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February 2004 |
Inaugural Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Memorial Lecture: ‘One Bowl More and Then': Punch Drinking in Colonial America by Donald Friary, Director Emeritus and Senior Research Fellow at Historic Deerfield, Inc
Dr. Friary will tell the story about the exotic drink that entered English colonial life in the 17th century using illustrations of punch bowls and descriptions of punch drinking in travel journals, diaries and letters.
Tuesday, February 3; 5:30 - 7:30 pm; FREE
Special Event: First Tuesday Celebration
Enjoy AIHA’s monthly program of evening gallery hours, behind the scenes tour (@ 5:30 pm) and more! (Reservations required: 518-463-5502 x469)
Sunday, February 8; 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Museum Explorers Family Day: The Wonders of Glass
Enjoy AIHA’s special exhibitions of glass, along with gallery activities and performances; watch a glass artist piece together a stained glass lampshade and make a “stained glass” valentine making!
Sunday, February 8; 2:30 pm
Tour: Gallery Highlights
Enjoy a tour of selected works of art and objects from the museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Sunday, February 15; 2:30 pm
Tour: Louis C. Tiffany and Frederick Carder
Join us for a look at two special exhibitions, THE LAMPS OF TIFFANY: Highlights from the Neustadt Collection, and LUSTROUS: A Centennial Celebration of Art Glass Designed by Frederick Carder
Tuesday, February 17–Friday, February 20; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; $150 AIHA members/$175 non-members. ($10 off if registered by 1/16)
Winter School Break Puppetry Workshop: Lost in the Museum!
Children ages 8-12 will explore the museum’s collections, create their own muppet-like puppet, and produce their own puppet plays! Led by PuppeTales’ Debra Picker. Pre-registration required; inquiries: 518.463.4478 x405
For more information call 518-463-4478 x 405 or follow link to PDF.
Sunday, February 22; 2:30 pm
Gallery Adventures Family Tour: Mummy Mysteries!
Take a close look at AIHA’s Egyptian mummy coffin and learn to read some of its symbols and hieroglyphs (includes a hands-on art activity.) Recommended for children (ages 7 –10)
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Friday, February 27; 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Pay What You Wish ($10 suggested) Special Event: Opening Reception: DESIGNS THROUGH TIME: Motorcycles Past, Present & Future (Reservations required: 518-463-5502 x469)
Saturday, February 28, 1:30 pm Lecture: Designs Through Time: America's Love Affair with the Motorcycle by Dick Daley, Producer/Exhibition Director, Designs Through Time: Motorcycles Past, Present & Future Mr. Daley will tell the stories behind a few of the noteworthy motorcycles in the exhibition, some by exotic manufacturers (Pope, B.S.A.) and some more familiar including Ducati, Moto Guzzi, BMW and classic American bike makers like Harley-Davidson and Indian.
Saturday, February 28, 2:30 pm Lecture: The American Motorcyclists Association, Motorcycles and You Larry Schwartz, President of District 3 of the American Motorcyclists Association, will discuss the origins and history of the AMA and the organization’s influence on motorcycling and the benefits of membership.
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All programs are free with museum admission unless additional charge is indicated. This calendar of events is subject to change. Please call 518-463-4478 to confirm or for details on upcoming programs and events. |
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