In
the museum's ongoing exhibit you can travel through 15,000 years of
human history and 200 million years of geologic landscape. From
a saber-toothed cat standing watch to collections of handmade baskets
crafted by generations of native peoples, Oregon – Where Past
is Present offers a look at the regions rich history.
World
Harmony – Musical Instruments From Around the Globe
Through
December 20, 2009
Is
music a universal language? What is an instrument? What is considered
beautiful music? Every culture in the world makes music - there
is a great diversity of traditions, as well as many commonalities.
Explore musical instruments from many continents and learn about
the people who use them and the role music plays in their cultures.
Watch videos of master musicians demonstrating instruments from
India , Ireland , Japan , Zimbabwe , and Oregon . Visitors also have
a chance to try their musical talents on a range of instruments.
“I
especially love the element of non-reality inherent to the black and
white image, along with the poetic and somewhat mystical aura it creates.”
~
Bob Sanov
This
Northwest Artist Gallery exhibit is a culmination of a vision the
artist has been pursuing since retiring from a professional career
in music and moving to Florence , Oregon in 2002. Sanov's use of the
medium of black and white photography reflects his personal focus
on the dynamic effects of the light itself.
Down
to Earth: A Geologist's Perspective
November
6, 2009 - February 28, 2010
At
this exhibit view stunning photographs by graduate students and faculty
members from the Department of Geological Sciences. Experience
dynamic landscapes of Oregon and beyond through the geologist's lens.
For more
information on museum exhibitsclick
here.
EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Film
showing during November: Making
Music, Building Bridges
1:00
and 3:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday
World
Harmony-Four Evenings of Culture and Sound from Around the World
Exhibits
open at 6:00 p.m.
Program
begins at 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Music
and Culture in the Museum Galleria
India:
Looking through a musical lens with Sreevidhya Chandramouli, South
Indian veena
November
17, 7:00 p.m. Free Admission
DECEMBER
WINTER
SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Friday,
December 18, 2009
5:00-8:00
p.m.
Enjoy presentations,
performances, and activities!
Delight
in the upbeat rhythms of marimba music from Kutsinhira marimba band.
Grab a healthy snack or dinner and join in activities to make sun
catchers and luminaries to take home or give as gifts. Admission is
free for one non-perishable food item per family member. All food
items collected go to Food for Lane County.
At
the Many Nations Longhouse
Two Showings: 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Northwest
Storytelling by Ed Edmo, Shoshone-Bannoc
Meet characters like Coyote and the Monster Woman in these traditional
Northwest tales. Ed guides the audience through movements that help
tell the stories in this interactive presentation.
Dance
from Ballet Folkòrico Alma de Mexico
Enjoy in the colorful costuming and skilled movements of this traditional
Mexican dance troupe.
At
Knight Law School, Room 184 at 6:30 p.m. The Roman Saturnalia, a
lecture by Mary Jaeger, Professor, Classics
The Roman Saturnalia, a festival marking the dedication of a temple
to Saturn, took place at the time of the winter solstice. During the
Saturnalia, slaves and masters traded roles, gifts were exchanged,
and an atmosphere of good cheer encouraged. This presentation surveys
the ancient sources on the Saturnalia, discusses the festival's origins,
asks to what degree it was a festival of "liberation" for
the downtrodden, and concludes by looking at some ways in which modern
images of Christmas draw upon Saturnian ideas.
The
museum will be closed to the public Monday, December 21
(During
UO Winter Break) reopening on
free admisison day Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Thank
you for your support in 2009, we hope you have a joyous holiday season
and a Happy New Year.
