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SUMMARY:Small Talk: Léopold Burthe's Angelique
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. \nJoin a discussion about Léopold Burthe’s Angelique.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-leopold-burthes-angelique/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T171337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T175122Z
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SUMMARY:Noontime Talk: Curator Ndubuisi Ezeluomba on "For Spirits and For Kings: Prestigious Arts of Africa"
DESCRIPTION:Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists\, curators\, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin Curator Ndubuisi Ezeluomba for a discussion titled “For Spirits and For Kings: Prestigious Arts of Africa.”
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noontime-talk-curator-ndubuisi-ezeluomba-on-for-spirits-and-for-kings-prestigious-arts-of-africa/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190311T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T211139Z
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SUMMARY:Sculpture Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join NOMA’s docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturdays and Mondays\, weather dependent\, at noon. (Call 504.658.4153 to verify.) Sited on five acres adjacent to the museum\, the garden contains more than sixty works by renowned sculptors placed among a picturesque mature grove of pine\, magnolia\, and moss-draped live oak trees bisected by a lagoon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir\, Rene Magritte\, Henry Moore\, Isamu Noguchi\, and Robert Indiana\, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden\, which offers free admission year-round.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/sculpture-garden-tour-15/2019-03-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190307T222627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T223147Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk: 17th-Century Dutch Art
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about NOMA’s permanent collection of 17th-century Dutch art.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-17th-century-dutch-art/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T170855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170855Z
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SUMMARY:StoryQuest
DESCRIPTION:Spark imagination\, creativity\, and a love of reading. Professional authors\, actors and artists bring the world of children’s literature to NOMA in this family program. Family activities are offered after each StoryQuest to encourage museum exploration. \nIdeal for ages 2-7. No registration is necessary. StoryQuest is included with museum admission. \nFind the full schedule here. Contact 504-658-4100 or education@noma.org with questions. \nMajor support for StoryQuest is provided by the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/storyquest-77/
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T160419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T160822Z
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SUMMARY:Studio KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:Get Creative with Studio KIDS! \nThis winter/spring\, Studio KIDS! classes explore art made by diverse cultures throughout time as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting\, each class features different media and techniques. Attend one class or the entire series. Classes are limited to 14 students. Register in advance to ensure your spot! \nENROLL NOW \nCall 504-658-4140 or email education@noma.org for more information. \nAges 5 – 10 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nCost per class: $25 members / $30 nonmembers \nMarch 9 | Pastel Drawing: Vibrant Blooms \nExplore works of art featuring flowers and develop your own style in this pastel drawing class.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/studio-kids-68/
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20181206T223641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T223641Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class
DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-5/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190114T193416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T193416Z
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SUMMARY:No Friday Nights at NOMA
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on March 8. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/no-friday-nights-at-noma-10/
CATEGORIES:NOMA at Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190201T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T172010Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk: William-Adolphe Bouguereau's Whisperings of Love
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Admission to NOMA is free to all Louisiana residents on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s Whisperings of Love.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/42823/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190107T171326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T171326Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Mardi Gras
DESCRIPTION:NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be closed on Tuesday\, March 5\, in observance of Mardi Gras.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/closed-for-mardi-gras/
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190107T170713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T170713Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Endymion Saturday
DESCRIPTION:NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be closed on Saturday\, March 2\, as City Park and the surrounding Mid-City neighborhood plays host to the Endymion parade for Carnival season. Join us on March 3 for regular Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/closed-for-endymion-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190114T193257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T193257Z
UID:42304-1551459600-1551474000@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:No Friday Nights at NOMA
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on March 1 in advance of Mardi Gras weekend. The museum will close at 6 pm and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 5 pm.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/no-friday-nights-at-noma-9/
CATEGORIES:NOMA at Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190110T220613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T161713Z
UID:42195-1551445200-1551448800@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Museum Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:NOMA docents guide visitors on hour-long tours of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions. Tours are free with NOMA admission. Meet in the Great Hall to join in. \nSpecial group tours can be arranged with two-weeks advance notice. Call Tracy Kennan\, Curator of Education\, at 504.658.4113.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/museum-highlights-tour-18/2019-03-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190223T010454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T152631Z
UID:43403-1551281400-1551283200@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Mardi Gras designer Bror Anders Wikstrom with Decorative Arts Curator Mel Buchanan
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. \nJoin Mel Buchanan\, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design\, for a discussion about turn-of-the-century Mardi Gras parade designer Bror Anders Wikstrom. Buchanan will point out Wikstrom’s name carved into the original museum building along with other prominent artists of his era. She will also discuss his elaborately designed cabinet on view in NOMA’s second floor decorative arts gallery and touch on his profound impact on the visual culture of Carnival in New Orleans.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-mardi-gras-designer-wikstrom-with-decorative-arts-curator-mel-buchanan/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T170433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170433Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk: Mary Cassatt's Mother and Child in the Conservatory
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about Mary Cassatt’s Mother and Child in the Conservatory.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-mary-cassatts-mother-and-child-in-the-conservatory/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190218T230038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T171826Z
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SUMMARY:Noontime Talk: Léopold Burthe's Angelique with Curator Vanessa Schmid
DESCRIPTION:Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists\, curators\, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin Curator Vanessa Schmid for a discussion about the painting Angelique by Léopold Burthe. \n 
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noontime-talk-on-leopold-burthes-angelique-with-curator-vanessa-schmid/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190201T163422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T163422Z
UID:42818-1550934000-1550934900@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Paintings of the Dutch Golden Age
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about paintings of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-paintings-of-the-dutch-golden-age-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20181206T223514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T223514Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class
DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-4/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190110T212514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T212514Z
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SUMMARY:No Friday Nights at NOMA
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at NOMA will not be held on February 22. Please join us for the next evening of special programming on March 15.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/no-friday-nights-at-noma-8/
CATEGORIES:NOMA at Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20181127T213707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T165750Z
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SUMMARY:NOMA Book Club Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art\, artists\, art museums\, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Our full 2019 schedule and reading list has been announced. \nOrganized by NOMA’s Felix J. Dreyfous Library\, the Book Club is an informal group. You do not have to attend every meeting and we understand if you have to leave a discussion or program early. The book club offers several types of programs: a book discussion group that meets once a month (no reading in December)\, curatorial programs\, field trips\, and Meet the Author receptions. Most book club programs start promptly at noon\, but please arrive at 11:30 a.m. if you wish to bring a sack lunch or meet beforehand. NOMA will provide water and soft drinks. \nRSVP for the meetings you wish to attend so we can prepare the meeting space. \nPlease contact Sheila A. Cork at 504.658.4117 or scork@noma.org for information about joining the NOMA Book Club. \nFebruary 2019 Selection\nDouble Vision: the Unerring Eye of Art World Avatars Dominique and John de Menil by William Middleton\nKnopf\, 2018\, ISBN: 978-0375415432 \nThis erudite and vigorously researched new biography of the the de Menils\, chronicles the Houston-based cosmopolitan couple renowned for their philanthropic endeavors and a bequeathed art collection that forms the core of their namesake museum. Double Vision takes the full measure of the de Menil’s achievements\, the well-known apotheosis of which is the Menil Collection\, the masterpiece of a museum designed by Renzo Piano that opened in their adopted hometown in 1987. \nTBD: The Book Club plans an overnight trip to Houston to visit the Menial Collection in February. If time permits\, we will also visit the Rothko Chapel\, Cy Twombly Gallery\, the Contemporary Arts Museum/Houston Center for Photography\, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts and other cultural institutions. More details to be announced. \nFriday\, February 21\, 12 – 1 p.m. | Book Discussion Group
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noma-book-club-group-discussion-2/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190201T162649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T204633Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Haitian Vodou Traditions with HaitiaNOLA and Krewe du Kanaval
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition Bondye: Between and Beyond\, a panel discussion led by the cultural-exchange association HaitiaNOLA will examine the spiritual connections between West Africa\, Haiti\, and New Orleans. Vodou has grown into a complex\, beautiful\, often-misunderstood collection of rituals\, ceremony\, dances and beliefs. Haitianola will moderate a panel of Haitians and New Orleanians asking what their personal practice looks like today. In what ways are the practices alike\, how are they different and what’s in between? \nPanelists will include Josh Jelly-Schapiro\, Kodi Roberts\, Barbara Trevigne\, Fan Fan Damas Louis\, Kalinda Laveaux\, and Mimerose Beabrun. The event will begin with drumming by a group of Haitian musicians and conclude with a New Orleanian. \nABOUT HAITIANOLA\nHaitiaNOLA was founded by Lori Martineau\, a Haitian-American artist and educator\, and her partner\, Linda Reno\, an American photographer. The pair share an affinity for artists and cultural bearers in general\, but with a special love for Haitians and New Orleanians. The desire to contribute to the progress and success of artists and cultural bearers\, while sharing knowledge of the deep historical\, spiritual and cultural connections between both locations serves as the foundational ideology of Haitianola. \nABOUT KREWE DU KANAVAL\nAlthough the historical relationship between Haiti and New Orleans dates back for more than two hundred years\, Krewe du Kanaval’s conception can be traced back to 2015\, when Win Butler and Régine Chassagne\, a daughter of Haitian immigrants\, brought members of Preservation Hall to Haiti. Their experiences planted the seeds of a Mardi Gras krewe to celebrate the shared connections between the two cultures. “Wherever I go in New Orleans I feel Haiti\,” says Chassagne. “The music I hear\, the food I taste\, the colors\, the movement\, the spirit of the city. Our krewe aims to celebrate and strengthen this deep bond.”
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/panel-discussion-haitian-vodou-traditions-with-haitianola-and-krewe-du-kanaval/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190201T161320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T161320Z
UID:42810-1550680200-1550681100@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Bondye: Between and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Admission to NOMA is free to all Louisiana residents on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin Curator Nic Aziz for a discussion about the exhibition of Vodou flags in Bondye: Between and Beyond.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-bondye-between-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T170033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170222Z
UID:42674-1550674800-1550675700@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: François Fleischbein's Portrait of a Free Woman of Color
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about François Fleischbein’s Portrait of a Free Woman of Color.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/42674/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190110T215916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T215916Z
UID:42193-1550664000-1550667600@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Noontime Talk: Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art with Curator Russell Lord
DESCRIPTION:Noontime talks are casual conversations between artists\, curators\, and other special guests with NOMA visitors frequently scheduled throughout the year. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NOMA on Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin Curator Russell Lord for a discussion about the exhibition Past Present Future: Building Photography at the New Orleans Museum of Art. 
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/noontime-talk-past-present-future-building-photography-at-the-new-orleans-museum-of-art-with-curator-russell-lord-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T165429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T165429Z
UID:42672-1550329200-1550330100@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Paintings of the Dutch Golden Age
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about paintings of the Dutch Golden Age.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-paintings-of-the-dutch-golden-age/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T155918Z
UID:42655-1550311200-1550318400@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Studio KIDS!
DESCRIPTION:Get Creative with Studio KIDS! \nThis winter/spring\, Studio KIDS! classes explore art made by diverse cultures throughout time as inspiration for art projects. From sculpting to painting\, each class features different media and techniques. Attend one class or the entire series. Classes are limited to 14 students. Register in advance to ensure your spot! \nENROLL NOW \nCall 504-658-4140 or email education@noma.org for more information. \nAges 5 – 10 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nCost per class: $25 members / $30 nonmembers \nFebruary 16 | Creative Collage \nCreate a collage of images inspired by the Mississippi River.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/studio-kids-67/
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20181206T223347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T021710Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Class
DESCRIPTION:From January 19 through March 16\, NOMA presents a series of eight mindfulness classes with Dr. Jayashree Rao. Mindfulness is defined as experiencing the present moment with open curiosity\, without judgment\, and with a willingness to be with what is. \nMindfulness training teaches skills to help individuals \n\nCope with the stress\, pain\, and challenges of everyday life\nDeal with disturbing events with grace and composure\nBe present and alive in the here and now\n\nAbout mindfulness classes at NOMA \nThis eight-part mindfulness series will be held on Saturdays from 10–11:30 a.m. beginning January 19. Classes will take place January 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, March 9 and 16. There will be no class on March 2 of Mardi Gras weekend. \n $70 nonmembers | $50 NOMA members \nMaximum class size is 30. Participants sign up for the series not per class. Participants will meet in the second-floor Woldenberg Board Room.  \nENROLL NOW \nParticipants will learn to develop mindfulness through guided meditation and brief exercises that will help them experience the present moment during everyday activities. Although no specific outcome is promised\, participants typically report feeling more alive\, more “in-tune” with themselves and others. In addition\, research has shown significant beneficial effects in dealing with stress\, anxiety\, high blood pressure\, depression\, chronic pain\, and diabetes. \nAbout the instructor: \nDr. Jayashree Rao is a retired pediatric endocrinologist\, who spent thirty years teaching\, researching\, and practicing medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Children’s Hospital. For the past several years\, Dr. Rao has practiced and led others in practicing mindfulness\, employing techniques learned in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course offered by Dr. Dave Potter.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/mindfulness-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190110T211541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T131156Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at NOMA: Tulane Maya Symposium | Music by Patrice Fisher and ARPA
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at NOMA offers an exciting lineup of programs on select dates in 2019: live music\, movies\, children’s activities\, and more. Regular admission prices apply—NOMA members are FREE—but there is no extra charge for programs or films. All galleries\, the Museum Shop\, and Café NOMA remain open till 9 pm. \n\n5 – 8 pm: Art on the Spot family activity table\n5:30 – 8:30 pm: Music by Patrice Fisher and ARPA with Ecos Latinos\n6 pm: Keynote speech by Jeremy A. Sobloff of the Santa Fe Institute titled “Is ‘Collapse’ a Useful Term in Understanding Pre-Columbian Maya History?”\n\nABOUT PATRICE FISHER AND ARPA AND ECOS LATINOS\nGrowing up in the musical milieu of New Orleans\, local harpist Patrice Fisher was surrounded by the sounds of jazz from every angle. She admits playing the harp felt natural to her\, but she wanted to incorporate a mixture into her style of music. She is joined by the Latin jazz musicians of Arpa in concert at NOMA. Fisher is a graduate of Tulane University\, as well as the Wolf Trap Academy for the Performing Arts in Washington\, D.C. and the Creative Music Studio Jazz School in New York. She has recorded 14 albums of original music and has performed at such international music festivals as the Cancun Jazz Festival in Mexico\, the Jambalaya Jazz Festival in Ilhabela\, Brazil\, and the Festi Jazz in La Paz\, Bolivia\, as well as a concert with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Sergipe in Aracaju\, Brazil. Fisher will be joined by the band ARPA\, consisting of Fran Comiskey on piano\,  Orlando Solorzano on percussion\, Robert King on bass\, and Carlos Valladares on cajón. \nIn addition\, Ecos Latinos will present Omar Ramirez\, a trumpet player from Puerto Rico who graduated from Loyola University College of Music and the University of New Orleans; Roberto Moreira\, a guitarist and composer from Honduras\, who plays rhythm and blues and Latin music with some of the most notable bands in New Orleans; and Roberto Perez\, a piano player born in Cucuta\, Colombia\, who studied at the conservatory of Music of Colombia. Perez brings the Afro-Colombian jazz fusion through his music to all audiences\, and he has toured Europe\, the US\, and Latin America. \nABOUT THE TULANE MAYA SYMPOSIUM AND JEREMY A. SOBLOFF\nThe sixteenth annual Maya Symposium\, themed “The Center Could Not Hold: The Ancient Maya and Collapse\,” is a collaboration of Tulane University’s Stone Center for Latin American Studies\, the New Orleans Museum of Art\, and Mexican Consulate in New Orleans. Scholars gather to share research and NOMA hosts the keynote address\, to be delivered by Jeremy A. Sobloff\, \nThe term “collapse” has\, in recent years\, become quite controversial in studies of Maya civilization\, and there is good reason to question the utility of this loaded word going forward. Jeremy Sobloff’s keynote talk will focus on understandings of cultural processes in the late 8th and 9th centuries and environmental events in the Maya Lowlands that culminated in what has often been seen as a political collapse. Moreover\, his talk will examine whether such understanding can help illuminate comparable trends at other times in Maya history and in other complex societies in general. \nSobloff is an External Professor of the Santa Fe Institute and past President of the Institute (2009-2015). He also is Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Anthropology\, Emeritus of the University of Pennsylvania. Before coming to the Santa Fe Institute\, he taught at Harvard University\, the University of Utah\, the University of New Mexico (where he was Chair of the Department)\, the University of Pittsburgh (where he also was Chair)\, and the University of Pennsylvania (where he was the Williams Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum from 1994-2004). He also was an Overseas Visiting Fellow at St. John’s College\, Cambridge\, England. His principal scholarly interests include: ancient Maya civilization\, pre-industrial urbanism\, settlement pattern studies\, archaeological theory and method\, the history of archaeology\, and the relevance of archaeology in the modern world. Over the past forty years\, he has undertaken archaeological field research in both Mexico and Guatemala. \nFriday Nights at NOMA is supported in part by grant funds from the Azby Fund; Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation; and the Louisiana Division of the Arts\, Office of Cultural Development\, Department of Culture\, Recreation and Tourism\, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/friday-nights-at-noma-tulane-maya-symposium-music-by-patrice-fisher-and-arpa/
CATEGORIES:NOMA at Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190130T200202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T195931Z
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SUMMARY:Small Talk: Early Italian Renaissance Art
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about NOMA’s collection of early Italian Renaissance art.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-early-italian-renaissance-art/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T184241
CREATED:20190129T164817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T164901Z
UID:42669-1549724400-1549725300@nomastaging.org
SUMMARY:Small Talk: Thornton Dial's Ninth Ward
DESCRIPTION:Small Talks are ten-to-fifteen-minute gallery talks focused on one object or a small group of objects. These brief informal sessions enrich the visitor experience and allow visitors to learn more about works of art in NOMA’s permanent holdings as well as those on view in temporary exhibitions. \nJoin a docent for a discussion about Thornton Dial’s Ninth Ward.
URL:https://nomastaging.org/event/small-talk-thornton-dials-ninth-ward/
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