Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

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

vase of flowersLate 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.