In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121128T110000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120727T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120604T191800Z SUMMARY:Mel Chin: The Funk & Wag from A to Z & More URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bdda6db3e8fc20866f49e10fee2476achttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130518T172645Z CONTACT:PNC Arena\n1400 Edwards Mill Rd.\, \nRaleigh\, NC 27607 DESCRIPTION:On the heels of his starring role in the hit movie “Think Like A Man\,” actor and comedian Kevin Hart announces he will extend his “Let Me Explain” tour which moves from s old-out theaters to arena dates this fall. Hart has performed for more th an 334\,000 fans during the 2011 and 2012 theater run of “Let Me Explai n.”
\nKevin starred in the Screen Gems film “Think Like A Man\, a comedy based on Steve Harvey's bestselling book “Act Like A Lady\, Think Like A Man” from 2009. The movie was number one at the box offic e for two consecutive weeks. Hart also had a supporting role in Universal & Nick Stoller’s comedy “Five Year Engagement” by producer Judd Ap atow.
\nKevin Hart burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. In September 2011 Hart released Laugh At My Pain\,” the feature film version of his comedy tour (under the same name). The movie grossed over $7 million\, and was 2011’s mos t successful film of those released in less than 300 theaters. The “LAM P” tour made Hart 2011’s number one comedian on Ticketmaster\, and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles for two nig hts in a row to break the previous box office record by an African Americ an comedian set by Eddie Murphy. The “LAMP” DVD hit double platinum i n February 2012\, after being on sale for one month.
\nHart’s DVD “Seriously...Funny” is one of the fastest selling DVDs in recent yea rs and has gone triple Platinum. His Comedy Central special of the same n ame is the highest rated comedy special of 2010.
\nIn 2009\, Hart’ s one-hour comedy special “I’m a Grown Little Man” on Comedy Centra l was also one of the highest rated specials for the network.
\nFor more information go to www.khartonline.com
\nAdmission: $39.50-$125 availa ble at Ticketmaster.com
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