Collections Summer 2011 Volume 88 | Page 9

UPCOMING EVENTS Program Highlights Meet the Artist: Michael Kenna Friday, July 15 | 7:00 p.m. $10 or free for Members. Cash Bar World-renowned photographer Michael Kenna describes his collection of work to date and discusses his technical and aesthetic approach to the photographic medium. A book signing follows the lecture. Plus, get a sneak peek of his exhibition Michael Kenna: Venezia, opening to the public on Saturday, July 16. “When you make four-hour exposures in the middle of the night, you inevitably slow down and begin to observe and appreciate more what’s going on around you. In our fast-paced, modern world, it’s a luxury to be able to watch the stars move across the sky.” —Michael Kenna, Photographer’s Forum Interview Materials and Processes with David Voros Wednesdays, August 24 - November 30 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. $120. Members only. Space limited to 20. USC painting professor David Voros leads a semester-long series of gallery talks as part of his ARTS 210 class, a course he describes as a “cooking class for artists.” This series gives you the unique opportunity to join Voros and his students all semester long as they use the Museum’s collection to understand topics such as mineral pigments in early painting, oil paint, Flemish process and more. David Voros coordinates the painting program at the University of South Carolina. He has also served as director of the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy. He has exhibited his work at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the International School of Art, the Hesburgh Library at the University of Notre Dame and other notable institutions. Baker and Baker Presents the Art of Music: An Evening of Classic, Swinging American Music Sunday, September 25 Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Concert at 7:00 p.m. $10 / $8 for members. Cash Bar Enjoy classic swing music in an unusual duo con?guration— two guitars and vocals—as Phil Flanigan and Hanna Richardson bring new sparkle to vintage material. Phil, a veteran of Benny Goodman’s band, provides bass lines on the 6-string guitar and evokes the great Charlie Christian in his guitar solos. Hanna plays ?awless time on the tenor guitar and sings with warmth, verve and wit. Hanna’s approach to a song is warm and cool—warm of timbre, cool, casual and relaxed in delivery. They’ll be performing classic, swinging American music from the great popular and jazz songwriters of the 1930s and 1940s. Together, they have the intimacy, delicacy, yet fullness of chamber music. And that inde?nable thing called “swing.” craft . bar . happy . hour Like to turn old sweaters into cuddly stuffed animals, knit, quilt, print your own tea towels, or make ex-boyfriend voodoo dolls? Bring your own craft project to the Museum and enjoy good conversation, great snacks, and refreshing adult beverages to help inspire your latest project. Featured Crafters: June 28 Kara Gunter, Sculptor and Crafter July 26 Sally Peek of Nana Bags Learn more: columbiamuseum.org columbiamuseum.org 7