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Birds Fly In Reception & Book Signing  

Birds Fly In Reception & Book SigningSaturday, September 25 - 7:00 PM

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Coffee Chat with Director Craig Hadley  

Coffee Chat with Director Craig HadleyFriday, September 24th - 10:00 a.m.

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Sep24

Coffee Chat: Upcoming Exhibits at the Dennos - Meet Craig Hadley, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Dennos Museum Center at NMC, and learn about upcoming exhibits including: American Indian Boarding School Stories (National Endowment for the Humanities) and Nathalie Miebach on data science and visualization. More »

Sep25

Birds Fly In Reception & Book Signing - Join artist Ellie Harold, creator of Birds Fly In: A Human Refuge, for a reception and book signing for the exhibition. View the exhibition, then make sure to get your copy of the Birds Fly In book. It can be purchased in the Museum Store for $75.00. From each purchase of the book, $20.00 will be given to ABBA House of Celaya, MX which provides humanitarian aid, including a new pair of shoes, to asylum-seekers. More »

Oct14

Book Discussion at the Dennos: But Is It Art? - Have you ever found yourself face to face with a new work of art asking, "how is this art?" If so, you're certainly not alone! Join Craig Hadley, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Dennos Museum Center for a guided tour and discussion that seeks to answer that very question. Perfect for those who are curious about the history of art, visual expression, and the ever-changing definition of art. More »

Oct20

Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth - Free screening from the Smithsonian Channel. The story of Pocahontas has been passed down through the centuries. Her relationship with John Smith has been characterized as a romance that united two cultures and created lasting peace. However, the life of this American Indian princess was anything but a fairytale. Join us as we look beyond the fiction and reveal the real story of Pocahontas, a tale of kidnapping, conflict, starvation, ocean journeys, and the future of an entire civilization. More »

Nov04

Saving Stuff: Preserving the Past for Future Generations - All of us have family treasures that we have inherited or collected over the years. In this live workshop, learn how museum professionals take care of a wide range of artworks and objects, from sculptures and paintings to photographs and precious news clippings. Discuss the different ways in which objects deteriorate, tips for mitigating loss, and what you can do to protect your precious belongings. Part lecture, part workshop, and part behind-the-scenes at the Dennos. More »

Nov17

America in Color: Coming To America - Free screening from the Smithsonian Channel. For many immigrants, their first sight of the U.S. is the Statue of Liberty. The iconic structure promises sanctuary, hope, and a fresh start, but they soon learn that America's arms are not always open. Colorized rare home movies and archival footage reveal the amazing stories of ordinary people who share the same dream. From Caribbean immigrants who settled in Harlem to Italian "radicals" shipped back home to celebrities such as Albert Einstein, see how America changed as immigrants brought new cultures from the margins to the mainstream. More »

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