After school art activities to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum

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Stockbridge - Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Painting in the Style of* Great Artists in History" and "Norman Rockwell" Captured on Canvas," two creative after school art programs to be held at the Museum during the month of March. "Painting in the Style of" Great Artists in History" Tuesdays, March 7 through April 4, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn to paint like some of the greatest artists in history! This workshop series with artist Barbara Beach will explore the painting styles of artists who inspired Norman Rockwell, such as DÃ¼rer, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Van Gogh. No prior painting experience is necessary. For students grades 5 through 8. Admission to "Painting in the Style of* Great Artists in History" costs $30, $20 for Museum members for the five weeks. "Norman Rockwell - Captured on Canvas" Thursdays, March 9 through April 6, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Norman Rockwell's richly detailed paintings will be the inspiration for original paintings that emulate his realist style and technical approach to creating art. After exploring the galleries, students will gain inspiration from an original Rockwell painting of their choice. Artist/educator Barbara Beach will guide students through a series of painting exercises that emphasize the elements of art and the creative process. For students grades 9 through 12. Admission to "Norman Rockwell* Captured on Canvas" costs $30, $20 for Museum members for the five weeks. To register, please contact the Museum at (413)298-4100, ext.260. On view through May 21, 2006 "Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney" Inspired by archaeology, lost civilizations, and the art of illustration, acclaimed author and illustrator James Gurney's Dinotopia, an extraordinary place where humans and dinosaurs live in harmony, fuses fantasy with realism and scientific accuracy. From the soothing, restorative environment of Waterfall City to the hidden wonders of Chandara, Gurney's magical Dinotopian world comes to life in this enchanting exhibition that features 44 original oil paintings from the best-selling illustrated books "Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time" (1992) and "Dinotopia: The World Beneath" (1995). The exhibition includes a preview of several never-before-seen works from "Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara," the much-anticipated upcoming installment in Gurney's "Dinotopia" series, and presents fascinating examples of the illustrator's creative process, such as preliminary studies, reference photos, and handmade scale-models. "Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney" is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union. On view through May 31, 2006 "National Geographic: The Art of Exploration" From a microcosm of life existing in ordinary backyard soil to visions of the most distant reaches of the cosmos, the vibrant illustrations in "National Geographic" magazine have taken readers on expeditions of discovery for more than a century. An engrossing new exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum pays tribute to the artists of National Geographic who have enriched and expanded our comprehension of the world. "National Geographic: The Art of Exploration," on view from November 12, 2005 through May 31, 2006, contains more than 100 original works of art, including many from the incomparable National Geographic archives. The exhibition is organized into subject areas that have been explored by artists: Bugs, Birds, Beetles, and Berries; Looking Inside; Defining the Dinosaur; Early Man and Mammals; Shipwreck!; Looking Beyond; From Big Bang to DNA; Peoples of the Past; Tombs and Treasures; America Before Columbus; American History; and The Artist's Process. Each artist's commitment to the highest standards of accuracy and aesthetic excellence is revealed in their finished works, which bring the worlds of art, science, and history together in exciting and unexpected ways. The Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to art appreciation and education through new scholarship that illuminates Norman Rockwell's unique contributions to art, society, and popular culture. As a center devoted to the art of illustration, the Museum also exhibits the works of contemporary and past masters in an ongoing series of compelling artist showcases. Previous exhibitions at the Museum have presented the work of Charles Schulz, Winslow Homer, Howard Pyle, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Rockwell Kent, Al Hirschfeld, Robert Weaver, and others. Set on a picturesque 36-acre-estate in the hometown of America's favorite artist, the Norman Rockwell Museum is one of the crown jewels of the Berkshires. Norman Rockwell Museum is open daily. General public admission is $12.50 for adults, $7 for students, and free for visitors 18 and under (four per adult). Kids Free Every Day is a gift to families from Country Curtains and the Red Lion Inn. On Wednesdays from November to May, senior citizens are admitted at half-price. The Museum is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through October; from November through April, weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekend/holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gallery tours are available daily, beginning on the hour. Antenna Audio Tour of select paintings from the Museum's permanent Norman Rockwell collection is available. Rockwell's studio, located on the Museum grounds, is open May through October. For more information, the public is invited to call 413-298-4100, ext. 220. Visit the Museum's Web site at www.nrm.org.

SteepleCats Shut Out on Road

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Four Vermont pitchers combined to strike out 11 and allow four hits Tuesday as the Mountaineers beat the North Adams SteepleCats, 11-0, in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.

Evan Meier, Bobby Stang, Tonny Woodie and Chris Diaz each had a hit for the SteepleCats, who used five pitchers in the loss.

North Adams (0-2) comes home Tuesday to host the Mystic Schooners at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Wolfe Field.