Calendar

Lectures

Thursday, September 4, 2008
Lecture: Unbroken
6:00 p.m.
Musical writers Michael G. Hennessy and Barbara Jo Franklin present the creative process behind Unbroken, their original musical depicting the personal lives of plantation slaves. Unbroken is part of the Westobou Arts Festival and will be performed at Davidson Fine Arts School on September 25.
Free.

Saturday, September 6, 2008
Exhibition Symposium: Landscape of Slavery: The Plantation in American Art
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
This day-long symposium will focus on an array of topics related to the lives of African-Americans during the time of slavery. The program will begin with a special exhibition tour, followed by a series of lectures and performances on subjects such as the role of slavery in Augusta, the history of spirituals, race relations in Georgia, life at Redcliffe Plantation, and the quilt code myth that stems from tales of the Underground Railroad. See a complete schedule. Members, $20; nonmembers $35. Cost includes museum admission, all lectures, and lunch. Pre-registration is required. Call 706-724-7501 or download an application.

Professional learning credits are available to Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken County teachers if the symposium is taken in conjunction with an additional workshop. Call 706-828-3865 for more information or download an educator's application.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Books on Film: How Green Was My Valley
12:30 p.m.
After viewing the film How Green Was My Valley, join director Kevin Grogan as he compares and contrasts the movie with the original novel. Museum members, free; nonmembers, regular admission fees. Participants are free to bring their own lunch.

Friday, September 19, 2008
Art at Lunch: Steve Ferrell
Noon
Steve Ferrell, owner of Old Edgefield Pottery in South Carolina, discusses the history and techniques of African American pottery. Lunch catered by Cafe 209.
$10 for museum members; $13 for nonmembers; includes museum admission, lecture, and lunch. Paid reservations are required by noon on September 17. Call 706-828-3867.

Friday, October 3, 2008
Art at Lunch: Malaika Favorite
Noon
Artist and poet Malaika Favorite discusses her highly-collectible work. Lunch by Washington Hall.
$10 for museum members; $13 for nonmembers; includes museum admission, lecture, and lunch. Paid reservations are required by noon on October 1. Call 706-828-3867.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Books on Film: Moby Dick
12:30 p.m.
After viewing the film Moby Dick, join director Kevin Grogan as he compares and contrasts the movie with the original novel. Museum members, free; nonmembers, regular admission fees. Participants are free to bring their own lunch.

Friday, October 24, 2008
Business of Art Symposium
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The museum hosts an annual luncheon for high school students to learn more about careers in the field of art. The program includes a tour of the museum, lunch with local artists, a keynote speaker, an artist expo, and a portfolio review. To learn how your students can participate, contact Sarah Alexander at 706-828-3808.

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Exhibition Opening: J. C. Leyendecker: America's Other Illustrator
6:00 p.m.
Terry Brown, collection consultant at the Norman Rockwell museum, discusses the life and work of artist J. C. Leyendecker.
Admission is free.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Books on Film: Intruder in the Dust
12:30 p.m.
After viewing the film Intruder in the Dust, join director Kevin Grogan as he compares and contrasts the movie with the original novel. Museum members, free; nonmembers, regular admission fees. Participants are free to bring their own lunch.

Friday, November 21, 2008
Art at Lunch: Rick McKee
Noon
Nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist Rick McKee discusses the creation of political cartoons and satire. Catering by Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que. $10 for museum members; $13 for nonmembers; includes museum admission, lecture, and lunch. Paid reservations are required by noon on November 19. Call 706-706-828-3867.

Art at Lunch is sponsored by MCG Health with additional support provided by Augusta First Bank & Trust.