What’s new at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art for February 20 through March 7, 2008
In this Issue:
Programs and Events
Exhibitions and works currently on view
MIX at Marché Museum Café
Workshops
Spring Break Camp
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Guided Tour of Buddhist Visions, Wednesday, February 20, 5:00 p.m.
Guided Tour of Buddhist Visions, Wednesday, February 27, 5:00 p.m.
Lecture and Demonstration: "The Letter of the Law and the Splendor of the Pure Land," led by Mark Unno, associate professor of religious studies, Wednesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m.
First Saturday Tour: Saturday, March 1, 1:00 p.m.
Guided Tour of Buddhist Visions, Wednesday, March 5, 5:00 p.m.
Concert: Chamber Music on Campus, Wednesday, March 5, 5:00 p.m.
Free First Friday: Enjoy free admission on Friday, March 7, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Events
Hult Presents: Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Tix: $15-30, student/youth $4 off
“The thunder dragon roared … it roared, then, it began tapping its toes to the insistent rhythms of Jigu! Thunder Drums of China!” -- South China Morning. From Shanxi province in China! Centuries-old traditions, high-tech special effects, and mammoth drums. A powerful experience for the whole family!
EXHIBITIONS
Buddhist Visions, Now through April 13
Late 19th Century French Paintings including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Pissaro and more, on view through June 8
From Rags to Riches, Now through March 30
Temples in the Snow: The Role of Buddhist Monuments in the shin hanga Movement, Now through March 30
MIX AT MARCHÉ MUSEUM CAFÉ
Introducing MIX, a combination of taste and culture on Wednesday nights at Marché Museum Café.
Family Style Supper, Wednesday, February 20, 6 p.m. Reservations required. Email: newsletter@marcherestaurant.com
Oregon Wine Tasting, Wednesday, February 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
STUDIO CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Workshop: Meditation on Trees, Saturday, March 1, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Instructor: Sisy Anderson, Advanced Registration Required
REGISTER NOW - SPRING BREAK CAMP
March 24 - 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Explore different ways of expressing your creative ideas using a variety or art materials and techniques. More information.