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Check out the MSVMakerspace Studio!Looking forsomething fun todo this fall? Stopby the MSV andcheck out theMSV MakerspaceStudio. Featuringelectric wheelsfor throwingpottery, a kiln forfiring ceramics,robotics kits, anda 3D printer, theMakerspace is agreat place toexercise yourcreative spirit andbring the kids for some hands-on learning. e Makespace is open ona drop-in basis from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and from noon to 6p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child. eMSV also offers programs and workshops in the Makerspace. Lookinside this calendar for details about upcoming programs. An adultmakerspace pottery workshop focusing on handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques will begin on October 18, a ceramic ornamentactivity is being offered in November and December, and a ten-weekHomeschool Art Studio program will begin on January 17. As space islimited, early registration for these popular programs is encouraged.

Holiday Concerts at the MSVCelebrate the holidayswith music at theMSV! e popularHoliday Concert Seriesreturns in December.free to MSV Members,this year’s line-up ofaernoon concertsfeatures the YesterdaySwing Orchestra onDecember 9, tenorJackson Caesarsinging holiday musicfrom his new CD onDecember 16, holidaytunes Dixieland stylefrom the DixieRhythm band onDecember 17, andtraditional Christmasmusic from the ClarkeCounty Community Band’s Brass Quintet on December 23.Look inside this calendar for all the concert details andregistration information. Seating is limited and pre-registrationis encouraged. Enjoy these concerts for free and become anMSV Member. Join at www.theMSV.org today!

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Under the Appalachian Skythe paintings of barry vance

Recently opened in the Shenandoah Valley Gallery,Under the Appalachian Sky: e Paintings of BarryVance presents interpretations of the Valley and theAppalachian Mountains of Virginia and West Virginia

by landscape artistBarry Vance. eexhibition featuresmore than 30paintings madebetween 1973 and2017. A descendant ofearly settlers toFrederick County,Virginia, Vance’sfamily heritage andpersonal connectionto the region are

underlying themes in all of his works. Under theAppalachian Sky is on view through June 24, 2018.

Opening October 14 in the Changing ExhibitionsGallery, the Virginia Watercolor Society 38th AnnualExhibition will present the work of Virginia’s bestwatercolor artists. is acclaimed exhibition showcasesbeauty, experimentation, innovation, and creativity incontemporary watercolor. On view through January 7,2018, the exhibition features nearly 80 paintingsrepresenting a wide variety of subjects and styles.Be the first to seethis excitingexhibition! Plan toattend theopening receptionon October 13.Look inside thiscalendar formore details.

Magic Lantern at the MSV:e Eagle HuntressSunday, October 1 • 4 p.m.is award-winning documentary (87minutes; G) set against the breathtakingMongolian steppe follows a 13-year old girl asshe rises to be the first female in twelvegenerations to become an eagle hunter. $8. Kazah with English subtitles. Film begins at 4:30p.m. Snacks provided.

Morning Garden WalkThursday, October 5 • 9–10 a.m.Take a morning garden tour with MSVDirector of Gardens Perry Mathewes beforethe grounds open to the public. Perry willpoint out seasonal highlights and detail newgarden happenings. Free to MSV Members; all others: $10 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by October 4. Visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

wheel-throwing techniques inside the fullyequipped MSV Makerspace Studio. Led byartist Heather Scott. Supplies included. MSV Members: $145; all others: $160. Registrationrequired by October 8; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Meet the Artist: Z. L. FengSaturday, October 21 • 2–3 p.m.

Meet international award-winning artist andprofessor of art at Radford University, Z. L.Feng—whose work is featured in VirginiaWatercolor Society 38th Annual Exhibition—during this aernoon Q&A session.Moderated by MSV Director of ExhibitionsCorwyn Garman.MSV Members and Virginia Watercolor SocietyMembers: free; all others: $10 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by October 19;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473,ext. 240. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Meetin the Changing Exhibitions Gallery.

Garden Stroller StrollWednesday, October 25 • 10–10:30 a.m.Learn about specimen trees—showy treeswith visual interest—and how to plant andcare for them as you explore the gardens withMSV Horticulturist Chantal Ludder on thiscasual walking tour for adults with theirin-stroller or front-carrier companions(ages 3 & under). Free. Registration not required. Admission is freeon Wednesday thanks to corporate partnerHoward Shockey & Sons, Inc.

Adult Watercolor Workshop:Fun with Abstract DesignFriday, October 27 or Saturday, October 289 a.m.–3 p.m.Explore styles and techniques of watercolorpainting during this beginners’ workshop.Participants will learn about designprinciples, mixed-media techniques, and how

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Meet at the garden entrance. Walk-ins welcomeas space permits.

Tiny Tales Story Time:Color Your WorldWednesday, October 11 • 11–11:30 a.m.In celebration of the upcoming VirginiaWatercolor Society 38th Annual Exhibition atthe MSV, hear fun stories about color read byAimee Gangai, Handley Library youthservices librarian, in the Glen Burnie House.For ages 2-5 with an adult.Free. Registration not required. Admission is free onWednesday thanks to corporate partner HowardShockey & Sons, Inc.

Preview Reception: Virginia Watercolor Society38th Annual ExhibitionFriday, October 13 • 7–9 p.m.Be the first to see the Virginia WatercolorSociety 38th Annual Exhibition at the MSVand meet Virginia’s best watercolor artists atthis special evening reception. Featuringnearly 80 paintings, this exhibition showcasesbeauty, experimentation, innovation, andcreativity in contemporary watercolor.Free to MSV Members; all others: $20. Cash bar.Registration required by October 10; visitwww.theMSV.org/VWS or call 540-662-1473,ext. 213.

Gallery Explorers:PrintmakingTuesday, October 17 or Saturday, October 2110:30 a.m.–noon Ages 4 to 10 will explore the MSV’s early1800s printing press, see works of art createdby a local printmaker, and make their ownprinted works.MSV Members: $5; all others: $7; adults (mustaccompany children): free. Pre-register atwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Space is limited; pre-registration stronglyencouraged. Meet in the Museum Lobby.Sponsored by the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Adult Makerspace Workshop:PotteryWednesdays and Thursdays, October 18–November 2 • 6–7:30 p.m.Explore the art of pottery during this 3-weekprogram as you learn handbuilding and

to create abstract textured works of art usingYupo paper. Led by artists Julie Read andCindy Redmon. Aer the program, explorethe Virginia Watercolor Society 38th AnnualExhibition in the MSV Changing ExhibitionsGallery.MSV and Virginia Watercolor Society Members:$30; all others: $35 (includes MSV admission).Registration required by October 22; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Supplies included. Bring a sack lunch.

Glen Burnie Salon Series:Ieva Jokubaviciute andSchuyler SlackSunday, October 29 • 6–8 p.m.is special evening in the Glen BurnieHouse features classical music by pianistIeva Jokubaviciute accompanied by cellistSchuyler Slack. Enjoy wine and cheese andtour the house and gardens from 6 to 7 p.m.;music begins in the drawing room at 7 p.m.MSV Members, SU students & faculty: $20; allothers: $30. Register by October 26; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Sponsored by AirPac.

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See a movie. Celebrate a new watercolor exhibition. Meet an artist. Explore pottery. Enjoy classical music inGlen Burnie. Bring the little one for a stroller stroll. It’s all happening in October at the MSV.

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28. One participant from each age group—adult,teen, youth, and child—will receive a one-yearFamily Membership to the MSV, a family four-packof buttons to First Night, and more prizes.

Morning Garden WalkThursday, November 2 • 9–10 a.m.Take a morning garden tour with MSVDirector of Gardens Perry Mathewes beforethe grounds open to the public. Perry willguide you to the best spots to view the moststunning fall colors and detail new gardenhappenings. Free to MSV Members; all others $10 (includesMSV admission). Registration required byNovember 1; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Meet at the gardenentrance. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Eye of the Curator:A Tall Case ClockFriday, November 3 • 2–2:45 p.m.Learn how to examine objects like a curatorin this new program series led by MSVCurator of Collections Nick Powers. In thissession, Nick will detail how to examine andcompare clockworks made by Valleycrasman Goldsmith Chandlee (1751–1821).Free to Members; all others: $10 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by November 1;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

First Night Coloring ContestNovember 1–December 28

Attention artists of all ages! e MSV issponsoring the First Night WinchesterColoring Contest and this year’s coloringsheet illustration is inspired by the VirginiaWatercolor Society 38th Annual Exhibition!Free coloring sheets will be available at theMSV Guest Services Desk and onwww.theMSV.org beginning November 1. Free to all. Entries must be returned by December

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Book Signing and Safe-Identification ClinicSaturday, November 4 • 2–4 p.m.Meet Jeff Evans and Kurt Russ, food safeexperts and authors of the MSV publicationOpening the Door: Safes of the Valley, at thisinformal and free safe-identification clinicand book signing event. Attendees are invitedto bring images of safes they own foridentification by the authors. Safe imagesshould include views of the safe overall, oneend, a detail of the tin design, and the back,if possible. If the safe has a drawer, attendeesshould provide a photo of the drawer’s sideshowing construction (or bring the drawer). MSV admission is not required to meet the authorsor participate in the safe-identification clinic. Thesafes book is available for purchase from theMuseum Store ($44.95). Limit of one identificationper person.

About the Book Coauthored by Valley scholars Kurt Russ and Jeff Evans, Opening the Door: Safes of theShenandoah Valley is based on the research of e Virginia Safe Project, which theauthors launched in 2010. e publication documents and greatly expands on thecontent presented in the exhibition Safes of the Valley, which took place at the MSV in2014–15. Oen called a “pie safe,” the safe is defined by its tin panels that are punchedwith decorative patterns to allow ventilation. Common in nineteenth-century homesthroughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond, safes stored a variety of items, fromfood to table wares to textiles. is book tells how and why this ubiquitous furniture

form became highly developed in theShenandoah Valley region and evolvedfrom a simple storage cabinet into asymbol of cultural and socialidentification. In the book, authors Russand Evans provide an introduction toand history of the basic safe form, andthey reveal how safes provide insightsabout the people who produced andused them. ey also identify typesand regional variations of safe formsand tin patterns, documentsignificant new cabinet shops andregional schools of production, andexplore the interactions of artisans.At 136 pages, Opening the Door isrichly illustrated with images ofsafes and their distinctive tinpatterns. e book is nowavailable for purchase in theMuseum Store for $44.95.

Sunday, November 5 • 4 p.m.is acclaimed film (100 minutes; PG-13)features the award-winning French actorIsabelle Huppert as a middle-aged academicimmersed in a life of the mind, who suddenlyfinds her personal world coming apart. $8. Film begins at 4:30 p.m. Snacks provided.

Adult Advanced WatercolorWorkshop: Seeing the LightFriday, November 10 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Explore advanced watercolor techniques withVirginia Watercolor Society member andartist Brenda Hounshell. Learn methods forcapturing effects of sunlight filtering throughwoodland settings and how to use computertechniques to expand color and value.Required supply list is posted onwww.theMSV.org. Aer the program, explorethe Virginia Watercolor Society 38th AnnualExhibition in the MSV Changing ExhibitionsGallery.MSV Members and Virginia Watercolor SocietyMembers: $30; all others $35 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by November 6;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Bring a sack lunch.

Santa Carver: Ed BenderSaturday, November 11 • noon–3:30 p.m.Meet Shenandoah Valley “Santa carver” EdBender and watch him carve his unique Santafigures. A limited number of Ed’s one-of-a-kind Santas will be available for purchase inthe Museum Store.MSV admission not required for the demonstrationor to visit the Museum Store. Admission fee appliesto visit the gardens and galleries.

Youth Workshop: WatercolorsSaturday, November 11 • 1–3 p.m.Youth in grades 5 through 8 will exploreworks in the Virginia Watercolor Society38th Annual Exhibition then learn varioustechniques for creating watercolor paintings.Beginners welcome. MSV Members: $20; all others: $25 (includes MSVadmission and supplies). Registration required by

Makerspace Holiday Activity:Ceramic OrnamentsSundays, November 5–December 10noon–6 p.m.Tuesdays, November 7–December 124–7:30 p.m.Make your own clay ornaments in the MSVMakerspace Studio during the holiday season!Visit during open studio hours and createyour own unique ceramic ornaments withvarious embellishments and designs.Ornaments will be bisque fired within oneweek of creation and can be glazed on yournext visit. Pick up your finished, glazedornament soon aer a final firing. For all ages.Registration not required. Makerspace admission:adults: $10, youth: $5. Ornament/Makerspacepottery kit: $5 (includes 2lb clay, glaze, & firing).

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November 2; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Care of Works on PaperTuesday, November 14 • 10–11 a.m.Learn how to handle, care for, store, anddisplay your documents, manuscripts,drawings, prints, watercolors, posters, andmaps with MSV Director of CollectionsManagement and Registrar Kyle Bryner.MSV Members: $10; all others: $15 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by November 12;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Seating is limited.

Holiday Wreath WorkshopWednesday, November 151–3 p.m. or 6–8 p.m.Explore wreath-making techniques and learnhow to create your own holiday wreath usingfresh greenery from the MSV Glen BurnieGardens. Led by MSV Horticulturist ChantalLudder and Adult Programs CoordinatorCourtney Beach. MSV Members: $30; all others: $35. All suppliesincluded. Registration required by November 13; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Glen Burnie Salon Series:Hiroya TsukamotoThursday, November 16 • 6–8 p.m.is evening in the Glen Burnie Housefeatures jazz, folk, and world music byJapanese guitarist and composer HiroyaTsukamoto. Enjoy wine and cheese, and tourthe house and gardens from 6 to 7 p.m.;music begins in the drawing room at 7 p.m.MSV Members, SU students & faculty: $20; allothers: $30. Register by November 13; visitwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Sponsored by AirPac.

Virginia Gourd Show & SaleSaturday & Sunday, November 18–1910 a.m.–5 p.m. Meet the gourd art experts in the VirginiaLovers’ Gourd Society in this annual show,sale, and gourd competition held for the first

time at the MSV. Gourd artisans will be onsite selling art and raw gourds for your owncraing purposes. Free admission to the event. MSV admission feeapplies to visit the gardens and galleries.

Gallery Explorers: WatercolorsSaturday, November 18 orTuesday, November 21 • 10:30 a.m.–noon Ages 4 to 10 will explore the VirginiaWatercolor Society 38th Annual Exhibitionand learn watercolor techniques as they createtheir own works of art in the classroom. MSV Members: $5; all others: $7; adults (mustaccompany children): free. Pre-register atwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Space is limited; pre-registration stronglyencouraged. Meet in the Museum Lobby.Sponsored by the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Double Discount DaysFriday, November 24–Sunday, December 1010 a.m.–5 p.m.During this special time period, MSVMembers will save 20% on purchases in theMuseum Store! Stop by and browse the store’sunique selection of pottery, books, jewelry,ornaments, scarves, food, and more. Coupon required; MSV Members will receivecoupons by mail. May not be combined with otherdiscounts. Excludes discounted merchandise,consignment items, and gift certificates.

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Eye of theCurator: A TallCase Clock 2–2:45 p.m. FM FWA R


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Makerspace:CeramicOrnaments noon–6 p.m. $ ☺Magic Lanternat the MSV: Things to Come 4 p.m. $

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HomeschoolArt Studio 10 a.m.–noon $ R☺


Workshop:Seeing the Light 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $ R


Makerspace:CeramicOrnaments noon–6 p.m. $ ☺

Care of Workson Paper 10–11 a.m. $ R


Gourd Show& Sale 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. H ☺


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Santa Carver:Ed Bender noon–3:30 p.m. H ☺

Youth Workshop:Watercolors 1–3 p.m. $ R ☺


Glen BurnieSalon Series:HiroyaTsukamoto 6–8 p.m. $ R

First Night ColoringContest BeginsH ☺HomeschoolArt Studio 10 a.m.–noon $ R☺Workshop: Pottery 6–7:30 p.m. $ R


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Gallery Explorers:Watercolors 10:30 a.m.–noon $ R ☺

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Glen Burnie Salon Series:Javier Asdrubal VinascoGuzmanSaturday, December 2 • 6–8 p.m.is evening of chamber music features aspecial December performance in the GlenBurnie House by acclaimed clarinetist JavierAsdrubal Vinasco Guzman. Enjoy wine andcheese, and tour the house and gardens from6 to 7 p.m.; music begins in the drawingroom at 7 p.m.MSV Members, SU students & faculty: $20; allothers: $30. Registration required by November 29;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Sponsored by AirPac.

Magic Lantern at the MSV:Beatriz At DinnerSunday, December 3 • 4 p.m.

Morning Garden WalkThursday, December 7 • 9–10 a.m.Take a morning garden tour with MSVDirector of Gardens Perry Mathewes beforethe grounds open to the public. Perry willprovide a behind-the-scenes look at thegardens as you explore its winter landscape. Free to MSV Members; all others $10 (includes MSVadmission). Registration required by December 6;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Meet at the garden entrance. Walk-ins welcome asspace permits.

Adult Workshop:Holiday Centerpiece Friday, December 8 • 1–3 p.m.Design and create your own holiday wreathusing fresh greenery, fruit, pinecones, andmore. Led by MSV Horticulturist ChantalLudder.

MSV Members: $35; all others: $45 (includes MSVadmission and all supplies). Registration required byDecember 4; visit www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240. Allmaterials provided.

In this film (83 minutes; R) starring SalmaHayek and John Lithgow, a Mexicanimmigrant living in Los Angelesinadvertently joins a dinner party duringwhich she tangles with a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. $8. Film begins at 4:30 p.m. Snacks provided.

Adult Workshop:Watercolor Holiday CardsTuesday, December 59–11:30 a.m. or 1–3:30 p.m.Celebrate the season by painting—inwatercolor—your own holiday cards duringthis class designed especially for beginners!Learn basic watercolor techniques with artistand Virginia Watercolor SocietyMember Mary Fetter. MSV and VWS Members: $20; allothers: $25 (includes MSV admissionand supplies). Registration requiredby December 1; visit www.theMSV.orgor call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Do you have that hard-to-buy-for friend, co-worker,or loved one on your holiday gi list this year? e MSVhas your solution: a gi Membership! Simple and easy to

purchase—at the MSV or online—a gi Membership will givethat special someone a year full of fun that will include

invitations to exhibition opening events, Gardens at Nightsummer concerts, free holiday concerts, and free general

admission to the MSV for an entire year. Members also receivediscounts on program registrations and discounts in the

Museum Store. Individual Memberships are $50 andDual/Family Memberships are just $75. Looking for the

ideal teacher gi? An MSV Educator Membership isjust $30. e gi of an MSV Membership is easy

for you and is sure to bring year-roundjoy to its recipient!

Youth Holiday Workshop:WreathsSaturday, December 9 • 1–3 p.m.Kids in grades 5 through 8 will learn aboutgarden greenery and how to construct,decorate, and care for a holiday wreath.Materials, cookies, and hot cocoa provided.Participants will make their own wreaths totake home.MSV Members $20; all others: $25. Registrationrequired by December 2; visit www.theMSV.org orcall 540-662-1473, ext. 240. Meet at the gardenentrance.

Holiday Concert:Yesterday Swing OrchestraSaturday, December 9 • 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.Get into the swing of the season with BigBand hits and holiday music from theYesterday Swing Orchestra.

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Free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under; allothers: $10 (includes MSV admission). Limitedconcert seating is first-come, first-served; pre-registerat www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

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Holiday Tea: “e World of Watercolor”Tuesday, December 12 • 2 p.m. Savor festive hot tea and delectable delights asacclaimed artist and current VirginiaWatercolor Society President GwendolynBragg presents an illustrated program aboutthe creative process behind watercolor art anddiscusses her work featured in the MSV’sVirginia Watercolor Society 38th AnnualExhibition.MSV Members: $35; all others: $42 (includesadmission). Registration required by December 11;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Gallery Explorers:Ceramics from the ValleySaturday, December 16 orTuesday, December 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon

Holiday Concert: ClarkeCounty Brass QuintetSaturday, December 23 • 3 p.m. Enjoy traditional Christmas music piecescelebrating the holiday season by the ClarkeCounty Community Band’s Brass Quintet.Free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under; allothers: $10 (includes MSV admission). Limitedconcert seating is first-come, first-served; pre-register at www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473,ext. 240.

Winter Break ActivitiesWednesday, December 27 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Looking for something fun to do during theholidays? Stop by the MSV to see theexhibitions and visit the Glen Burnie Houseand Gardens. Special hands-on activities—including coloring and making paper

Ages 4 to 10 will explore the ShenandoahValley ceramics on display in the galleriesthen decorate ceramic ornaments to takehome for the holidays. MSV Members: $5; all others: $7; adults (mustaccompany children): free. Pre-register atwww.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.Space is limited; pre-registration stronglyencouraged. Meet in the Museum Lobby. Sponsoredby the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Holiday Concert:Jackson CaesarSaturday, December 16 • 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.Enjoy an aernoon of beautiful music as tenorJackson Caesar returns to the MSV for a liveconcert to debut his new holiday CD. Free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under; allothers: $10 (includes MSV admission). Limitedconcert seating is first-come, first-served;pre-register at www.theMSV.org or call540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Holiday Concert: Dixie RhythmSunday, December 17 • 3 p.m. Enjoy an aernoon of holiday musicDixieland-style performed by Dixie Rhythm. Free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under; allothers: $10 (includes MSV admission). Limitedconcert seating is first-come, first-served;pre-register at www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

snowflakes—will be offered to families on thisspecial day.Admission is free on Wednesday thanks tocorporate partner Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.

Did you know that the MSV is making a bigger impact than ever before? A look at thenumbers from the just-completed fiscal year (July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017) tell a powerfulstory. Attendance was 64,286, up significantly over the previous year, and 319 communityand educational programs attracted 27,469 people of all ages. Last year, 4,882 studentswere served by MSV programs and outreach efforts, a 72% increase from 2016. e MSV’sability to present programs and community events is a direct result of donations to theMSVAnnual Fund. Please support MSV programming with a tax-deductible gi. To give,call 540-662-1473, ext. 217, or visit www.theMSV.org/AnnualFund.

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Famous comic book artist Alex Ross chats about his work with a young fan at the MSV.

First Night Winchesterat the MSVSunday, December 31 • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Celebrate New Year’sEve and First NightWinchester at the MSV!Admission to thegalleries and theentertainment is FREEto MSV Members, kidsages 12 and under, andto all wearing a 2018First Night Winchester button. Make partyhats from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy face-painting and a family oriented performancefrom the Spoon Man. See www.theMSV.orgfor details.Free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under (MSVMembers and ages 6 & over must purchase FirstNight buttons to participate in First Night activitiesoutside of the MSV). All others: free with the

presentation of a First Night Winchester button. FirstNight buttons will be available for purchase in theMuseum Store.

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Makerspace:CeramicOrnaments noon–6 p.m. $ ☺Magic Lanternat the MSV: Beatriz At Dinner 4 p.m. $


Morning GardenWalk 9–10 a.m.FM FWA R

Adult Workshop:HolidayCenterpiece 1–3 p.m. $ R

Holiday Concert:Yesterday SwingOrchestra 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.FM R☺Youth Workshop:Wreaths 1–3 p.m. $ R ☺

Final Chance forDouble DiscountDays10 a.m.–5 p.m. MO


Holiday Tea:“The World ofWatercolor” 2 p.m. $ R



Gallery Explorers:Ceramics fromthe Valley10:30–noon $ R ☺Holiday Concert:Jackson Caesar 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. FM R☺

Holiday Concert:Dixie Rhythm 3 p.m. FM R☺

MSV Makerspace noon–6 p.m. $ ☺

Gallery Explorers:Ceramics fromthe Valley 10:30 a.m.–noon$ R ☺





Winter BreakActivities 10 a.m.–5 p.m. H☺

First NightColoring ContestEnds 10 a.m.–5 p.m. H ☺

MSV Closed (Christmas Eve)

First Nightat the MSV 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FM $ ☺

MSV Closed (Christmas Day)

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Glen Burnie SalonSeries: JavierAsdrubal VinascoGuzman6–8 p.m. $ R

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Watercolor HolidayCards Workshop 9–11:30 a.m. or 1–3:30 p.m. $ R


DECEMBERMake watercolor holiday cards. Create a centerpiece. Celebrate the season with music. Enjoy a watercolor-themed holidaytea. Bring the kids to a wreath workshop. Ring in the New Year. It’s all happening in December at the MSV.

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30 Highlights ToursAvailable 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FM FWA


Holiday Concert:Clarke CountyBrass Quintet 3 p.m. FM R☺

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MSV HoursOpen Tuesday–SundayJanuary–March:

11 a.m.– 4 p.m.April–December:

10 a.m.–5 p.m.Closed Mondays,Thanksgiving day,December 24 & 25,and January 1.

Extended FREE Summer Hours10 a.m. to 8 p.m.on WednesdaysMay 30–August 29, 2018(includes house, gardens& galleries).

Galleries & ExhibitionsOpen year-roundHouse & GardensOpen April throughDecember.

AdmissionIncludes house, gardens& galleries. Adult: $10,youth (13–18)/senior: $8,MSV Members & ages 12& under: free.

MSV Makerspace4–7:30 p.m. Tuesday,Noon–6 p.m. Sunday.$10 adult; $5 child.

Adult Group ToursGroups of 10 or more.$8 per person.Reservations required.540-662-1473, ext. [email protected]

Student ToursGroups of 10 or more.Cost varies with tour.Reservations required.Please submit a studenttour request form atwww.theMSV.org/schools.Partial program fundingprovided by the AmericanWoodmark Foundation.

Food at the MSVLight fare and drinks areavailable for purchase inthe Museum Store.Picnics are welcome inthe gardens.

Individual and familyadmission are waivedevery Wednesday, allday, thanks to corporatepartner Howard Shockey& Sons

Discounted ratesand guided tours areavailable for adult andstudent groups of 10 ormore. Reservations arerequired for all groupsand group admissionfees apply, including onWednesdays.

Museum StoreOpen during MSV hours (admission not required).

Rose Hill Park1871 Jones Road,Winchester.Open 8 a.m.–dusk.Closed December 25.

The MSV is a proudparticipant in the NationalEndowment for the ArtsBlue Star Museumsinitiative and offers freeadmission to the nation’sservice members,including National Guardand Reserve and theirfamilies from MemorialDay through Labor Day.

During your MSV visit,you may be filmed,videotaped, and/orphotographed by anMSV employee orcontract photographer.Your attendance servesas permission for the useof your image by theMSV and its constituents.

JUST THE FACTS

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley901 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 u 540-662-1473 u www.theMSV.org

e popular Art in the Hallsprogram will resume in 2018following the MSV buildingimprovements project. Staytuned for details on the nextshow! If you are a Valley artistwho is interested in havingyour work considered for theArt in the Halls program,please send a biography, anartist’s statement, and a fewsample images of your work toMSV Director of ExhibitionsCorwyn Garman [email protected].

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Volunteer atthe MSV

Gallery Explorers:Quilts of the ValleyTuesday, January 16 or Saturday, January 20 10:30 a.m.–noon Ages 4 to 10 will explore quilts displayed in thegalleries then design their own quilt blocks with feltand glue to take home. MSV Members: $5; all others: $7; adults (must accompanychildren): free. Pre-register at www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240. Space is limited; pre-registrationstrongly encouraged. Meet in the Museum Lobby.Sponsored by the Marion Park Lewis Foundation.

Homeschool Art StudioWednesdays, January 17–March 21 • 10 a.m.–noon Youth in grades 5–8 will develop their art-makingskills, knowledge of art materials, andunderstanding of the visual arts in this ten-weekprogram in the fully equipped MSV MakerspaceStudio.MSV members $160 all others $180 (get a studentmembership for $15). Registration required by January 10;visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473, ext. 240.

Adult Makerspace Night:Pinot and PotteryFriday, January 12 • 6–8 p.m.Adults, it’s your turn to play and create! Learn aboutthe MSV’s Makerspace while watchingdemonstrations on the pottery wheel, participatingin clay hand-building stations, and creating yourvery own slump pot. Materials and firing included.MSV Members: $20; all others: $30. Registration requiredby January 9; visit www.theMSV.org or call 540-662-1473,ext. 240. Admission includes access to the MSV galleriesand a complimentary glass of wine. Additional wine willalso available for purchase ($4). Identification will bechecked at the door. Participants are encouraged to wearclothing they don’t mind getting dirty.

Orchid Show & SaleFriday & Saturday, March 30–31 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Learn about growing and caring for orchids from theexperts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society. Enjoy theshow and sale, bring orchids in for suggestions, andhave your orchid repotted (small fee). Free admission to the show & sale. Information aboutclasses during the event will be announced in January; visitwww.theMSV.org for details.

Are you passionate aboutgardening or learning newthings and sharing yourknowledge with others? eMSV has openings forvolunteers in the gardens andgalleries and assisting withspecial events, youthprograms, and more. Weprovide training; all you needis a desire to be part of theMSV family. To sign up, go towww.theMSV.org/volunteer orcall 540-662-1473, ext. 214.

Coloring Page: Watercolor at the MSV!

Did You Know?ere’s a group of artists in Virginia called the Virginia WatercolorSociety. For 38 years, the Virginia Watercolor Society has had anexhibition in a different city each year. is year, their exhibition is inWinchester at the MSV! Hundreds of people belong to the VirginiaWatercolor Society. e exhibition at the MSV is a “juried” exhibition.

at means that the watercolorpaintings you see at the MSVwere judged and selected to beincluded in the exhibition. ejudge who selected the paintingsis Mike Bailey. He lives inCalifornia and is a nationallyknown instructor and award-winning watercolorist.

Vote for a PaintingVisitors to the Virginia Watercolor Society exhibition at the MSV willhave the chance to vote on their favorite painting in the exhibition.at painting will get the “Visitors’ Choice Award.” Ask a grown up tobring you to the MSV so that you can see the paintings and vote foryour favorite!

Cut here to display your artwork

What is Watercolor?

Watercolor is kind of like what it sounds like: color in water. If you’veused paints that come in the little trays with the lids, you’ve probablymade a watercolor painting! Technically, it’s pigment (color) in water,with another material that holds it all together. It comes in small cubes orcircles of color, but you can also buy it in tubes and even in pencil form.Try painting the coloring page below with watercolors!

See this painting at the MSV! Made by Virginia Watercolor Society artist FarhanaHussain, the painting is called Bow to the Emperor.

Have you ever made a painting using paints in trays like the one in this picture?

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