Happy Birthday, Claude Monet! Everyone’s invited to celebrate the beloved French artist Claude Monet on what would have been his 186th birthday. On opening day of "The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art," join us for the following:

- Complimentary cupcakes artfully crafted by Whisk*
- DJ Monea (pronounced like Monet) and her wildly popular spin, with a little French flair added in
- Collaborative art-making activity in the Freeman Library
- Signature art-inspired cocktails served in the Atrium
- Best Café offerings such as beer, wine, and pastries, as well as cider a la France’s Normandy region
- Special exhibition-inspired menus in Amuse Restaurant and Floris at VMFA
- Beaucoup prizes that you can enter to win

Come experience "The Impressionist Revolution" (ticket required) on opening day. Or just come for the fun! Ce sera magnifique!

*Cupcakes will be available for the first 2,000 visitors (while supplies last).