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Magna Graecia: Greek Art From South Italy and Sicily
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Myths and Legends: Storytelling in the Gallery
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Myths and Legends: Storytelling in the Gallery Saturdays 10 a.m.The legends of the ancients come alive in this series of exciting family-friendly performances by Danny Ray Polson. Each week, the veteran stage actor and puppeteer tells a different tale, breathing life into the legendary heroes, monsters and gods of ancient Greece with a unique blend of storytelling, puppetry & theatrical performance that is sure to be fun for the whole family. The series is free of charge and open to the public. February 15 Pricks of Arrows, Pains of Love: Eros & Psyche The audience will recognize many similarities between the beloved "Beauty and the Beast" and this Greek tale upon which it was based. Through this story, the audience will be introduced to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, her son Eros (the Romans' Cupid), and how Eros comes to fall in love with Psyche, of whom Aphrodite is jealous. Love, trust, betrayal, amends, and forgiveness feature in this classic Greek myth. February 22 Tales of the Titans From where did the Gods of Olympus come? Who were their parents? Meet those who started it all -- and how, just like with man, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. March 8 Shadows of Olympus From where did the Gods of Olympus come? Who were their parents? Meet those who started it all -- and how, just like with man, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. March 15 With Friends like Zeus... Zeus, Father of the Gods, is also the God of Friendship. But be sure not to get on his bad side! These stories will explain why. March 22 Hooray for Hera! Hera, wife of Zeus, has a hard time keeping tabs on her flirtatious husband. But being the Goddess of Marriage, she cannot end hers. So, she fights for her man! Find out what happens when you mess with her mister. It's not always nice, but when Hera stands up for herself, you will shout "Hooray!" March 29 Heeeeeeere's Hades! April 5 Days of Demeter Demeter, Goddess of Birth and Harvest, knows glorious days: shining sun, warm breezes, cool rains. Happily she walks the land with her daughter Persephone. But when Persephone is kidnapped by Hades, she becomes angry and sad, allowing nothing to grow. Will man die without Demeter's blessings? Can the other Gods and Goddesses do something before it is too late? April 12 Paris in a Pickle Paris is a Greek hero, if for no other reason than Zeus is his father. But that doesn't keep him out of trouble. At a wedding party, one Goddess is causing trouble. Paris is called upon to settle the argument: Who is the most beautiful Goddess? Is it Hera, the Queen of Olympus...or Athene, the Goddess of Intellect...or Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love? Who will Paris pick? And to what kind of trouble will it lead? April 19 One Remaining Hope: Pandora Pandora was a gift, created by Hephaetus per Zeus' orders. Pandora was then blessed by each of the Olympians. Then Pandora, the all-gifted, was presented to Epimetheus as a wife. Who could know such beauty could cause such chaos? But a star shines bright for Pandora, so don't give up hope! Page 3 of 4 | On the next page: Greek Pottery Classes, A live performance of Saturnalia, Greek Film Festival, Gallery Talks, Art for Lunch Lectures |