AYC Imagine: Dr. Seuss Event @ ART on 5th in Austin Mar 8, 2012 6:00 PM

Join AYC for an private member event at ART on 5th Thursday, March 8th from 6-8pm. Celebrating Austin's little known connection to Dr. Seuss, and the premier of the highly-anticipated movie The Lorax, ART on 5th will host the largest gallery exhibition in the country focused on the art and life of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.

Over 80 of Dr. Seuss's original drawings of this groundbreaking eco-hero were donated to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum during LBJ's presidency. This extraordinary story has been chronicled and will be featured as part of the gallery's 4,000 square foot exhibition.

ART on 5th is the exclusive gallery in Austin representing The Art of Dr. Seuss. Along with this collection of limited edition reproductions, a series of over 40 educational panels will be on exhibit to edify and entertain visitors with the rich, yet little known, artistic history of this celebrated American icon.

Austin's unique story of beautification and the remarkable connections between Lady Bird, President Johnson and The Lorax provides a unique opportunity to showcase this historical Dr. Seuss art exhibition.

Tour will begin at 7pm, lead by Jodi Fernandez, former gallery director, ART on 5th.

ART on 5th is also offering AYC members the new comprehensive Dr. Suess coffee table book, "Secrets of the Deep" for half price!

Special thank you to Deep Eddy Vodka, for providing a fully tended bar, with complimentary signature cocktails!

Special thank you to Lembas Bakery for providing complimentary appetizers!