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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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FIRST THURSDAY CRAFT NIGHT : DECORATING WOODEN EGGS Thursday , April 6 , 5:30-7:30 , Free admission for everyone on First Thursdays from 4:00-8:00PM
It ’ s almost Easter ! Join us to prepare for this joyful holiday by decorating your own Easter eggs , symbols of new life and rebirth . Wooden eggs and all other materials will be provided . Adults and kids are welcome .
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GALLERY TALK : REV . CHRIS VISMINAS , CURATOR OF PONDERING MARY Friday , April 7 , 11:30AM Sunday , April 30 , 1:30PM Free with admission , no registration required
Chris Visminas talks about the stories behind the exhibition , why the icons were chosen , and what meaning can be drawn from them .
ART DAY Saturday , April 8
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Two sessions , 11:30AM & 2:00PM , Free with admission
Slow Art Day is a global event designed to help more people discover the joy of looking at and loving art . Participants look at five preselected works of art for 10 minutes each , followed by a facilitated discussion . Guided sessions will begin at 11:30AM and 2:00PM . Please RSVP to info @ museumofrussianicons . org or 978.598.5000 x121 , and indicate which time slot you prefer .
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CONCERT : ZOLOTOJ PLYOS Sunday , April 9 , 4:00-6:00PM Members $ 20 through April 8 , $ 25 on day of concert Nonmembers $ 30 through April 8 , $ 35 on day of concert
( See article page 2 )
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GALLERY TALK AND TOUR Tuesday , April 11 , 11:30AM Free with admission , No advance reservation required
Museum docent Dennis Sardella will lead a gallery talk in the special exhibition Pondering Mary : Her Story Through Icons .
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FROM LAURUS TO LIZOK –
TALK AND BOOK SIGNING
Saturday , April 15 , 1:00PM Members $ 8 , Nonmembers $ 12
( See article page 5 )
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FILM : PICTURING MARY Wednesday , April 19 , 1:30PM Saturday , April 22 , 1:30PM Tuesday , April 25 , 1:30PM Free with admission
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Picturing Mary surveys masterpieces of art that are an enduring testament to Mary as the sublime embodiment of the virtues , joys , and sorrows of the human race .
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FIRST THURSDAY : TRIVIA NIGHT Thursday , May 4 , 6:00-7:30PM , Free with Admission
Test and expand your knowledge of Russian history and culture . We ’ ll be playing in teams and will have a broad range of questions . Bring your own team , or be matched with others when you arrive . Geared towards adults and interested teens . Refreshments will be available by donation .
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