All events are free* unless otherwise noted.
February 2010
7 Garden Club General Meeting -- Presentation by Premier Ponds on how to maintain a pond. 2 pm - 4 pm
15 Family Fun Day (Sponsored by the Little Gym of Olney) -- Spend the President's Day Holiday with your kids at the Museum. blacksmith demos, crafts, games, story telling, and other fun activities. Food available. Tasker's Chance Trio will provide live music and dancing at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm; The Little Gym will provide special active "exploration" programs. Admission $1 -- 11 am - 3 pm.
21 Masters in Music Concert -- Philip Hosford, pianist; 4:30 pm lecture, 5 pm concert
March
11 History Lecture Series -- Dr. Gerard Koeppel, author of Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire, will be contrasting the development of transportation technology in the North and in the South, especially the Erie and C&O canals. Brookeville's own Isaac Briggs figures materially in Dr. Koeppel's book so we'll be learning more local history inside the national story. 6:30 pm
21 Masters in Music Concert -- Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahubia, duo pianists will perform with actors Patty Coleman and Stanley Morstein exploring the lives of Robert and Clara Schuman; 5 pm concert first, 6 pm lecture discussion with pianists and actors.
31 - May 31 New Art Exhibit -- Olney Art Association. Juried Member Show.
April
TBD Olney Art Association -- Meet the Artists reception, 2 pm Live music, light refreshments.
11 Garden Club General Meeting -- 2 pm - 4 pm
24 History Lecture Series -- Dr. Marcus Rediker and Chestertown vocal artist Karen Somerville. Presentation of the Slave Ship: A Human history, blending music and lecture for a compelling and memorable learning experience. 11 am
May
2 Masters in Music Concert -- Violinist Leonid Sushansky and pianist Natasha Dukan, extraordinary recital of classical favorites. 4:30 pm lecture, 5 pm concert.
June
5 Strawberry Festival (29th Annual) -- games, music, demonstrations, rides, crafts and the best strawberry shortcake around. Save the date and bring your friends. 10 am - 5 pm. Admission $1
* Suggested museum admission fee is:
$5.00 for non-members
$3.00 for seniors
FREE for members and children under 12 |
