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Edgar Heap of Birds: Heads Above Grass, Indigenous Voices of Political Public Art

Presented by College of Communication & Fine Arts, U of Memphis

February 10, 2012

HOCK E AYE VI Edgar Heap of Birds, Cheyenne Arapaho artist and professor of Native American Studies and fine arts at the University of Oklahoma, will give a lecture entitled “Heads Above Grass, Indigenous Voices of Political Public Art” at the University of Memphis on Friday, February 10. Working in visual arts, intervention and performance, Heap of Birds has had a dynamic influence on the development ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Basic Blacksmithing ll Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum February 11-February 12, 2012 This class will focus on a “grill” using various types of scrolls such as ribbon, fish tail and snub-end. The grill will be assembled and fitted using the traditional ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Introduction to Sand Casting - Winter Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum February 18-February 19, 2012 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds. The ...More
	Tell-a-friend ArtSavvy Session - Swan Lake Presented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre February 21, 2012 Discover why Swan Lake is one of the most enduring love stories in the classical ballet repertoire. Highlights will include film clips from the ballet, discussions on classical ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Petticoat Blacksmithing Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum March 3-March 4, 2012 A novice level class designed especially for women interested in blacksmithing. Students will make a variety of forged steel flowers suitable for indoor or outdoor display. ...More
	Tell-a-friend ArtSavvy Session - Red Priest, Baroque Quartet Presented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre March 8, 2012 Get to know this extraordinary acoustic foursome that has redefined the art of baroque music. The musicians of Red Priest will be on hand to discuss how they have reinvented the art ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Blacksmithing Tools and How to Make Them – Hammer and Eye Punch Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum March 17-March 18, 2012 This new advanced level class is designed to build your skills as well as your tool box. Students will forge a hammer and an eye punch. You will learn skills in power hammer ...More
	Tell-a-friend Daffodils to Know and Grow Lecture by Brent Heath Presented by Dixon Gallery and Gardens at Dixon Gallery and Gardens March 18, 2012 Brent, the co-owner of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester, Virginia, will discuss some of his favorite daffodils and offer expert advice on growing techniques. ...More

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"The Future of Plants: Diversity, Conservation, and Sustainability" "The Future of Plants: Diversity, Conservation, and Sustainability" Presented by Rhodes College at Rhodes College: Hardie Auditorium: Palmer Hall March 1, 2012 Rhodes College will host a lecture on "The Future of Plants: Diversity, Conservation, and Sustainability" by noted botanist Sir Peter Crane on March 1, 7:30pm in Hardie Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Crane is this year's Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, and his visit is co-sponsored by the Rhodes chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Rhodes' Biology Department, Environmental Studies & Sciences, the Spence L. Wilson Chair in Humanities, and the...	Rhodes College	03/01/12	Memphis
Beginning Modern Dance Beginning Modern Dance Presented by Project: Motion at TheatreWorks January 30-March 5, 2012 Beginning modern technique class taught by Rebecca Cochran	Project: Motion	01/30/12- 03/05/12	Memphis
The Rite of Spring: Revolutionary Arts The Rite of Spring: Revolutionary Arts Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art March 11, 2012 SUN, MARCH 11 \| 2 pm The Rite of Spring: Revolutionary Arts Included with museum admission. Two Memphis Symphony musicians will lead a lecture-demonstration that explores the relationship between music and visual art. Focusing on repertoire the MSO will perform in its Masterworks Series, the musicians will connect symphonic pieces to works of art in the Brooks’ permanent collection. Particular attention will be given to Stravinsky’s The...	Memphis Brooks Museum of Art	03/11/12	Memphis
Brooks Milongas Brooks Milongas Presented by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art March 15, 2012 THURS, MAR 15 \| 6:30 – 8 pm Brooks Milongas Included with museum admission. Members of the Memphis Argentine Tango Society will be dancing in the Rotunda. Lessons 6:30 – 7 pm, followed by tango demonstrations 7 – 8 pm. Every 3rd Thursday of the Month. ART OPEN LATE is this Thursday! The Brooks stays open late every Thursday, 52 nights a year! Expect the unexpected, from gallery...	Memphis Brooks Museum of Art	03/15/12	Memphis
ArtsMemphis Pop Up Hollywood/Springdale March 24 ArtsMemphis Pop Up Hollywood/Springdale March 24 Presented by ArtsMemphis March 24, 2012 Join ArtsMemphis and nonprofit arts groups from across the community in Hollywood/Springdale for a day of art and activities! Performances, workshops and activity booths! Plus, we'll be distributing Arts Access cards (Arts Access is a free ticket program sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care and coordinated by ArtsMemphis in partnership with over 30 organizations). Come to the Hollywood/Springdale Community Center for an interacitve day of family fun!	ArtsMemphis	03/24/12	Memphis
ArtsFest 2012 ArtsFest 2012 Presented by Memphis City Schools March 30-March 31, 2012 Memphis City Schools ArtsFest is designed to celebrate the power of arts education in changing the lives of students. ArtsFest features exemplary student works in visual arts, theatre, dance, and all forms of music. The event includes four stage areas for performances as well as gallery space for visual art. ArtsFest, a free event open to the public, will be held at the MCS Board of Education, 2597 Avery Ave, March 30 & 31 from 10am-5pm. Please visit our website at	Memphis City Schools	03/30/12- 03/31/12	Memphis
Forging on the River Forging on the River Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum March 30-April 1, 2012 Join us for a weekend of exciting activities on the banks of the Mississippi River. Alfred Bullermann will be on-hand for a slide lecture and a full day of blacksmithing demonstrations. Public events: Saturday, March 31 4-6pm Blacksmithing demos by Museum Apprentices. 5:00pm Iron pour 6-8pm An auction and dinner	Metal Museum	03/30/12- 04/01/12	Memphis
Professional Development Seminar with Mike Remmer Professional Development Seminar with Mike Remmer Presented by Visible School - Music and Worship Arts College April 2, 2011-April 2, 2012 Visible School’s Professional Development Seminar Series will continue Saturday, April 2 with a Media Interview Makeover with Mike Remmer. The free seminar is open to the public and will be held at 1015 S. Cooper St. (at the corner of Cooper and Walker in Cooper-Young).	Visible School - Music and Worship Arts College	04/02/11- 04/02/12	Memphis
Knitted Wire Bracelet Workshop Knitted Wire Bracelet Workshop Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum April 15, 2012 Wire knitting with beads! Basic wire techniques learned while making a neat wearable! Beads or pearls will be interwoven in your bracelet. You will be able to take the loom you use during the class home. All levels Limit 8 per session Susan Younger, Instructor	Metal Museum	04/15/12	Memphis
ArtSavvy - Afro-Cuban Jazz ArtSavvy - Afro-Cuban Jazz Presented by Germantown Performing Arts Centre at Germantown Performing Arts Centre April 17, 2012 Experience Grammy Award winner, Poncho Sanchez, as we explore his mesmerizing array of sounds that range from latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa, blues and other grooves resulting in a distinct sound changing the face of musical history. Percussionist, Felix Hernandez, from Memphis latin jazz group, Symbiosis, will lead this exciting session. ArtSavvy sessions offer opportunities to learn more about the artists, art forms, and cultures of the performances presented on the GPAC...	Germantown Performing Arts Centre	04/17/12	Germantown
Introduction to Sand Casting - Spring Introduction to Sand Casting - Spring Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum April 21-April 22, 2012 This class is designed to give students a basic knowledge of the tools and techniques used to produce bronze and aluminum castings from molten metal poured into sand molds. The workshop will consist of lecture, demonstration and hands-on-activities. Each student will make at least two molds and pour one casting in aluminum. Students may choose simple patterns supplied in class, but are highly encouraged to bring something of their own design. Size and weight of casting is limited and...	Metal Museum	04/21/12- 04/22/12	Memphis
Bottle Opener Mini Workshop - Spring Semester Bottle Opener Mini Workshop - Spring Semester Presented by Metal Museum at Metal Museum May 20, 2012 In this workshop the student will need to bring their imagination and basic blacksmithing skills to make a “church key” better known as a bottle opener. The instructor will start the class with the basic skills of how to make a punch and a drift. Then students will take this knowledge to create a unique bottle opener using additional techniques like forging, twisting and filing. Although this is a hands-on class, the instructor will give plenty of guidance and assistance. ...	Metal Museum	05/20/12	Memphis
Women's Theatre Festival of Memphis Women's Theatre Festival of Memphis Presented by Women of Style, Spirit and Success, Inc. at The Circuit Playhouse August 2-August 4, 2012 Women's Theatre Festival of Memphis is a 3 day event showcasing performances and highlighting the contributions of women in theatre arts. The Gyneka Awards Gala kicks off the festival, followed by 2 days of workshops, readings, one acts and full length production performances.	Women of Style, Spirit and Success, Inc.	08/02/12- 08/04/12	Memphis
Conservation Through Art Family Day Conservation Through Art Family Day Presented by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. at Shelby Farms Park October 28, 2012 Conservation Through Art Family Day is a fun afternoon with performances, hands on activities, demos and much more! Saturday October, 28 - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Shelby Farms More information to come. Conservation Through Art (CTA) is a collaboration between ArtsMemphis and Ducks Unlimited that generates wide public awareness and raises significant funds for wildlife conservation and local arts groups. Since its inception in 2005, CTA has raised more than $3 million...	Ducks Unlimited, Inc.	10/28/12	Memphis
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