Learn about two very different arts: one a living tradition steeped in mystery and ancient symbolism; the other, glittering gifts to rulers of an empire. Thursday, April 5 through Saturday, April 7, 11:30am Free with [Read More]
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Through a close look at select icons, Docent Art Norman traces the historical arc of Eastern monasticism from its Jewish Nazirite origins to modern Western connections; and considers the twinned concepts of monks seeking unity [Read More]
Docent Jim Flynn offers a closer look at the Museum’s collection of icons of the Virgin Mary, and their presentation and significance in Russian culture and religion, from the coming of Christianity in the 10th [Read More]
Using recently completed icons inspired by ancient patterns, Maureen will explore the constraints of tradition, the limits of self-expression, and the role of free-will in the creative process of a 21st century iconographer. Sunday, April [Read More]
This gripping documentary draws a straight line from the Great Terror unleashed by Joseph Stalin from 1929 until his death in 1953 to the conflicting narratives of this history in Russia today. Prof. John Michalczyk, [Read More]
Rabbit Goody, PhD, will discuss how Ukrainian rushnyky relate to a larger historic precedent of using specific textiles for traditional ceremonial and cultural purposes. She will demonstrate part of the technique of weaving a rushnyk [Read More]
The schooner Sultana will be at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md. beginning on Sunday, May 13, and continuing through Wednesday, May 23. Sultana returns to CBMM on Friday, June 29, and [Read More]
From 5:30–7:30pm on Thursday, May 17, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., will host “A Boy in the Boatyard: Wingate Stories with Pres Harding.” In this free, public concert, Harding, grandson of [Read More]
BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will present a conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer, and author of Marvel’s The Black Panther comic book series on Thursday, [Read More]
SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight joins the global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space with a Yuri’s Night party on April 14. Yuri’s Night at the Museum is a 21+ dance [Read More]
SEATTLE – The Museum will be open free April 8 from 8-10 a.m. for those with autism spectrum disorder and their families in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. The J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage [Read More]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., has announced four recent additions to its staff. Joining the team are Barry Raymond as Assistant Guest Relations Manager, Laurel Seeman as Programs Administrative Assistant, Tom [Read More]
The thrill of log canoe racing—four to 18 people in choreographed motion, balancing the strain on the rig, calling out puffs and lifts, eyeing the competition, sailing low on the water with enough horsepower to [Read More]
CINCINNATI, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has announced the appointment of Kala Gibson to its board of directors. Kala Gibson, of Cincinnati, is senior vice president and head of Business Banking for [Read More]
SEATTLE – On April 5 at 6 p.m., the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company presents “Rosie the Riveter,” a fast, funny and stirring family musical about the women who made the nation’s [Read More]
Exploring the Chesapeake–Mapping the Bay, a new exhibition opening Saturday, May 19 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., will look at the different ways the Chesapeake Bay has been portrayed over [Read More]
CINCINNATI, OH – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is now accepting entries for its Fourth Annual Picture Freedom Art Contest — a nationwide student art competition sponsored by Toyota. Picture Freedom challenges students to [Read More]
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum guests are invited to watch model skipjack races beginning on Sunday, May 20, as part of the 12th Maritime Model Expo and CBMM’s Community Day. The race series continues on select [Read More]