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| Calendar Name: | Cultural Events |
| Event Category: | Exhibit |
| Event Date: | Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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» Exhibit - "At the Whim of the Waters" October 12 - November 20 Exhibit- "At the Whim of the Waters" Nabb Center Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Marking the opening of the new Nabb Exhibit Gallery, enjoy a dramatic photographic exhibit of Smith Island photographs guest curated by Barbara Bohrer. The exhibit provides a graphic portrayal of the importance of the Chesapeake waters to the island communities, especially Smith Island. Vintage photographs provide an evocative view of a disappearing way of life. Admission is free and the public is invited. For information call 410-543-6312 |
| Calendar Name: | Cultural Events |
| Event Category: | Exhibit |
| Event Date: | Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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» Exhibit - "Clever Corvids: In the Company of Crows" September 18-November 29: Exhibit - Clever Corvids: In the Company of Crows Reception: Friday, September 18, 5-7 p.m. Ward Museum, Welcome Gallery Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Discover a unique gathering of crow carvings and sculpture interpreted by a blend of science, art history and folklore. Long associated with scary stories and dark superstitions, crows and their corvid kin, which include ravens, jays and magpies, are actually intelligent, social and innovative. Their abilities to learn, remember and use insight to solve problems have earned them a place in human literature and mythology. This exhibit brings art, nature and culture together in a celebration of these fascinating birds. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org |
| Calendar Name: | Cultural Events |
| Event Category: | Exhibit |
| Event Date: | Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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» Exhibit - "The Decoys of Long Island" October 2-January 24 Exhibit - The Decoys of Long Island Ward Museum, LaMay Gallery Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m.-5 p.m. Reception: At Expo Pig Roast, Friday, October 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Long Islands extensive coastline, barrier beach and salt marches host a variety of water systems that attract an equally wide variety of ducks, geese and shorebirds. Long Island decoy carvers have used many types of materials, including cork from old life preservers and wood from fence posts. This exhibit features a sampling of brant, duck, goose and shorebird forms, as well as an assortment of the regions unusual confidence decoys. Admission: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students; free for students, faculty, and staff with SU ID For information call 410-742-4988 or visit www.wardmuseum.org |
| Calendar Name: | Cultural Events |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:00 PM |
| Event Date: | Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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» Arab Film Festival - Palestine Monday, November 2 7 p.m. Arab Film Festival - Palestine Caruthers Hall Auditorium Admission is free and the public is invited. For information call 410-543-6271 |
| Calendar Name: | Cultural Events |
| Event Category: | Music |
| Start Time: | 07:30 PM |
| Event Date: | Monday, November 2, 2009 |
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» Performance - Allegheny Trio Monday, November 2 7:30 p.m. Performance Allegheny Trio Fundraiser Recital with guest John Wesley Wright Holloway Hall, Great Hall Named for the Allegheny River which flows through the Pittsburgh area where they originally played together, the Allegheny Ensembles three members - cellist Jeffrey Schoyen, violinist Sachiho Murasugi and pianist Ernest Barretta - reunited as a trio upon moving to the Eastern Shore. The performance features the music of Bach, Beethoven and more, and is a fundraiser for the CD collection of Blackwell Library. Also feautrued is guest, tenor John Wesley Wright, of the American Spiritual Ensemble. Tickets: $15 For information call 410-543-6190 |