In anticipation of the Academy Art Museum’s 2015 Craft Show’s celebration of glass, October 16 – 18, 2015, the Craft Show committee has organized four pre-show events. The first event in August is a family movie, “Alice in Wonderland,” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s classic and the 60th anniversary of Disney’s movie. Two pre-show events will be held in September: “The Art of Glass: Shape Does Affect Taste –Experience the Difference” tasting event with the Riedel – The Wine Glass Company and “Lunch Under Glass,” an exclusive up-close gourmet meal prepared by renowned Chef Tondin at Scossa Restaurant. In October, Jamey Turner, Master Glass Harpist, will bring his White House performance to Easton.
On Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m., attendees will get in the mood for this year’s spectacular AAM Craft Show “Blown Away” by stepping through the looking glass with “Alice in Wonderland,” Disney’s animated classic family movie. Children and those who are young-at-heart are encouraged to discover their inner character and dress in costume. The Alice-themed tea party will include juice, cupcakes, ‘stolen’ jam tarts, cakes, and, of course, tea! The cost is Cost: $15 per adult and $5 per child.
“The Art of Glass: Shape Does Affect Taste – Experience the Difference” will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 5 p.m. To fully appreciate the personality of different grape varieties and the subtle character of wines, it is essential to have an appropriately fine-tuned glass shape. The shape is responsible for the flow of the wine and consequently where it touches the various taste zones of the tongue. Each element appears uniquely in different wines and is enhanced by using the appropriate glass. Fifty years ago, Riedel was first to discover the concept “The content commands the shape!” It is the variety of the wine that dictates the proper shape of the glass. Riedel – The Wine Glass Company offers carefully designed “wine friendly stemware” — glasses that impact taste, delivering balance and harmony between aroma and taste. Guests will enjoy palate pleasing hors d’oeuvres while tantalizing their taste buds with wine and glass. Each reservation includes a set of Riedel glasses. The cost is $125 per person.
“Lunch Under Glass,” will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:30 a.m. The event includes an exclusive up-close gourmet meal preparation by renowned Chef Tondin at Scossa Restaurant. Guests will enjoy unprecedented and private access to a “behind the scenes” experience as they watch Chef Tondin create his masterpiece lunch “under glass” in his award-winning kitchen. They will enjoy classic Venetian aperitifs and leave with special, hand painted glass domes prepared especially for them at this signature event. The cost is $150 per person.
Jamey Turner, Master Glass Harpist, brings his White House performance to Easton on Saturday, October 10 at 5 p.m. The glass harp has a beautiful, clear sound. Some people say it sounds like an orchestra. Some say it is the most beautiful sound they have ever heard. It is a soothing, pure sound, and, completely unique. Jamey studied music as a boy, learning to play the clarinet, piano, and musical saw. As Jamey got older, he used the principles of sound that he had learned as a boy to create his own musical instruments. His most famous instrument is the “glass harp.” Using everyday tools, drinking glasses and water, and his understanding of science principles, he has become a celebrity. Turner has played Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach everywhere. He has even awed audiences at the White House, The Tonight Show, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The New Orleans Jazz Festival, Good Morning America and The Kennedy Center. Guests will enjoy a glass of wine while listening to this soothing music. The cost is $40 per person.
For more details on the Museum’s Pre-Craft Show events or to purchase tickets, please visit AcademyCraftShow.org or call 410-822-ARTS.
Caption: Jamey Turner, Master Glass Harpist, brings his White House performance to the Academy Art Museum in Easton on Saturday, October 10 at 5 p.m.
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