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PHOTOGRAPHING THE CITY The major themes include transportation, commerce, disaster, Wallis Simpson, was Photographing the City and community. Roads, rail, bridges, and waterways are only 33 at the time Bogies & Stogies Opening February 9 essential to urban life, for example, moving both people and and loved to golf. He Director’s Welcome goods, as indicated by the photograph by Clark Blickensderfer, dressed as a golfer, Golf Tournament Dear Friends: This exhibition explores how nineteenth and twentieth-century reproduced on the cover. This is not an east coast metropolis, or not as a prince, for his Renaissance Vinoy Resort and photographers responded to cities and towns, presented and even Chicago or Kansas City, but Denver. portrait. Sir Henry Golf Club With the joyous holiday season upon preserved their history, and influenced their perception by the Raeburn’s portraits November 5 us, the front of the Museum of Fine public. Among the artists represented are Berenice Abbott, The image by an unknown documentary photographer or in the exhibition will Arts is illuminated with seasonal Walker Evans, Aaron Siskind, Weegee, and Garry Winogrand. photojournalist of a Boston nightclub fire is one of dozens bring to mind his The Museum thanks the lighting, made possible by the capturing this horrific event in which hundreds lost their lives. impressive painting in following for making this benefit generosity of the Frank E. Duckwall Several images are part of the exhibition. Photographs once the MFA collection, on such a success: Foundation. Inside, our magnificent collection joins again contributed to societal change. Numerous codes to protect view in The Focardi exciting exhibitions in welcoming members and visitors. citizens in public places were enacted after this tragedy. Family Gallery. Presenting Sponsor: The Art of Golf fascinates with the historic and artistic dimension of the sport. For visitors of all ages, MiniARTure Berenice Abbott pictured the geometry, architecture, and Many works pay Golf at the MFA beckons on the front lawn. Five clever modernism of the city. Aaron Siskind looked eloquently at tribute to the dashing designs by area artists and architects test your putting the lives of African Americans, primarily in Harlem. His Robert Tyre “Bobby” skills. It’s a lot harder than it looks. photographs reflect his admiration. Garry Winogrand and the Jones Jr. (1902-1971), Platinum Sponsors: city are forever intertwined. His images convey the energy, one of the greatest The new year will also feature a ground-breaking rhythms, and unpredictability of the street. golfers of all time. retrospective of the work of American master of the figure Andy Warhol and Philip Pearlstein. People, Places, Things celebrates his intense Photographing the City was developed by graduate students at Larry Rivers focused investigation of the world and the human body. We will the University of South Florida in a fall seminar. Katherine on two more greats also present Photographing the City. The images, primarily Bussard, Associate Curator of Photography at the Art Institute and rivals, Jack from The Ludmila Dandrew and Chitranee Drapkin of Chicago, was the instructor. She was the Eminent Guest Nicklaus and Arnold Collection, were selected by USF graduate students. Scholar, Kennedy Family Artists-in-Residence Endowment. Palmer. There are also early twentieth- Putting Contest: TJM Properties All these activities mark the MFA’s engagement with and Half of the classes were taught at the Museum, and many century paintings of commitment to our community – a relationship made of the images are drawn from The Ludmila Dandrew and women taking up the Signage: CBS Outdoor and OAI possible by you, our members. We are enormously grateful Chitranee Drapkin Collection, now numbering more than game and photographs Hole Sponsors: Brown & Brown for your commitment, support, and encouragement. 14,000 works. The students’ admirable research is now of African-American Insurance, Carlton Fields, Eagle available to the Museum and its audience and has already athletes, including Datagistics, EMCOR Group, Sincerely, provided new insights into this important collection. boxer Joe Louis, and Utopic Software who also golfed and Cigars: Macanudo Cigars supported the careers Hole in One: Dimmitt Cadillac The Art of Golf of other pioneers. Awards Banquet Sponsors: Kent Lydecker Through February 17 And what would a Director golf exhibition be Darren Diaz and Cortney Taylor This unique exhibition reveals the history and tradition of golf, but it will also appeal to those who have no interest in the game. The galleries are full of stunning works by such major artists as Rembrandt, Childe Hassam, George Bellows, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol, among others. Even Snoopy hits the greens. Charles Schulz’s original Peanuts drawings, in addition to choice New Yorker cartoons, are more highlights.

Organized by the High Museum of Art and the National Galleries of Scotland, The Art of Golf takes us back in time and forward to the present day. Kolf, a forerunner of golf, was played on the ice, and The Art of Golf features striking seventeenth- century Dutch paintings by such masters of the winter landscape Unknown American Photographer as Hendrick Avercamp and Aert van der Neer. Rembrandt’s The Streets of Old New York (1920s) famous etching, The Ringball Player (1654), captures a related Toned gelatin silver print game. Gift of Dr. Robert L. and Chitranee Drapkin from The Ludmila Dandrew and Chitranee Drapkin Collection The centerpiece of the exhibition is Charles Lees’ The Golfers (1847), the Mona Lisa of golf paintings. Reproductions of this work hang in clubhouses around the world, but it has never On the cover: before traveled to the United States. It depicts an early game Clark Blickensderfer (American, 1882-1962) played on the Old Course at The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of Arteries of Industry (detail), 1920 St. Andrews in Scotland. Gelatin silver print Gift of Ludmila and Bruce Dandrew from The Ludmila Dandrew and Chitranee Drapkin Collection The portraits are exceptional and often large-scale. Sir William Museum Photographs: Thomas U. Gessler Orpen’s The Prince of Wales (1927) has never before left St. Andrews. Edward VIII, who later abdicated the throne to marry The Museum celebrated the holidays with warm, beautiful lighting, made possible by a gift from the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation. 2 3 Consulting Curator Catherine Lewis (left) and Managing Curator Julia Forbes of the High Museum of Art introduced The Art of Golf in a superlative lecture on November 4. They gathered with Director Kent Lydecker for the members’ opening which followed. without Tiger Woods, here captured by John Mummert in an ecstatic moment of The benefit golf tournament earned new friends for the Museum. The participants here pose in the style of Charles Lees’ The Golfers (1847). victory?

Golf is not only a grand game with a fascinating history, but it has also inspired watercolors focusing on army life and the tropical landscape and stunning works in a wide range of meda. Philip Pearlstein’s later served in Italy, designing signs and diagrams and drawing The Art of Golf hits a hole in one. People, Places, Things symbols for maps. March 2-June 16 After graduating from college, Pearlstein set off for New York The Art of Golf Sponsors with Warhol. They shared several roach-infested apartments, th and Underwriters As he approaches his 90 birthday in 2014, Philip Pearlstein before Pearlstein married Dorothy Cantor and formed a new remains as creative, vital, and iconoclastic as ever. He is household. Pearlstein completed an MA in art history at The especially known for his large-scale nudes posed in the studio, The Museum expresses deep Institute of Fine Arts at New York University and taught at the but he has also painted extraordinary gratitude to the following for portraits, landscapes, and historic helping bring this exhibition to the monuments. People, Places, Things is community: the most comprehensive retrospective Presenting Sponsor: to date and features more than 60 paintings, drawings, and prints. Premier Sponsor: Many have never before been seen by the public or outside of New York. Distinguished independent curator Individual Sponsor: Patterson Sims has developed the Arlene Fillinger Rothman exhibition with the full participation Media Sponsor: of the artist and the Betty Cunningham Gallery in New York.

Official Host Hotel: Merry-Go-Round (1940), the earliest work in this retrospective, won the national Scholastic Art Award and was reproduced in Time magazine. Pearlstein continued at Carnegie Dr. Edward and Mrs. Margaret Tech (now Carnegie Mellon Amley University) in his native Pittsburgh, Bogies & Stogies Golf Tournament where he met Andy Warhol (then Committee Warhola). His brilliant painting Dimmitt Automotive Group Superman (1952), from the Museum Franklin Templeton Investments of Modern Art, even shows him to be Jabil Circuit Inc. a forerunner of Pop. Polywogs Wayman Adams (American, 1883-1959) Mrs. Mary L. Shuh Bobby Jones (1926) Other early works were created in Tampa Bay Lightning Oil on canvas Florida, where he was first stationed Philip Pearlstein (American, born 1924) U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Courtesy of the Atlanta Athletic Club, John’s Creek in the army near Jacksonville during Scott Burton (1975) Wealth Management World War II. He produced a series of Oil on canvas Collection of The Greene Family, Philadelphia

4 5 Monday Art Bites Members’ Opening Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Things Education Second Monday of the month, 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, 6-8 p.m. Free with Museum admission. Be one of the first to see this impressive retrospective. Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and visit our website Sample treasures from the collection in these 30-minute talks. RSVP: [email protected] or 727.896.2667, ext. 210 for updates on educational programs. Support is provided in part by the The Stuart Society, the MFA Education Committee, The Then stay for the 2 p.m. docent tour to explore more of the MFA’s Princess Martha, Westminster Communities of St. Petersburg, stellar collection. Tech Data, an anonymous donor, and the City of St. Petersburg. Pratt Institute and Brooklyn College. During his time at Pratt, he January 14: Untitled (date unknown), attributed to Italian artist produced expressionist landscapes and other works in response Marco Palmezzano (1460-1539), introduced by Director Kent to Abstract Expressionism, but as Mr. Sims notes, “ … Pearlstein Adult Programs Lydecker, whose specialty is the Italian Renaissance. had a revelation: highly objective realism was the most radical and February 11: A look at several urban photographs from The compelling direction he could pursue.” Ludmila Dandrew and Chitranee Drapkin Collection, presented Lectures and Gallery Talks by Curatorial Assistant Sabrina Hughes. Pearlstein frequently presents his models together and in March 11: A work to be selected by Bridget Bryson, Coordinator highly unusual poses. Parts of the body, including the head, Free with Museum admission of Curatorial Affairs. do not always appear in the frame, and the models often Philip Pearlstein (American, born 1924) look away from each other. He increasingly surrounds his Lecture, Sunday, January 20, 2 p.m.: Pioneering glass artist Self-Portrait: Two Sketches (2001) Oil on canvas Friends of Decorative Arts models with a wide array of objects from his studio, which Fritz Dreisbach will offer an overview of his work. He has Private Collection presented more than 300 classes, lectures, and workshops he and his wife find at flea markets and antique shops. Courtesy of the Betty Cunningham Gallery Even those who have never explored the decorative arts will find internationally and received the Lifetime Achievement Award This creates tension and odd juxtapositions. Reflections in these programs entertaining and wide-ranging. Plus, you will from the Glass Art Society in 2002. He is represented in the mirrors can add another dimension. Patterson Sims, the guest curator of this retrospective, will ask enjoy the company. Annual dues are $20 in addition to Museum collections of the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Corning questions and share observations. He is a leading authority on membership. To join, please contact Membership Coordinator Museum of Glass, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the High I trust my eyes. For me the process is an intensely interior Mr. Pearlstein’s work and collaborated closely with the artist on Kathryn Reina: [email protected] or 727.896.2667, ext. 248. Museum of Art, among others. this project. Mr. Sims has been the Director of the Montclair Art experience of feeling rather than of analysis. It involves Museum in New Jersey, Deputy Director for Research Support FODA programs are held on the second Tuesday of the month mesmerization, self-induced by staring, tuning the world A demonstration and reception will follow at the Duncan at the Museum of Modern Art, Associate Director for Art at 2 p.m. Non-FODA members can attend for $5, plus MFA McClellan Gallery at 2342 Emerson Avenue South in out, emptying my mind. It really is a kind of high. and Exhibitions and Curator of Modern Art at the Seattle Art admission. Carolyn Nygren is the volunteer coordinator. St. Petersburg. This event celebrates the grand opening of Museum, and the first designated Curator of Art at the Whitney – Philip Pearlstein the DMG School Project and the St. Petersburg Hot Glass Museum of American Art. During his tenure, he Workshop. co-curated four Whitney Biennials. He has written and lectured New Acquisition According to Mr. Sims, “Pearlstein’s dispassionate eye has viewed extensively on Mr. Pearlstein’s work. Now on View clothed bodies no less unstintingly than naked ones.” He has Gallery Talk, Sunday, January 27, 3 p.m.: Director Kent painted more than 160 portraits. The retrospective displays his Lydecker brings expansive knowledge of art history and in this Nan Colton portrait of Henry Kissinger, as well as those of fellow artists, case, sport, as he highlights his favorite works in The Art of Golf. The Museum’s popular performing artist-in-residence continues including a young Andy Warhola from 1950. her entertaining presentations. Ms. Colton, a Museum favorite, Gallery Talk, Sunday, February 10, 3 p.m.: Curatorial writes her own scripts, inspired by special exhibitions, the From his studies and travels, Pearlstein has developed an intense Assistant Sabrina Hughes will introduce Photographing the City. Museum collection, and themes and people related to both. interest in well-known monuments and historic sites. His eye for Students in a fall art history seminar at the University of South detail emerges clearly in such works as View of Rome (1986) from Florida selected the images, which are heavily drawn from The Coffee Talks the MFA collection, scenes from Israel, two depictions of the Ludmila Dandrew and Chitranee Drapkin Collection. Half of Great Sphinx of Giza (both 1979), and Angkor Wat (1999). The the classes were held at the MFA. The graduate seminar was For People 55+ MFA is honored to present the work of this American master. led by visiting scholar Katherine Bussard, Associate Curator of Sponsored in part by: Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago.

A Conversation with Philip Pearlstein, Saturday, March Second Wednesday of the month. 2, 3 p.m.: This is a rare opportunity to hear one of America’s Free with Museum admission. foremost artists. Mr. Pearlstein, nearing 90, has earned the respect of scholars, curators, and the public for his pioneering Dinner and Music at the MFA Enjoy refreshments at 10 a.m., Ms. Colton’s performance at explorations of realism. He is still at the height of his creative 10:30, and a general docent tour at 11:15. Friday, January 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. powers. His work is the subject of Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Things, his most comprehensive retrospective to date. January 9: “Inside Nan’s Studio,” a new play, features Gourmet Cuisine Ms. Colton’s memories of her youth in a South African gold- combined with Mr. Pearlstein’s work is part of most major collections, mining town. She looks forward to questions from the audience. Renaissance Music and beyond including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. February 13: Ms. Colton goes even farther back in time for Performance by Chrysallis, He is also represented in the collection of the Museum of “Mrs. Tidbit – Living in Downtown St. Petersburg in 1925,” full the area’s finest a cappella ensemble Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. He is a former president of the of the history, gossip, and romance of the Sunshine City. American Academy of Arts and Letters, an illustrious honor $10 Museum members, $15 nonmembers society comprised of 250 architects, composers, visual artists, March 13: “Harriet Beecher Stowe – Under the Palmetto Also enjoy the collection and special exhibitions. and writers. This distinction further reflects his enormous Leaves” is another new script. Ms. Colton brings to life the Agathon Léonard (French, born Belgium, 1841-1923) Reservations: 727.822.1032 or 727.896.2667, ext. 259. contributions to the broad sweep of our country’s culture. Le Jeu de l’Écharpe (The Scarf Dancer), about 1900 experiences of the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin while living in Gilt bronze Florida. This presentation celebrates Florida’s quincentenary. Gift of Mary Alice McClendon 6 7 January 8: Florida Craftsmen Director Diane Shelly and MFA General Docent Tours Family Tours Director Kent Lydecker will focus on craft art, its history, as well as recent experimentation. Ms. Shelly will also present her Saturdays, 11 a.m. An Evening with Aphrodite current exhibitions and future programs. You will always learn something new from a docent tour. Free Ancient Greek Erotica with Museum admission Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. February 12: Eric Davis, Artistic Director of freeFall Theatre, The family that talks about art grows closer. Bring the family Tuesday, February 5, 5-8 p.m. will discuss how directors and designers collaborate on and Sunday at 2 p.m. On the second Wednesday of the month, for a docent tour that will open up new worlds. You will receive Presented by the Education Department and the Museum costumes, sets, lighting, and sound. the general tour begins at 11:15 a.m. To schedule a special tour, a small reproduction of one of the artworks to continue the Store March 12: Curatorial Assistant Sabrina Hughes will introduce please contact Eileen Bartelt or Gail Keffer, reception@fine-arts. conversation around the dinner table. Agathon Léonard’s stunning Le Jeu de l’Écharpe (The Scarf org or 727.896.2667, ext. 210. For adults 21 and older Dancer), about 1900, a recent gift to the collection. Pre-Valentine’s Day Celebration, a Sell-Out last year Family Programs Family Yoga No reservations, first-come, first-served A Dynamic Duet $15 members, $25 nonmembers First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. An Evening with Maestro Daniel Lipton and Kent Lydecker $20 for MFA members up to a family of four. Thursday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. miniARTure Golf $25 for nonmembers up to a family of four. $5 for each additional family member. Daniel Lipton, the new Artistic Director of Opera Tampa, and Through February 17 Includes admission to the entire Museum. MFA Director Kent Lydecker explore the interrelationship *Please bring a towel or yoga mat. between opera and the visual arts. Each has inspired the other and with its sets and costume designs, opera is a visual art This class is designed for the and often extravaganza by itself. This special event is part of entire family – children, parents, the Florida Opera Festival. Seating is limited, first come, first grandparents, and other relatives. served. Practicing yoga with everyone in the family and especially children creates a special bond. Introduction to the History of Art Guide your children while simultaneously opening your heart Seven public lectures, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and letting them guide you. They Marly Room will no doubt invite you into a All seven lectures: $80 for Museum Members, $100 for boundless world of wonder. nonmembers. Individual lectures: $20, if seating is available. New Parent Gallery Conversations The series begins with a brief overview of the collection by Director Kent Lydecker. Each week distinguished scholars and Entire families are lining up to play an artistic game of golf on the Museum’s front lawn. Second Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. curators offer an in-depth look at time periods and styles. You can learn about the game in The Art of Golf and actually hone Registration and full payment are required two weeks before your skills on the north lawn on Beach Drive. The imaginative New parents with their infant(s) up to one year will receive the start of the series. First-come, first-served. To register, please and eye-catching holes were created by area artists and architects. free admission to enjoy a docent-led conversation through the contact [email protected] or 727.896.2667, ext. 210. Who could resist “Honey, I Shrunk the Golfer” or “Bridging the Museum. The tour is for adults. Babies crying, sleeping, wide- Bay” with the iconic Sunshine Skyway? Some are quite difficult, awake, being carried, or riding in a stroller are welcome. Light The sessions follow: but rest assured, there is a guaranteed hole-in-one. refreshments will follow in the Membership Garden. January 12: Meeting Art History at the Museum of Fine Arts, The participating artists are Vince Kral and the Duncan presented by Kent Lydecker. McClellan Gallery and the St. Petersburg Hot Glass Workshop. January 19: Art of the Early Americas by Maya Stanfield-Mazzi, The architects and firms include E+D Architecture and Design; Statue of Aphrodite Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Florida. Immersed Design Studio; Reynolds, Smith and Hills Inc.; and Roman Imperial Period January 26: Classical Views: The Art of Greece and Rome by Second Century A.D. Patrick Thorpe. Sheramy Bundrick, Associate Professor of Art History at the Marble Gift of The Stuart Society University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Everyone can play golf from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday February 2: Medieval and Early Renaissance Art by Kent and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Putters and balls can be picked up at the “The Cult of Aphrodite and Greek Erotic Representation,” Lydecker. Welcome Desk. A suggested donation of $3 will benefit the lecture by Dr. Robert Steven Bianchi, Chief Curator of February 9: The High Renaissance by Kent Lydecker. Museum’s educational programs. the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art/Geneva, at 6:30 p.m. in February 16: Going for Baroque: The Seventeenth Century in the Marly Room. Europe by Director Emeritus John Schloder. February 23: From Rococo to Revolution: The Eighteenth MFA: Make and Take Saturday All galleries on the first floor open. Century in Europe by John Schloder. Third Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Desirable Displays in the glass Conservatory, with The second part of the series starts March 9 and will encompass Free with Museum admission. No registration necessary: couture by Spathose, as well as jewelry, enticing nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and American art, Create your own masterpiece inspired by works in the collection perfume, henna tattooing, and many surprises. as well as introductions to non-Western art and photography. and special exhibitions. • Walking Works of Art. January 19: Decorative Golf Club Head-Covers. • Cash Bar, plus beer and wine. February 16: Highlands Game Family Day (safe for children) Shelia Tempelmann (left), President of the Florida Orchestra • Sweet Nibbles. Guild, and event chair Judy Davis present the Golden Baton • Dreamy Music. March 16: Whirligigs to usher in spring and as seen in Philip Award to Dr. Gordon Gilbert for his many years of support. Pearlstein’s famous painting. The gala was held November 13 at the Museum. 8 9 Affaires d’Art The following events are still open, but spaces are selling fast.

Make your check payable to The Stuart Society and send to Bonus Demonstrations Sponsorships reservations chair Becky Wells, 300 Beach Drive N.E., #2304, Monday, March 4 Art in Bloom Art in Bloom St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Tina Dyer and Linda Jantschek are the Glass Conservatory All offer program recognition. For more information, chairs. $15 per demonstration contact chair Debbie Baxter, georgedebbiebaxter@gmail. com or 727.867.1991. Tuesday, February 12, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Unlock Your Inner March 9-12 Floral Artists: Jeanne Houlton, Master of the Ichiyo Artist in this painting class for all people. No experience • Tea Rose: $1,500 (Four Preview Party and two 2013 School of Ikebana, 10:30 a.m. necessary. Light lunch and wine, $40 per person. Hosted by ArtPresenting in Sponsor Bloom: Jill Anderson and Shannon Huet of the Garden Club of Luncheon Patron Reservations) Roseanna Costa, Tina Dyer, and Eileen Jennings. • Orchid: $750 (Two Preview Party and two Luncheon St. Petersburg, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 7-9 p.m.: Girls Night Out Bunco. Patron Reservations) What would spring be like without Art in Bloom? It is a Games, appetizers, cocktails, and prizes at the striking home of • Lotus: $300 (Two Patron Reservations to either the community favorite. For ticket information and reservations, please contact Nancy Rutland, $45 each. Hosted by Tina Dyer, Linda Hirsch, Preview Party or the Luncheon) Jane Beam: [email protected] or 727.522.9792. Linda Jantschek, Ginny McCarthy, and Nancy Rutland. More than 40 • Sunflower: $150 (One Patron Reservation to either the inventive floral Preview Party or the Luncheon) Wednesday, March 6, 2-5 p.m.: Tea & Treasures. An afternoon interpretations of refreshments and treasure-hunting at Antique Galleries, the respond to destination for art and antique enthusiasts. See selections from works in the The Stuart Society 85 of the best regional dealers and interior decorators. Raffle collection encourages everyone to enjoy art and flowers opportunities and door prizes, 10 percent of all sales will be and to entire donated to The Stuart Society, $25 per person. Hosted by Lea galleries Newman, Helen Grady O’Brien, and Kim O’Brien. and spaces, Preview Party Saturday, March 16, 6:30 pm.: Mix & Mingle. A private tutorial including Glass Conservatory in the culinary arts with an expert demonstrating an inventive Flowers After Hours the glass Saturday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. approach to the cocktail. Get in the spirit with new tips for your Conservatory. Tickets: $85 each next cocktail party. Heavy hors d’ouevres and cocktails at the The designs beautiful home of Dimity and Mark Carlson, $75 each. Hosted by encourage See the display at your leisure. the Carlsons, Glenn and Dav Mosby, and Susan Taylor. visitors to take Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, wine and cocktails Last year, Cassie Osterloth of Carter’s Florist Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.: An Evening in the Tropics. Island a fresh look at created this impressive design in response to Iron Florist Competition, 8:30 p.m. music, dinner buffet, tropical libations, silent auction, and more the Museum’s Childe Hassam’s The “Home, Sweet Home” Complimentary valet parking Cottage, East Hampton, L.I. (1916). at the home of David and Jo González-Hastings, owner/chef of masterpieces Reservations: Carol Piper, [email protected], Habana Café, $80 per person. Works by Owen Pach and Nancy and are works 727.521.1706 Cervenka will be on view. Russell Rhodes of Fox 13’s popular Good of art in their Day, Tampa Bay will be the master of ceremonies. Wear your tropical own right. dresses and Panama hats. Hosted by Beegie Arnes, Betty Bowley, Sunday, March 10, 2-4 p.m. Diane Fair, Helene Hardick, Priscilla Hobby, Shirley Kaylor, Mary Debbie Baxter is the Art in Bloom chair. Mary Maloof is Free with MFA admission Shuh, Isabel Schoenberg, Maritza Smith, and Julia Sorbo. coordinating the installation. Jill McGrath is chairing “Flowers Conversations with the Designers After Hours,” the preview party, and Jean Getting Irwin, the Special Guest: Noted Florida Artist Christopher Still Saturday, April 6, 6 p.m.: Shuffle, Shuffle, Shuffle on down to luncheon. Complimentary valet parking the legendary St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club for food, fun, and competition, $40 each. Hosted by Patty and Elliott Gassner, Ginger Grimes, Linda Jantschek and Mark Chmielewski, Terry Design Expert Headlines The Stuart Society’s past presidents were honored at a coffee at Palm Court Ballroom of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort the beautiful home of member Joyce Larson on November 2. and Ginny McCarthy, Gail and Fred Razook, Carol and Tom Attending were (top to bottom): Margaret Bowman, Chris Hilton, Art in Bloom Luncheon and Golf Club Treichel, Kent and Cathy Whittemore, and Margaret and Emory Art in Bloom Luncheon Judy Stanton, Susan Hicks, Betty Jean Miller, Vicki Fox, Nancy Monday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. Harris Thomas, Bonita Cobb, Bettye Black, Jeanne Tucker, Fran Wood. Kathryn Crisp Greeley, the author of Tickets: $65 each Risser, current President Charlotte Kendall, and Joann Barger. Wednesday, April 10, 11:45 a.m.: A Blooming Affair. Bridge in The Collected Tabletop: Inspirations for the Harborview Room of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Lunch Creative Entertaining, has more than 30 Speaker: Kathryn and eight tables of bridge, $40 each. Hosted by Fran Davis, Anne years of experience in interior design and Crisp Greeley, Long, Karen McCollum, Betty Jean Miller, Mary Lou Moench, the creation of unique theme parties. author of The Janet Raymond, Ardith Rutland, and Judy Stanton. The owner of her own design firm Collected Tabletop: The Plaza of Honor in North Carolina, she will offer the Inspirations for Creative at the Bayshore entrance to the Hazel Hough Wing Thursday, April 11, 4-6 p.m.: East Meets Mideast. Make an demonstration/lecture at the Art in Bloom Entertaining (available Ikebana arrangement to take home and relax dockside with Luncheon on Monday, March 11, at the in the Museum Store) Visit the Plaza. Then Order an Engraved Brick, the Perfect Lebanese cuisine and libations at the home of Jeanne Houlton Vinoy. Many Surprises Memorial or Tribute. on Boca Ciega Bay. Ikebana is the Japanese art of formal flower Reservations: Carol • Commemorate an engagement, wedding, anniversary, arranging, emphasizing balance, harmony, and form. This class Her book features tabletop decorations and place settings for Piper, pmpiper64@ milestone birthday, or graduation. includes a Kenzan (needlepoint-holder), vase, and flowers. 13 occasions, as well as hand-painted menus, favors, and easy- gmail.com, • Memorialize a relative or special friends. With one basic lesson, guests will learn how to make other to-prepare recipes. At the luncheon, she will explain how to 727.521.1706 • Honor family, teachers, volunteers, or donors. arrangements by choosing their own flowers. $65 per person. incorporate her suggestions and adapt personal collections to • Show support for the MFA. Hosted by Jeanne Houlton and Susan Taylor devise an unforgettable party. Susan Cook Lahey and Jill McGrath are the chairs. For Friday, April 12, 4-6 p.m.: East Meets Mideast, featuring Ikebana (the great Japanese tradition of flower arranging), has an ©J. Weiland, The Collected Tabletop more information, write to [email protected]. encore so a larger number can participate. See details above.

10 11 th Miracle on 5 Name the Café Store Spotlight Holiday Haute Couture Your vote counts. Please help us select a new name for the November 28 MFA Café. Email your choice to [email protected] or Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club circle below and send to: Allison Canfield, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701. The Chairs Sarah Lonquist and Carol Russell thank everyone for finalists follow: making the fall fashion show such a huge success, especially: Acheson’s Bistro Presenting Sponsor: Saks Fifth Avenue Bayview Bistro Gold Sponsor: Crown Jaguar Café 255 Silver Sponsors: Doyle Wealth Management and Matter Brothers Canvas Bistro Furniture & Design Thank you so much for your participation. Emcee: Judy Crowell

Underwriters Designer: Mary Wheeler, Fran (Left to right) Rachael Russell, mother-daughter fashion show chairs Sarah Lonquist and Carol Russell, and Stuart Society President Charlotte Kendall Risser, Mary Alice McClendon and Demi Rahall, Dottie Corporate, Foundation, and Wilkerson Templet, and Barbara Godfrey Smith Government Partners Trendsetter: Bonnie Strickland, President’s Circle ($100,000 and above) Betty Shamas, Sarah Lonquist and The Stuart Society of the MFA Carol Lonquist Russell Classic: Susan Hicks, Sunny Progress Energy Endicott, Women’s Health Tampa Bay Times* Associates (Dr. Gilbert Shamas), Benefactors ($50,000-$99,999) Area fashion designers and photographers created Pat Stichweh, Dr. Joanne RBC Wealth Management* works inspired by the MFA collection for “Fine Cressman, and John D. Carr Art, Fashion & Photography” on October 25. Lina Teixeira turned to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Poppy (1927) Patrons ($25,000-$49,999) for this imaginative design. Two more creations are Haute Couture Table Patrons: Bank of America displayed in the Museum Store, the event sponsor. Joann Barger, Patricia Miller, Holland America Line* Emcee Judy Crowell with Saks Donna Holland Nagelsen, Sabal Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club* Store Manager Joel Ellzey The Store is celebrating the Philip Pearlstein retrospective with Trust, Northern Trust, Marian Yon (what else?) pearls – strands and strands of exquisite pearls. Sponsors ($15,000-$24,999) A full case of new pieces by jewelry designer Linda Bever will Fifth Third Private Bank Maguire and Rhonda Sanderford only increase her admirers. She is already a Store favorite. She (YES-Homes), and Mary Alice Wells, Houser & Schatzel, P.A.* has created necklaces that use vintage, ivory nudes combined McClendon and Demi Rahall on with pearls in honor of Mr. Pearlstein. Jonathan Adler’s behalf of the Collectors Circle Partners ($10,000-$14,999) City of St. Petersburg porcelain Edie Vase also pays tribute to the female form. Fashionista Table Patrons: The fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue were flowing works of art. Tampa Bay Lightning Carole Merritt and Gail Razook The fully illustrated catalogue of the exhibition is not only and Corrie Stover in memory of Sustainers ($5,000-$9,999) handsome, but will advance understanding of Mr. Pearlstein’s Phyllis Stover Williams JMC Communities/Ovation work. This is the most comprehensive retrospective to date. Opportunity Donors: Saks Northern Trust Guest curator Patterson Sims, one of the leading authorities on Fifth Avenue, Gold & Diamond the artist, is the author. Source, and Matter Brothers Destiny Transportation* Sterling Research Group, Inc.* Furniture & Design Julia Sorbo (left) and Mary Shuh New pillows, featuring details of two of the Museum’s most Floral Centerpieces: Redman Associates ($2,500-$4,999) popular paintings, combine artistry and comfort. You can Steele Floral Design Studio Jabil Circuit Inc. now keep Vigée-Lebrun’s Julie Lebrun as Flora (1799) and Jean NAC Hélion’s Portrait of Jacques Lusseyran (1958) ever close. These U.S. Trust pillows will complete and accentuate any couch, bed, or room. They will also inspire artistic dreams. Contributors ($1,000-$2,499) BB&T The children’s section is one of the best in the area and features Great Bay Distributors Inc. games, hands-on art activities, and books for young people of The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation all ages. You can always find gifts in the Store to unlock your The Princess Martha children’s creativity – and to keep them occupied. Westminster Communities of St. Petersburg Olympia Catering & Events* The Store will hold an old-fashioned ice cream social on Elise Minkoff, immediate past president of The Stuart Society, Thursday, January 24, from 5-7 p.m. Food writer Laura B. Weiss received the Gayle Sierens Volunteer of the Year Award at the *In-Kind Donation National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 14 at A La Carte will sign copies of her book, Ice Cream: A Global History. Pavilion in Tampa. She was nominated by the Museum. Pictured are (left to right): Ms. Sierens, WFLA news anchor; Mrs. Minkoff; Please contact Development Coordinator Josh Lubecky Ms. Weiss explores this favorite of royalty and presidents Marlene Spalten, President/CEO of the Community Foundation at 727.896.2667, ext. 211, or via email, [email protected], (George Washington loved ice cream), gourmet versions, of Tampa Bay; and Marion Yongue, President of the Suncoast to learn about the benefits of becoming a corporate or Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and and the mass-produced. FoodNetworkMagazine.com calls her (Left to right) Stuart Society Ways and Means Chair Betty Director of Development, Gift Planning, for the USF Foundation. foundation partner. book “a MUST read.” Shamas, Pam Barger, and John William Barger

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Levenson excursions for the winter/ Desmond Hon. and Mrs. Eugene Mr. William R. and Mrs. Hazel Margaret Newman spring, providing yet The Directors, Officers, and Johnston Hough Firouz Zadeh another incentive to join. Employees of BB&T Jeanne and Jerry Houlton On January 30, members In Honor of the Museum of Fine Mrs. Jean L. Howie Lecture Series To join, please contact Membership Coordinator Kathryn will enjoy a special tour In Honor of the Wedding of Dan Arts Staff Hon. and Mrs. Eugene Open to the public Reina, [email protected], or Collectors Circle of Paolo Veronese: A Kiser and Ray Warman Ms. Judy Whitney Johnston Sponsored by: President Barbara McCoy, BarbaraMcCoy@tampabay. Master and His Workshop Col. Frederic and Mrs. Barbara Ms. Karen Koltes rr.com. in Renaissance Venice McCoy Richard and Jane Lane at the John and Mable In Honor of Thaddeus Root and Tom Gessler Laurie Truscott Lanier Ringling Museum of Art Helen K. Leslie Jackson Pollock, Robert University and his MA and In addition, Ms. Austin has In Memory of James T. Lang Ms. Helen Hameroff This series features some in Sarasota. They will Charles and Laurie Lowe Rauschenberg, and Scott PhD from the University of been the Director of the Hon. and Mrs. Eugene of the world’s foremost art also receive a private tour Kent and Toni Lydecker Burton, among many others. Pennsylvania. Hampton University Museum Johnston In Honor of Julia and Gene historians, curators, and of selections from The Fay Mackey He has authored catalogues, and Archives, also in Virginia. Donna Holland Nagelsen Sorbo collectors. A cocktail hour for Phillips Collection at the Mr. Alfred T. May as well as essays and reviews Mr. Harry and Mrs. Jacquelyn Ms. Edith Spies Collectors Circle members Established in 1868, this Tampa Museum of Art on Col. Frederic and Mrs. Barbara for art journals, and even Piper only, also sponsored by museum is one of America’s March 5 and will also visit McCoy wrote “Playboy’s Warhols” for Mrs. Carol A. Upham Northern Trust, will be held oldest, initiated two of the a private home. A tour of In Memory of Barry Wall Ms. Melissa McLeod (what else?) Playboy. Dr. John E. Schloder before or after the lecture. first collections of African another private collection Dr. William and Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Betty and African American art, is in the works. Please Mrs. Jacqueline Ley Brown Jean Miller Dr. Stuckey has held positions In Memory of Terry Loebel These lectures are free with and also includes Asian and watch for more details. Alfred and Victoria Mordecai at some of America’s leading Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hein Museum admission for the Native American objects. In Memory of Phyllis Stover Mike Murphy and The museums. He has been Curator general public. Barbara McCoy The archives are a national In Honor of Kent Lydecker Williams Shorecrest Community of Modern Painting at the is President of the Collectors treasure, chronicling the Ms. Helen Hameroff Dr. Edward and Mrs. Margaret Donna Holland Nagelsen National Gallery of Art in Circle. history of both African Amley Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Nelson Washington, D.C.; the Frances Thursday, March 14, Collectors Americans and Native In Memory of Natalie Mr. William and Mrs. Marion Mr. James G. Newman and Thomas Dittmer Curator 6:30 p.m.: Ramona Austin is Circle Thursday, February 21, Americans. Ms. Austin has McMasters Ballard Donna Nicolosi, Sabal Trust of Twentieth-Century Painting one of the country’s foremost 6:30 p.m.: Dr. Charles also been a museum specialist Corporate Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Bell Company and Sculpture at the Art curators of African and African Frederick Stuckey, who will for the U.S. State Department Sponsors Gramling The Birthday Club Charles J. Osterholt and The Institute of Chicago; the Patrick American self-taught art. At discuss to the National Museums of Norman Jean Harris Cary G. Bond OHP Group and Aimee Butler Curator the MFA, she will explore “A Astral Extracts “Museums Nigeria and to the National Mr. William R. and Mrs. Hazel Dr. William and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peters of Paintings and Sculpture Design for Living: The Lozenge Fifth Third Private and Me,” Museum of Uganda. Hough Mrs. Jacqueline Ley Brown Mr. Harry and Mrs. Jacquelyn after 1800 at the Minneapolis Motif in Kongo and African Bank is the Mr. Mark T. and Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Marleen Piper Institute of Arts; and Senior American Art.” This motif is a Homes By Helen, Inc. perfect Education has been central Mrs. Marianne Mahaffey Burford Mr. Sam and Mrs. Demi Curator at the Kimbell Art diamond of diverse forms that Northern Trust person to to Ms. Austin’s career. She Donna Holland Nagelsen Mrs. Guna Carr Rahall Museum in Fort Worth. conveys the interrelationship U.S. Trust, Bank of lecture at has conducted workshops Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dr. and Mrs. Steve Ritch the MFA of the natural, human, and America Private and lectures around the Cavallaro Arlene Fillinger Rothman with its For three years, he was a spiritual worlds. She will Wealth Management globe, designed curricula Ms. Mary B. Christian Iris and Stan Salzer impressive special curatorial consultant for examine how this motif has and instructional materials David Connelly Mr. Richard H. Sauers collection of nineteenth- the Salvador Dalí Museum in been adapted in America. for students of all ages, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall W. Dr. John E. Schloder century French art. He curated St. Petersburg. He has written Craig Ed and Betty Shamas An innovator throughout collaborated on videos. the pioneering exhibitions, widely about surrealism and Ms. Maggielee Delahanty Ms. Charlotte F. Smyth her career, Ms. Austin She has written numerous Claude Monet 1840-1926, Dada and was instrumental in Mrs. Henry Esteva Carol Sue Stevens and Family has established curatorial catalogue and journal essays, Morisot, The Art of Paul transforming the Art Institute’s Joe and Joanne Fleece Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Keith positions at major museums including for Raw Vision and Gauguin (with Richard Brettell collection of surrealism into Mike and Candy Frawley Tulloch and universities and helped the Folk Art Messenger. and Françoise Cachin), and one of the world’s finest. Mrs. Marian S. Gay Mrs. Carol A. Upham build their collections. She Toulouse-Lautrec: Paintings. The Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Godbold Sally and Bill Wallace was the Associate Curator for Ms. Austin holds her BA in Monet retrospective at the Art Early on, he specialized in Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, Mrs. Ann Wells African Art in the Department English from Simpson College Institute of Chicago attracted twentieth-century art as an CPAs Hal and Becky Wells of the Art of Africa, Oceania, in Iowa and a BFA in theatre, nearly a million visitors and Assistant Professor of Art Ms. Royce Haiman Mr. Peter B. and Mrs. Lisa G. and the Americas at the with a double major in acting his book, French Painting, is a History at The John Hopkins Ms. Helen N. Hameroff Wells Art Institute of Chicago, and directing, from the School classic in the field. The French University and wanted Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Ms. Mary Margaret Winning the Margaret McDermott of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ministry of Culture awarded to publish a biography of Harvey Sr. Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Dale Associate Curator for African him the title, Chevalier in the Duchamp. He continues as She earned her MA and Dr. Mack and Susan Hicks Wybrow Art at the Dallas Museum of Order of Arts and Letters. a senior editorial advisory MPhil in art history from Yale Mr. Richard and Mrs. Michelle Art, and currently the Curator committee member for The University, where she studied Hilburn for the new Baron and Ellin In Memory of Betty Wright Dr. Stuckey’s interests are Marcel Duchamp Studies with Robert Farris Thompson, Bob and Chris Hilton Gordon Art Galleries at Old Mr. Stephen D. and expansive. He has written Online Journal and is a one of the country’s most Alexandra Kim, former Curator of Collections at Kensington Palace, Mr. and Mrs. W. Langston Dominion University in presented the Collectors Circle Lecture on December 6. Attending Mrs. Nancy Harris Thomas about the work of J. M. W. contributing editor for Art in influential scholars of African Holland Norfolk, Virginia. the reception were (left to right): Collectors Circle President Barbara Turner, Marcel Duchamp, America. Dr. Stuckey holds his American art and cultural McCoy, Mrs. Kim, Debbie Kraujalis of sponsor Northern Trust, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, BA magna cum laude from Yale history. Associate Director for Advancement Don Howe, and Mary B. Perry. 16 17 New Trustees Montgomery College, where he served with great distinction for 10 years. A distinguished journalist, Rod Gramer is Vice President and A Conversation with Philip General Manager of the award-winning Bay News 9 and is An eloquent advocate for increasing Dates to Remember Pearlstein, 3 p.m. also General Manager of InfoMás, a 24-hour Spanish news access to higher education, Dr. Law Contemporary Prints by American Saturday/19 Wine Weekend St. Pete: Sunday/3 channel serving the Tampa Bay and Orlando markets. Both are developed his expertise early in his Women: A Selection from the Gift of International Wine Auction, Introduction to the History of Music in the Marly: Park Avenue career. He was staff director of the Martha and Jim Sweeny Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf innovators. Art: “Art of the Early Americas,” Brass, 2 p.m. Florida House of Representatives’ FINAL WEEKS, Through February 3 presented by Maya Stanfield- Club, 4:30-11 p.m. Committee on Higher Education Mazzi of the University of Florida, Photographing the City opens Mr. Gramer is one of 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday/4 and worked for the Florida Board of The Art of Golf those rare journalists MFA: Make and Take: Decorative Art in Bloom Bonus FINAL WEEKS, Through February Sunday/10 Regents. Golf Club Head-Covers, 11 a.m.- Demonstrations: Jeanne Houlton, who has been equally 17 Wine Weekend St. Pete: Vintners 3 p.m. Master of the Ichiyo School of successful in broadcast Brunch, Renaissance Vinoy, Ikebana, at 10:30 a.m. and Jill His efforts to increase student success have led him to consult 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and print. Prior to Photographing the City Anderson and Shannon Huet of the Sunday/20 Gallery Talk: Curatorial Assistant joining Bay News 9, with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and to testify before Opening February 9 Garden Club of St. Petersburg at the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Center Lecture: Studio glass pioneer Fritz Sabrina Hughes on Photographing 1:30 p.m. he was the Executive Dreisbach talks about his passion, the City, 3 p.m. for Community College Student Success National Advisory Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Things 2 p.m. News Director of Saturday/9 Board. In addition, he is a board member of the Community March 2-June 16 KGW-TV in Portland Monday/11 Art in Bloom opens. College Research Center/National Center for Postsecondary Thursday/24 and KTVB-TV in Monday Art Bite: Curatorial Introduction to the History of Boise. Research and The Collins Center for Public Policy, among Art in Bloom 2013 Ice Cream Social and Book- Assistant Sabrina Hughes on Art, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Signing, presented by the Museum selections from Photographing the others. March 9-12 Flowers After Hours Preview Store, 5-7 p.m. City, 1 p.m. At KGW, he managed Party, sponsored by The Stuart Dr. Law is playing a vital role in the area’s economic life and Play miniARTure Golf on the Front Society, 6:30 p.m. the largest staff of Lawn on Beach Drive. Friday/25 Tuesday/12 future. He serves on the boards of WorkNet Pinellas, Workforce broadcast and on- Through February 17 Dinner at the MFA with music by New Parent Gallery Sunday/10 line journalists in Florida, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and Pinellas $3 suggested donation to benefit Chrysallis, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Conversations, 10-11:30 a.m. educational programs. Art in Bloom Conversations with Oregon and southwest County Economic Development. Friends of Decorative Arts: Eric the Designers with special guest, Saturday/26 Davis, Artistic Director of freeFall Florida artist Christopher Still, Washington. During Theatre, on the collaboration Family Tours, every Saturday, Introduction to the History of 2-4 p.m. He is also a strong proponent of the arts and humanities in the between directors and designers, his 13-year tenure, 11 a.m. Art: “Classical Views: The Art of curriculum and the community. He has revitalized the theater 2 p.m. the station won more state, regional, and national awards than Greece and Rome” by Sheramy Monday/11 and music programs at St. Petersburg College and has advanced Bundrick of the University of South any other station in Oregon, formed a partnership with The MFA is open on Thursdays until Art in Bloom Luncheon with Florida St. Petersburg, 10:30 a.m.- Wednesday/13 the missions of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art and the 8 p.m. Admission is only $10 from author/designer Kathryn Crisp Oregonian newspaper, and expanded new media products. 12:30 p.m. Palladium Theater, which are under the school’s umbrella. 5-8. Coffee Talk for people 55+: Nan Greeley, presented by The Stuart Colton’s “Mrs. Tidbit – Living in Society, The Vinoy, 11:30 a.m. Downtown St. Petersburg in 1925,” Just as impressive was Mr. Gramer’s 10-year experience at Sunday/27 Monday Art Bite: Selection by tour, and refreshments, 10 a.m.- KTVB, which was the preferred news source in Idaho’s capital. His interest in a well-rounded education reflects the Jesuit January Gallery Talk: Director Kent Bridget Bryson, Coordinator of noon He increased ratings, initiated an on-line news site, and philosophy of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, where Lydecker on The Art of Golf, 3 p.m. Curatorial Affairs, 1 p.m. he earned his BA in English. He holds his MA and PhD in Saturday/5 moderated a weekly public affairs show. Under his direction, Saturday/16 Design and Management of Postsecondary Education from Family Yoga, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday/12 the station won the national 1998 James K. Batten Award for Introduction to the History February New Parent Gallery Florida State University. When he is not running one of the of Art: Director Emeritus John Excellence in Civic Journalism. Tuesday/8 Conversations, 10-11:30 a.m. area’s foremost colleges, he is often jogging – seriously – having Saturday/2 Schloder on “Going for Baroque: New Parent Gallery Friends of Decorative Arts: completed more than two dozen marathons, including six Family Yoga, 10-11 a.m. The Seventeenth Century in From 1975-1988, Mr. Gramer held increasingly responsible Conversations, 10-11:30 a.m. Europe,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Curatorial Assistant Sabrina Introduction to the History of Hughes on Agathon Léonard’s Le positions at The Idaho Statesman, also in Boise and the state’s Boston Marathons. Friends of Decorative Arts: Florida MFA: Make and Take: Highlands Art: Director Kent Lydecker on Jeu de l’Écharpe (The Scarf Dancer), Craftsmen Director Diane Shelly and Game Family Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. largest newspaper. He began as a city hall and political reporter, MFA Director Kent Lydecker on craft “Medieval and Early Renaissance about 1900, a recent gift from Mary winning state, regional, and national awards. He went on to art, 2 p.m. Art,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alice McClendon, 2 p.m. become Metro Editor, Political Editor, and Editorial Page Editor. Sunday/17 Last Day to see Art in Bloom. One of his editorials won a Best of Gannett Award. In 1985, he Board of Trustees 2013 Wednesday/9 Sunday/3 The Art of Golf closes. was a national reporter for USA Today. Executive Committee Ms. Fay Mackey Coffee Talk for people 55+: Contemporary Prints by American Wednesday/13 Dr. Edward A. Amley, Mr. Mark Mahaffey Nan Colton’s new presentation, Women closes. Thursday/21 Coffee Talk for people 55+: President Mr. Cary P. Putrino, J.D. “Inside Nan’s Studio,” tour, and Collectors Circle Lecture: Nan Colton’s new solo play, Mr. Gramer is the co-author of Fighting the Odds, the Life of refreshments, 10 a.m.-noon Mr. Howard Mills, J.D., Mr. Frank J. (Sandy) Rief III, Esq. Tuesday/5 Dr. Charles Frederick Stuckey on “Harriet Beecher Stowe – Under Senator Frank Church, which won the 1994 Evans Biography An Evening with Aphrodite: “Museums and Me,” 6:30 p.m. the Palmetto Leaves,” tour, and President-Elect Mr. David L. Robbins, Esq. refreshments, 10 a.m.-noon Award. He now serves on the Advisory Board of the Frank Ms. Ellen Stavros, Secretary Mr. Marshall Rousseau Thursday/10 Ancient Greek Erotica, 5-8 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Robert Steven Saturday/23 Church Institute at Boise State University and is also a trustee of Mr. Harold E. Wells Jr., Mr. Robert B. Stewart A Dynamic Duet: An Evening with Maestro Daniel Lipton of Opera Bianchi at 6:30 p.m. Introduction to the History of Art: Thursday/14 the St. Petersburg College Foundation and the Glazer Children’s Treasurer Mr. Kenneth T. Welch, Pinellas Tampa and Kent Lydecker, 6:30 p.m. Director Emeritus John Schloder on Collectors Circle Lecture: Museum in Tampa. He holds a BA in journalism and history Mr. Roy Binger County Commissioner Thursday/7 “From Rococo to Revolution: The Ramona Austin on “A Design Mr. Robert Churuti Mrs. Jean Giles Wittner from the University of Idaho. Saturday/12 Young Professionals Night with Eighteenth Century in Europe,” for Living: The Lozenge Motif in Ms. Mary Alice McClendon Mr. Anthony Zinge, J.D. Golf, Scotch, and Cigars, 5-8 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kongo and African American Art,” Introduction to the History of Art: 6:30 p.m. Dr. William D. Law Jr. is a state and national leader in higher Mrs. Mary L. Shuh Mrs. Charlotte Kendall, President, Director Kent Lydecker on “Meeting Mr. William H. Stover The Stuart Society education. He returned to St. Petersburg College in 2010 as its Art History at the Museum of Fine Friday/8 Dr. Kent Lydecker, Director Arts,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March Saturday/16 Trustees Wine Weekend St. Pete: Midnight sixth President. From 1981-1988, he was the Vice President of Introduction to the History of Mr. Gary Damkoehler Honorary Trustees in Paris, MFA, 7 p.m. Friday/1 Institutional and Program Planning at then St. Petersburg Junior Monday/14 Art, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mr. Rod Gramer Mrs. Isabel Bishop, Honorary Members’ Opening for Philip MFA: Make and Take: Whirligigs, College. Monday Art Bite: Untitled (date Saturday/9 Pearlstein, 6-8 p.m. Dr. Gordon J. Gilbert Memorial Trustee unknown), attributed to Marco 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Introduction to the History Mrs. Royce G. Haiman Mr. Seymour A. Gordon, Esq. Palmezzano, introduced by Director of Art: Director Kent Lydecker Dr. Law has been the president of three other colleges: Mr. Robert Hilton Mr. Charles Henderson Kent Lydecker, 1 p.m. Saturday/2 on “The High Renaissance,” Saturday/23 Tallahassee Community College, Montgomery College in Family Yoga, 10-11 a.m. Mrs. Hazel C. Hough Mrs. Nomina Cox Horton 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Introduction to the History of suburban Houston, and Lincoln Land Community College Mr. Jackie Joyner Jr. Mr. Peter Sherman Philip Pearlstein’s People, Places, Art, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois. He was the founding President of Dr. William D. Law Jr. Mrs. Carol A. Upham Things opens.

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