Lunch and Lecture
3rd Thursday of every month
Botanic Hall / Potter Meeting Room
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
$12 members / $20 non-members (includes lunch)
Call 353-9827 to register and order a boxed lunch
OPTIONS:
Our famous CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH…on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato & mayo, served with fruit salad and a cookie.
TURKEY AND CHEESE WRAP…smoked turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard dressing, rolled in a flour tortilla, and served with fruit and a cookie.
COBB SALAD… A medley of marinated chicken, avocados, diced tomatoes, red onions, eggs, chopped bacon and blue cheese on mixed greens with herbed crostinis and your choice of dressing (sesame, balsamic or ranch).
VEGGIE WRAP … artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, black olives, sunflower seeds, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a tortilla with seasoned cream cheese, served with fruit and cookie.
Drink Options include Fruit Tea or Water
After lunch, stay for an interesting, interactive, and educational program on exhibit-related or seasonal topics. Please call 615.353.9827 to register and order a boxed lunch. What a great way to spend your lunch hour!
William Edmondson
Thursday, February 18
Cheekwood is proud to display a large collection of stone sculptures by William Edmondson. Hailed as one of the most outstanding folk carvers of the 20th Century, he paved the way for many African American artists. Celebrate Black History Month as you learn about this self-taught sculptor’s life, hear the story of his divine call to carve stone and explore his art in the exhibition William Edmondson: The Hand and The Spirit.
Silver Collection
Thursday, March 18
Objects of silver have been collected, treasured and displayed for thousands of years. Cheekwood’s 500-piece silver collection traces the art form from the 18th to the 20th century and illustrates the progression in both style and workmanship. Join us as Allison Byrd Freeman, Cheekwood’s Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts highlights the beauty and history of the pieces in Cheekwood’s newly re-installed collection.
The American Impressionists in the Garden: Inside and Out
Outdoors: En Plein Air
Thursday, April 15
Join us as a member of the Chestnut Group provides a look into history of the plein air movement, demonstrates the technique and process, and discusses the appeal of painting in the landscape.
The American Impressionists in the Garden: Inside and Out
Indoors: On Canvas
Thursday, June 17
Join us as Jochen Wierich, Curator of Art, explores how artists’ observations of gardens as artistic motifs transformed into the dynamic works of art featured in the exhibition.
