Posted on March 19, 2009 by livinintheloin
The scene in the parking lot between the Main Library, and the Asian Art Museum. Walking the pooch last night after work, I noticed cars circling the parking lot. Odd, plenty of parking spaces. Hmmm? Oooh…the “parking attendants” were out in full force — the ones that point out a space, and then want a [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2008 by livinintheloin
“MING” opens at the Asian Museum of Art this Friday. Many of the pieces in the exhibit (240 pieces — porcelain, paintings, textiles, lacquer, jade, jewelry) — have never been seen outside of China (and, in some cases, not even there). According the the museum’s new director, Jay Xu, the word ‘Ming’ means ‘bright’ [...]
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Posted on May 3, 2008 by livinintheloin
Officials at the Asian Art Museum announce new “Target First Free Sundays program”. Previously, the first Tuesday of the month was the free admission day (while folks were are work). The new Sunday program will make the museum’s collection accessible to a much wider range of individuals. First Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. – [...]
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