidt- Rotluff carved wood blocks that released the expressive potential of the medium. Their images emphasized the psychological turmoil brought on by World War I and its aftermath. Other artists, including Otto Dix and Kathe Kollwitz, dealt with social issues through images depicting the avarice of industrialists or the ravages caused by the war.

Courtesy of the Syracuse University Art Collection and made possible locally by Ms. Cathy Kress, Impassioned Images examines German printmaking activity between the World Wars when the groups "Die Brücke" (The Bridge) and "Neue Sachlichkiet" (New Objectivity) were formed. The imagery created by the two groups exhibits a technical and emotional intensity rarely seen in western graphic art. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Wassily Kandinsky, Max Pechstein, George Grosz, Ernst Barlach and Max Beckmann.

For more information about "Impassioned Images: German Expressionist Prints" exhibition at the Pensacola Museum of Art, please visit www.pensacolamuseumofart. org or call 850-432- 6247. The PMA is open Tuesday and through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and active duty military.

Jewelers' party to benefit Saenger

Jewelers Trade Shop is partnering with Friends of the Saenger to host a cocktail party to benefit the renovations at the Saenger.

The shop at 26 Palafox Place will be open from 5 p.m. until show time for Lord of the Dance on S u n d a y , May 6. Open to the public, the event will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music.

Ten percent of store sales during the cocktail party will be donated to the Friends of the Saenger. In addition, a silent auction will be held with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Friends. V i s i t www.jewelerstradeshop.com for a preview of the silent auction items.

Jewelers Trade Shop is also offering customers a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree. For $20, you may purchase an opportunity to win. As with the silent auction, all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Friends of the Saenger. Visit the store anytime prior to May 6 to bid on the silent auction items or purchase a chance to win the shopping spree. Winners will be announced during the cocktail party, but you do not have to be present to win. Crawfish Creole Fiesta this weekend

The Crawfish Fiesta will be this weekend at Bartram Park in Pensacola. Hours are: Friday, May 4, 5 p . m . - 1 0 p . m . , Saturday, May 5, 10a.m- 10 p.m. a n d Sunday, May 6, 11a.m-5 p . m . Admission is $5 for adults; free to children 12 and under.

This event features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish in addition to other traditional Cajun and Creole fare such as red beans & rice, crawfish pie, boudin balls, and even fried gator tails.

Food vendors include: Cajun Specialty Meats, Mermaid Catering, and Zea's. For those who don't care for Cajun foods Fun Time Concessions will be serving traditional favorites, hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as Wild Boar Café serving barbeque. The crawfish vendor is Mike Hefner of Mike's Crawfish Boils from Duson, La.

In addition to excellent Cajun and Creole dishes, the festival will present authentic Louisiana Bayou Country and Zydeco entertainment. Guests will enjoy the legendary Rosie Ledet and Cajun Swamp fiddler, Hadley Castille and the Sharecroppers Band. Also at the AT&T/ Cingular Wireless Entertainment Tent the 2nd Annual WXBM Crawfish Eating Contest will be held. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday WXBM will host a daily Crawfish eating contest! Check the entertainment schedule for registration and preliminary round times. Registration will be at the WXBM tent. The fee is $5 per person ... with a limited number of entries available ... so register early! Each day a Grand Prize will be awarded!

On Saturday and Sunday, the Family area will delight kids of all ages trying their luck at the NASCRAW Races, face painting and arts and crafts.

Great entertainment, exciting activities and delicious Cajun food. Bring your family and come for the day... or the weekend. Handicapped parking available across the street at Fountain Park. Admission $5 for adults, children under 12 free.

Pensacola Museum of Art presents French poetry

The exhibition "Henri Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets and Poetry" will be on view at the Pensacola Museum of Art beginning May 4 through August 18.

This exciting exhibit pairs the etchings and lithographs of world renowned French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954) with translations of the works of French Renaissance poet Pierre Ronsard (1542-1585) and Modern poet Stéphane Mallarmé (1842-1898). This combination of Matisse's artistic as well as literary vision is said to truly exemplify the charm of French poetry and provide true insight into the creative world of Matisse. "Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry" will open on May 4 and will continue through August 18.

"Matisse: A Celebration of French Poets & Poetry" will be on exhibit at the Pensacola Museum of Art beginning May 4 and continuing through August 18. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and active military. Hours of operation are Tues - Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Sat and Sun 12 pm to 5 pm. For more information please visit www.pensacolamuseumofart. org or call 850-432- 6247.

The exhibition's tour of the United States is organized by Contemporary and Modern Print Exhibitions, Laguna Niguel, Calif.