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"Morrison
House Presents"
Cultural Discussion Series
First Tuesday of Every Month
6 to 8pm - Free Admission
Morrison House,
116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.morrisonhouse.com
/ 703-838-8000
Join us for a
salon-style discussion series exploring Alexandria's
heritage and culture with talks in the stylish
yet comfortable salon of the Morrison House. This
charming setting provides an ideal backdrop for
members of the public to participate in an open
and lively conversation with artists, authors,
and archaeologists from Alexandria and the nationally
acclaimed Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The series
is sponsored by the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association,
the Alexandria Archaeological Commission, and
the Morrison House Hotel. Cocktails will be available
for purchase through The Grille at Morrison House
Hotel, and dinner reservations can be made for
guests who would like to continue their experience
following the event.
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January 5
The Life and Legacy of George Washington
Morrison House Presents: Christopher Erney, Torpedo
Factory Artist
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February 2
Braddock's March - A Pilgrimage of Destiny
Morrison House Presents: Thomas E. Crocker, Author of Braddock's March
Click for full description.
March 2
Striking Example - Local Slave Patrols and
Slave Resistance
Morrison House Presents: Terry Buckalew, Historian
Click for full description.
April 6
Art and the Arctic - Change, Challenge, and Inspiration
Morrison House Presents: Alison Sigethy, Torpedo
Factory Artist
Click for full description.
May 4
From Architect to Artist - the Art of Matthew Harwood
Morrison House Presents: Matthew Harwood, Torpedo Factory Artist
Click for full description.
June 1
Morrison House Presents: Jackie Ehle, Torpedo Factory Artist
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April 6
Art and the Arctic: Change, Challenge, and Inspiration
Morrison House Presents:
Alison Sigethy, Torpedo Factory Artist
6 to 8pm - FREE
Celebrate the 40th Earth Day with environmental artist Alison Sigethy. Alison creates earth-friendly sculptures out of salvaged building glass and wood. Her decision to use these materials was inspired by her kayak trips to Greenland and Arctic Canada. Come learn about the Arctic and see how she transforms common objects like driftwood and solar glass into organic works of art.
Alison has been creating green art since her first trip to the Arctic in 2006. A popular speaker in the field of environmental art, Alison has exhibited in shows, private collections, and galleries throughout the US and abroad. |
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January 5
The Life and Legacy of George Washington
Morrison House Presents: Christopher Erney, Torpedo Factory Artist
Artist Christopher Erney will discuss the creation of the George Washington Mural which illustrates the life and legacy of George Washington. The George Washington Mural is located along the Mount Vernon Trail just north of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and is the longest realistic mural in the United States at 1,200 feet. The artist will discuss local history as well as difficulties in creating a 12,000 square foot piece of outdoor public art.
Alexandria 's Christopher Erney has lectured and exhibited his artwork throughout the United States and Europe . His next scheduled exhibit is in Versailles , France at the 2010 International Painter's Salon.
February 2
Braddock's March - A Pilgrimmage of Destiny
Morrison House Presents: Thomas E. Crocker, Author of Braddock's March
Author and Alexandria resident Thomas E. Crocker will speak about his new book Braddock's March: How the Man Sent to Seize a Continent Changed American History . Mr. Crocker's talk will focus in particular on the encampment of Braddock's expedition at Alexandria and on the important events that took place here. Mr. Crocker will be available to sign copies of his book following the talk.
Tom Crocker is a partner in the Washington office of Alston & Bird LLP, a large Atlanta-based law firm. He specializes in regulatory aspects of international business. Earlier in his career, Tom served as a Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department. He graduated from Princeton University and Columbia Law School . Tom is a resident of Alexandria , and he and his wife and two sons live just blocks from Braddock's line of march up Braddock Road . Braddock's March is Tom's first published book.
March 2
Striking Example - Local Slave Patrols and Slave Resistance
Morrison House Presents: Terry Buckalew, Historian
An 1840 confrontation in Spring Bank between a county slave patrol and a group of local slaves has been called “The most renowned patrol attack” by slaves in the history of the United States . Terry Buckalew will review details of the incident, the subsequent trial and the yet untold political struggle for the lives of the condemned slaves as revealed in almost 200 pages of original documents from The Library of Virginia.
Terry holds a master's degree in American History and is the head of a historical research consultancy in Falls Church where he lives. He has recently contributed to two documentary films, one for PBS's “American Experience,” on the civil rights movement in antebellum Philadelphia . Terry is currently researching a book and writing a film treatment on the Spring Bank confrontation.
April 6
Art and the Arctic - Change, Challenge, and Inspiration
Morrison House Presents: Alison Sigethy, Torpedo Factory Artist
Celebrate the 40th Earth Day with environmental artist Alison Sigethy. Alison creates earth-friendly sculptures out of salvaged building glass and wood. Her decision to use these materials was inspired by her kayak trips to Greenland and Arctic Canada. Come learn about the Arctic and see how she transforms common objects like driftwood and solar glass into organic works of art.
Alison has been creating green art since her first trip to the Arctic in 2006. A popular speaker in the field of environmental art, Alison has exhibited in shows, private collections, and galleries throughout the US and abroad.
May 4
From Architect to Artist - the Art of Matthew Harwood
Morrison House Presents: Matthew Harwood, Torpedo Factory Artist
Matthew Harwood's artwork is inspired by the production and presentation skills he learned as an architect. For centuries, architects relied on highly developed drafting, rendering and model making skills to design buildings and structures. With today's ever widening dependence on computer aided design and modeling programs, the old ways are employed by an ever dwindling few. In Harwood's art, the pre-AutoCAD design and hand skills are not only kept alive but combined in surprising new ways, resulting in innovative multi-dimensional paintings and drawings.
In 1983, Harwood graduated with honors from the Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design but soon abandoned his career in architecture for one in art after being juried into the Torpedo Factory Art Center the same year. His award winning artwork is included in many private and corporate collections; and has been shown in solo and group shows in museums, galleries and special exhibitions.
Click here for full calendar of shows and events.
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