Join Morven Museum & Garden at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21, for Morven Moves, its inaugural outdoor dance performance program.
In line with Morven’s mission of preserving and celebrating authentic stories, Morven Moves does so through dance. The one-day-only performance features seven unique New Jersey-based choreographers and dance companies that reflect the rich and diverse culture and communities of the Garden State.
Genres of dance presented range from contemporary, to flamenco, to dance theater. Works will be presented by Cara Hagan, Grant Jacoby & Dancers, Kiana Rosa Fischer, Lisa Botalico, mignolo dance, morgaine de leonardis, and Yu.S.Artistry.
This performance will take place outside in Morven’s gardens, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, N.J., weather permitting. In the event of rain, the program will move inside to the Stockton Education Center’s Gathering Space. Standing-room tickets will be converted to virtual if the performance is moved indoors. Purchase of a ticket will also include access to the museum to view “Striking Beauty: New Jersey Tall Case Clocks, 1730 - 1830.”
On Monday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Morven’s 3 Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Raymond Brown, a collaboration with the Arts Council of Princeton, returns.
Participants will discover the quality of natural light (and how it changes during the session), explore how color can define forms, learn how to represent natural colors, and experiment with brush strokes and creating textures.
Instruction is geared toward beginning/intermediate skill levels but all levels are welcome. Bring your own easel, painting supplies, sunscreen, rags, brushes and canvas to these classes. For more detailed suggestions, email education@artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Lastly, on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m., explore the human and environmental impact behind the rich mahogany exteriors of early American tall case clocks with historian and author Dr. Jennifer Anderson at “The Costs of Luxury: Mahogany and Tall Case Clocks in Early America.” This event is hybrid – held both live and online.
For tickets and information for all events, visit https://www.morven.org.
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