The Trips Committee announced a new trip for Wednesday , March 4, to the Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase, NY.
Current exhibitions include the Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Collection, a favorite modernist’s sculpture, painting and prints; “Isaac Julien: Western Union: Small Boats,” a video installation of Libyan “clandestines” journeying across the Mediterranean to escape war and famine; “Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975): Subversive Prophet,” a two-part show about the Italian prolific poet, writer and film director’s creative output and reception in the Americas. Don’t overlook the recent acquisitions and the permanent collection of modern, contemporary and African art..
There is a short wait list for the Wednesday, February 19 excursion to the Asia Society, New York: “The Art of Impermanence: Japanese Works from the John C. Weber Collection and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection:” a docent tour of an exhibition of masterpieces of calligraphy, painting, sculpture, ceramics, lacquers and textiles from two of America’s greatest Japanese art collections.
TRIP TIPS: BOARDING AND ON THE VAN
* Be in the front lobby of Mary Powell about 10 minutes before departure time. Residents with walkers, wheelchairs or scooters should allow extra time.
* The van pulls out at the time announced for departure, so all participants should be on board before then. If you’re late, you may be left behind.
* The first two seats nearest the van door are reserved for the trip leader and whomever she asks to sit with her.
* Listen for instructions by the trip leader. Do not disembark at the destination without knowing the departure time and meeting place.
* Because the van often parks at some distance from the destination, don’t leave anything aboard that you may need during the trip like sweaters or umbrellas. Anything left on the van is SAFE.
Sign-up for all trips is in the Trips Book located in the Activities Alcove.