70th Anniversary Season
Exhibition: William Morris: Native Species
June 12 through September 6, 2010
William Morris (b. 1957) Glass Vessels from William Morris: Native Species Exhibition, 2004Collection of George R. Stroemple
Photography Robert Vinnedge
Sunday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth at Maryhill
Celebrate Independence Day with a family-friendly outing to Maryhill Museum of Art. From 5–8 p.m. the museum will be open FREE.
Events in the Sculpture Garden
Family Fun:
Smokey Bear has announced he will drop by sometime between 5–7 p.m. to share summer fire safety tips with youngsters.
Kids' art-making activities from 5–8 p.m.
Fourth of July Picnic Dinner:
5–8 p.m. purchase a festive hot dog and chips dinner from the Café Maryhill Tent or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grounds.
Live Music:
Relax on the lawn to the sounds of the Gorge Winds Concert Band as they play Fourth of July classics from 6:00–7:15 p.m. and Christopher Kern of Island Breeze and his steel drums from 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Light-tastic Laser Light Show:
Near 10 p.m., prepare to be amazed by Lasersmith's Light-tastic Laser Light Show, a display of laser graphics projected right onto the museum building and set to a musical soundtrack the whole family will enjoy. This year, Lasersmith is bringing new graphics and optical effects, higher powered beams, and a 15,000 watt sound system!
All day on July 4th, children under 17 receive FREE museum admission with one paid adult admission. From 5–8 p.m. the museum will be open FREE to all.
Absolutely no fireworks will be allowed due to fire danger.
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Laser light show, 2009.
