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Holidays at WAM

Live Concerts, Family Activities, Tours & More!

November 23­–December 31, 2012

The Worcester Art Museum evokes the spirit of the season during this special time of year. Join us and enjoy festive live concerts in the Renaissance Court, special seasonal children's programming, decorations inside and outside the Museum, and expanded Shop and Café hours.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All Concerts listed below will take place at 2pm in the Renaissance Court and are free with Museum admission. No reservations required. Please join us beforehand for 1pm free, public tours every Sunday as well.

Complimentary Gift Wrapping on purchases made in The Museum Shop, provided by the Members' Council, 3-4pm, after each of the concerts.

Zip Tours are fast-paced docent-led gallery talks designed to offer a short but in-depth view of a single work or artist. Celebrate the season with these holiday themed tours.
Free with Museum admission.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt
During gallery hours, kids can pick up a fun Scavenger Hunt activity at Visitor Services Desks. Our younger guests will have the opportunity to find artworks in the galleries that include images of gift giving. When they are finished, kids can return to the desk for a prize!

	Gallery Hours Wednesday-Friday, 11am-5pm 3rd Thursday of every month, 11am-8pm Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday, 11am-5pm (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and December 25)
	The Museum Shop Open every day November 23–December 30 11am-5pm (Closed December 25)
	The Museum Café Open Wednesday through Saturday & Holiday Concert Sundays 11:30am-2pm (Closed December 25)

HOLIDAYS AT WAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, November 23  

Holiday Family Photo Op 11am-4pm (pre-selected time slots) Start a new family tradition by getting your family holiday photo taken in the beautiful Chapter House. A professional photographer from WAM will work with you to get the perfect shot. Sign up soon as the photo appointments are limited. $50 includes sitting fee and electronic image emailed to your home. Sorry, no pets allowed. Photo packages are available through the photographer. Call Christine at 508.793.4334. Registration required.

Sunday, November 25

Holiday Concert: The Firla Ensemble featuring The WPI Vocal Performance Lab John Delorey, Director Renaissance Court 2pm Join us for an afternoon of traditional holiday favorites from early American carols to current Broadway hits. The concert will be preceded by a holiday prelude by the Medwin Honors String Quartet.

Saturday, December 1

Holiday Zip Tour: The Italians in Art with Docent Jane Maguire, 12-12:30pm

Greeting Card Workshop for Adults 1-4pm $30 Members / $45 nonmembers Make your own unique handmade cards for family and friends using a variety of different materials. Leave the workshop with so many ideas to continue to create greeting cards for all occasions. Space limited and preregistration required. Call Christine at 508.793.4334 to register.

Sunday, December 2

Holiday Concert: The Chorale of Worcester State University Dr Christie Nigro, Director and Burncoat High School's Quadrivium David Twiss, Director Renaissance Court 2pm

Saturday, December 8

Holiday Zip Tour: A Village Scene in Winter with a Frozen River with Docent Ginny Powell-Brasier, 12-12:30pm

Gingerbread House Workshop for Families 1-3pm, $25 (Maximum 3 people per house) Decorate your own gingerbread house using a variety of different candy and food materials. Space limited and preregistration required. Call Christine at 508.793.4334 to register. Note: Products may contain peanuts.

Sunday, December 9

Holiday Concert: Christmas with the Salisbury Singers Michelle Graveline, Director Renaissance Court 2pm

Wednesday, December 12

December Tour of the Month: Music & Art
2pm
Docent Jane Maguire continues to explore this popular topic, as she ties pieces of music to works in the WAM collection in historical, cultural, and emotional ways.
This tour will also be offered on Saturday, December 15, 2pm.

Saturday, December 15

Holiday Zip Tour: Frozen Moat Outside City Walls with Docent Ginny Powell-Brasier,
12-12:30pm

December Tour of the Month: Music & Art
2pm
Docent Jane Maguire continues to explore this popular topic, as she ties pieces of music to works in the WAM collection in historical, cultural, and emotional ways.

Sunday, December 16

Holiday Concert: Merrimack Valley Ringers Karen E. Leonard, Director Renaissance Court 2pm Kids (and grown-ups too) can come up after the show, talk to the performers and try their hand at bell ringing!

Join us after the concert for a reading of Clement Clarke Moore's classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with WAM's own Jere Shea followed by complimentary milk and cookies for all.

Saturday, December 22

Holiday Zip Tour
Vanitas Symbols in Art with Docent Merle Brandzel,
12-12:30pm

Sunday, December 23

Holiday Concert: The Worcester Brass Consort 2pm Sing along to your favorite Holiday tunes with this accomplished brass ensemble.

Saturday, December 29

Holiday Zip Tour
Depictions of the Virgin Mary with Docent Jane Pastore
12-12:30pm

Monday, December 31

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Participate in all of the great First Night Worcester events that are happening around the city and in the Museum. Visit firstnightworcester.org for more information.

Remember

17 and under enjoy free general admission all year long.