The Chrysler Museum of Art's Events for Wednesday, June 18th June 17, 2008

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008(Open until 9 p.m. with admission by voluntary contribution)

12:30 p.m. /Gallery Talk: Highlights in Glass
Gallery Talks take place weekly at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. on weekends. Free and open to the public.

1 p.m. / Printmaking Demonstration
Discover printmaking with the opening of Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light. Demonstrations will take place every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from 1–4 p.m. in the exhibition galleries. This event is free and open to the public.

5:30 p.m. /Glassblowing Workshop Begins
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to explore glassblowing live with Kelly Conway, Curator of Glass, and Ed Francis, Assistant Professor of Art at Tidewater Community College, as they discuss the glassmaking techniques used through time. Special attention will be devoted to the reproduction of objects from the Museum’s outstanding glass collection. The workshop will run for three evenings at a temporary hot glass shop in Mary’s Garden. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to make reservations, please call Alexandra Hunter at (757) 333-6268.

6:15 p.m. / The Art of Jazz with Becky Livas–in Huber Court
The Chrysler presents The Art of Jazz every Wednesday night featuring the best of regional performers. The Museum offers visitors the opportunity to relax in Huber Court and also stroll through the galleries. This event is free and open to the public.

7 p.m. /Gallery Talk: Highlights in Glass

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