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Mar 4, 2016 6:00PM to 8:00PM Artist Reception: Beyond RealismPlan to attend this art opening event! Meet the award winning Cecil County, Maryland artist, Michael A. Bignell. His subjects include Eastern Shore scenes, New York City, Key West and now local Odessa subjects. Mingle with invited guests, HOF members and staff to discover this talented artist. Wine and cheese will be served at this reception in the Visitors Center. |
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Apr 3, 2016 2:00PM to 3:30PM Artist Presentation: Beyond RealismPlan to attend this informative and engaging presentation given by the award winning artist Michael A. Bignell. He will describe the subjects of his art, his artistic process, and the artists that have influenced his work. A question answer period will follow the talk and there will be ample time to view the exhibit after the presentation. This presentation is offered twice for participant’s convenience. |
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Mar 1, 2016 10:00AM to May 29, 2016 4:30PM Exhibit: "Beyond Realism: The Art of Michael A. Bignell"Exhibition will be held at the Visitor’s Center/Bank Building, Corner of 2nd and Main Streets, Odessa, Delaware. |
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Nov 13, 2015 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2015 4:30PM Memories of Christmas Past: Selections from the Annual Holiday ExhibitsHistoric Odessa presents highlights from past holiday exhibits, a virtual photographic fest for the eyes sure to inspire the spirit of Christmas in everyone! Historic Odessa has had some wonderful Christmas displays over the years and this is a great way to relive them. Historic Odessa Bank, 201 Main Street, Odessa DE. |
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Nov 13, 2015 10:00AM to Dec 31, 2015 4:30PM Holiday Exhibit: Alice's Adventures in WonderlandYou are cordially invited - though December 31st- to step back in time through the doors of the Historic Odessa Foundation again this holiday season! For the past 30 years the Historic Odessa Foundation has celebrated children’s literature by recreating scenes from the classics in one of our 18th-century houses. |
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Nov 28, 2016 4:00PM Donate to Historic Odessa With Amazon Smile!Amazon Smile is a great way to do some good while doing some shopping! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. |
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Dec 28, 2015 6:00PM to 8:00PM By Invitation Only: Volunteer Appreciation PartyThe pleasure of your company is requested at the 2015 Holiday Gala honoring Historic Odessa Foundation Volunteers. |
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Dec 16, 2015 6:30PM to 8:00PM Lecture: "Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland"A lecture, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," will be held Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Visitor's Center in Odessa. Carolyn Vega, curator of the "Alice: 150 Years in Wonderland" exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, presents an engaging account of the genesis, publication, and enduring appeal of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. |
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Dec 17, 2015 3:30PM to 5:30PM Curator Christmas Exhibit PresentationDiscover the inspiration behind the Christmas exhibit, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, from the curator who created the festive display. Learn how the furnishings and decorations were placed in each room vignette to recreate the holiday story. Lewis Carroll’s classic story was published in time for Christmas in 1865. Celebrate the story’s 150th year! |
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Dec 20, 2015 2:00PM to 3:30PM Lecture: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Lewis Carroll’s Christmas GreetingsAugust A. Imholtz, Jr. was until 2011 the Government Documents Vice President of Readex, a digital publishing company. |
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Dec 13, 2015 11:30AM to 12:30PM Illustrate AliceSneak into the museum when it is closed to the public and create an illustration directly from the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Christmas exhibit! To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s fantastic book, become an illustrator while drawing your own picture to commemorate your visit. Carroll illustrated the original manuscript, but hired John Tenniel to create the classic pict |
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Mar 1, 2016 10:00AM to Jun 1, 2016 4:30PM Picture Perfect: 19th Century Photographic Portraits from the HOF CollectionOn display for the first time is a small collection of 19th century photographs depicting prominent Odessa citizens at the second floor hall of the National Historic Register Wilson-Warner House. |