We are continuing our story line from last week on "What about" museums that you can get discount prices on just from having a Kimball Library card in good standing. Museums are a great way to get in a little culture and fun.
What
about the Currier Museum of Art? The
Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum located in
Manchester, New Hampshire. The Currier features European and American
paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by
Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe, Wyeth, and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours, and
programs year-round. The museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd
Wright-designed Zimmerman House -- reservations required. The Currier Museum
Art Center offers studio workshops and classes for children and adults.
What
about the Museum of Fine Arts? Today the MFA is one of the most comprehensive art museums
in the world; the collection
encompasses nearly 450,000 works of art. They welcome more than one million
visitors each year to experience art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary,
special exhibitions, and innovative educational programs.
The
Museum has undergone significant expansion and change in recent years; 2010
marked the opening of the Art of the Americas Wing, with four levels of
American art from ancient to modern. In 2011, the west wing of the Museum was
transformed into the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, with new galleries
for contemporary art and social and learning spaces. Improved and new galleries
for European, Asian, and African art have opened through 2013, with more to
come.
What
about learning to 'de-stress' a bit?
Instructor Nanci L. Meli will
offer basic breathing techniques and instructions on beginning a daily
meditation practice on two Saturdays in January.
These
workshops are at 10:15am on January 11th and 18th. Pen and paper for note taking are encouraged. This is a free workshop and a great way to
start the New Year.
Nanci
has taught 'Well Being' Meditation workshops throughout the New England area to
(Health Care & Legal Organizations, Educational Systems, Colleges &
Corporate Businesses) since 2000. She as been instructing private meditation
sessions since 1992. Nanci received her
Mindfulness Certification in teaching meditation & peaceful communication
with Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh in 2000.
For more
information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website at kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234,
or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.
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