Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York

12210

518-463-4478

information@

albanyinstitute.org

 

 

May 2004

Saturday, May 1; 2:30 pm

Gallery Talk: The Evolution of the Motorcycle

Denis Petrie, District 3 Congressman of the AMA, will trace some highlights in the development of the vehicle with a look at selected bikes in the exhibition.

 


 

Sunday, May 2; 2:30 pm

Gallery Talk: Gallery Highlights

Join a museum docent for a 45-minute tour of the museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.

 


 

Thursday, May 6, 5:30 – 7:30 pm; FREE

Special Event: First Thursday

Enjoy AIHA’s monthly program of evening gallery hours, evening Museum Shop hours, behind the scenes tours (@ 5:30 pm) and a special lecture and book signing by Janny Venema, author of

Beverwijck, a Dutch Village on the American Frontier, 1652-1664 (State University of New York Press, 2003). Drawing on materials translated from the official records of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, Venema creates a vivid portrait of everyday life and the almost prophetic qualities of American-ness in one of North America’s oldest cities—Albany, NY.

 (Reservations required: 518-463-5502 x469)

 


Saturday, May 8; 1:00 pm

Gallery Talk: Designs Through Time

Explore the past, present, and future of motorcycles in this 45-minute tour led by a museum docent.

 


 

Saturday, May 8, 2:00 pm

Film: On Any Sunday

See the classic documentary on motorcycle racing that inspired many people to ride.  (90 min)

 


 

Saturday, May 8; 3:30 pm

Workshop: Thinking about Riding your own Motorcycle? with Marlene Joy Hill, Veteran NYS/MSF Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach

 


 

Sunday, May 9, 2:30 pm

Tour: Gallery Highlights

 


 

Saturday, May 15; 2:30 pm

Gallery Talk: A Brief History of New York Motorcycling

Denis Petrie, District 3 Congressman of the AMA, will discuss some highlights of motorcycling in New York State.

 


 

Saturday, May 15; 3:30 pm

Workshop: Rider Responsibilities and Rewards with Marlene Joy Hill, Veteran NYS/MSF Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach

 


 

Sunday, May 16, 12:30 pm

Film: On Any Sunday

See the classic documentary on motorcycle racing that inspired many people to ride.  (90 min)

 


 

Sunday, May 16,  2:30 pm

Gallery Adventures Family Tour: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt 

Take a close look at AIHA’s Ancient Egypt gallery, including two human mummies, one animal mummy and the objects and symbols that followed Ancient Egyptians into the afterlife  (includes a hands-on art activity.) Recommended for children (ages 7 –10)

 


 

Tuesday, May 18,  5:30 – 7:30 pm; AIHA Members only

Special Event: Annual Meeting

Business Meeting with election of new trustees and reports on the fiscal year ending 12/31/03. (Seating is limited. Reservations recommended: 463.5502 x469)

 


 

Sunday, May 23; 2:30 pm

Gallery Talk: Designs Through Time

Explore the past, present, and future of motorcycles in this 45-minute tour led by a museum docent.

 


 

Sunday, 5/23; 3:30 pm

Workshop: They don't send fighter pilots into battle without teaching them to fly first. So...why start a new rider off in traffic? with Marlene Joy Hill, Veteran NYS/MSF Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach

 


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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