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Holidays at WAM

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Live Concerts, Family Activities, Tours & More!

November 25—December 31, 2011

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.

Download printable events schedule or scroll down to see the event listings.

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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. The 1pm public tours on these Sundays will have a musical theme.

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 the Lancaster Street Visitor Services Desk. 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!

Salisbury Street Doors open 7 days a week December 1-24!
Remember, 17 and under enjoy free general admission all year long.

gallery

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)
shop

The Museum Shop
will be open 7 days a week between December 1 and 24: gallery hours plus Monday and Tuesday, 11am-5pm.
(Closed December 25)
cafe

The Museum Café
will be open 11:30am- 2pm Wednesday-Sunday between November 25 and December 18, and Wednesday-Saturday the remainder of December.
(Closed December 25)


HOLIDAYS AT WAM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


SATURDAY, NOV 26
Holiday Family Photo Op 10:00am-4pm
Back by popular demand!  Continue the family tradition by having your family holiday photo taken in one of the magnificent galleries at the Museum. This year, photos will be taken inside the British gallery and you choose the artwork for your photo. A professional photographer from WAM will work with you to get the perfect shot.
$50 includes sitting fee and electronic image e-mailed to your home. Photo packages are available through the photographer. Sorry, no pets allowed. Reservations required.
Call 508.793.4333/4334.


SUNDAY, NOV 27

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Concert:
The WPI Vocal Performance Lab 2pm
John Delorey, Director
Chorus with brass, woodwinds, organ, piano and percussion perform Christmas in Nueva Espana (featuring music from Spanish Renaissance in the New World).


SATURDAY, DEC 3
Zip Tour: The Virgin & Christ Child Welcoming the Cross, Marten de Vos 12-12:30pm

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Holiday Victorian Strolling Carolers
12:30 -1:30pm
NEW THIS YEAR! Costumed in the look of the Victorian Era, this quartet of carolers will brighten your holiday mood as they meander throughout the museum. The Holiday Victorian Carolers are comprised of some of the finest vocalists and all of their costumes are handmade.


SUNDAY, DEC 4

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Concert:
Salisbury Singers 2pm
Michelle Graveline, Director
Traditional carols performed by the 45 piece choral group will delight young and old alike.


SATURDAY, DEC 10
Zip Tour: Depictions of Ice Skating in Dutch Painting 12-12:30pm


SUNDAY, DEC 11

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Concert:
Worcester Chorus 2pm
Christopher Shepard, Director,
Sima Kustanovich, Piano
50 members of the acclaimed choir will wow audiences with excerpts from Handel’s Messiah.


WEDNESDAY, DEC 14
A Holiday Celebration tour 2pm
As the holidays approach, come celebrate at the Museum with this thematic tour through the collection. Free with Museum admission.


THURSDAY, DEC 15
Museum open from 11am-8pm

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AFTER HOURS 3rd Thursdays and
Exhibition Opening: Hymn to the Earth:
Photographs by Ron Rosenstock
5:30-8pm
Music: Songs for Ceilidh (Celtic with a kick)
Free with Museum admission.

Complimentary gift wrapping on purchases made in the The Museum Shop.

Exhibition and catalogue sponsored by Cutler Capital Management and Cutler Associates.

Santa’s Helpers: Creative Babysitting 6-8pm
$10 per child for Members, $15 non members, ages 5+
Parents and caregivers, do you need a little time by yourself to do some holiday shopping or to stroll the galleries? Let our creative elves help by entertaining your kids with art projects while you spend some time with adults. Parents must stay on premises. Preregistration is required. Register by calling 508.793.4333/4334.


SATURDAY, DEC 17
Holiday Family Workshop: Gingerbread Houses 1-3pm
$15 per family, ages 5-13
Parents and kids enjoy the age-old tradition of making ginger bread houses. Decorate adorable pre-constructed ginger bread houses with sprinkles, colorful sugars, candies, cookies and more. Note: Products may contain peanuts.

Zip Tour: Still Life, Joachim Beuckelaer 12-12:30pm

A Holiday Celebration tour 2pm
As the holidays approach, come celebrate at the Museum with this thematic tour through the collection. Free with Museum admission.

Holiday Victorian Strolling Carolers 12:30 -1:30pm
NEW THIS YEAR! Costumed in the look of the Victorian Era, this quartet of carolers will brighten your holiday mood as they meander throughout the museum. The Holiday Victorian Carolers are comprised of some of the finest vocalists and all of their costumes are handmade.


SUNDAY, DEC 18

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Concert:
Merrimack Valley Ringers 2pm
Karen E. Leonard, Director
An exceptional handbell ensemble perform sacred and secular holiday music. Kids (and grown-ups too) can come up after the show, talk to the performers and try their hand at bell ringing!


'Twas the Night before Christmas reading with WXLO's Steve Donovan, after the Concert, around 3:15 p.m.
Grab the kids and join us for a fun reading with local celebrity, WXLO's Steve Donovan. Milk and cookies will be served in the Discovery Gallery following the reading.


SATURDAY, DEC 31

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Happy New Year!
Participate in all of the great First Night Worcester events that are happening around the city and in the Museum.
Visit www.firstnightworcester.org.


Check back for more information about Strolling Victorian Carolers, Christmas Reading with a local celebrity, holiday scavenger hunt and more...