LAST CHANCE!

"Ice Age" to the Digital Age: The 3D
Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios
Through October 31, 2011

Robot Nation: An Outdoor Installation
for the 21st Century
Through October 31, 2011

Day in the Life: Rockwell's Stockbridge
Studio
Throug Octohber 31, 2011

Sol Schwartz: Drawing in the Dark
Through October 23, 2011

It's A Dog's Life: Norman Rockwell
Paints Man's Best Friend
Through November 11, 2011

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Sex, Booze, and All That Jazz:
The Humorous Illustrations of Russell Patterson
Sunday, October 2, 2:30 p.m.

Meet illustrator Russell Patterson's "Patterson Girl," a popular, paradoxical symbol of both the excess and the containment of female sexuality during the 1920s and 1930s. Patterson, who helped define the standards of modern beauty and gender performance in 20th century America, reflects societal shifts in courtship, class behavior, and commercial culture in his art. This engaging tea and talk presented with S. Jaleen Grove― a recipient of a Rockwell Center for American Visual Studies Fellowship this year― will provide food for body and soul. Tea and treats will be served. $16, $12 members.

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Moving Pictures: The Art of Animation Teen Animation Workshop
Wednesday, September 28 through October 26, 3 to 5 p.m.

Learn the art of animation―from concept creation to the moving image! Character design, storyboard illustration, and digital animation techniques will be explored during this exciting hands-on series. Students will learn from talented professional cartoonist and animator, Scott Lincoln, the creator of Ralf the Destroyer, a long-running digital comic strip. For teens ages 11 and up. Materials provided. $65, $50 members.

Careers in Animation
Saturday, October 22, 1 to 4 p.m.

Thinking of a career in animation? Enjoy this inside look at animation today with the talented artists of Blue Sky Studios. Outstanding professionals will discuss the narrative, artistic, and technical skills that make 21st century animation possible, and explore the range of opportunities available to aspiring creators. Talks and exhibition tours will provide a rare chance to connect with an accomplished team of artists working in diverse aspects of the field. Free with Museum admission.

Generous support has been provided by Time Warner Cable's "Connect a Million Minds" program.

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Music, Poetry, Storytelling
Fridays, September 30 through October 21, 1 to 2 p.m.

The vibrant hues of autumn foliage mix with the talents of outstanding regional performers– engage your senses during these special lunchtime interludes on the Museum's terrace café. Scheduled performers include: Cabaret-To-Go; and WAM Theatre.

9/30: Carolyn Calandro
10/7: New Stage Performing Arts- reading of Hawthorne's Feathertop
10/14: Musical performance TBD
10/21: WAM Women's Action Movement Theatre

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Fall Foliage Museum Site
& Studio Tour
Saturday, October 1,
2:00 p.m.

Explore the Museum's beautiful Berkshire site during the splendor of autumn! Linwood, an 1859 Berkshire Cottage; and Norman Rockwell's studio, will be discussed during this special walking tour.

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The Making of Rio!
With Blue Sky Studios Animation Director Carlos Saldanha
Saturday, October 15, 1 p.m

Meet renowned animation director Carlos Saldanha, who will share a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of Rio, the acclaimed feature length film that has received rave reviews since its worldwide release this spring.

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