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BOWERS MUSEUM MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE
Fa l l / Wi n t e r 2 0 1 8
B
owers is full and galleria. The museum never looked so good, nor
Pr e s id e n t’ s me s s age of excitement did we ever serve better food thanks to our great
this fall with team at Patina Group and Tangata.
fantastic programming We are eagerly preparing for another
surrounding our two breathtaking exhibition that will premiere in March—
featured exhibitions: Guo Pei: Couture Beyond. This rare, magical display
Knights in Armor and features the work of world renowned couturière
African Twilight, not Guo Pei. For more than 20 years, Guo Pei has been
to mention Kidseum’s dressing celebrities, royalty, and politicians from
Kings, Queens & Castles. around the globe who turn to her for show-stopping
For those of you who creations. Bowers members can look forward to being
attended our Knights riveted by the more than 40 masterpieces on view
Photo © thecollectiveyou.com in Armor opening, I from March 10 to July 10, 2019.
hope you enjoyed our new format of a lecture prior With the holidays drawing near, look for a
to the exhibition viewing. Demand was beyond special thank you in the mail coming your way in the
our expectations and our guest speaker, Jonathan next few weeks. You’ll see a colorful snapshot of all
Tavares, graciously agreed to deliver his lecture twice that you make possible with your continued support
to accommodate the high turnout! and membership. We are grateful!
That same weekend, thanks again to the
efforts of Anne Shih, we hosted a very elegant Night Best wishes,
of Knights Candlelight Dinner, chaired by Dee Dee
Anderson. We transformed the museum into a
medieval castle! Guests stepped back in time to enjoy
an authentic Italian feast illuminated by more than
250 candles flickering throughout the historic wing Peter C. Keller, Ph.D.
NEW ACQUISITIONS
Autumn Day by Rex Brandt
R ex Brandt (American, 1914–2000) stood at the vanguard
of California Scene Painting, a mid-20th Century
departure from the golden state’s earlier impressionistic
Plein Air movement. He learned both representational and
abstract painting while studying at Berkeley, but throughout
his career followed the overarching trend of moving
towards the latter. Rather than creating photorealistic
watercolor reproductions, Brandt began to focus on
the essence of his subjects—looking for something that
could not be found on film. Brandt ultimately discovered
his lifelong style and philosophy in his “obsession with
sunshine.” The intricacies of his ideology can be likened to Autumn Day, 1976
Rex Brandt (American, 1914–2000); Temecula, California
an interest in the cause of light and a fascination with its Watercolor on paper
Ann Cullen Collection
effect. Complicated as it may be in writing, the application
of Brandt’s beliefs can be seen plain as day in his paintings.
Even in the relatively muted Autumn Day, Brandt’s color Autumn Day is welcomed to the Bowers Museum as part
palette, brush strokes, and use of white paper allow him of the Ann Cullen Collection, donated at the bequest of
to draw the scene from light as if it had been a sculpture the Estate of Ann Cullen. Photography for this painting was
trapped in a block of marble. generously sponsored by the Bowers California Art Council.
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Co n tin u in g e x h ibitions
California Bounty: Gemstone Carvings: First Californians Ceramics of
Image and Identity, The Masterworks Western Mexico
This installation showcases the
1850–1930 of Harold Van Pelt
Bowers’ extensive collection Encounter pre-Columbian art
This exhibition brings together For over 35 years, Harold Van of Native American art and from the western Mexican
many of the museum’s most Pelt has been perfecting the art artifacts in stone, shell, plant states of Colima, Nayarit,
cherished paintings and of carving quartz, rock crystal, fiber, and feathers. While and Jalisco. This exhibition
a small selection of works and agate gemstones. Each work groups from all regions of includes artwork depicting
illustrating California as a place in the exhibition is a reflection California are represented in imagery from daily life and
of possibility. Take a journey of hundreds of hours of the exhibition, special attention the intensity of western
through California’s visual craftsmanship. Transformed by is placed on local groups that Mexican figurative work.
history—a history shaped by a one man’s vision and skill from inhabited the coastal regions
Seated Dog, c. 100 B.C.–400 A.D.
mixture of Mexican and Anglo a solid stone to a delicate work of Southern California. West Mexico Shaft Tomb culture;
traditions, as well as the state’s of art, the gemstone carvings of Feathered Basket, c. 1920
Colima, West Mexico
Ceramic and paint
position on the Pacific Rim. Harold Van Pelt have to be seen Pomo culture; Northern California Gift of Sylvia Winstein
Feather, willow and shell bead
to be believed. Presented to the Bowers Museum by Myrtle
Untitled (Oranges in Tissue with Vase), 1889
Alberta Binford McCloskey Blakeslee in memory of Felix Modjeska,
Faceted Quartz Egg © 2010 grandson of Madame Helena Modjeska
(American, 1855–1911)
Harold and Erica Van Pelt
Oil on canvas
Gift of Mrs. Eleanor Russell
Ancient Arts of China: Spirits and California Legacies: Sacred Realms:
A 5,000 Year Legacy Headhunters: Missions and Ranchos Temple Murals by
Art of the Shashi Dhoj Tulachan
Curated by authorities of This exhibition features
Pacific Islands
Chinese history and culture objects related to the The nine oversized paintings
from the Shanghai Museum, Experience exquisite settlement of Alta California in this exhibition are by one
this collection portrays masterpieces and dynamic through Spanish land grants. extraordinary Buddhist
the evolution of Chinese objects from the vast and It also depicts the wealth monk named Shashi Dhoj
art and culture. From large diverse Pacific Islands in and lifestyles of the first Tulachan, a second generation
ceramic pots used during this special exhibition guest families who flourished under thangka artist living in
the Neolithic period to curated by Chris Rainier. Mexico’s rule of California Tuksche, a remote village
embroidered silk court robes Spanning the geographic known as the Rancho period. located in Mustang, Nepal’s
and ivory carvings from the region collectively northernmost district adjacent
Brandy Still, c. 1776–1831
19th century, this exhibition referred to as Oceania, Southern California to Tibet.
presents the importance of this exhibition highlights Copper
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Forster Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara with
fine art made to be admired masterworks from the a Thousand Arms and Eyes, c. 2008
during life and depended on three regions of Micronesia, Shashi Dhoj Tulachan; Nepal
in the afterlife. Melanesia, and Polynesia.
Natural mineral pigments
Loan courtesy of Gayle and Edward P. Roski
Camel and Rider Sculpture,
Amulet (Hei Tiki), 18th Century
Tang Dynasty (618–907)
Māori culture; New Zealand,
China
Polynesia, Oceania
Pottery and paint
Nephrite and sealing wax
Gift of Mrs. Ramona Ward
Bowers Museum Purchase
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W E S T C OA S T PR E M I E R E
O N LY AT T H E B OW E R S M U S E U M
B
owers Museum proudly presents the WEST COAST
PREMIERE of KNIGHTS IN ARMOR from the Museo Stibbert
in Florence, Italy, on view through January 13, 2019.
This exhibition gives exclusive access to an extraordinary
collection of more than 100 medieval and renaissance arms
and weaponry. On display are helmets, breastplates, and swords
inlaid with intricate emblems of heroism. The exquisite work
of centuries-old European craftsmen is brought to life, while
triumphs of design shine on two horses in full guard, German
crossbows, and sleek French daggers.
Bowers’ Kidseum also presents the exhibition Kings,
Queens & Castles, which is FREE with the purchase of
a Knights in Armor ticket.*
Visit bowers.org for more information.
*Must present original Knights in Armor ticket at Kidseum
for 1 free admission to Kings, Queens & Castles.
Brought to you by the
generosity of Frank and
Eileen DeSantis. The
exhibition was organized
by Contemporanea Progetti
in collaboration with the
Museo Stibbert, Florence,
Italy. Cover and image to the
right © Archivio Fotografico
Museo Stibbert.
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N OW O P E N
COMING SOON
MARCH 2019
COUTURE BEYOND
Guo Pei: Couture Beyond is coming
this spring to the Bowers Museum in
its west coast premiere. Open March
10 – June 10, 2019, this exhibition
showcases the iconic work of world-
renowned couturière Guo Pei.
Featuring more than 30 breathtaking
pieces from her boldest runway
shows, the masterpieces on view
underline the artist’s impact on the
fashion world and beyond. For over
20 years, Guo Pei has been dressing
celebrities, royalty, and politicians
from around the globe who turn to
Brought to you by the generosity of Frank and Eileen DeSantis. The
exhibition was organized by Contemporanea Progetti in collaboration
with the Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy. Images © Archivio Fotografico
her for show-stopping creations.
Museo Stibbert
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E xhibition–r e l at e d pro gr a ms Knigh ts in Arm o r
Knights in Armor Public Programming is sponsored in part by the Italian Cultural Arts Council, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum.
FILM S
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 24 SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 25
1:30 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM 1:30 – 3:45 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975, PG) A Knight’s Tale (2001, PG-13)
Enjoy an interactive screening of one of the most beloved Starring Heath Ledger and inspired by The Canterbury Tales
spoofs on the classic tale of King Arthur and his Knights of and the early life of William Marshall, A Knight’s Tale tells the
the Round Table. Coconut shells will be handed out to the story of William, a young squire with a gift for jousting.
audience to complement the film’s sound effects!
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $9 |
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $15 | General $12
General $20 (prop bags included)
Throughout the run of Knights in Armor,
go on a quest to become a knight
following one of the tenants of chivalry—
Justice, Respect, Duty, Diligence, or
Courage. On your quest, you will join an
interactive scavenger hunt through the
galleries, try to pull the sword from the
stone, and prove yourself in a life-sized
game of chess in the Kings, Queens &
Castles exhibition at Kidseum.
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 15
1 – 4 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Camelot (1967, G)
Join us for a sing-along with the film adaptation of Lerner
and Loewe’s classic musical. Camelot depicts the story of
King Arthur’s marriage to Guinevere, Mordred’s plot to
obtain the throne, and Guinevere’s attraction to Sir Lancelot.
Lyric sheets will be made available for all. Wear your royal
Arthurian best to enhance your sing-along experience.
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $9 |
General $12
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Questions? E-mail programs@bowers.org or call 714.567.3677
TA LK S & TOUR S
EVERY SUNDAY
11 AM & 2 PM | KNIGHTS GALLERY
Knights’ Tales in the Galleries
Revel in stories of honor and adventure as our docents take you through the
canon of knightly tales from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to King Arthur!
NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 25
Selections from El Cid and Selections from The Canterbury Tales
Don Quixote (Spanish and English) and Children’s Rhymes
NOVEMBER 11 DECEMBER 2
Heroes of History and Legend: Folktales from King Arthur to Beowulf
A Veterans Day Tribute
DECEMBER 9
NOVEMBER 18 Tales of Dragons and Magic
The Song of Roland (French),
Das Nibelungenlied (German), DECEMBER 16
Ballads, and Medieval Love Poems Heroes of History and Legend
DECEMBER 23
Medieval Poetry, Literature, and Song
Tickets: Free with purchase of Knights in Armor admission
WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 7 SATURDAY | DECEMBER 22 SATURDAY | DECEMBER 29
11 AM – 12 PM 1:30 – 3 PM 1:30 – 3 PM
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
ART IN CONTEXT Yule in the Middle Ages: ¡Lotería! The Origins and
Part 6: Late Michelangelo A Mix of Pagan and Christian Winter Practices of Mexican Bingo
Traditions During the Time of Knights
Presented by Dr. Lisa Boutin Vitela, Presented by Dr. Gloria Arjona,
Professor of Art History, Cerritos College Author Al Riddenour will take us on a Humanities and Social Sciences Department,
California Institute of Technology
magical journey into Yule in the Middle Ages
This series concludes with an examination
with an exploration of medieval winter Dr. Arjona will present a historical overview
of the latter half of Michelangelo’s career.
celebrations and their evolution into of Mexico’s most popular board game, La
Moving beyond the calm order and balance
modern Christmas traditions. Lotería, which originated in medieval Italy.
of High Renaissance style, Michelangelo’s
paintings and sculptures of the 1530s She will also explore La Lotería’s connection
Tickets: Member or with paid museum
and 1540s embody a restlessness that is to the ancient Mesoamerican board game
admission $9 | General $12
prevalent in Mannerist art. Patolli. Engage in a game of La Lotería
following the presentation.
Tickets: Member or with paid museum
admission $9 | General $12 Tickets: Member or with paid museum
admission $9 | General $12
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E xhibition–r e l at e d pro gr a ms Knigh ts in Arm o r
Knights in Armor Public Programming is sponsored in part by the Italian Cultural Arts Council, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum.
A F T E R- HOUR S & WOR K S HOP S
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 24 SATURDAYS | NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 22
4:30 – 6:30 PM | KIDSEUM 12 – 2 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT
Mead and Manuscripts Paint Night Brass Rubbing Art Station
Come dressed in your medieval best, drink some Join members of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Long Beach) to
authentically brewed mead, and create your own illuminated create your own brass rubbing masterpiece! Choose from
manuscript art. This program is for adults 21 and over. an array of engraved brass plates and learn the historic
background and importance of monumental brasses.
Tickets: Member $25 | General $30
Tickets: Free event (does not include access to
museum galleries)
Kings, Queen s & Cas t le s
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 15
11 AM – 3 PM | KIDSEUM
Medieval Yule Celebration
Enjoy a medieval-style Winter Solstice that’s fun for the whole family!
Be merry and partake in a variety of traditional Yule festivities, including
music and games.
Tickets: Free with Kidseum admission
A fric an Twi li g ht :
Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 9
1:30 – 2:30 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Maternity: Mothers and Children in the Arts of Africa
Presented by Dr. Herbert M. Cole, Professor Emeritus of History of Art and
Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara and author of
Maternity: Mothers and Children in the Arts of Africa
In this lecture, Dr. Cole will consider the importance of maternity in
thought, ritual action, and worldview.
Sponsored by the Collector’s Council, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum.
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $9 | General $12
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F IL MS & PE R F O R MANCE S
Cinema Italiano
Do you love attending Cinema Italiano, but don’t love the subtitles? Arrive early for basic Italian language classes
led by Petra Petry, a professor of Italian at community colleges around Southern California.
Classes and screenings will take place in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium.
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Introductory Italian
2 – 4 PM | Film Screening
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Arts Council, an affiliate council of the Bowers Museum.
Tickets: Free for Members | General $12
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 18 SUNDAY | DECEMBER 16
Ladri di Biciclette – Bicycle Thieves (1948, 89 min) La Strada – The Road (1954, 108 min)
An Italian drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, Ladri di Directed by Federico Fellini, La Strada tells the story
Biciclette follows the story of Antonio, a poor father who of Gelsomina, a carefree girl who is sold to a traveling
searches post-World War II Rome for his stolen bicycle. entertainer to be his wife. The two travel the Italian
With the help of his lively son, Antonio combs the city for countryside performing together, with Gelsomina
the thief. enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 17 enables a select group of the world’s most
1 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM gifted young jazz musicians to study tuition-
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz free. Their instructors include legendary
Presents Sight Meets Sounds musicians and educators such as Herbie
Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dianne Reeves,
Visual art and music come together in this exciting Jimmy Heath, John Scofield, Lewis Nash,
collaboration where up-and-coming jazz students perform and Danilo Pérez, among others.
compositions inspired by works displayed at the Bowers
Museum. Straight from the renowned Thelonious Monk Sponsored by Lynda Thomas, Bowers Museum Board Member.
Institute of Jazz Performance, these young musicians are
Tickets: Free for members, visitors 18 and under,
part of an intensive two-year college-level program that
or with paid museum admission
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American Research Center in Egypt Presents
TA L K S ARCE OC: Archaeology Lecture Series
1:30 – 3:30 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Tickets: Free for Bowers and ARCE members | General $12
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 10 SATURDAY | DECEMBER 8
The Rickety Life of Robert de Rustafjaell: Deified Dead in the Pyramid Age
Adventurer, Egyptologist, and Man of Mystery
Presented by Dr. Julia Troche, Assistant Professor of History,
Presented by Tom Hardwick, Consulting Curator of the Missouri State University
Hall of Ancient Egypt at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
This talk will explore the exceptional and often enigmatic
This lecture will provide an outline of Robert de Rustafjaell’s cases of deified dead, which are the focus of Dr. Troche’s
life, attempting to disentangle truth from fiction and assess current book project.
de Rustafjaell’s contributions to the collection and study of
Sponsored by Steve and Karen Shultz.
ancient Egypt in Britain and the United States.
Sponsored by Eva Kirsch and Pam McRoberts.
SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 8
1:30 – 2:30 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM 10:30 – 11:30 AM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Veterans Speak Up! The Celebrity Series Presents Marla Jo Fisher:
“A Fun Frumpy Columnist”
Join us for a tribute to our heroes on Veterans Day. Held in
partnership with Chance Theater, we are honored to host The Celebrity Speakers Series of the Crescendo Chapter of
Veterans Speak Up. This forum provides veterans with the the Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents their
opportunity to share their stories and express themselves second program for 2018–19. Columnist Marla Jo Fisher
in order to promote social healing and the deepening of our will share stories from her career, including authoring the
community’s understanding of its local heroes. column, Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom. Her writing appears in the
Orange County Register and many other newspapers.
Related Programming: Join us at 11 AM for docent-led
stories about “Heroes of History and Legend” in our Knights Tickets: $30 for general admission and Crescendo
in Armor exhibition, free with Knights in Armor admission. Chapter members. Bowers Museum members may
buy one discounted ticket for $20. Students with valid
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $9 | student ID may purchase tickets for $25 each or three
General $12 | Veterans attend for free! for $20. To make reservations, please contact Mary
Staton, 714-544-5549.
09 | PASSPORTTimeless Melodies Lecture Series
Presented by Larry Maurer, historian of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc.
1:30 – 3 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Tickets: Member or with paid museum admission $9 | General $12
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 3 THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 15
Sentimental Journey: The Songs of World War II Songs That Inspired a Nation – Veterans’ Celebration
There’s no better example of the importance of popular music than This course pays tribute to the history, music, and legendary heroes
the songs that sustained the millions of men and women who kept that founded a great nation. From “Yankee Doodle,” to “The Star
the home fires burning during World War II. To escape their harsh Spangled Banner,” and “America the Beautiful,” celebrate the songs
reality, Americans listened to the music of the great band leaders, that exemplify our national heritage.
the topical hits of Broadway, and Hollywood’s hit parade.
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 1 THURSDAY | DECEMBER 27
Popular Christmas Songs Famous Movie Songs
Join Mr. Maurer as he shares stories behind the most beloved The right music can help set the scene and produce unforgettable
American Christmas classics and sing along to old favorites like memories. This new course presents a cinematic analysis of the
“Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” “Let it Snow,” and “White songs that gave birth to talking pictures, sustained America during
Christmas”! the Great Depression, and underscored the nation at war and in
the 50s.
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Q u e s t i o n s? E - m a i l p r o g r a m s @ b o w e r s . o r g o r c a l l 714 . 5 6 7. 3 6 7 7
Proceeds benef it Bowers Museum Education Programs. T icket s are non-refundable.
FALL/WINTER 2018 | 10Family & co mmu n ity
ANNE’S TREASURES
2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS | 10 AM – 12 PM | JOHN M. LEE COURT
November December
8 Papier Mâché Boxes 13 Silk Scarf Painting
Decorate a papier Decorate a silk scarf
mâché box with with a beautiful design,
original art and bling. create a unique wall
Self-guided access to hanging, or make
the Knights in Armor wearable art for the
exhibition is available perfect holiday gift.
for an additional
$10/person. 27 Mexican Lotería Cards
Enhance your favorite
*29 Tin Foil Lanterns Lotería (similar to
Punch out a tin foil Bingo) card with paint,
lantern with festive or fabric, sequins, and Tickets: Free for Members ages 62
floral designs just in more to create a and over I General $5
time for your holiday beautiful piece of wall
Reservations required
home decor. art or a refrigerator
*Please note change magnet. Learn to play Call or email Lupe Lopez at
of date due to holiday Lotería and win prizes! (714) 567-3678, mlopez@bowers.org
Free Family Festivals
FIRST SUNDAYS | 11 AM – 3:30 PM | KEY COURTYARD & KIDSEUM
Sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment
Tickets: Free festival. General admission to the Bowers Museum is free on Festival Sundays for Members and Santa
Ana residents. Admission to Kidseum’s special-ticketed exhibition Kings, Queens & Castles is $2 for Members and
Santa Ana residents. The general public can access specially-ticketed exhibitions at no additional cost with the
purchase of general admission on festival days! (Offer not valid in combination with other offers)
NOVEMBER 4 DECEMBER 2
Día de los Muertos – Mexican Day of the Dead Winter Solstice
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Bowers Museum! Enjoy Start off the festive month of December by celebrating
pan dulce with Mexican hot chocolate, face painting, special international holiday traditions, including Las Posadas,
art projects, and performances by Rhythmo Mariachi Kids, Kwanzaa, and Chanukah. Join us for face painting, art
Folklorico Raices de Mexico, Trio Tres Souls, and Xipe Totec projects, special treats, and exciting performances by Raices
Danza Azteca. de Mexico Folklorico, 3rd Degree Blues, and Isle of Klezbos,
an all-female klezmer band from New York.
11 | PASSPORTSATURDAY | NOVEMBER 3 SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 3
10 AM – 2 PM | KEY COURTYARD 9 AM – 4 PM | NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM & LEE COURT
Bead Society OC Member Bead Sale Orange County Archives in Action:
A Regional Archives Bazaar
Join members of Bead Society Orange County as they sell, swap,
and trade their beads and share their findings. All are welcome! Explore the histories that make Orange County a prolific
wonderland of cultural heritage. Institutions, cultural organizations,
Tickets: Free event (does not include access to museum galleries) museums, and archives will exhibit their collections, share stories,
and answer questions about the region’s history. This day-long
event will include several presentations from OC community
members dedicated to preserving and increasing the awareness of,
and access to, primary sources documenting the OC’s diverse past.
Tickets: Free event (does not include access to museum galleries)
c t i ve Exhibition
A n Intera
that brings the
GAME of CHESS
to life!Me mbe r s o n ly MEMB E RS S E E I T F I RS T
B O W E R S M U S E U M M E M B E R S H I P D E PA R T M E N T
P h o n e : 7 14 . 5 6 7. 3 6 3 9 | E m a i l : m e m b e r s h i p @ b o w e r s . o r g
13 | PASSPORTCOMING THIS SPRING!
Guo Pei: Couture Beyond
Magical creations by world-renowned coutuière, Guo Pei
Exclusive Members Only Offerings
COUTURE BEYOND
Books at Bowers is a Bowers Docent Guild sponsored book club
that pairs a topical book with the museum’s newest exhibitions.
An optional docent-led tour will follow the book discussion.
All books are available for purchase in the Gallery Store.
Book: Hild by Nicola Griffith
Paired with Knights in Armor, Hild tells the true story of Saint
Hilda of Whitby, niece to the King of England in the 7th century.
THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 15 | 1 – 2 PM
SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 17 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM
R S V P to programs@bower s .org
F O R M E M B E R S O N LY: A B O O K C LU B E X P E R I E N C E Space is limited to 25 members.
FALL/WINTER 2018 | 14A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
TO OUR DONORS
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All images, from top left: 1. Opening the crated armor for the Knights in Armor Press Preview Day | 2. Press Preview Day tour of Knights
| 3. Knights opens to the public | 4. The King and Queen of Medieval Times at the Knights Press Preview Day | 5. Kings, Queens & Castles
opens at Kidseum | 6. Chivalry Today performs a combat demonstration during the Italian Renaissance Festival
FALL/WINTER 2018 | 16TUESDAY – SUNDAY
N ovember
Programs subject to change.
Closed Mondays
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 2 3 OC Archives 4 Día de los Muertos –
Community, page 12 Mexican Day of the Dead
Family Festivals, page 11
Bead Society OC Sale
Community, page 12
Timeless Melodies:
Songs of World War II
Talks, page 10
6 7 Art in Context: 8 Anne’s Treasures: 9 10 ARCE OC: 11 Veterans Speak Up!
Late Michelangelo Papier Mâché Boxes The Rickety Life of Talks, page 9
Exhibition-Related Workshops, page 11 Robert de Rustafjaell
Programs, page 6 Talks, page 9
The Celebrity
Series Presents
Marla Jo Fisher
Talks, page 9
13 14 15 Books at Bowers 16 17 Books at Bowers 18 Cinema Italiano:
Members Only, page 14 Members Only, page 14 Ladri di Biciclette –
Bicycle Thieves
Timeless Melodies: The Thelonious Monk (1948, 89 min)
Songs That Institute of Jazz Films, page 8
Inspired a Nation Presents Sight
Talks, page 10 Meets Sounds
Performances, page 8
20 21 22 23 24 Monty Python and 25 A Knight’s Tale (2001)
the Holy Grail (1975) Exhibition-Related
Exhibition-Related Programs, page 5
Programs, page 5
EVERY Knights’ Tales
SUNDAY in the Galleries Mead and Manuscripts
Paint Night
NOV 4 –
Revel in stories of Exhibition-Related
DEC 23 honor and adventure Programs, page 7
11 AM as our docents take
27 & 2 PM 28
you through the canon 29 Anne’s Treasures: 30
KNIGHTS of knightly tales! Tin Foil Lanterns
GALLERY Workshops, page 11
Tickets: Free with
purchase of Knights
in Armor admission
For more information, contact the Docent Guild Membership Committee:
JOIN THE DOCENT GUILD Vivian Kusiak, usteacher@aol.com or Rita Slayton, rita.slayton@outlook.com
Laugh, Teach, and Explore in a Vibrant Setting
Contribute to an adult or professional benefits. Best of
child’s experience of art, all, you will have fun sharing
history, and world cultures your knowledge with adults,
as a volunteer docent at the families, and school children
historic Bowers Museum. as part of a docent team.
Docents provide guided tours No docent experience is
of permanent galleries and necessary, just a willingness
special exhibitions to diverse to learn and share. Training
audiences, while gaining is provided in a small class
intimate knowledge of the setting by an experienced
museum and its collections. team. Classes are conducted
Bowers docents come from on either varied weekday
all backgrounds and age mornings or weekend
groups. As a docent, you mornings over the course
will enjoy many social and of the year.
17 | PASSPORTTUESDAY – SUNDAY
De cember
Programs subject to change.
Closed Mondays
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
1 Timeless Melodies: 2 Winter Solstice
Popular Christmas Family Festivals, page 11
Songs
Talks, page 10
4 5 6 7 8 ARCE OC: Deified Dead 9 Maternity: Mothers
in the Pyramid Age and Children in
Talks, page 9 the Arts of Africa
EVERY Brass Rubbing Exhibition-Related
SATURDAY Art Station Programs, page 7
NOV 17 –
Join members of
DEC 22 St. Luke’s Episcopal
12 – 2 PM Church (Long Beach) to
JOHN M. create your own brass
11 LEE COURT 12 masterpiece!
rubbing 13 Anne’s Treasures: 14 15 Medieval Yule 16 Cinema Italiano:
Silk Scarf Painting Celebration La Strada – The Road
Tickets: Free event Workshops, page 11 Exhibition-Related (1954, 108 min)
(does not include Programs, page 7 Films, page 8
access to museum Camelot (1967)
galleries) Exhibition-Related
Programs page 5
18 19 20 21 22 Yule in the Middle Ages 23
Exhibition-Related
Programs, page 6
25 26 27 Anne’s Treasures: 28 29 ¡Lotería! The Origins 30
Mexican Lotería Cards and Practices of
Workshops, page 11 Mexican Bingo
Exhibition-Related
Timeless Melodies: Programs, page 6
Famous Movie Songs
Talks, page 10
THE BOWER S IS YOUR DES TINATION FOR GROUP FUN!
AVAILABLE AT THE
Schedule a private docent-guided tour of any of our exhibitions or enjoy a special GALLERY STORE
guided tour called “Best of the Bowers,” featuring highlights of galleries throughout the
museum and providing a great overview of the museum’s unique collections.
Come for brunch and stay for a tour. Tangata’s Brunch Menu is available every
Saturday and Sunday. Get bottomless mimosas for only $12/person to complete a
relaxing meal.
Groups of 15 or more enjoy discounted pricing, with $1 off per ticket for General
Admission and $3 off per ticket for special-ticketed exhibitions!
Pair your tour with a public program at a special rate! $15 per person includes
Knights in Shining Armor:
admission to a public program and a guided tour of any General Admission gallery! Exhibition Catalog
$35.00
Groups of 25 or more receive a 20% discount in the Bowers Museum Gallery Store.
Bowers Museum Members
receive a 10% discount
For more information, call 714.567.3680 or email tours@bowers.org
FALL/WINTER 2018 | 18bowers museum NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SANTA ANA, CA
PERMIT NO. 277
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE
FOLLOWING FOR SUPPORTING
BOWERS EDUCATION PROGR AMS
( JULY 1, 2017 – JUNE 30, 2018)
THE ALLERGAN FOUNDATION
ANGEL BA SEBALL FOUNDATION
ANONYMOUS
CAPITAL GROUP
BOWERS MUSEUM
COLLEC TORS COUNCIL
THE DHONT FAMILY FOUNDATION
MEAD FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
BUSINESS INNOVATION
LINDA I. SMITH FOUNDATION
THE NICHOL A S ENDOWMENT
O.L. HA SSELL FOUNDATION
PACIFIC LIFE FOUNDATION
THE SEGERSTROM FOUNDATION
TACO BELL
WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION
TICKETS, HOURS, & MORE FOR MORE INFO VISIT BOWERS.ORG
pricing: hours:
KNIGHTS ADMISSION BOWERS HOURS KIDSEUM HOURS KIDSEUM HOURS
Weekdays Weekends WINTER HOURS STARTING DEC. 26
Adults $23 $25 Tuesday – Sunday Saturday & Sunday Tuesday – Sunday
Seniors (62+) & Students (12+) $20 $22 10 AM – 4 PM 10 AM – 4 PM 10 AM – 4 PM
Children (3–11)* $5 $5 Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Closed Mondays and New Year’s Day
Members after first visit $10 $10 Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Includes General Admission
BOWERS GENERAL ADMISSION
contact us:
Weekdays Weekends
Adults $13 $15
Seniors (62+) & Students (12+) $10 $12
Children (3–11)* FREE FREE GENERAL INFORMATION GALLERY STORE KIDSEUM
714 . 5 67. 3 6 0 0 714 . 5 67. 3 6 43 714 . 4 8 0.1520
b o w e r s .o r g s to re @ b o w e r s .o r g k i d s e u m @ b o w e r s .o r g
KIDSEUM KINGS, QUEENS & CASTLES ADMISSION**
VISITOR SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS TANGATA RESTAURANT
Adults, Senior (62+), & Students (12+) $10 714 . 5 67. 3 695 714 . 5 67. 3 62 3 714 . 55 0.0 9 0 6
Children (3–11)* $10 e v e n t s @ b o w e r s .o r g
Adults, Senior (62+), & Students (12+)
with General Admission Ticket $5
GROUP TOURS DONATIONS
Santa Ana Residents on Sundays $2 714 . 5 67. 3 6 8 0 PUBLIC PROGRAMS 714 . 5 67. 3 6 39
Active Military $2 to u r s @ b o w e r s .o r g 714 . 5 67. 3 67 7 d o n a t i o n s @ b o w e r s .o r g
Members after first visit $2 p ro g r a m s @ b o w e r s .o r g
MEMBERSHIP
714 . 5 67. 3 6 39
*Must be accompanied by a paying adult. Free admission for children under 3 years old.
**Present original Knights in Armor admission ticket at Kidseum to receive 1 free admission to Kings, Queens & Castles m e m b e r sh i p @ b o w e r s .o r gYou can also read
