Gardner After Hours – Renaissance Visions January 15, 2009

The Renaissance wasn’t just a flourishing period of culture and ideas – it was, and still is, a mind set. No one more exemplifies this than Gardner – inspired by art, music, gardens, travel, and the world around her, she was the ultimate Renaissance Woman.

* Courtyard Sounds: Enjoy music by up-and-coming musicians from the New England Conservatory (5:30-8:30pm)
* Gallery Travels: Explore the galleries with a self-guided tour of Renaissance highlights in the collection.
* Viewfinder: Visit the Dutch Room and get acquainted with some of the personalities at home here. And discover the art of marriage with Viewfinder talks throughout the evening in the Triumph of Marriage special exhibition gallery.
* Sketching in the Galleries: Create your own masterpieces with drawing in the cloisters and galleries (6 to 9PM)
* Artful Flavors: Indulge in the culinary arts, signature cocktails including the all-new Madame Gautreau, and more at the courtside bar and Gardner Café.

After Hours PLUS
January 15th, 2008, 7:00pm - Composter Portraits: Music of Leon Kirchner
New York native Leon Kirchner (b. 1919) is a performer’s composer. He is championed by some of the world’s finest musicians, many of whom are joining in this celebration of his 90th birthday.

Program highlights include: Trio No. 2 (1993), Flutings for Paula (1973), Duo No. 2 (2001), Sonata Concertante (1952) and Trio No. I (1954).

Performers:
Paula Robison, Flute
Corey Cerovsek, Violin
Jeremy Denk, Piano
Ayano Kataoka, Percussion
Claremont Trio

After Hours Tickets
Members: free | Adults: $12 | College Students: $5

After Hours Plus Tickets (Includes admission to After Hours)
Adults: $23 | Members: $15 | College Students: $10

Order by Phone
Box Office: 617 278 5156
Tickets also on sale at the door, subject to availability.

Artful Flavors @ After Hours
Artful culinary offerings are also being served up After Hours! Indulge in all-new specialty cocktails and snacks at The Courtside Bar adjoining the interior garden, or sit down for dinner and drinks at the award-winning The Gardner Café featuring a full menu of sweet and savory dishes to fulfill your culinary, as much as your cultural, appetites!

The Courtside Bar
Indulge in “Courtside Cocktails” and all-new “Courtside Bites” offerings at a Courtside Bar adjacent to the interior garden, open 5:30 to 9:15 pm. “Courtside Cocktails” include “THE MADAME GAUTREAU” (an all-new specialty cocktail inspired by one of Isabella Gardner’s favorite paintings), along with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic alternatives. And a changing array of “Courtside Bites” (available for just $1) will adequately sustain you to explore the galleries and art activities that await.

“COURTSIDE BITES”
New this year, creative snacks will also be offered up at the Courtside Bar for $1. “Courtside Bites” offerings will vary each month, and range from a Japanese rice cracker mix to spiced nuts and dried fruit and served up in an artful paper box.

Courtside Bites $1.00
Offerings differ each month.

The Gardner Café is also open during After Hours, serving up sweet and savory dishes, cocktails and other culinary offerings from 5:30 to 9 pm. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are available for museum members only by calling 617 566 1088.

Official Website: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/afterhours/event_january.asp