(MORRISTOWN, NJ) --The Morris Museum jumps into summer with a variety of exciting programs and performances for adults. The events include jazz performances by the Full Count Big Band and Dan Levinson; a pastel studio art workshop; and a lecture on Ancient Greece. Further program and ticket information is available by calling 973.971.3700 or online at morrismuseum.org.
Jazz Showcase -- Full Count Big Band: Tribute to Bobby Darin
Monday, July 11, 8:00PM
This ever-popular big band features vocalist Joe Ferrara and the Darin song book.
Tickets: $17 in advance; $20 at the door
Studio Art Workshop:
Plein Air Pastel Painting Workshop
Saturday, July 23, 10:00AM–4:00PM
Ages 16–Adult
Pastel is an exciting medium with seductive color and relatively quick results. Plein air takes you and your pastels outdoors to work on the excellent subject matter of landscape! This workshop welcomes all levels, whether you are learning a new medium, or improving your technique. Beginners encouraged!
Registration fee: $90 for Museum-members, $100 for Non-members
Jazz Showcase:
Dan Levinson’s Midsummer’s Night Jazz Party
Monday, July 25, 8:00PM
It wouldn’t be summer without Dan Levinson and his friends musically lighting up the night sky. Helping to heat up the evening with cool jazz will be Mike Davis (cornet), Jim Fryer (trombone), Conal Fowkes (piano), Brian Nalepka (bass), Kevin Dorn (drums), and of course the charming, evocative vocal stylings of Molly Ryan.
Tickets: $17 in advance; $20 at the door
Tea and Treasures: Ancient Greece and Beyond
Wednesday, July 20, 2:00PM
Explore Ancient Greece as we introduce you to a variety of archaeological recoveries from our Museum Loan collection. You will discover the influence that Olympians, artists, and architects of Ancient Greek civilizations have had on the western world and beyond.
This program continues Tea and Treasures, a popular monthly series that features engaging lectures, great conversation, and light refreshments. Advance registration required.
Tickets: $10 per person
About the Morris Museum
Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also offers educational programs, family events, and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Citation of Excellence, among other awards. The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.
The Museum is located at 6 Normandy Heights Road (at the corner of Columbia Turnpike) in Morristown, NJ, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, 12:00 to 5:00pm. In addition, the Museum is open evenings from 5:00 to 8:00pm on the second and third Thursday of the month. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults and $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission is always free for Museum members. For more information, call (973) 971-3700, or visit www.morrismuseum.org.
