THIS MONTH at MARYHILL
36 Hours in the Gorge
Explore the area around Maryhill with our exclusive 36 Hours in the Gorge itinerary. In it you'll find the inside scoop on where to nosh, where to hang your hat and which fascinating sites to visit on your next trip to Maryhill. This is the first in a series that will include itineraries specially designed for families, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and more.
For more information, visit the What to Do page in the Visiting Maryhill section or download the complete itinerary:36 Hours in the Gorge itinerary (PDF).
Sunday, September 12,
2 to 5 p.m.
Old Fashion Garden Party and Ice Cream Social at the home and garden of Kim McGinnis & Charlanne Dunn-McGinnis
Wear your favorite garden party outfit. Enjoy the Guild's famous BBQ foods while strolling around the superb gardens and listening to live, light jazz performed by local musicians. Enjoy a round of bocce ball, bling ball or crocket. There will be fun baskets to bid on in the silent auction, so bring your checkbook. Come meet the director of the Maryhill Museum and learn about the museum and some of the fabulous art exhibits. Top the afternoon off by joining the ice cream social featuring your favorite ice creams and a wide variety of toppings.
Cost: $20 Individual; $36 Couple; $25 Patron; & $46 Patron Couple
For more information contact Maryhill Museum of Art: 509 773-3733.
Saturday, September 18
Exhibit Opening:
Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel
Celebrate the opening of Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel.
Family Fun:
Drawing Words and Writing Pictures, 1 p.m.
Visitors of all ages will be drawn in by this presentation with artist Randi Emberlin, who is best known for his work as an inker in comics, with a resume that includes long runs on Amazing Spider-man, GI Joe, Doctor Strange, Alien Legion, Ghost and recently the Left Behind series for Wildstorm. He will take the audience on a multimedia trip through the fascinating process of plotting, scripting, drawing, inking, lettering and coloring comic books. Randi will demonstrate gesture drawing and cinematic storytelling techniques, display sketches, original comic book page art and more.
On Family Fun days children under 17 are admitted to the museum free all day with one paid adult admission.
Randi Emberlin
Gallery Walk, 3 p.m.
Join Comics at the Crossroads curator Steve Grafe for a tour through the exhibition.
Reception, 4 p.m.
Celebrate Comics at the Crossroads with the featured artists.
Inspired by Maryhill
For years Maryhill Museum of Art has been a muse for countless people awed by its site, its building and its collections. To see or read some of these inspired pieces, visit the Inspiration page.
View an 8-minute video presentation that describesd how Maryhill Museum of Art can make a difference and change lives.
NEW! "Tell a Friend" —
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Browse through our changing collection of eCards to find the just right image for that special occasion or to share the enchantment of Maryhill Museum of Art with a friend. The collection of images changes periodically so be sure to come back often.
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