MAY, 2012

Thursday, May 3
10:00–11:00 a.m., or 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. What’s in the Box? Tracks and Trails. Learn about the untamed landscape and animals of the old Wild West and create a painting inspired by a surprise in the box. A program designed especially for toddlers and their caretakers. Museum family members and parents, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Advance registration required.

Thursday, May 3
Overnight Trip to Asheville, North Carolina. We’ll tour the Biltmore Estate’s Festival of Flowers and Biltmore Winery, dine at Bouchon, and Friday morning we’ll check out Asheville’s vibrant art scene. See more details on page 7 or e-mail lauren.land@themorris.org.

Sunday, May 6
Noon–4:00 p.m. Social Canvas Is Back! See what happens when local bands play outside the museum while Augusta artists, inspired by their music, create original work. Join the art-making at creativity stations or just sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds. Acts include Bailey Jerusalem Sounds, Romance Languages, Big Kids Accordion Band, and DJ King Harold. FREE.

Sunday, May 6
Noon–4:00 p.m. Artisan Market. Find unusual handmade pieces from local artisans at the annual Artisan Market. Potters, woodworkers, jewelry designers, and more will be here—a great chance to pick up that one-of-a-kind treasure.

Friday, May 11
Noon. Films on Friday: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). After viewing the film, museum director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. FREE.

Friday, May 18
Noon. Art at Lunch: Window on the West. Arthur J. Phelan, whose collection is featured in the exhibition Window on the West, discusses Western art and the process of collecting. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by Shane’s Rib Shack. Paid reservations due May 16.

Sunday, May 20
2:00 p.m. Music at the Morris: Doc Stovall. Enjoy a selection of cowboy songs performed by poet, songwriter, and musician Doc Stovall. FREE.

Sunday May 20
2:00–3:30 p.m. Sunday Sketch. Sketch in the galleries, with materials supplied by the museum. Check-in in the activity room. FREE.
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