{"id":17582,"date":"2014-03-31T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T17:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2014-03-31T02:44:24","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T07:44:24","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-april-2014-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/03\/31\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-april-2014-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum April 2014 Exhibits and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.<\/p>\n

In the month of April, the Museum will feature Sessions with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, There\u2019s No Place Like Oz, Sessions with Andy, The Fascinating Mr. Warhol: Photographs by Raeanne Rubenstein, Women\u2019s History Month: Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick, The Art of Peach McComb, Easter Parade, Let\u2019s Find: Green, A Gallery Talk with Raeanne Rubenstein, Ladies Night, and Family Day Activity: Animals in Art & Literature.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at the Customs House Museum through June 29th.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz<\/strong>
\nThrough June 29th<\/p>\n

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an award-winning interactive experience! Step into the pages of the literary classic written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow.<\/p>\n

\"Try<\/a>

Try on the Silver Slippers<\/p><\/div>\n

Designed to engage and challenge guests to step into reading, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz invites visitors into large pop-up book pages that frame each section of this exhibit. Visitors learn through play with brain teaser games, role playing, dress-up, and other educational activities incorporated throughout.<\/p>\n

This exhibit involves 11 sections, or \u201cchapters,\u201d each addressing a different element of the story, such as Dorothy\u2019s House, Tornado, Emerald City, and Glinda\u2019s Castle.<\/p>\n

Exhibit sponsored by Planters Bank. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is produced and toured by Great Explorations Children\u2019s Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida \u00a9 2010. This project was supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s No Place Like Oz<\/strong>
\nThrough June 29th<\/p>\n

Memorabilia from the collection of Dr. John Olson, including Madame Alexander dolls, original scripts, books, autographs, and more.<\/p>\n

\"Andy<\/a>Sessions with Andy<\/strong>
\nWarhol Photography from the University of South Carolina Upstate
\nThrough May 4th<\/p>\n

A rare exhibition of Andy Warhol\u2019s photographic celebrity portraits are on loan from the University of South Carolina Upstate. Exhibition sponsored in part by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.<\/p>\n

The Fascinating Mr. Warhol: Photographs by Raeanne Rubenstein<\/strong>
\nThrough May 4th<\/p>\n

Rubenstein made her name in New York City shooting celebrities such as John Lennon, Muhammad Ali, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, and Andy Warhol, with whom she became friends.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s History Month: Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick<\/strong>
\nThrough May 4th<\/p>\n

For the sixth annual Women\u2019s History Month exhibition, the Customs House Museum is featuring the work of contemporary female photographers and an installation by award-winning artist Sher Fick. Both shows fall under the theme of \u201cfamily.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Art of Peach McComb<\/strong>
\nThrough April 27th<\/p>\n

Nashville artist Peach McComb brings the outdoors in, painting in both impressionistic and representational styles.<\/p>\n

Easter Parade<\/strong>
\nThrough April 27th<\/p>\n

Lobby exhibit of women\u2019s hats, gloves, hankies, and handbags.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s Find: Green (\u201cIt\u2019s Not Easy Being Green\u201d)<\/strong>
\nApril 2nd & 3rd, 10:30am\u201311:30am<\/p>\n

Preschool age children visit the Emerald City with three green friends: the Grinch, Shrek, and Kermit the Frog. We will also read a story and make a craft. Program is free with Museum Membership or paid admission.<\/p>\n

A Gallery Talk with Raeanne Rubenstein<\/strong>
\nApril 8th, 7:00pm\u20138:30pm, Free Admission<\/p>\n

[320right]Raeanne Rubenstein has worked with some of the biggest names in movies, music, and pop culture. Join her as she discusses her photography in The Fascinating Mr. Warhol.<\/p>\n

Ladies Night<\/strong>
\nApril 11th, 6:00pm\u20138:00pm, Free Admission<\/p>\n

Celebrate Women\u2019s History Month with a gallery talk with artist Sher Fick, a discussion on vintage clothing and jewelry with Karen Parr-Moody, and Women\u2019s health information. Light refreshments will be served. Vintage hat and glove attire is encouraged!<\/p>\n

Family Day Activity: Animals in Art & Literature<\/strong>
\nApril 12th, 10:00am\u20134:00pm<\/p>\n

Second Saturday is FREE admission day!<\/p>\n

Meet illustrator W.W. Denslow\u2019s Winged Monkeys, Cowardly Lion, and Toto in Frank L. Baum\u2019s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, as well as other animals that are found in children\u2019s books with a family arts and crafts activity.<\/p>\n

Contact Sue Lewis, Curator of Education, for further information on family programs at 931.648.5780 or slewis@customshousemuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Museum will be closed Sunday, April 20th for Easter.<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum.<\/p>\n

With over 35,000 square feet of the region\u2019s best hands-on activities and special events\u2026people of all ages agree \u2013 the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!<\/p>\n

The Explorer\u2019s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice\u2019s Attic, McGregor\u2019s Market and kitchen, and of course \u2013 the Bubble Cave! Finally, get \u201call aboard\u201d to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers \u201cride the rails\u201d every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.<\/p>\n

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Senior Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.<\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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