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May 23, 2013

Thinking Globally: Exploring the MIA's Indian and Southeast Asian Art Collection

7 – 8 p.m.
Pillsbury Auditorium

Presenter: Risha Lee, the MIA's Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art. The MIA's Indian and Southeast Asian art collection contains many gems of art, produced in a variety of times and places. In an introduction to the collecti...

Events on December 15, 2012

Winterlights at the Purcell-Cutts House

Saturday, December 15, 2012
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:40 p.m.

Purcell-Cutts House

Experience a progressive Christmas of 1915 at the Purcell-Cutts House, the MIA?s Prairie School gem. Tours offered by docents dressed in period finery. Saturdays hourly from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sundays hourly from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. $5; $4 for students; free for MIA members and children under 12. Shuttle service available. To reserve tickets, call (612) 870-6323 or reserve tickets online »

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Discover Your Story at the MIA

Saturday, December 15, 2012
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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Winterlights at the Purcell-Cutts House

Saturday, December 15, 2012
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Designed by William Purcell and George Elmslie in 1913, the Prairie School-style Purcell-Cutts House will be decorated for the holidays to reflect the upper-middle-class, progressive lifestyle of the Purcells around 1915. Forty-five minute tours led by costumed docents will emphasize the gifts, toys, food and social traditions of the period that the Purcells might have enjoyed.

To reserve tickets, call (612) 870-6323 or reserve tickets online »

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China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

Saturday, December 15, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2 – 3 p.m.

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Winterlights: Celebrating the Season

Saturday, December 15, 2012
1 – 2 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Museum-wide

Experience the warmth of winter holidays celebrated around the world, such as Eid al-Adha, Bodhi Day, Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. View stunning objects that celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and lead us into the New Year. Hear stories of redemption, renewal, and regeneration. Docent-led tours every day at 1 p.m.; weekends at 1 and 2:30 p.m.; and Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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Winterlights: Celebrating the Season

Saturday, December 15, 2012
1 – 2 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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Americas Art Cart

Saturday, December 15, 2012
2 – 4 p.m.

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Featured Exhibition

More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness

Ending Soon!

Thursday, March 21, 2013—Sunday, June 9, 2013
Target Gallery (admission charged)
Ticketed Exhibition (FREE for members!)

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