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August 2015
8/5 – A Heritage Preserved Exhibit – Memphis, TN
August 5 - November 20, 2015 State of Tennessee Gallery, included w/admission A Heritage Preserved: African American Art from the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Collection is an exhibition of master artworks that captures traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are a part of the African American experience. It highlights the importance of collecting and exhibiting artworks to continue legacies.
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11/13 – Storytime at the Museum – Collierville, TN
Storytime at the Museum Join us on Fridays in November at 10:30am for story time with a craft, songs, and play! This program is for preschool children and their caregivers. Click here to see the November calendar.
Find out more »11/14 – Herbal Work Study: Herbal Gifts – Memphis, TN
Herbal Work Study: Herbal Gifts November 14 8:30-11:30 am (8:00 am sign-in) Bring your favorite hand tools for weeding, grooming, thinning, and planting in the Herb Garden. Garden horticulturist Sherri McCalla will guide you through the first 2 hours of sprucing up this world-class area, then will teach you how to use readily-available herbs to make a salt rub, as well as tips and recipes for preserving and giving your herbs. For the gift workshop, please bring ½ cup kosher…
Find out more »11/14 – Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose Contest – Collierville, TN
Sat., November 14, 2015 from 10am-12pm "Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose Contest" For the final event celebrating the community-wide literacy movement, Collierville Reads is co-sponsoring three contests with the Collierville Environmental Commission: Recycle, Upcycle, or Repurpose Contest. Coinciding with the themes in the selected books, Spare Parts and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, participants are encouraged to explore their creativity and give (otherwise) discarded materials a second chance. Entries include robots from spare parts, art from recycled or found materials,…
Find out more »11/15 – Silk Scarf Workshop – Memphis, TN
Silk Scarf Workshop Sunday, November 15, 1:30 pm-5:30 pm -or- Monday, November 16, 10:00 am-2:30 pm Pre-payment due by November 11 Local artist Phyllis Boger will step you through the entire process, so you’ll have a beautiful fashion piece to wear or give as a holiday gift. All supplies are provided to complete one silk scarf during the workshop; extra scarves available for a minimal fee. For Monday’s class bring a sack lunch or order a box lunch from Fratelli’s Café…
Find out more »11/16 – Silk Scarf Workshop – Memphis, TN
Silk Scarf Workshop Sunday, November 15, 1:30 pm-5:30 pm -or- Monday, November 16, 10:00 am-2:30 pm Pre-payment due by November 11 Local artist Phyllis Boger will step you through the entire process, so you’ll have a beautiful fashion piece to wear or give as a holiday gift. All supplies are provided to complete one silk scarf during the workshop; extra scarves available for a minimal fee. For Monday’s class bring a sack lunch or order a box lunch from Fratelli’s Café…
Find out more »11/17 – Papercrafting Workshop – Covington, TN
Papercrafting Workshop Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:00AM - Noon Participants will make a Christmas Card, gift tags, and a Christmas decoration. $10 for Museum members $15 for General Public Please Call 901-476-0242 to reserve your spot! Space is limited!
Find out more »11/19 – Book Talk: Give Us the Ballot, Ari Berman – Memphis, TN
Give Us the Ballot Book Talk with Author Ari Berman Thursday, November 19, 6-8pm, State of Tennessee Gallery, Free to the Public In continuation of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965, the museum presents Ari Berman's book Give us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America. The book is the first narrative history of voting rights since 1965, charting both the transformation of American democracy under the Voting Rights Act…
Find out more »11/20 – Storytime at the Museum: Being Thankful – Collierville, TN
Storytime at the Museum Join us on Fridays in November at 10:30am for story time with a craft, songs, and play! This program is for preschool children and their caregivers. Click here to see the November calendar.
Find out more »11/21 – Silver Art Clay Gift Workshop – Memphis, TN
Silver Art Clay Gift Workshop Saturday, November 21 10 am‐5 pm All materials are included, and all tools provided, for this one-day workshop in which you will create 3 custom pieces, ready to wrap for the holidays! Art Clay World Senior Instructor Brandy Boyd will cover basic clay handling, firing schedules, and finishing for working with Metal Clay. This class is great for beginners looking to try out Metal Clay, and, for more advanced users, there are options to explore…
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