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/.

Caravaggio& His Followers in Rome Exhibit

Know before you go and see the Caravaggio exhibit before it leaves. The last lecture will be Wed., January 4, 2012 at the La Madeleine's on Lemmon Ave from 7-9:00 p.m. Advance registration is required. Details: http://www.marcoarttours.com/Caravaggio.html

The Mitford Sisters Lectures

A new chapter for Marco Art Tours began tonight with a lecture series on The Mitford Sisters at the La Madeleine's on Lemmon Ave. Great group! Lot of fun. A big thank you to my sister, Elizabeth, for helping me with media.

Want to join us for the remaining two lectures, visit: http://www.marcoarttours.com/MitfordSisters.html

The House of Windsor, Part II: The Ex-King & The Wartime King

SMU Class begins July 13. Focuses on the two brothers Edward VIII and George VI, and their wives, Wallis Simpson, and Elizabeth. Register through SMU: www.smu.edu/informal

Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/trav​el/headlines/20110707-british-​royalty-to-be-topic-of-smu-ses​sions.ece

D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Invasion of Normandy

As we are all busy on this hot summer day, stop and take a moment to remember those brave young Americans who went ashore at Normandy on June 6, 1944. It is because of their courage and sacrifice that we are free.

The sculpture to the left represents The Spirit of American Youth at the American Military Cemetery at Normandy.

To read more about the D-Day Invasion and Normandy, take a look at:
http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/no.php