Archives for July 2014

Bloomingdale’s Fashion Touchdown

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August 1, 2014 – January 24, 2015

This exciting exhibit features one-of-a-kind football helmets, created by world-famous fashion designers for an auction to benefit the NFL Foundation. The University of Mississippi Museum acquired three helmets, featured in the exhibition with photographs of the remaining 45 helmets.

A Light Passage by Lee Renninger

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August 26, 2014 – February 14, 2015

Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 5 – 8:00 p.m.

Part of the Oxford Arts Crawl

A Light Passage features pieces from Botanica — a new body of work by Lee Renninger using elements of the garden to celebrate the wonder and mystery of the floral world.

Art-Crawl

ArtZone • Fall 2014

COST: $70 (semester fee) per family
for Museum Members at the Family level and above

$150 (semester fee) per family
for non-members

Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 3:00 – 5:05 p.m.

Sept. 9–Dec. 4, 2014 | 12 weeks | GRADES K–6

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM

Register your children for fun-filled sessions of art activities!
The twelve weeks of ArtZone will revolve around the exhibits from our permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. Students will be inspired by ancient civilizations, folk art, and special exhibits.

Space is limited! The deadline to register is Sept. 1, 2014.
No refunds will be issued after this date.

A limited number of need-based ArtZone scholarships are available.
Email esdean@olemiss.edu for an application.
Deadline: September 1, 2014

REGISTER TODAY!

  • Complete and return the registration form
    (available at the Museum or download here)
    and payment (by cash or check) to the front desk.
  • Registration deadline is Sept. 1, 2014;
    no refunds will be issued after this date.
  • You will receive a confirmation by email.

Parent/Guardian Agreement:
By registering your child for ArtZone, you are agreeing to the following:

  • Children must be dressed in clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
  • Students cannot change their ArtZone day during the semester.
  • Students must be picked up by 5:10 P.M.
  • Children must adhere to the rules and discipline policy set by the UM Museum. After 3 notes home a child will be asked not to return to the program.

 

Questions? Call or email Emily Dean: esdean@olemiss.edu, 662.915.7073

Blues & BBQ

The University of Mississippi Museum in association with the Oxford Blues Festival hosts

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014
Meet ’N Greet with Jeff Jensen
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM
VIP ticket holders for Thursday will get to taste an assortment of Blues Food, as referenced from various blues songs in the Museum.
6:00 P.M.

Blues Concert
THE LAWN OF THE WALTON-YOUNG HOUSE
paid admission
7–10:00 P.M. The Jeff Jensen Band

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014
Blues Panels
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM
free to the public
noon-1:00 P.M. Blues Visual Artist Panel
1:15-2:15 P.M. Blues Scholar Panel
2:30-3:30 P.M. Blues Musicians Panel

Blues Concerts
THE LAWN OF THE WALTON-YOUNG HOUSE
paid admission
4:10 P.M. National Anthem
4:15–5:15 P.M. Libby Rae Watson
5:30–6:30 P.M. Eric Hughes Band
7:45–8:45 P.M. Redd Velvet
9–10:00 P.M. Tas Cru

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014
Blues and BBQ
THE LAWN OF THE WALTON-YOUNG HOUSE
paid admission
noon–12:45 P.M. 3 Hour Tour Featuring Effie Burt
1–1:45 P.M. The Zediker Boys
2–3:00 P.M. Silas Reed & Da Books
3:15–4:15 P.M. Zach Tilotson & Cameran Kimbrough Duo
4:30–5:30 P.M. The Blues Doctors
5:45–6:45 P.M. Cadillac Funk
7–8:00 P.M. Joe Shelton
8:15–9:15 P.M. Mr. Sipp

DAY PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE
FOR $10 OR AT THE DOOR FOR $15

SPECIAL 3-DAY PASSES AND VIP WEEKEND PASSES
AVAILABLE AT OXFORDBLUESFEST.COM

Click here to find out more about the festival line-ups and to purchase tickets.