Events Calendar

Weighed in the Balance: Akan Gold Weights - Gallery Talk and Lecture by Dr. Daniel Mato
February 9 - 6:00-8:30pm
Dr. Daniel Mato, curator of Weighed in the Balance: Akan Gold Weights from the Canadian Museum of Making will do a gallery talk and lecture. This event is hosted by the Memphis Urban League Young Professionals. Refreshments will be provided. Mixer 6:00-6:30 pm, lecture 6:30-7:15 pm in the library, gallery walk through 7:15-8:00 pm in the museum, 8:00-8:30 pm Smithy open.

Free Day
February 11 - 10am-5 pm
Free day in conjunction with Weighed in the Balance: Akan Gold Weights from the Canadian Museum of Making.

Armor mi Amore
February 16 - 6-8 pm at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Give a valentine gift of a romantic experience at the Brooks with a remix on the typical Valentine's date. Couples start the evening off with wine and chocolates, then explore the Armed & Dangerous exhibition and enjoy a talk on Courtly Love and Chivalry by University of Memphis Medievalist and Instructor, Courtney L. Luckhart. End the evening by creating a "love token" for one another under the tutelage of artists from the Metal Museum. $45/couple for Brooks members and $55/couple for non-members. Registration required. Please call 902-544-6215 or email edu@brooksmuseum.org. Deadline to register is February 8th.

Tributaries Lecture: Chris Irick
February 23 - 7 pm at Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall, Callicott Auditorium

Tributaries Reception: Chris Irick
February 24 - 5:30-7 pm at the Metal Museum

Cosmic Trunk Show
March 10 - 2-5 pm
Enjoy complimentary cosmos and other refreshments, local artists' jewelry sale, free admission, hands-on activities and blacksmithing demonstrations.

Forging on the River
March 30 - April 1
Guest demonstrator: Alfred Bullermann of Germany. Requires advanced registration. Conference fees apply.

Forging on the River - Demonstrations and Auction
March 31, 4 - 8 pm
Demonstrations from 4 - 6 pm, followed by dinner and a live auction. All proceeds benefit the Metal Museum. Cash bar.

Spring Arts on the Bluff
April 22 - 12-5 pm
Performances by local arts groups, hands-on activities, blacksmithing demonstration and refreshments available for purchase. Price: general admission rates apply and includes museum admission.

Tributaries Lecture: Lauren Kalman
May 3 - 7 pm at Memphis College of Art, Rust Hall, Callicott Auditorium.

Reception featuring Tributaries: Lauren Kalman, Alchemy and the Dancing Fire
May 4 - 6-9 pm

International Blacksmith Day - Free Day
May 26 - 10am-5 pm
Blacksmith demonstrations, hands-on activities and free museum admission.

Garden Party and Reception for Virgil England and Harlan Butt
June 15 - 5:30-8:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of food, music and great art.

Tributaries Lecture: Marlene True
June 28 - 7 pm at the Metal Museum.

Tributaries Reception: Marlene True
June 29 - 6-9 pm

Southern Charm Beer and Food Experience
September 8 - 2-5 pm
Enjoy regional beer, fine food and the sounds of The Flying Monkeys. General admission. Food and beverages sold separately; wristbands $10.

Repair Days 2012
October 5-7
Bring your items in need of repair to the Metal Museum for a free estimate. All proceeds benefit the Metal Museum. With a repair receipt, you will receive free Museum admission.

Repair Days Auction and Dinner
October 6 - Silent Auction: 2-6 pm, Live auction and dinner begin at 7 pm.
Come to the Metal Museum and bid on works by local and national artists. Free and open to the public. All proceeds benefit the Metal Museum.

Blacksmith Friday
November 23 - 10 am-5 pm
Special offers in the Museum Store and the opening of the Holiday Show and Sale exhibition.

Holiday Open House
December 9 - noon - 5 pm
Holiday Open House and reception for Exhibition in Print: Gothic Jewelry and Tributaries: Lola Brooks.

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