Events for June 26, 2010
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June 12–26 (Saturdays)
9 a.m–3 p.m.
Seasonal fruits such as plums, cherries, peaches, and citrus will lend inspiration to students in this watercolor series taught by botanical artist Lisa Pompelli. Suitable for all skill levels; prior drawing experience recommended. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Members: $275. Non-Members: $295. Registration: 626-405-2128.
A Clash of Empires: The Seven Years’ War and British America
April 24, 2010–July 26, 2010
Library, West Hall
“A Clash of Empires” examines the causes, course, and consequences of the conflict through the eyes of its many participants, publicly displaying for the first time materials from the Huntington Library’s vast collections documenting this turning point in modern history.
CLASSED FILLED
May 15–June 26 (Saturdays)
9–10:30 a.m.
Learn tai chi in the tranquil setting of the gardens in this seven-week class led by instructor Kathy Zenju Chyan, suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Members: $150. Non-Members: $170. Registration: 626-405-2128.
June 26–27 (Sat.–Sun.)
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hundreds of award-winning plants will be on view as the Cactus and Succulent Society of America presents its annual show and sale, featuring rare specimens native to Chile, Argentina, Botswana, Madagascar, and the Middle East. Early-bird plant sale: Friday, noon–4:30 p.m. Free. Friends’ Hall
Child’s Play? Children’s Book Illustration of 19th-Century Britain
April 3–July 26, 2010
Huntington Art Gallery, Works on Paper Room
In the 19th century—with the work of Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Lewis Carroll, and others—children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes began to be widely published, documenting what was originally a rich oral tradition across western cultures. “Child’s Play?” includes a selection of rare drawings as well as the books themselves. More >
The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs
May 22-Sept. 6, 2010
The first major exhibition of furniture and decorative art by the American craftsman and designer Charles Rohlfs, the show includes more than 40 pieces from 10 museums and several private collections to survey Rohlfs’ career as a furniture designer.
From Memorial Day (May 31) to Labor Day (Sept. 6) The Huntington observes summer hours and is open from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays).