At our May LATE Jay M. Winter, the Charles J. Stille Professor of History at Yale, explored the use of the phrase “The Lost Generation” and the language associated with the thousands of men who lost their lives – how it is applied, and, in using it, what emotions are evoked? University of Auckland’s Seelye Charitable Trust Fellow, Winter says that almost a century on, the evocation of a Lost Generation still has significant power.
The lecture was followed by music from the period played by Beyondsemble. The piano accordion, violin, acoustic guitar and clarinet were just some of the instruments the group used to create their energetic sound.
When: Thursday, 5 May 2011 Where: Auckland Museum Online Bookings: $20 (plus $3 booking fee) Members: 2-for-1 tickets Entry via Grand Foyer Time: 6.30pm - 11pm
This year’s season of LATE at the Museum sees us respond to topical issues and collection and exhibition themes.
Smart Talk
Jay M. Winter, the Charles J. Stille Professor of History at Yale, is considered one of the world’s foremost specialists on World War I and its impact on the 20th century. He will deliver a lecture on the use of the phrase “The Lost Generation” and the language associated with the thousands of men who lost their lives – how it is applied, and, in using it, what emotions are evoked? University of Auckland’s Seelye Charitable Trust Fellow, Winter says that almost a century on, the evocation of a Lost Generation still has significant power. More about the Panel»
Great Music
Performing on the evening are Beyondsemble, a fresh new band playing some of the most exciting, energetic and enchanting acoustic music to come out of NZ in recent times. Specialising in diversity and with a strong improvisational edge, their repertoire covers a vast scope of styles including Gypsy, Eastern European, Latin, Tango, Pop, Jazz, Swing, Rocksteady, Bluegrass and Celtic Music.
Please enter through the Grand Foyer. Food and a cash bar will be available.
Profesor Jay M. Winter
Beyondemsemble
Grand Foyer
Evening Programme
6.30pm
Doors open
Grand Foyer
7.30 - 8.30pm
The Lost Generation Lecture
Auditorium
8.40pm
Floor Talk Mr. Jones’ Wives: War Brides of New Zealand Servicemen.
Subject expert, Dr Gabrielle Fortune will host a floor talk within the exhibition and discuss the experiences of the war brides who travelled to NZ to make a new life with the servicemen they had married during WWII.
Pictorial Gallery, Level 2
9.00pm - 10.00pm
Beyondsemble
Grand Foyer
10.00pm
Doors close
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
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