MWPAI will present an unprecedented exhibition of the only surviv-ing version of Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary EmancipationProclamation hand-written November 6 and 7 in the Museum of

Art. The Museum with be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days.

The exhibition The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s PreliminaryEmancipation Proclamation was organized by The New York State Museum,a division of the New York State Education Department, and will includehistorical background and interpretation of the document.

The First Step to Freedom will also include the manuscript of a speech writ-ten and delivered in New York City in September 1962 by Rev. Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. for the Proclamation’s centennial.

MWPAI’s presentation ofThe First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary

Emancipation Proclamationis sponsored locally by Trainor Associates and Trainor Digital.

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T he Shaolin WarriorsVoices of theMasters, presents adazzling spectacle ofskill and discipline in

the Great Artists Series 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 24 in theStanley Theatre.

In this fully choreographed produc-tion, the Shaolin Warriors bring theremarkable skill, stunning move-ment and spectacular imagery ofKung Fu to stages throughout theworld. Performed by disciples of theShaolin schools, known throughoutthe world for their disciplined anddeadly martial-arts prowess, theseKung Fu masters have trained froma very young age in mental and physical disciplines, which allow themto perform feats one thought only possible in the movies. The produc-tion features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at thedaily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy.

Tickets for this Special Event range from $69.50 to $24.50 with stu-dent ticket prices ranging from $22.50 to $10.50. Tickets may be pur-chased in advance at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, on thephone at 797-0055 or 800-754-0797, or online at www.mwpai.org.

Shaolin Warriors Bring Dazzling Spectacle toGreat Artists Series

Saturday, November 24 • 7:30 p.m.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door one hour prior to the performance.

Sponsored by

Original Lincoln Document to be PresentedThe First Step to Freedom:

Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation ProclamationOn View November 6 and 7

Admission is Free and Open to the Public Museum Will be Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Both Days

Museum Educat ion Programs

Campus Store November SpecialMonday, November 5 through Friday, November 16

Peel & Sketch Soft Charcoal 35% OffConte Pastel Pencils 35% Off

Offer is good while supplies last • No additional discounts

Campus Store Operating HoursMonday - Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday - ClosedCampus Store will be ClosedMonday, November 19 through

Friday, November 23 for the Fall Break.

First Friday Shorts Gallery TalkSeeing the World Within: Charles Seliger in the 1940sFriday, November 2, 1:10 p.m.Free and Open to the Public

Art and YogaFor Mind, Body and SpiritSaturdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 15, 2210:30 to 11:45 a.m.Full session: $45 MWPAI Members; $65 General AdmissionDrop in fee: $10 MWPAI Members; $15 General Admission

Each class offers a 15-minute introduction to art in the gallery followedby one hour of yoga. All levels of ability are welcome. Wear comfortableclothing and bring your own yoga mat. For more information contact theMuseum Education Department at 315-797-0000, extension 2158.

LunchArt VideoSuggested Donation $3Bring your lunch; refreshments served.A short talk on the Museum’s print by Matisse follows video.

Wednesday, November 7, noonA Model for Matisse (60 min.)A warm and richly painted portrait of the littleknown and tender relationship between one ofthe twentieth century's greatest artists, HenriMatisse, and Sister Jacques-Marie, whoinspired him to create what Matisse pro-claimed the masterpiece of his life's work:The Chapel of the Rosary in the FrenchMediterranean village of Vence.

This lovely film documents the story's person-al and historic aspects, presenting Matisse'snever-before filmed hand-painted gouachesand fabrics as well as a rich collection of photographs and archivalfootage of the aged Matisse working on the Chapel's ceramics.

Art Story: Every Picture Tells a StoryAn Introduction to Art for PreschoolersThe Art of Eric Carle/Charles SeligerThursday, November 8, 10:30 a.m.Saturday, November 24, 10:30 a.m.Free and Open to the Public

This program offers a preschool introduc-tion to art through an Eric Carle picturebook and artwork in the exhibition Seeingthe World Within: Charles Seliger in the1940s. Includes a simple take-home craft.A 45-minute program for children ages 3 to5 and their caregivers.

MASH-UP LectureUtica Marsh/Pin This! Social Media TrendsThursday, November 8, 5:30 p.m.Ernest Williams, Professor of Biology, Hamilton CollegeBill Doherty, Network Administrator, MWPAI$5 MWPAI Members; $10 General AdmissionTickets sold at the door, includes admission to the Art After 5 Party.Take two speakers giving two short talks on two unrelated topics, addthe participation of an inquiring audience, and you have a MASH-UP lecture! Do the topics actually have nothing in common? No telling wherethis could go!

Stay for the Art After 5 Party with a MASH-UP theme. Enjoy music,snacks and activities in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture Court.

Art Tartare: Lunch & Conversation$20 MWPAI Members; $25 General AdmissionTickets 315-797-0055 or online at mwpai.org

This new program includes lunch at the Terrace Café followed by a 1 p.m. gallery talk. At noon show your program ticket at the Café for achoice of salad or sandwich, chips and beverage, then meet in theEdward Wales Root Sculpture Court by 1 p.m. for a 45-minute curator-ledgallery discussion. Space is limited to 15.

Thursday, November 15, 1 p.m.Organic Abstraction: Seliger and Ancient EgyptMary E. Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

This “Art Tartare” looks at the significance of nature in Seliger’s workand objects from the Shadow of the Sphinx exhibition.

November Book Group SelectionSistine Secrets, Michelangelo’s Forbidden Messages in theHeart of the Vaticanby Benjamin Blech and Roy DolinerDiscussion DateThursday, November 15, 6 to 8 p.m.Suggested Donation $3A fascinating and controversial study ofMichelangelo’s masterpiece, The SistineChapel ceiling.

A limited number of copies are available forpurchase at the MWPAI Gift Gallery.Registration is not required, but appreciated.Please contact the Museum EducationDepartment at 315-797-0000, ext. 2158 toregister.

Docent Guided Tours Shadow of the SphinxExhibition Extended through December 2

Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m.And

Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. • Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.Friday, November 23 at 1 and 2:30 p.m. • Saturday, November 24 at 1 and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 25 at 1:30 and 3 p.m.Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.

Meet in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture CourtFree with exhibition admission.

SchoolofArtGallery

School of Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring Works byBen Altman, Maria Driscoll McMahon, Christine HellerCurated by Sandra Stephens

Friday, November 9Artist Talk 4:15 p.m. • Reception following talk to 6 p.m.

On View November 9 through December 14

Docent Guided ToursSaturdays at 2 p.m., November 24 through December 29Free and Open to the Public

Workshop for Kids of All AgesGingerbread HouseSaturday, December 1, 9 a.m. to noon.$15 MWPAI Members; $20 General AdmissionTickets, 315-797-0055. Space is limited to 15.

In this workshop partici-pants will decorate acharming gingerbreadhouse. Using a sizeablepre-built house, the entireworkshop can be spentplanning, designing andtrimming the house fromthe rooftop to the frontlawn in every kind ofcandy imaginable!

Bus TripNew York CityWednesday, December 5, 6 a.m. to midnight$58 MWPAI Members; $68 General AdmissionTickets, 315-797-0055.

After being dropped off at Bryant Park where more than 100 artisans selltheir wares at the annual holiday shops, enjoy free time all day in thecity, shopping, viewing a Broadway show, sight-seeing, museum-hoppingor taking in the magnificent holiday window displays at stores such asMacy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.

Victorian Yuletide Museum Education ProgramsCandlelight ToursTuesday, December 11 or Thursday, December 136 to 8 p.m.$12 MWPAI Members; $17 General AdmissionTickets 315-797-0055. Space is limited to 20 each night.

Take a guided tour of the Museum of Art’s annual Victorian Yuletideexhibition in the Fountain Elms period rooms by night. Each year’s themeis different while highlighting Christmas traditions of the nineteenth century. Following the tour, enjoy fresh-from-the-oven apple-pear crostatawith homemade whipped cream, coffee, tea or punch at the TerraceCafé. Susan Sady Catering.

Exhibition Highlights Holiday SeasonVictorianYuletideOn View Fr iday, November 23 through Sunday, December 30

T he charm of the holidayseason is brought to lifein Fountain Elms, the1850 historic mansionthat today houses the

Museum’s decorative arts. The annualVictorian Yuletide exhibition opens Friday,November 23 when the period rooms inFountain Elms will be decorated to representChristmas as it was celebrated in the yearsbetween 1870 and 1880.

American Christmas celebrations—a blend oftraditions from a variety of ethnic origins andnative lands—present a rendezvous with cen-turies of history. The brilliance and diversityof the season will be recreated. Each periodroom will display a Yuletide vignette—fromthe anticipation of Santa Claus’s arrival to alavishly set table ready for holiday feasters to

taking down the tree. Many families ornament-ed their trees with edible treats. The cookiesand delicacies were consumed when the treewas dismantled, making that occasion asmuch of a delight as the decorating.

Yards of greenery and ribbon, sparkling glassornaments, and the riches of nature will adornFountain Elms. The finest silver and porcelainwill bedeck the dining table, toys of the periodwill be on view, and the dollhouse—-an 1856Christmas gift to Rachel and Maria Williamswho grew up in Fountain Elms—will be orna-mented.

Step into the Victorian Era and celebrate thefestive traditions of the season with a visit toFountain Elms. The Victorian Yuletide exhibitionis free and open to the public. It continuesthrough December 30.

Jeffrey Siegel continues his popular Keyboard Conversations® Series featuring ClaudeDebussy: Clair de Lune, Fireworks, and Beyond! 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3 in theMuseum of Art Auditorium.

In addition to the cherished Clair de Lune and dazzling Fireworks, this program offers thehumorous homage to Samuel Pickwick, the enchanting Girl with the Flaxen Hair, and the climactic Isle of Joy.

Admission for MWPAI members is $31.50; general admission is $36.50; student tickets are $16.50. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Ticket Office at 315-797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets are also available online at www.mwpai.org.

Series Sponsor:Dr. Cynthia Parlato, Dr. Kenneth Novak & Dr. Douglas Hurd

Music of Debussy Featured inKeyboard Conversations®

Saturday, November 3 • 8 p.m.

Film Series Titles AvailableOnline and By Phone

Films are shown on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

All films are shown in 35mm format and BluRay digital cinema, with astate-of-the-art Dolby surround sound system. Comfortable seats giveevery patron an unobstructed view of our large screen. Admission for Matinee screenings is $7 general admission and $5for MWPAI Members. Admission for Evening screenings is $8 generaladmission and $6 for MWPAI Members. Admission for students withvalid identification is $4 at all screenings. Tickets are on sale 30minutes prior to each screening.Film Passbooks for discounted admission to ten screenings are avail-able for MWPAI members for $45 and Non-Members for $60. Forinformation call the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055,800-754-0797.If you’d like monthly film email updates, sign up for ourPerforming Arts film email by contacting 797-0000 ext.2116 or online at mwpai.org. This series is made possible with public funds from theNew York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

State of the Arts

NYSCA

Titles will be announced as they become available on our website at

mwpai.org/films, Facebook (fb.mwpai.org) or by phone 797-0055,

option 3. Become a part of our Film Series email list to receive the

latest updates by contacting jcolenzo@mwpai.org. Advertisements

will also appear on the last Monday of each month in the Observer-

Dispatch. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, how-

ever, this helps ensure that you are presented with only the latest

and finest

films.

Galumpha’sMagic of Movement Creates a

Stunning DisplayFor Kids and Families

Saturday, November 17 • 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy, and inven-tive choreography of Galumpha create a thrilling For Kids and Families per-formance 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17 in the Museum of

Art Auditorium.

Galumpha’s movement magic dazzles audiences with the endless creative possi-bilities that can be created with the human body. Performers create a sensoryfeast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into aseamless whole, consistently bringing kids and their parents to their feet. Theshow has been performed internationally and has won prestigious awards includ-ing the Edinburgh Festival Critics Choice Award and the Moers InternationalComedy Arts Prize.

Admission to this performance is $8 for MWPAI Members and $10 for Generaladmission. Tickets may be purchased in advance or one hour prior to the perfor-mance time at the MWPAI Performing Arts Ticket Office, 797-0055 or 800-754-0797. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mwpai.org.

Sponsored by

Greater New York Group-Utica

Coming in DecemberHilary Kole

Concerts in the CourtSaturday, December 8

8 p.m., Root Sculpture Court

MWPAI’s Members-OnlyHoliday Preview Sale

Tuesday, November 6 through Sunday, November 11

See The New 2012Holiday Merchandise

for Your Gift Giving Needs.Members’ Enjoy 25% Off all Your Purchases

Excluding Consignment Items and Items Already on Sale.

THIS ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR!Start your holiday shopping at the Gift Gallery and takeadvantage of the opportunities to purchase items that are

rarely marked down.

There will also be a free drawing for a GIFT BAG of exclusive MWPAI products

on Sunday, November 11.All members are eligible - no purchase necessary.

Not a Member?Anyone who signs up for a membership during the

Member's Only Holiday Preview Sale receives an additional 10% OFF their membership.

Shadow of the Sphinx and Charles Seliger exhibitions areFREE for MEMBERS!

Gift Gallery Hours for NovemberTuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Taking Stock, and Giving Stock

With so much focus on our presidential election this year, manyof our members are more interested than ever in tax cuts, taxrates and tax deductions. Regardless of who wins the elec-

tion and what Congress chooses to do, there is a way that you may beable to enjoy a tax savings for this year when you make a gift toMWPAI.

Most donors know that December is the last opportunity to make giftsto MWPAI in order to enjoy a charitable tax deduction on their taxes for2012. Savvy donors know that their gifts to the Institute may be evenmore tax-wise if instead of writing a check or using a credit card, theymake a gift of appreciated securities. Such a gift enables the donor totake a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock on the day itis transferred to the Institute, AND avoid any capital gains tax on theappreciation of that stock. Look at the following example to see howthis works:

• Suppose Mrs. Smith wants to join the Fountain Elms Society with agift of $1000. If she simply writes a check, and assuming she is in the33% tax bracket, her “out-of-pocket” cost would be $667 ($1000 less$333, the value of her tax deduction.)

• Now suppose instead that Mrs. Smith owns shares of XYZ Inc.,which she bought at $50 per share and is now worth $250 per share.If she gifts 4 shares of that stock to the Institute, she still gets the$333 tax deduction, plus she avoids the capital gains tax of 15% or$120 on the gain in the value of her stock. Thus, the real cost of her$1000 gift is only $547. Even more impressive is that you can consid-er that her total out-of-pocket cost was only $200, given her excellentforesight in buying XYZ, Inc. at only $50 per share.

Joe Silberlicht, the Institute’s Director of Development, is available todiscuss gifts of stock with you at your convenience. “These gifts aresimple,” he says, “and offer tremendous tax benefits to our donors.”Joe does offer two cautions, however. First, “Don’t wait until the lastminute to initiate one of these transactions. They often take severaldays or a couple of weeks to be completed by your broker, and youdon’t want to miss out on the December 31 deadline.” Second, henotes “Remember that to take full advantage of the tax benefits of thisform of giving, you must donate the stock to the Institute. Don’t makethe mistake of selling the stock first and then donating the proceeds.Doing so will expose you to the full bill for capital gains.”

You can reach Joe at 315-797-0000, extension 2297. He welcomesthe opportunity to explore tax-wise giving options with you, and all callsare confidential.

New in the LibraryYour MWPAI membership allows free borrowing from thelibrary’s collection with the presentation of your membershipcard. The general public is welcome to visit the library andbrowse the collection. The library is located on the second floorof the Academic Center at 510 Henry Street. For information onbecoming a member, contact 797-0000 ext 2104.

BooksRobert De Niro, Sr.: Paintings & Drawings, 1960 - 1993

Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New Yorkby Margaret K. Hofer

Swept Away: Dust, Ashes, and Dirt in Contemporary Art and Designby David Revere McFadden

Dance and American Art: A Long Embrace by Sharyn R. Udall

Jim Dine: The Glyptotek Drawings

Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series

Surreal Objects: Three-Dimensional Works from Dali to Man Rayedited by Ingrid Pfeiffer and Max Hollein

DVDsA Better Life

The Case of the Grinning Cat

The Company Men

Eames: The Architect and the Painter

Tiny Furniture

The Company Men

Downton Abbey: Series 2

Gesualdo: Death for Five Voices

Howl

Mad Men: Season 4

Monsieur Lazhar

The Visitor

Compact DiscsNubia-Escalay (The Water Wheel): Oud Music

Old Memories: The Songs of Bill MonroePerformed by the Del McCoury Band

Once: A New Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording

MASH Up Lecture

Utica Marsh/Social Media trendsFree to MWPAI Members and

Everyone Who Attends the 5:30 p.m. Lecture

and Children 10 and Under

General Admission $5

ARTafter 5

MASH-Up

5:30 tO 8:30 p.M.

Snacks, Sweets and Cash Barby A Moveable Feast by O'Connor's

Observe Annette Gurdo's

Community Art Education Drawing Class

Martial Arts Demonstration by

Elite Martial Arts Academy

Music by the

AMY-LYN

DUO

November 8

The following areas are accessible to the physically challenged: Museum of Art galleries, Auditorium and Sculpture Court, Children’s Room, Gift Gallery, ArtReference and Music Libraries, Performing Arts Office, School of Art Gallery, Studio D, and the Pottery Studio, the Academic Center and Student Center.

Fountain Elms SocietyChristine & Kenneth CaridiAnna S. Giacobbe & Peter WelgeRobert & Sheila Smith

PatronDr. Jolene Bressi & Dr. Brian BurkeMr. & Mrs. Peter FavaGale GilbertMr. & Mrs. Murray KirshteinGraham Egerton & Anne Redfern

ContributorDr. & Mrs. Richard ChmielewskiMr. & Mrs. Leland E. CrattyDonald & Linda DresherDr.& Mrs. Saul FinerFrances K. GilroyDean & Mary GordonJames B. McEvoyMr. & Mrs. Lawrence ObernesserEarle C. ReedSusan McCraith SzubaMargaret M. Welsh

Family/HouseholdFamily of Anthony BarrettaKristine Bellino & Geoffrey StormMarie BoucekMonika Burczyk & Dewitt GodfreyDeborah & Jonna DowlingKaren & Joseph FicanoBob Ford & Amy JamesDeborah Greer-Gassner & Richard GassnerThomas & Barbara GrovesJoanne Hathaway & Carmella Gallimo

LeaderCitizens Bank

• Patrick SzalachEye Associates of Utica

• Dr. Ken Novak• Dr. Cynthia J. Parlato-Hurd

ColleaguePower Line Constructors, Inc.

• Dorian & Steven Critelli• Delores Y. Critelli-Obernesser

310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502

Deanne Holmes & Thomas ClyneSusan & David HopperBea & David MaloneCarol MaloneyReid & Kristen MatthewsMs. Amy MielnickiCarlota & James BelcherJohn PiazzaThomas & Debra RothwellSally RubyDan & Theresa SwiderEve & Dale Van de WalFran Wagner

IndividualAnn CalogeroDarlene W. CroniserRosemary FacchiniJacqueline GoreaMartin GortonNancy GoworekPenni HarperSheila HarrisNancy JoyceTressa LaBellaBrenda M. LomeliZaffa MarottaPatrick McQueenSuzie McShaneSally Ann MungersonCamille A. SciortinoEvanna SullivanEmily TracyJaneth WhitingLinda WilliamsJenaiha Wilmott

2 FridayFirst Friday Shorts Gallery TalkSeeing the World Within: CharlesSeliger in the 1940s1:10 p.m., Museum of Art.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

3 SaturdayArt and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum Galleries.

Keyboard ConversationsClaude Debussy8 p.m., Auditorium.

6 TuesdaySpecial ExhibitionThe First Step to Freedom: AbrahamLincoln’s Preliminary EmancipationProclamation9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Museum of Art.

7 WednesdaySpecial ExhibitionThe First Step to Freedom: AbrahamLincoln’s Preliminary EmancipationProclamation9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Museum of Art.

LunchArt VideoA Model for MatisseNoon, Easton Pribble ConferenceRoom. A short talk on the Museum’sMatisse print follows video.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

8 ThursdayArt Story: An Introduction to Art forPreschoolers:The Art of Eric Carle/Charles Seliger10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey InteractiveGallery.

Art After 5 Party5:30 p.m., Museum of Art.

MASH-UP Lecture:Utica Mash/Pin This! Social MediaTrends5:30 p.m., Auditorium.

9 FridayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

School of Art Gallery Exhibition:Figure Drawing: Ben Altman, MariaDriscoll McMahon, Christine HellerArtist Talk 4:15 p.m., Reception following talk, on view throughDecember 14.

10 SaturdayArt and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum Galleries.

11 WednesdayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

15 ThursdayArt Tartare: Lunch and ConversationOrganic Abstraction: Seliger andAncient EgyptNoon, Terrace Café; 1 p.m., Museumof Art.

Book DiscussionThe Sistine Secrets 6 p.m., Museum of Art, preregistrationrequested but not required.

16 FridayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

17 SaturdayArt and Yoga10:30 a.m., Museum Galleries.

For Kids and Families: Galumpha11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Auditorium.

21 WednesdayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

22 ThursdayMWPAI Closed Thanksgiving Day

23 FridayExhibition: Victorian Yuletideon view through December 30Fountain Elms Galleries.

Film SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org 2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

24 SaturdayArt Story: An Introduction to Art forPreschoolers:The Art of Eric Carle/Charles Seliger10:30 a.m., Art Odyssey InteractiveGallery.

Great Artists Series: Shaolin Warriors7:30 p.m., Stanley Theatre.

28 WednesdayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

30 FridayFilm SeriesPhone 797-0055 or visit mwpai.org2 and 7:30 p.m., Auditorium.

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S(and renewing members providing additional support at higher levels)

N O V E M B E R E V E N T S

Business Members

Members

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts InstituteInformation and Hours Museum Hours (including Fountain Elms):Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m.Performing Arts Ticket Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., one hour before perfor-mances and 30 minutes before films. Phone:797-0055 or 1-800-754-0797 Art Odyssey:Interactive Gallery Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m., School of ArtGallery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Library: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m.

For information, call (315) 797-0000 (Voice and TDD)

General program support forthe Museum of Art, perform-ing arts and film presenta-tions is made possible withpublic funds from the NewYork State Council on theArts, a state agency.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Instituteis a fine arts center serving diverse audi-ences through three program divisions—Museum of Art, Performing Arts, and Schoolof Art.

The Institute also offers art reference andmusic libraries, an active membership pro-gram, a Gift Gallery, and outstanding rentalfacilities ideal for public programs and pri-vate events.

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute310 Genesee StreetUtica, New York 13502Telephone (315) 797-0000 Fax (315) 797-5608www.mwpai.orgFree Parking

Docent Guided Tours Shadow of the SphinxWednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. • Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.Friday, November 23 at 1 and 2:30 p.m.Saturday, November 24 at 1 and 2:30 p.m.Sunday, November 25 at 1:30 and 3 p.m.

Meet in the Edward Wales Root Sculpture CourtFree with exhibition admission.

Docent Guided Tours Victorian YuletideSaturdays at 2 p.m., • November 24 through December 29

Meet at Fountain Elms, 1st FloorFree and Open to the Public

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