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    Marin Arts Council OPEN STUDIOS Gallery

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Marin Arts Council OPEN STUDIOS Gallery
    Start Date: Tuesday 4/14/2009 — End Date: Sunday 5/10/2009
    Admission:Free
    The Marin Arts Council presents its annual Open Studios Gallery, featuring the artists participating in the 2009 Open Studios.
    This month-long exhibit represents all artists participating in this year’s Open Studios event, featuring one piece of artwork per artist.
    The exhibit […]

    Introduction to Hieroglyphs Workshop

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Introduction to Hieroglyphs Workshop
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Free with museum admission: Adults $9, Students/S
    Thursdays at 4:00 pm
    Sundays at 11:30 am
    Hieroglyphs were sacred carvings referred to by the ancient Egyptians as mdw ntr, or the divine words. In this workshop, you will learn the language and history of the Middle Kingdom […]

    Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    3rd Saturday of the Month at 12:30pm
    Life was not all work and no play in ancient Egypt. Learn how the ancient Egyptians spent their free time. Try your hand at various popular games such […]

    Artifact Exploration

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Artifact Exploration
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    3rd Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm
    Join us as we bring some very special artifacts out for you to examine up close. Learn about basic artifact handling and examine pieces made from different types of materials.
    Workshop duration: 45 […]

    April Fool’s Comedy Concert

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    April Fool’s Comedy Concert
    Start Date: Sunday 4/5/2009 — End Date: Sunday 4/5/2009
    Admission:$25
    Featuring Lisa Spector, Concert Pianist and
    Chris Miller, Improv Actor
    ‘What they didn’t teach me at Juilliard’
    Concert a la Victor Borge style
    Dessert Reception included
    Bring a sense of humor!
    Limited seating available in this charming victorian setting. Appropriate for adults and children.
    Adults $25/ Children $15
    Pay by April 3 […]

    Museum Scavenger Hunt

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Museum Scavenger Hunt
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    4th Saturday of the Month at 12:30pm
    This activity is fun for the whole family! Discover colorful and precious jewelry, predynastic pottery, glass and alabaster vessels, bronze tools, and Coptic textiles. Answer a few questions in each gallery […]

    Wonders of Mesopotamia

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Wonders of Mesopotamia
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    4th Sunday of each month at 12:30pm
    Join us as we explore the empires of this area such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and many more. Learn how these empires contributed to modern society through the invention of […]

    Afternoon with Birds of Prey

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Afternoon with Birds of Prey
    Start Date: Saturday 4/18/2009 — End Date: Saturday 4/18/2009
    Admission:$45
    The Hungry Owl Project announces: Afternoon with Birds of Prey
    Marin Art & Garden Center, Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2:00PM-5:30PM
    www.hungryowl.org
    February 23, 2009 - San Anselmo, CA - The Hungry Owl Project is thrilled to announce our first
    ever “Birds of Prey” event at the […]

    Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    2nd Saturday of the Month at 12:30pm
    Learn the history of cosmetics in ancient Egypt. Discover how and why certain minerals were used, and how other nearby cultures influenced cosmetics in the region.
    Workshop duration: 45 minutes
    Free with museum […]

    Egyptian Oils and Perfumes

    Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

    Egyptian Oils and Perfumes
    Start Date: Tuesday 3/31/2009 — End Date: Monday 8/31/2009
    Admission:Adults $9, Students/Seniors $7, Youth $5, under ag
    2nd Sunday of the Month at 12:30pm
    Perfumes were often used in temple rituals as well as everyday life. Discover how oils and perfumes were used in ancient Egypt and experience the scents of various types of […]