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Thursday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Day. Museum closed.

Sunday, January 4, 2009
Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Thursday, January 8, 2009
Toddler Time: Looking at Nature
10:00–11:00 a.m., 11:15a.m.–12:15 p.m., or 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Explore nature by viewing landscape paintings, and create your own pet rock. For children 5 and younger. Museum family members and parents, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Register by calling 706-828-3867.

Saturday, January 10, 2009
Morris Contemporaries: Art in the Contemporary Home Symposium
10:00 a.m.
This event has been cancelled.

Sunday, January 11, 2009
Artrageous! Family Sunday: Bring On the Books
2:00 p.m.
State Senator Ed Tarver, news anchor Bridgett Williams, and artist Philip Morsberger read classic children's stories. Afterwards, create your own colorful book. Free.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Friday, January 16, 2009
Southern Soul and Song: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
7:30 p.m.
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver take the stage at the Imperial Theatre. For more information visit www.southernsoulandsong.org.

Sunday, January 18, 2009
Music at the Morris: Washington Isaac Holmes
2:00 p.m.
Baritone Washington Isaac Holmes presents a selection of songs that explore the lives of African Americans in the South. Free.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Terra Cognita Contemporary Artists Lecture Series: Emma Amos
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Painter, weaver, and print-maker Emma Amos discusses her work. Free. More>

Sunday, January 25, 2009
Film Screening: The Murder of Emmett Till
2:00 p.m.
Learn the story behind Sally Mann's untitled photograph included in the exhibition To Seek and Obtain. Free.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Upper-Level Members' Champagne Reception
6:30 p.m.
The museum would like to thank all members at the patron level and above with an elegant champagne reception in the main lobby and a special unveiling of the exhibition To Seek and Obtain: Recent Acquisitions by the Morris Museum of Art. Many of the works in this show were made possible by the generosity of these members. Reservation deadline is Friday, January 16. To upgrade your membership or RSVP for the reception, please call Lauren Powell at 706-828-3803.

Friday, January 30, 2009
Art at Lunch: Edith Caywood
Noon
Join the artist as she discusses her current exhibition Inside/Out: The Private World of Edith Caywood. Catering by Atlanta Bread Company. $10 for museum members; $14 for nonmembers; includes museum admission, lecture, and lunch. Paid reservations are required by noon on January 28. Call 706-828-3867.

Saturday, January 31, 2009
Teen Improv Night
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Join the members of the Teen Advisory Council for a fun night of improv and art activities in celebration of the Young Masters high school art exhibition. Refreshments will be for sale. Members, free; nonmembers, regular admission fees.

Sunday, February 1, 2009
Artrageous! Family Sunday: Artapalooza
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the talent and creativity of Augusta's finest young musicians and artists during a variety of performances and hands-on art activities. The second annual exhibition Young Masters: Work by Savannah River Area High School Students will also be on display. Free.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Toddler Time: Perfect Patterns
10:00–11:00 a.m., 11:15a.m.–12:15 p.m., or 12:30–1:30 p.m.
View Edith Caywood's paintings, learn about patterns, and design a paper doll. For children 5 and younger. Museum family members and parents, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Register by calling 706-828-3867.

The Art of Fine Living: Jewelry Making with Susan Senn-Davis
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Sip on a chocolate martini and nibble on a luscious dessert as you learn how to make a beaded bracelet with artist Susan Senn-Davis. Members, $15; nonmembers, $25. Includes refreshments and all supplies. Register early; space is very limited. Call 706-828-3867.

Saturday, February 7, 2009
Third Annual Print Fair: Original Art for Every Budget Hosted by the Morris Collectors
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This year's Print Fair features more fine art print dealers than ever, and with prices to fit any budget, there'll be something for everyone. Members of the Morris Collectors receive a 10 percent discount on any purchase.

Sunday, February 8, 2009
Adult Artist Workshop: Figure Drawing
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Artist David Mascaro leads this three-part drawing workshop focusing on the figure. Appropriate for all skill levels. Members, $80; nonmembers, $100. Includes all materials. Register by calling 706-828-3867.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Sunday, February 15, 2009
Adult Artist Workshop: Figure Drawing
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Artist David Mascaro leads the second of this three-part drawing workshop focusing on the figure. Appropriate for all skill levels. Members, $80; nonmembers, $100. Includes all materials. Register by calling 706-828-3867.

Music at the Morris: Denver Oldham
2:00 p.m.
International pianist Denver Oldham performs selections by American composers. Free.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Friday, February 20, 2009
Art at Lunch: The Making of a Theatrical Production: Into the Woods
Noon
Director Debi Ballas and musical director Les Regan discuss how the latest Augusta Players musical was produced, and cast members perform scenes from the play. Lunch by Roux's Catering. $10 for museum members; $14 for nonmembers; includes museum admission, lecture, and lunch. Paid reservations are required by noon on February 18. Call 706-828-3867.

Southern Soul and Song: Dailey & Vincent
7:30 p.m.
Dailey & Vincent perform at the Imperial Theatre. For more information visit www.southernsoulandsong.org.

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Young Artist Workshop: Cartoon Drawing
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Illustrator Jay Jacobs teaches participants how to draw cartoon characters. Appropirate for ages 10 and up. Youth with a family or student members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Register by February 16. Call 706-828-3867.

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Adult Artist Workshop: Figure Drawing
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Artist David Mascaro leads the third this three-part drawing workshop focusing on the figure. Appropriate for all skill levels. Members, $80; nonmembers, $100. Includes all materials. Register by calling 706-828-3867.

Museum tour
3:15 p.m.
Admission is free.

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Terra Cognita Contemporary Artists Lecture Series: Sam Gilliam
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Painter and sculptor Sam Gilliam discusses his life and career. Free. More>

These programs are supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a Partner Agency for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Artrageous! Sunday programs are sponsored by McDonald's Owner/Operators of the Augusta CSRA and by Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc. with additional support is provided by Georgia Power Company. Free Sundays at the Morris are sponsored in part by Bank of America. Art at Lunch is sponsored by MCGHealth with additional support provided by Augusta First Bank & Trust.