The Tip Sheet

Film Screening at the Currier: People Say I'm Crazy - A Documentary by John Cadigan

Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 pm (Reception at 6 pm)

People Say I’m Crazy is an award-winning film about schizophrenia made by someone with schizophrenia. While highlighting John Cadigan’s career as a visual artist, the film challenges the stereotypes of schizophrenia and brings to light the true effects of this misunderstood illness. Presented at the museum free of charge, and followed by a panel discussion. No reservations required. For more information visit www.mhcgm.org or call Mary Beth LaValley at 603.206.8558. Being shown at The Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104 www.currier.org

Give Kids a Smile Provides NH Children Free Dental Care

Concord, NH- Give Kids A Smile and dentists across New Hampshire will help kick-off this year's National Children's Dental Health month on Friday, February 3, 2012, by offering children from low-income families free dental services, including dental examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants.

Last year, more than 9,235 dentists and 28,481 volunteers participated in Give Kids A Smile day by providing care to an estimated 396,877 children nationwide.  The event, supported by the American Dental Association (ADA), has been held each year since 2003. Here in the Granite State, the New Hampshire Dental Society and the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation are annual supporters of this campaign.

The Currier Offers Lots To Do in Conjunction with Backstage Pass Exhibition

MANCHESTER, NH—Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography is on view now through January 15, 2012 at the Currier Museum of Art. This exhibition features more than 150 photographs – many rarely seen by the public – and provides a portal into the musical and cultural history of Rock & Roll. 

The Currier will present the following public programs and events in conjunction with this exhibition – including live music at the museum, a rock & roll storybook reading, a film festival in Concord and much more! 

First Thursdays LIVE (Nov. 3, Dec. 1 and Jan. 5)

During the first Thursday of each month of the Backstage Pass exhibition, the Currier offers extended evening hours until 9pm for visitors to enjoy the exhibition, along with live music starting at 6pm in the Winter Garden Café (catered by Z food & drink.)

Nov. 3 – Alli Beaudry Trio

Dec. 1 – Craving Lucy

Jan. 5 – Matt Chase Group

All performers will play originals, as well as covers by musicians represented in Backstage Pass. Free for members; $10 for non-members.

October Schedule of Events at the Currier Museum of Art

MANCHESTER, NH— Now on view, A Chosen Path: The Ceramic Art of Karen Karnes celebrates the more than 60-year career of this internationally acclaimed American potter, whose work is at the forefront of the studio pottery movement. Also, don’t miss Backstage Pass: Rock & Roll Photography, opening October 7 and on view through January 15, 2012. This exhibition will feature over 150 photographs – many rarely seen by the public – and will provide a portal into the musical and cultural history of Rock & Roll.

The museum’s entrance is located at 150 Ash Street and free parking is available in the on-site lot. Museum hours are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday - Friday 11 am–5 pm, Saturday 10 am–5 pm, with extended hours during the First Thursday of each month (until 9 pm, for the duration of the Backstage Pass exhibition.) Closed Tuesday. Admission to the museum is always free for children 17 and under, and every Saturday from 10 am–noon admission is free to everyone. For more information, visit www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x108.

FEATURED PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER

The Currier Museum of Art Presents Shifting Terrain: Landscape Video July 2 – Sept. 18

Come Meet the Artists on Thursday July 7!

Manchester, NH – Opening July 2, Shifting Terrain: Landscape Video transforms the museum’s galleries, as the Currier presents its first exhibition to exclusively feature moving image artworks. Digital projections and video-based sculptures and installations engage time, space and sound to explore contemporary perspectives on landscape subjects.