EXCURSIONS FROM THE SQUARE
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NEW YORK CITY
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023
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RICHARD GILDER CENTER FOR
SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND INNOVATION
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Join me for a visit to New York's "most exciting new building" at the MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. It was designed by STUDIO GANG, the firm of Chicago-based architect Jeanne Gang. Once inside, you can easily access the countless offerings at AMNH and enjoy some newer ones: DAVIS FAMILY BUTTERFLY VIVARIUM and INVISIBLE WORLDS, a wonderful immersive experience.
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NEW at the MET
VAN GOGH'S CYPRESSES
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This stunning small exhibit showcases the artist’s fascination with the unique evergreens he saw during his two years in Arles and St. Remy at the end of his life. Wheat Field with Cypresses and The Starry Night is at the center of 43 works including paintings, drawings, and illuminated letters. Many are on view together for the first time. The show closes on August 2. www.metmuseum.org
Wheat Field with Cypresses, Vincent Van Gogh, Zundert, 1853-1890, Auverse-sur-Oise, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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CLOSING SOON AT THE MET
KARL LAGERFELD: A LINE OF BEAUTY
Don't miss (closes July 16) this stunning exhibit at the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. Immerse yourself in the creativity and design of KARL LAGERFELD, who influenced not onlly the wardrobes of today, but the entire world of fashion. www.metmuseum.org
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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE, TO SEE TAKES TIME
On view at the MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, this exhibit focuses on the great American modernist’s lesser known works in charcoal, pencil watercolor and paper. It includes 120 works on paper and eight paintings spanning more than four decades. www.moma.org
Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Evening Star No.III,” from 1917.The blurred landscape resembles a woman’s legs. Credit...Georgia O’Keeffe Museum/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; via Museum of Modern Art
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THE SASSOONS
At the JEWISH MUSEUM until AUGUST 13, the exhibition presents the collection and tells the story of the Sassoon family’s involvement in trade, art collecting, architectural patronage and civic engagement, from the early 1800s through World War II. 120 works are on view including paintings, decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts and Judaica. https://thejewishmuseum.org/
"Sybil, Countess of Rocksavage", 1913, by John Singer Sargent,
OIl on Canvas, from the Houghton Hall Collection.
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Spend a day on your own or enjoy one of the exhibits suggested above.
BUS COST $75
Drop-offs in mid-town near the AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY and the MET. Departure will be near the MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
NEXT DATE FOR NEW YORK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
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The price includes round-trip transportation from CITY LINE AVENUE or RITTENHOUSE SQUARE. There will be additional charges for museum admissions and extra taxis, etc. Call 215 732 8487 for more information. Effective June 1, 2023, day trips must be paid for online. There is no additional charge. Please contact me by phone or email to request a special link to charge your trip. I am happy to help with the process.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. DATES MAY NOT BE CHANGED. Please include your landline, cell phone number, and email address with your payment.
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For more information, please contact Ellen Kay Coleman at 215 738 4500 or 215 732 8487 or [email protected] / www.squaretrips.com
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