A real-life “Lion King” adventure!

Quarterly Magazine
January - March 2012
A real-life “Lion King” adventure!
NEW hands-on exhibit!
Prowling the giant screen March 10
see more on page 2
Winner, Best Large-Format Film – International Wildlife Film Festival
all new at the Center
CELEBRATE THE NATURAL WORLD
with programs and exhibits on animals, the environment and going green.
OPENING JANUARY 21
In the
We can all make a difference with small changes. Calculate
your own carbon footprint and learn to minimize its impact in
this exciting exhibit focused on ecology and the environment.
Examine environmental issues involving laundry, recycling,
composting, light bulbs, transportation and more as you sort
recyclables, make your own “pedal power,” analyze the heat and
light of different bulbs and more.
sponsored by
WV chapter
IN THE ART GALLERY
Why Look at
opening January 14
ANiMALS?
From George Eastman House
Nickolas Muray,
Frida With Pet Fawn, “Granizo,” Coyoacan, Mexico
Gelatin silver print, 1939
Courtesy George Eastman House
Answer the title question with selections that will make you say, “They make
us laugh,” “They complete our families” and “They are beautiful.” Study how
animals have been represented photographically over time and explore the
variety of ways they demonstrate taxonomy, formal aesthetic, humor and
sentiment in photographs. See both familiar and unfamiliar selections from the
George Eastman House collection, including early zoo photographs by Count de
Montizon, a number of poignant images by Robert Doisneau, Barbara Norfleet’s
series “Manscape With Beasts” and more.
sponsored by
IN THE ELECTRICSKYTM THEATER
prowling the giant screen March 10
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY
It’s all about animals as we get up close and
personal with some interesting critters in these
age-appropriate, hands-on workshops. Activities
are $15, or just $12 for members. Register at
www.theclaycenter.org or 304-561-3570.
Animals Around the Globe
Saturday, March 3 • 10 am - noon
Grades K – 2
Zoology 101
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Saturday, March 3 • 1 – 3 pm
Grades 3 – 6
Roar: Lions of the Kalahari
This watering hole isn’t big enough for the
both of them! Watch as a lion king wages the
battle of his life when a young lion threatens
his home, offspring and power. Set against
the backdrop of the African savanna, “Roar:
Lions of the Kalahari” takes an amazing look
at these majestic creatures – from cub to
king – with stunning footage of their family
life, hunting practices and more. With some
of the most incredible animal cinematography
ever captured, this International Wildlife Film
Festival award winner is truly an unforgettable
giant-screen movie experience.
Fun-filled event days packed with family entertainment, themed science
and art activities and three floors of interactive, engaging exhibits await
you. Activities are included with admission, which is free for Clay Center
members. Exceptions are noted in descriptions.
Saturday, February 4 • 11 am – 4 pm
Commemorate Mardi Gras and St. Valentine’s Day with
one fabulous event! Create a festive mask, win prizes in
the cake walk, watch musical performances, get your face
painted and more. Mask-making takes place from noon 4 pm and is $2 per mask; all other activities are included
with gallery admission.
AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY!
Saturday, February 18 • noon – 4 pm
Travel the world without leaving Charleston. Get your art
“passport” and discover artwork from countries around
the globe including Australia, Kenya, Spain and other
exotic locations. Plus, enjoy musical performances from
other cultures throughout the afternoon.
DISCOVER ENGINEERING
Saturday, February 25 • 11 am – 4 pm
It’s hands-on, minds-on and even bodies-on fun as you
discover the excitement of the world of engineering with
a special day for all ages. Learn about the many branches
of this high-tech science with fun, interactive activities
and displays presented by a variety of local engineering
firms, colleges and universities.
sponsored by
WV United Federal Credit Union
OUTDOOR FUN
A SEUSS-TASTIC AFTERNOON
Saturday, March 17 • Noon – 4 pm
Enter the mysterious world of Dr. Seuss
with special story times, Seuss-inspired
art activities, silly science demonstrations
and more. Don’t miss your chance to
see the amazing “Oobleck Walk” as
our Seuss scientist attempts a trek
on the mysterious green substance!
family fun at the Center
FAMILY FUN DAYS
Ask for the
Seussical Musical Pass
to both “A Seuss-tastic Afternoon”
and the West Virginia Symphony
Orchestra’s 11 am performance of
“Celebrating Seuss” and get $2 off
your performance ticket.
For non-members, enjoy both events
for just $8.50 for kids ages 13 and
under and $14 for adults.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, March 31 • 11 am – 4 pm
Celebrate the coming spring with an egg-cellent day of
egg-citing entertainment. Enjoy annual activities like a
puppet show, egg hunt and egg decorating (2 eggs for
$1), and check out all new events like Bunny and Chick
Bowling and a scavenger hunt for prizes. Plus, meet our
special guest for the day – the Easter Bunny.
sponsored by
Get out of the house and into the great outdoors!
Register online at www.theclaycenter.org or call
304-561-3570.
Cure for Cabin Fever Hike
Saturday, March 3 • 2 pm at Kanawha State Forest
$3 per person or $10 per family (limit four family members)
Registration and payment deadline: Feb. 27
!
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Need to get out after a long winter indoors?
Go on a refreshing hike and search for the
earliest signs of spring.
Thursday, March 8 • 5 – 7:30 pm
Note: Trails may be narrow in some
areas and slippery when wet.
Please wear appropriate hiking
shoes and dress for the weather.
Hike will take place rain or shine.
sponsored by
Warm up this winter with a family beach party! Dive into our Sea
Science demonstrations, make a mini ocean-in-a-bottle, take part
in an “art-sea” scavenger hunt and build a sandcastle on your
pretend vacation. Catch a special showing of giant screen film
“The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti” at 6 pm. Film tickets sold separately;
all other activities included with gallery admission.
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on stage at the Center
CLAY CENTER PRESENTS
SPRING
2012 performances
RAGAMALA
Dance
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Saturday, Feb. 18 • 8 pm
You won’t be able to take your eyes off of these expressive dancers. Combining
innovative movement with classic beauty they push the boundaries of their traditional
Indian dance while fully maintaining grace and authenticity.
This program is being presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History
and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
Montana Repertory Theatre
DOUBT
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Friday, Mar. 23 • 8 pm
This compelling drama will take audiences on an intense journey into the church and the
confrontation between Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius. This classic American play will
leave you with your own doubt, long after the final curtain.
RICK SPRINGFIELD
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Sunday, Apr. 15 • 8 pm
Skyrocketed into stardom with mega-hit, “Jessie’s Girl,” this American icon has
entertained audiences for 30 years. Sing along to your favorite 80’s hits such as “Don’t
Talk to Strangers” and “Love Somebody” during this high-octane performance that
will rock the Clay Center.
BELA FLECK
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Saturday, Apr. 21 • 8 pm
& The Flecktones
The Original Line-up
Don’t miss your chance to see the highly-anticipated reunion of the first fab four at the
peak of their creativity. New groundbreaking compositions showcase the subtle blend
of acoustical jazz, classical, and electric blues to produce the unique sound they’re best
known for.
Roger Nicholson
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TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
Friday, March 30 • 8 pm
After years of successful solo careers, husband and wife duo Derek Trucks
and Susan Tedeschi have united with an ALL NEW and exceptionally talented
eleven member ensemble. Experience the fiery vocals of Tedeschi and the
expressive musical virtuosity of Trucks, as they bring to the stage a unique,
modern blend of blues, rock, gospel, jazz and World sounds to create a
‘swampy mix of rootsy, rockin’ American music.’
sponsored by Roger Nicholson
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THE MOODY BLUES
Sunday, April 1 • 8 pm
They set the early stage for progressive rock and helped define the
psychedelic period in the early ‘70s, earning them legions of fans. Relive
that same cutting-edge sound in a sensational show of legendary hits and
fan favorites.
sponsored by
more performances at the center • tickets on sale now!
BROADWAY
In Charleston
2011-2012 season
2011 - 2012 SEASON
SPECIAL ADD-ON PERFORMANCE
Straight No Chaser
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 pm
Burn the Floor
Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 pm
presented by Ed & Susan Maier
clay center presents
WOODY
HAWLEY
concert
series
Ron Sowell
artistic director
Reserve
Oil & Gas
Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore
Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm
John Gorka
Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm
The Waymores
Saturday, April 7, 7:30 pm
Ron Sowell
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 pm
at the clay center!
CAPITOL CONFERENCE CENTER SYMPHONIC SERIES
Roman Festivals
January 27 & 28, 8 pm
New World Symphony
March 2 & 3, 8 pm
CITY NATIONAL BANK FAMILY DISCOVERY SERIES
Fascinating Rhythms
January 28, 11 am
Celebrating Seuss!
March 17, 11 am
ZMM POPS SERIES
Symphony Idol
February 10 & 11, 8 pm
WVSO Presents Pam Tillis
March 16 & 17, 8 pm
MONTCLAIRE STRING QUARTET
Heart and Soul
February 19, 3 pm
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last chance
TIME IS RUNNING OUT. Catch these before they’re gone!
IN THE ELECTRICSKYTM THEATER
through March 9
Surf through the science of waves from their physics to their
impact on our ocean’s ecosystem and examine the treacherous
waters at Tahiti’s notorious Teahupo’o reef with Tahitian waterman
Raimana Von Bastolear and nine-time Association of Surfing
Professionals world champion Kelly Slater.
narrated by Meryl Streep
through March 9
S TAT I O N
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Go on an exciting journey through the
Louisiana wetlands right into the middle
– and aftermath – of one of America’s
most catastrophic natural disasters,
Hurricane Katrina.
d time!
in the
S TAT I O N
McClaugherty Raffle
To benefit the Clay Center and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
S TAT I O N
through April 15
Investigate the world of
veterinary science
S T Aas
T I Oyou
N explore
this interactive exhibit. Examine
X-rays and learn what they can
tell us about the condition of an
animal. Then, participate in a
mock surgery and meet a few of
the animals that we
care for at the
Clay Center.
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Don’t miss your chance to win $10,000
and more than 20 other fantastic prizes.
Only a limited number of tickets are available!
Buy yours today on the Special Events page at
www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3570.
Raffle administration is coordinated
courtesy of the accounting firm
of Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C.
Exclusive Drawing Party!
March 6, 5:30 pm
Art Gallery
IN THE ART GALLERY
art & science lectures
Scientific Inspiration:
A Conversation with Gail Wight
Associate Professor, Dept. of Art & Art History,
Stanford University
Thursday, January 19 • 6 pm
Ryan Lee Smith, Be Prepared to Stop,
Lithograph, Printed by Frank Janzen, 2004
Find out what happens when art and science collide in
this new lecture series in the art gallery. Thanks to the
generosity of the West Virginia Humanities Council, all
programs are free and open to the public.
FREE!
Find out how this artist/professor integrates science
and its history into her artwork and how cultural
notions of art and science have evolved over the years.
Investigate issues of biology and the history of science
and technology through art projects that engage the
cultural impact of scientific practice and explore the
relationship between art and science.
Creativity & Genius
with Rex Jung, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology,
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Friday, February 17 • 6 pm
Learn about the emerging field of positive neuroscience
– the study of what the brain does well – from this leading
scientist in the field. Find out about “genius,” what it is
and where it comes from through the emergence of new
imaging technologies that illustrate the manifestation of
creativity in the brain.
Migrations:
New Directions in Native American Art
“Migrations” brings together a collection of
contemporary fine art prints from six Native
American artists whose work, when combined,
represents a wide spectrum of Native American
cultures and experiences.
what’s new at the Center
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It’s All Relative
Using YouTube as the only resource, Michael
Sherwin’s “It’s All Relative” features 25 different
versions of a lunar eclipse, compiled together
to give you a unique glimpse into this natural
phenomenon of our universe.
Hear how natural materials like leaves, soil, branches,
rocks and water have been used to create original
artworks in landscapes located well away from
civilization, left to change and erode under natural
conditions. Listen as these two “Land Art” experts
discuss this art form and explain how they have
introduced Land Arts as a course of study at their
respective universities.
sponsored by
IN THE ELECTRICSKYTM THEATER
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Discover the mystery behind Saturn’s
famous rings and find out how this
massive gas giant was discovered by
starting January 12 early astronomers.
Michael Sherwin, It’s All Relative
50-Channel Video Installation, 2008
Art & Ecology:
Land Arts from New Mexico to West Virginia
with Bill Gilbert, University of New Mexico Lannan Chair
& Director of the Land Arts program and Erika Osborne,
Assistant Professor of Painting, West Virginia University
Thursday, March 8 • 6 pm
art?
Travel to Europe and experience
art, history and new cultures!
Visit the Adult Programs page on
www.theclaycenter.org or call 304-561-3553
for more information. Space is limited.
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children’s workshops & programs at the Center
First Saturday of each month, 9 – 10 am
graduation
celebrations
If your young explorer has turned 6 in the past few months,
celebrate this milestone with one last romp in the ball pond or tree
house. Kidspace is an area designed for children ages 5 and under
… except for one special day each month. We know growing up
can be tough, so enjoy being a kid while you can. Gallery admission
required, which is free for members.
These exciting science shows give visitors an opportunity
to see LIVE science demonstrations daily at 1, 2 & 3 pm! All
activities are included with gallery admission, which is free for
Clay Center members.
January • Hang Ten!
Explore the science of waves and the creatures that inhabit
the waters beneath them on this radical reef adventure.
February • Remarkable Reptiles
Snakes, turtles, and lizards - oh, my! Discover amazing facts
about our scaly friends at this fun-filled meet and greet.
March • Rock Your World!
Enter the turbulent world of the rock cycle and get hands-on
with the variety of rocks and minerals it churns out.
Wee Wednesdays
Preschoolers get their own special day of fun each
week! Enjoy stories, crafts and activities designed
with the 5-and-under crowd in mind. Visit us each
Wednesday at 11 am or 1 pm for a story time
unlike any other. Activities are included with gallery
admission, which is free for members.
Sponsored by
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Learn about a wide variety of topics in this
series of fun-filled, hands-on art experiences.
This entertaining program takes place the
second Saturday of each month from noon
– 4 pm in the classrooms. All activities are
included with gallery admission, which is free
for members.
February 11 • Recy-collages
Create your own original work of art using a variety of
recyclable materials.
March 10 • Abstract Self-portraits
A little imagination is all it takes to see yourself in a
whole new way!
Step out of the classroom and into a world of fun with science
demonstrations, hands-on experiments and adventurous activities.
Designed for students in grades 2 - 6, workshops take place Thursdays
from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Participation is $15, or just $12 for members. Register
at www.theclaycenter.org or 304-561-3570.
March 1 • Trash to Treasure
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
Get hands-on with the Clay Center’s new recycling effort,
and let it inspire your own creative upcycling project.
March 15 • Harvest Hydration
Registration deadline: March 12
Learn about unique ways to use
harvested rainwater as you design
a complete irrigation system for the
Clay Center’s garden.
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March 29 • Microscopic Madness
Registration deadline: March 26
Enter the world of the miniscule as you use microscopes
and magnifying glasses to examine the structure of a
variety of tiny objects.
April 12 • It’s a Gas!
Registration deadline: April 9
It stinks, it glows and everywhere it flows. Harness the
power of this invisible state of matter as we explore the
mysterious wonder of gas.
April 26 • The Power of the Sun
Registration deadline: April 23
Meet us at Kanawha State Forest to investigate the sun’s
extraordinary ability to heat, cook and give energy.
Coming in May
May 10 • Irrigation Installation
Registration deadline: May 7
children’s workshops & programs at the Center
January 14 • Snowflakes
No two are the same! Get creative as you turn coffee
filters into snowy designs.
Join us for part two of Harvest Hydration as we build and
install your designed garden irrigation system.
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clay in the community
making an impact
Students in Boone County schools are getting one-on-one tutoring, homework
help and special apprenticeship opportunities with professional artists, scientists
and business leaders, thanks to the Clay Center’s new “Explore and Soar” 21st
Century Community Learning Center.
Through a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the West Virginia
Department of Education, students and teachers at Sherman Junior High,
Madison Middle and Van Jr./Sr. High schools are broadening their horizons
through this special afterschool program.
“Explore and Soar” is using STEAM education (science, technology, engineering,
arts and math) through art and science integration to improve grades, increase
test scores and supplement classroom learning. Students are also receiving
assistance in college preparation, learning about a variety of career opportunities
through the guidance of tutors and mentors and getting to know their peers by
working on team projects.
In addition to learning at their respective schools, students in “Explore and Soar”
travel to the Clay Center for special educational trips, and their parents are invited
to join them for special summer programs. Later this spring, all participating
students will visit the Clay Center for “ArcAttack,” where they will see science
and music performed together in a new “electric” way.
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The Center is helping draw new residents and visitors to the region, providing education and entertainment to people of all ages and helping
parents and grandparents provide fun, enriching experiences to the children in their lives.
A recent study by Marshall University’s Center for Business and Economic Research indicates the Clay Center
plays a vital role in West Virginia’s economy. Based on information from 2009, here are some of the highlights:
379 job opportunities
are generated by activities related
to the Clay Center.
$16.4 million
is added to the state’s economy from
activities of the Center, annually.
“We’re not just helping the
economy, we’re making people
happy. We couldn’t be more
pleased with the results.”
- President and CEO Judy Wellington
$6.7 million
of personal income for West Virginia residents
comes from Clay Center operations each year.
50,000 school-age children
benifit from hands-on
experiences in the arts and sciences presented by the Clay
Center each year.
economic impact at the Center
clay center by the numbers
1.3 million people
Since opening in 2003, more than
have experienced the Clay Center – people from all 55 West
Virginia counties and 49 states have visited the museum or
attended a performance.
Some of the most exciting results of the study came from positive feedback on intangible benefits that the Clay
Center provides for the area. A patron survey found that, “The Clay Center is a cultural amenity which attracts and
retains highly-skilled workers and technology industries to the state,” and
Those who attend functions at the Clay Center are unanimous in endorsing its value and
consider it to be a state ‘treasure.’
Thanks so much for supporting us! Your faithful patronage, kind words and generous donations are helping make
our great state an even better place to live, work, learn and play.
Give a little…
and get something in return.
Help keep this economic and educational engine running by making a donation to
the annual fund. You can help touch lives and provide educational opportunities for
children across the region - an important investment in your community. Plus, you
can enjoy all the perks of membership with a gift of $350 or more!
Contact Kim Wakefield at 304-561-3566, visit www.theclaycenter.org or send your
donation to One Clay Square, Charleston, WV, 25301 to make a difference today.
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free adult programs at the Center
Treat yourself to fascinating lectures and enlightening discussions –
LUNCHTIME
Lectures
Archaeology at Rome’s Egyptian Frontier
ALL FOR FREE!
Don’t miss this popular monthly lecture series featuring
knowledgeable community presenters talking about a wide
variety of topics. Learn more about the area, art, science
and more in each 45-minute presentation in our art gallery.
with Dr. Leslie Anne Warden
Wednesday, January 18 • 12:15 pm
Hear about Egyptian and Roman life in the desert, where people
lived and how cultures merged as this archaeologist and expert on
Egyptian history discusses her work in Kharga, the southernmost of
Egypt’s oases and former frontier of the Roman Empire.
Hiking Through History:
Visiting Kanawha Valley Places of Significance
During the Beginning of the Civil War
With Doug Wood
Wednesday, February 8, 12:15 pm
In 2011, the Mary Ingles Trail Blazers sponsored a series of hikes and
walks to places that were important to the Kanawha Valley Civil War
history. Commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the
beginning of the war in our region, hikers visited little-known historical
spots as well as some of the better-interpreted locales. Come learn
about these fascinating places right here in our own community.
West Virginia: Birth of a State
With Dr. Billy Joe Peyton
Wednesday, March 14 • 12:15 pm
Find out about our great state’s fascinating history from West Virginia
State University history department chair Dr. Billy Joe Peyton. Go
on a journey into the past as West Virginia breaks from Virginia and
becomes an independent state, and hear the story of the battle of the
capital cities – Wheeling vs. Charleston.
All programs take place at
Taylor Books, Capitol Street
Get a cup of joe and settle in for an evening
of engaging conversation. Guest presenters
cover a variety of science-related topics in an
open forum with plenty of time for discussion
and Q&A in this interactive program.
Junior Master Gardeners
With Melissa Stewart,
Junior Master Gardeners/WVSU Extension Service
Tuesday, January 31 • 6 – 7 pm
Learn about this exciting program, the
students involved and the many activities in
which Junior Master Gardeners takes part in
our community.
Composting
With Scott Byars,
Program Leader for Agriculture and Natural
Resources/WVSU Extension Service
Tuesday, March 27 • 6 – 7 pm
Spring is in the air – and compost is everywhere!
Cheap, easy and great for your garden – learn
the ins and outs of composting with an expert
in the “field.”
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Ayn Amur Temple, Kharga, Egypt
with Rich Ireland
Saturday, March 17 • 12 – 4 pm
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All films will be shown at 5:30 pm in
Walker Theater, followed by live Q&A with
the filmmakers.
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Learn about the ingredients, styles and
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for non$-m
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brewing process of beer, as well as the
fascinating history of this celebrated drink –
from ancient times to the New World. Then, taste
and discuss of a variety of brews. If you’ve enjoyed
Rich’s class before, this is your chance to savor
some new selections!
SERIES
Concrete, Steel & Paint
per pers
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Saturday, Feb. 11
Watch as prisoners and crime victims
collaborate on a mural about healing.
Their struggle to find creative common
ground raises challenging questions about
punishment, justice and redemption.
ART APPRECIATION
LECTURES
Take a look at various art movements, the well-known
artists associated with them and some of the famous
works they produced in this all-new series.
Proceed and Be Bold!
Wednesday, March 28
7
$
Romanticism
$2
adult workshops at the Center
Get creative and learn something new in one of our science- and art-related adult education
programs. Call 304-561-3570 for more information or to register today.
ADULT WORKSHOP
Original films showing
The Art and Science of Beer
just one day each!
FREE
$
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for
FILM
Follow a controversial printing press and
book artist through galleries promoting
his work, meet the people who know him
best and discover how audiences react to
his charged works of art.
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Tuesday, March 13 • 6 – 7 pm
with Art Historian, Robin Fisher
Hear how prominent Romantics like John Constable,
Eugène Delacroix and JMW Turner evoked emotion and
inspired imagination in their viewers by rebelling against
what they saw as the stodginess of their predecessors.
On Screen/In Person is made possible
by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
through the generous support of the
National Endowment for the Arts’
Regional Touring Program.
other selections in the series:
Greek Sculpture
Tuesday, April 10
English Impressionism
Tuesday, May 8
READING ART BOOK CLUB
Join this unique book club that focuses on the
exciting world of art. Week one features an art
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registration is required. Fee includes all three
sessions per month, but does not include book.
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The Hare with Amber Eyes
by Edmund de Waal
Thursday, February 2, 16 & 23 • 1:30 – 3 pm
Go back in time with Edmund de Waal as he
traces his roots and learns the story behind
his family’s greatest legacy - a collection of
ornamental Japanese carvings passed down
through generations.
Cancellation Policy – To receive full refund or credit toward a future workshop, registrant must
provide notification of cancellation a minimum of one week prior to workshop date or start date
if workshop is part of a series or camp. Certain exceptions may apply.
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all about you
Plan the special event of a lifetime
Julie Tawney and Lowell Warden had the wedding of their dreams
July 17, 2011 at the Clay Center. The bride had this to say about their
special day:
“The Clay Center was the perfect venue for my classic and upscale
wedding. The Walker Theater offered a romantic feel for my ceremony
and the Benedum Grand Lobby created a beautiful room for the
reception with the spiral staircase and gorgeous windows.
The staff at the Clay Center made sure every detail was handled with
no questions asked. I never worried if things were going to be finished
on time, and I had total confidence throughout the entire planning
process. The staff was always available for questions and made me feel
comfortable - and that isn’t easy to do with a bride!
The Clay Center made all of my wedding dreams come true with no
hassle and the highest level of service imaginable. I will most definitely
use its beautiful facilities for future events!”
The Benedum Grand Lobby lends itself well to wedding receptions,
and the food, linens and setup can be customized to suit any taste.
YOU’RE AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL!
Contact us at magazine@theclaycenter.org and
let us know about your experience.
YOU may be featured in a future magazine.
The Walker Theater can be transformed to host many events,
including an elegant wedding ceremony.
photos courtesy of Mike Winland
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ON STAGE
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Capitol Conference Center Symphonic Series
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
ZMM Pops Series
Roman Festivals
WVSO Presents Pam Tillis
January 27 & 28, 8 pm
March 16 & 17, 8 pm
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
City National Bank Family Discovery Series
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
City National Bank Family Discovery Series
Fascinating Rhythms
Celebrating Seuss!
January 28, 11 am
March 17, 11 am
Woody Hawley Concert Series
Clay Center Presents
Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore
Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
ZMM Pops Series
Symphony Idol
February 10 & 11, 8 pm
Clay Center Presents
Ragamala Dance
Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 pm
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Montclaire String Quartet
Heart and Soul
Montana Repertory Theatre:
Doubt
Friday, March 23, 8 pm
Tedeschi Trucks Band
opening January 21
Friday, March 30, 8 pm
Clay Center Presents
Special Event Performance
The Moody Blues
Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm
IN THE ART GALLERY
opening January 14:
Why Look at Animals?
Clay Center Presents
It’s All Relative
Clay Center Presents
John Gorka
Sustainable Choices
Sunday, April 1, 8 pm
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Capitol Conference Center Symphonic Series
Woody Hawley Concert Series
Every Body Eats
closing January 8
Rick Springfield
March 2 & 3, 8 pm
in the
Clay Center Presents
Special Event Performance
February 19, 3 pm
New World Symphony
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Migrations
Sunday, April 15, 8 pm
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
The Original Line-up
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Saturday, April 21, 8 pm
The Ultimate Wave: Tahiti
Woody Hawley Concert Series
Hurricane on the Bayou
Ron Sowell
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 pm
through March 9
through March 9
Roar: Lions of the Kalahari
prowling the giant screen March 10
FAMILY FUN DAYS (and nights!)
Party Gras
February 4
Family Fun Night
Beach Blast!
Around the World in a Day! March 8
February 18
A Seuss-tastic Afternoon!
March 17
Discover Engineering
February 25
Eggstravaganza
Bayer CropScience Planetarium Shows
Reason for the Season
through January 11
Saturn: Ringed World
Starting January 12
March 31
Go to www.theclaycenter.org for a complete calendar of exhibits, programs and performances.
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Sunday: noon – 5 pm
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Sunday: 11:30 am – 5 pm
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A fundraising masquerade to benefit the
Clay Center and The Charleston Ballet
Escape the cold for a sizzling Brazilian summer night of
exotic food, drinks, dancing and entertainment. Strike up
the samba for a glamorous masquerade inspired by the
electrifying Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age. No refunds. Black-tie optional.
No one can resist
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scenes from Carnevale 2011