For Immediate Release Contact: Becki Gervin 408.961.5814
July, 26 2010
Sleep Under the Stars at Montalvo Arts Center’s
7thAnnual Starry, Starry Night
Astronomy slumber party on the Great Lawn features storytelling, films art installations and a pancake breakfast
August 13, 8p.m. - August 14, 8a.m.
SARATOGA, Calif. – On August 13, Montalvo’s Great Lawn will be dotted with sleeping bags and tents as the seventh annual Starry, Starry Night event gets underway.Coinciding with the Perseid meteor showers, Starry, Starry Night is a fun and educational event where guests of all ages can explore space through contemporary art installations and films, and create their own art inspired by the night skies.This year, Montalvo is pleased to announce added activities to take place during the family-friendly event, including a keynote speech by Mark León from NASA, storyteller Jerry Falek, and an art installation by Lucas Artists Residency Program artist-in-residence Miguel Palma. The doors open at 8 p.m.; guests can choose to stay Friday evening only, or spend the night at Montalvo and enjoy a pancake breakfast at the historic Villa. Tickets are on sale now through the Montalvo Box Office: 408-961-5858, open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special presenters make this year’s Starry, Starry Night event the most exciting one yet. Among the guests is Montalvo artist-in-residence Miguel Palma, a multimedia artist from Lisbon, Portugal, who will present a meteorite installation on the Great Lawn and Front Veranda. Palma, who creates large-scale installations made out of industrial and used objects, will also present an exhibition at the world renowned 2010 01SJ Biennial festival at San Jose State University’s Thompson Gallery, on display from Aug. 31 through Sept. 24. Along with Palma, Montalvo is especially excited to announce the inclusion of Keynote Speaker Mark León, manager of the NASA Robotics Alliance Project and program manager of the NASA Lunar Micro-Rover at NASA Ames Research Center. Also participating at Starry, Starry Night is storyteller Jerry Falek, an artist and member of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.
After an exciting night exploring art and learning more about the skies above, guests will fall asleep on the peaceful Great Lawn, surrounded by lush forests and a serene atmosphere. On Saturday morning, they will wake and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast on the veranda of Montalvo’s historic Villa.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now through the Montalvo Box Office: 408-961-5858, open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Overnight:
$80 adult; $50 child
Family (2 adults/2 children): $230
Montalvo Members: $70 adult; $40 child
Family: $200
Evening Only:
$50 adult; $35 child
Montalvo Members: $40 adult / 28 child
About Montalvo Arts Center
Montalvo Arts Center is a nonprofit organization that fosters community engagement through the creation and presentation of multidisciplinary art. By uniting the broadest possible audiences with a global community of artists, Montalvo expands the role of arts and culture as an essential community resource. Montalvo’s programming includes: an annual theme-based arts program; music and performance; education and public programs; new media and visual arts; and the Sally and Don Lucas Artists Residency. Located in the Saratoga foothills in the midst of Silicon Valley, Montalvo Arts Center occupies a Mediterranean-style villa on 175 stunning acres, which Senator James Phelan left to the people of California for the encouragement of promising students in the areas of art, music, literature and architecture. In January 2005, the organization changed its name from "Villa Montalvo" to "Montalvo Arts Center" to better communicate its mission to increasing local, national and international audiences. Montalvo celebrates its centennial in 2012. For more information about Montalvo Arts Center, call 408.961.5800 or visit .
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