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Karen Karnes

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FALL ART CENTER CLASSES

Rockin' classes for kids!   

 

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Drawing inspiration from Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography, these classes will invite students to explore the relationship between art and music!

 

The Art of Rock & Roll!

Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
for Ages 5-7 

 

Picasso's Guitars  

Wednesdays, 3:45-5 pm 

for Ages 7-10 

 

Check out the fall brochure to see all the other great classes and workshops!

 

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REMEMBERING 9-11  

September 11  

Sunday, September 11 

2 pm 

 

Honor the 10th anniversary of September 11th by signing up to share your thoughts and writings about the day. Or just attend and listen.

 

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ARTALK

Imagination, Politics and Community in the Work of Karen Karnes   

Karen Karnes - Three Forms  

Sunday, September 18  

2 pm 

 

Join Curator Kurt Sundstrom, Mount Holyoke College Professor Christopher Benfey, and studio potter Mark Shapiro for a conversation about the ceramic art of Karen Karnes! 

 

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CONCERT 

Amy Beach in Words and Music    

   

Marie HarrisSunday, September 25   

2 pm 

The North Country Chamber Players will perform music composed by Amy Beach, one of America's premier female composers. Interspersed throughout the performance, Marie Harris, NH Poet Laureate, will read her original poetic narrative about Beach's life.  

 

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BIG APPLE EXPRESS   

 

Museum Day 2011 

Saturday, September 24

6:30 am-11:30 pm

 

Join us on a bus trip to NYC and enjoy free admission to museums participating in Museum Day! Prices include transportation only. Space fills up fast so call 603.669.6144 x108 now to reserve your seat!

 

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MUSEUM SHOP   

Back to school supplies Come in and pick up some unique back-to-school supplies that are sure to set you apart in the classroom!
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Mon, Wed, Thurs*, Fri, and Sun 11 am-5 pm
Sat** 10 am-5 pm
CLOSED Tuesdays

*First Thursday of each month open 11 am-8 pm
**Free admission hours on Saturday 10 am-noon   
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Bank of America



Bank of America has partnered with the Currier to offer a wonderful benefit for the bank's customers. Simply show your Bank of America ATM, credit or debit card and photo ID at the Currier Museum of Art for free admission during the first full weekend of every month. Please note: Your Bank of America card provides one free general admission and does not cover guests.

COMING SOON...    

Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography   

 

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards by Philip Townsend October 7 - January 15
This exhibition will feature 175 photographs - many rarely seen by the public - and will provide a portal into the musical and cultural history of Rock & Roll. Look for rockin' specials in the cafe, awesome Museum Shop merchandise, and even an iPad jukebox in the galleries!

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Yo La Tengo in Concert!

at the Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord    

  

Thursday, September 22   

at 7:30 pm

Get warmed up for Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography this fall and join us at the Capitol Center for the Arts for this special event! From screeching art-rock and jangling pop songs to electronic soundscapes and hushed lullabies, Yo La Tengo's music explores the range of musical history without ever sounding less than contemporary! 

 

 

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SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH

Featuring live music & Z food and drink    


Second Sunday Jazz Brunch Sunday, September 11

11 am-2:30 pm

Enjoy live music by saxophonist  EJ Smooth, and a brunch menu by Z food & drink every Second Saturday of the month! Brunch will include a scrambled Messy Egg Station, fresh baked sweet breads and pastries, fresh fruit and coffee, all for $15 ($7 for kids 10 and under). Also, you can enjoy our "Build your own Bloody Mary Bar" and "Create your own Champagne Cocktail" priced separately.

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE...

Shifting Terrain: Landscape Video  

  

 ON VIEW through SEPT. 18  

Shifting Terrain: Landscape Video This month is your last chance to see the exhibition the Boston Globe calls "...a show with depth, compassion, and wit." Seven New England artists are part of this exhibition, which is our first to exclusively feature moving image artworks. Digital projections and site-specific sculptural installations transform the galleries. Come experience it for yourself!     

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ART CENTER MASTER CLASS

Working with Casting Slip 
with Samantha Stumpf   


Samantha Stumpf Saturday, September 24

10 am-4 pm

Join ceramic artist Samantha Stumpf as she explores the contemporary world of casting slip. Not sure what "Slip Casting" is all about? Check out this YouTube video which explains the process.

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FAMILY FUN 

   

The Little Lump of Clay by Diane Engel Family Saturday

Creative Containers >>  

     

New Parent Gallery Talks

 

Kids 17+ under
<<always get in FREE

 

Storytime in the Gallery

<< The Little Lump of Clay by Diane Engel 

 

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A young visitorTOURS

A guided peek...

   
School Tours* 

It's a great time to start thinking about school tours of the museum for you and your students!    

<< For kids K-12!

Welcome to the Currier

<< Highlights of the Collection Tour  

Daily at 1 pm

 

Zimmerman House Tours*

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Focus Tours

Furniture in the Currier's Collections 

Sat. September 10 at 2:30 pm     

 

Untamed: Wilderness & the Frontier in Art & Literature  

Fri. September 16 at 1 pm  

 

Zimmerman House Focus Tours*

Thu. September 15 at 2 pm

 

Sun. September 25 at 2 pm

 

*Reservations required 

   

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