Moon Xiuhtecuhtli. Aztec, ca. 1469–81. Stone and pigment, 36.5 x 23 x 20 cm. Museo del Templo Mayor, INAH, Mexico City. Photo Michel Zabé, assistant Enrique Macías. Join our Mailing List! MEMBERSHIP EVENTS JOIN NOW and receive invitations to events according to your chosen level of membership. View membership levels and benefits. View photos of people and parties at the Guggenheim Museum. For more information, call (212) 423-3535 or e-mail membership@guggenheim.org. Gala Opening Reception: The Aztec Empire THUR OCT 14, 9 PM–Midnight Join us for the gala opening of our fall blockbuster exhibition. Supporting Associates and Above Members' Opening Party and Private Viewing: The Aztec Empire FRI OCT 22, 9 PM–Midnight Wind down for the weekend and celebrate Free exhibition tours from 9 to 10 PM Music by DJ Ben Butler and DJ Kenosha Cash bar with margaritas, mojitos and more Individual and Above Exhibition Tour for Patron Circle Members: The Aztec Empire THUR NOV 18 @ 10 AM Join us for a private tour while the museum is closed to the public. Patrons Circle PUBLIC EVENTS Tours Tours are free with museum admission. All tour times are subject to change. For daily schedules, consult the electronic signboard located near the Admission Desk. The Aztec Empire DAILY @ NOON, 2, 3, and 4 PM Docent-led tours explore the daily lives and ritual practices of the Aztecs through an examination of their art and cultural artifacts. A Curatorial Eye The Aztec Empire FRI OCT 29 @ 2 PM Marion Kocot, Project Manager, The Aztec Empire An Educator's Eye The Aztec Empire FRI NOV 12 @ 2 PM Ryan Hill, Manager, Adult Interpretive Programs FRI NOV 19 @ 2 PM Pablo Helguera, Senior Manager, Public Programs FRI DEC 3 @ 2 PM Sharon Vatsky, Senior Manager, School Programs FRI DEC 10 @ 2 PM Rebecca Shulman Herz, Manager, Learning Through Art FRI JAN 7 @ 2 PM Rosanna Flouty, Manager, New Media Lectures Unless otherwise noted, tickets for lectures are $10 ($7 for members, students, and seniors). For more information, call the Box Office at (212) 423-3587. SYMPOSIUM The Arts in the Aztec Empire SAT OCT 16, 10 AM–4 PM This symposium discusses the role of art in the Aztec world and its impact on Aztec society, economy, education, and politics. Participants: Elizabeth Boone, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, Esther Pasztory, Michael Smith, Felipe Solís, and Richard Townsend. PANEL DISCUSSIONS Contemporary Readings of the Mexican Past: Reinterpreting the History of Mexican Art TUES OCT 19 @ 6:30 PM This panel examines the evolution of the perception and presentation of Mexico's art and culture. Participants: Olivier Debroise, Cristina Faesler, NÈstor García Canclini, and Jeronimo Hagerman. Moderated by Mary Coffey. Ndabua Isien/Nest of Images: Contemporary Indigenous Mexican Poetry TUES DEC 14 @ 6:30 PM This evening provides an opportunity to share the work of indigenous poets from Mexico. Readings by Mayan, Zapotec, and Mazatec poets will be translated and read in Spanish and in English. Participants: Briceida Cuevas Cob, Juan Gregorio Regino, and Natalia Toledo. Moderated by Mónica de la Torre with Eliot Weinberger. Performances Tickets for performances are $20 ($15 for members, students, and seniors). For more information, call the Box Office at (212) 423-3587. Cabaret Prehispánico: Performance by Jesusa Rodríguez SAT NOV 13 @ 7 PM RodrÌguez presents a satirical "Precolumbian cabaret" in which she narrates the story of the Aztec empire, with musical accompaniment by Liliana Felipe. From Aztec to High Tech: A Solo Performance by Guillermo Gómez-Peña SAT NOV 20 @ 7 PM Guillermo Gómez-Peña uses multilingualism, humor, and hybrid literary genres as subversive strategies to explore the fear of immigration, the dark side of globalization, the digital divide, censorship, and interracial sexuality. For Families DÌa de los Muertos: A Family Celebration SAT OCT 30, 11:30 AM–5:30 PM At El Museo, families learn about the feast of the Day of the Dead. Then take the shuttle to the Guggenheim Museum for educator-led tours of the exhibition The Aztec Empire and Cinekids, a screening of films made for children. Free with ticket obtained at El Museo del Barrio. This bilingual program includes free admission to both museums and shuttle transportation. For more information, call (212) 660-7134. FAMILY WORKSHOPS Open to children ages 7–13 with an adult companion. $15 for one child, plus one free adult ($10 for members' children); $10 per additional adult or child. To register, please call (212) 423-3637. Codices of the Aztecs SAT NOV 13, 1–4 PM Participants create codices of their own using natural inks and paints to record important stories about their life on genuine bark paper. Instructor: Patricia Miranda Aztec Animals and Animation SATS DEC 4 and 11, 2–4 PM Families investigate the exhibition, create clay animals, and take digital photos of their creations, used to make an animated iMovie. Instructors: Jessica Wright, Rosanna Flouty, and Reynolds Tenazas-Norman Betsabeé Romero: Printmaking Workshop SUN DEC 12, 1–4 PM Betsabeé Romero works with design motifs from The Aztec Empire to conduct a printmaking workshop using the car tire as a sculptural medium. Instructor: Betsabeé Romero AZTEC FAMILY DAYS SUNS NOV 14, DEC 12, JAN 9, and FEB 13 @ 1 and 2 PM Free family highlights tours of The Aztec Empire. Children with adult companions are welcome to explore the exhibition and to participate in gallery activities. Reduced admission on Aztec Family Days is $18 for families with children under 18 and up to two adults. For Students Art After School at the Guggenheim TUES OCT 19–DEC 7, 4–6:15 PM Children participate in interactive gallery visits followed by hands-on studio-art workshops. The program culminates with a showcase where students invite their families to view the work they have created. To ensure individual attention, this program is limited to 15 participants. Open to children ages 8–11. $275 ($250 for members' children). For information or to register call (212) 423-3637. For Eductors Open House for Educators WED OCT 20, 3:30–6:30 PM As the school year begins, join us for an afternoon of looking, learning, and mingling with colleagues. Tour The Aztec Empire, learn about upcoming programs, enjoy a wine and cheese reception in the Sackler Center, and receive curriculum materials. RSVP to the Education Coordinator at (212) 423-3637 or e-mail education@guggenheim.org by October 15. EDUCATORS' WORKSHOPS The Arts and Culture of Mexico: A Two-Part Workshop for Teachers Through this collaboration between El Museo del Barrio and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, educators are invited to learn about the ancient culture and traditions of Mexico. Part 1: Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Workshop SAT OCT 2, 1–3 PM Join artists, educators, and folklorists to learn about the history and traditions of the Day of the Dead feasts held annually on November 1 and 2. Location: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th St. $20; $15 if attending both workshops. To register, call (212) 660-7134. Part 2: The Aztec Empire: Materials and Methods for the Classroom WED NOV 3, 3:30–6 PM Participants learn about Aztec culture and rituals through experimentation with different methods and materials. Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Instructor: Joanne Wasti, Coordinator of Studio Art Lab. $20; $15 if attending both workshops. To register, call (212) 423-3637. Aztecs: Art that Reveals a Civilization WED NOV 17, 3:30–6 PM Viewing The Aztec Empire suggests themes including government, religion, military, calendars, and everyday life. Participants explore the artwork of these ancient cultures. Instructor: Jessica Wright, Education Manager, School Programs, Guggenheim Museum. $20 per educator. To register, call (212) 423-3637. Aztecs and Haring: Symbols and Communication across the Ages WED DEC 1, 3:30–5:30 PM Educators examine symbolic imagery within The Aztec Empire and Keith Haring: New Wave Aztec while participating in activities in the galleries. Instructor: Jessica Wright, Education Manager, School Programs. $20 per educator. To register, call (212) 423-3637.