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Greek Pottery Classes, A live performance of Saturnalia, Greek Film Festival, Gallery Talks, Art for Lunch Lectures

Greek Pottery Classes
The Art of Greek Pottery, a two-part workshop
March 15, 1-4 p.m. and March 22
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
John Wissinger, a master craftsman, has recreated the lost technology of ancient Greece and will teach the art of Greek Pottery by demonstrating pottery techniques to allow participants to create their own original Greek-style paintings on clay tiles. During the second session the actual firing of the tiles takes place in a reconstructed Greek kiln. No prior experience necessary. The cost, including materials, is $120.

A live performance of Saturnalia
Saturday, April 5
2 p.m
Author Minda Stephens brings the theater of the ancients into our time.

Greek Film Festival

Zorba the Greek
Sunday, March 9
2:00 p.m.
This 1964 Oscar winning story, directed by Michael Cacoyannis, is based on a novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. The film presents a view of Greek culture filled with romance, passion, food, drink, song, and grand ideas. Anthony Quinn plays Zorba.

Clash of the Titans
Sunday, March 23
2:00 p.m.
A Greek action adventure, directed by Desmond Davis in 1981, uses stop-motion animation and human actors. Harry Hamlin stars as Perseus, a mortal who finds himself pitted against some of the most grotesque creatures of myth and legend.

Gallery Talks
February 20, March 20, and April 17
6 p.m.
Gallery Talks explore the exhibition, presenting a wealth of history and background information. These tours are part of the Art After Dark program. The tours will be conducted by Aaron Paul, Richard E. Perry Curator of Greek and Roman Art, and Kathryn Dunathan, Curatorial intern.

Art for Lunch Lectures
First Thursday of each month
Noon
These lunchtime lectures are free of charge with a $2 discounted museum admission.
February 6
Aaron J. Paul, Richard E. Perry Curator of Greek and Roman Art, will describe many of the objects in the exhibition as well as share his personal story about the "Making of Magna Graecia."
March 6
Dr. Robert Tykot, associate professor and deputy chair of Anthropology at the University of South Florida will discuss the early history of Southern Italy where the Greeks made their home and brought their culture.
April 3
A unique discussion about the present ties between Magna Graecia and many residents of the Tampa Bay region who can trace their cultural roots to South Italy or Greece.

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