SMU Classes Beginning

SMU Fall Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 6.

For History Lovers, try, The Medici: The Godfathers of Florence.

For Art History, Great Museums of Florence & Tuscany.

For Anglophiles: Britannia Rules! The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Register through SMU: https://contsturegister.smu.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Search=INSTRUCTOR&Target=NDUwODAyNjYw%20%20%20%20&Title=Courses%20Taught%20by%20Martha%20Fielder

Age of Impressionism at the Kimbell

Last lecture on Age of Impressionism: French Paintings from the Clark, will be on Sunday, June 3. Advanced registration required. Visit: http://www.marcoarttours.com

Best Quips of Casablanca

Either claim one now, or after Monday night, share your favorite quip from Casablanca. If someone gets yours first, go ahead chime in.

Artists Houses at Dallas Arboretum

This is the season of Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum. As you go make your trip to luxuriate amidst the beauty of nature, be sure that you take time to visit the Small Houses of Great Artist exhibit. It's enchanting. My personal favorite was Monet's house complete with Japanese footbridge. It brought to mind fun memories of Monet's home at Giverny.

Dallas Blooms is on until April 8. The Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, Texas 75218. Open daily, 9am-5pm.

Impressionist Exhibit at the Kimbell

Take a look & read about the exhibit on Impressionism from the Clark Institute: https://www.kimbellart.org/News/News-Article.aspx?nid=144. It opens March 11. Come spend Wed. evenings, starting March 28, from 7:30-9:00 for four weeks to learn about this exhibit. Know before you go! Get prepared for our visit to the Kimbell on a Sat. morning. Details about registering for the lectures/course at: http://www.marcoarttours.com/KimbellImpressionismClark.html. This will be at the La Madeleine's on Lemmon Ave. in the private event room. Hope to see you there!

Queen Elizabeth II: The Diamond Jubilee Lectures

Come learn about the early life of Queen Elizabeth II. We will study her as a young princess, her marriage to Prince Philip, and continue up through the birth of their children. This is a perfect time to take a look back at the life and times of the woman who within a few years will eclipse Queen Victoria as the longest reigning British monarch. Join us for three fun and very interesting evenings at the La Madeleine's on Lemmon Ave. May 15, 22, and 29. Early discounted registration is due May 7. Please check out the details: http://www.marcoarttours.com/ElizabethIIDiamondJubilee.html

Lecture Series on Queen Elizabeth II

Coming in the summer 2012, a lecture series on Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. Dates tbs. Please check http://www.marcoarttours.com/.