July News & Events at Norman Rockwell Museum11:12AM / Friday, July 03, 2009
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40th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, July 9, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Help us celebrate our 40th anniversary! Festivities include live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, tethered hot-air balloon rides, activities for all ages, and more. For tickets, e-mail cparker@nrm.org or call 413.931.2299 (toll-free 877.861.2299).
Preview live auction items here...
Tune in earlier that day to WAMC Northeast Public Radio , starting at 9 a.m., for a broadcast of The Roundtable live from
the Museum.
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All-American Independence Day Festival
Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for a star-spangled 4th of July festival, featuring the grand opening of our acclaimed traveling exhibition American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. Stick around to play ball with the Pittsfield Defenders and Troy ValleyCats; listen to the harmonizing sounds of the Berkshire Hillsmen; view an impressive collection of all-American vintage cars; and savor a classic Independence Day barbecue prepared by the Red Lion Inn. Sponsored in part by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
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Peter Rockwell Day!
Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meet noted sculptor and art historian Peter Rockwell, youngest son of Norman Rockwell. Peter will be on hand to celebrate the opening of The Fantastical Faces of Peter Rockwell: A Sculptor’s Retrospective, an exhibition featuring an impressive collection of the artist’s works, created in a variety of materials.
The artist will present:
11 a.m. Illustrated talk about the art of carving
2 p.m. Exhibition walk and talk
5:30 p.m. Opening reception, lecture, and book signing
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Berkshire Choral Festival
Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29, 2:30 p.m.
Berkshire Choral Festival singers celebrate the Museum’s 40th anniversary with vocal works from the 1960s, including selections of Beatles songs! Join us on the terrace for this harmonious series. Read more... |
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Beginner Watercolor Workshop for Adults
Sundays, July 12 and 26, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the relaxing art of painting in watercolor from nature. Create landscapes, as well as close-up studies of specific objects. All materials provided. Held outdoors weather-permitting. To register, or for more details, call 413.298.4100, ext. 260. Per session fee is $75 members, $95 non-members.
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Save on All Norman Rockwell Prints!
Create your own American Chronicles exhibition, featuring your favorite Norman Rockwell illustrations. All Rockwell prints are specially priced during the month of July, including all of the artist’s Saturday Evening Post covers in high-quality giclee printing format (available exclusively through our online store). Framed prints- 25% off retail price Unframed prints- 20% off retail price Shop now... |
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