Notes and News on everything Rockwell, and beyond! http://www.nrm.org Norman Rockwell Museum will present a series of gallery talks on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 1:30 p.m. Join curators, artists, and guest speakers for an insightful series of lectures, which will discuss artwork from the Museum's permanent collections and changing exhibitions. The informal talks last approximately 45 minutes, and are free with regular Museum admission... http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor87 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor87 Artist Murray Tinkelman will present "Illustration in the 1950s," a special lecture to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, October 18, starting at 1 p.m. Join Mr. Tinkelman as he takes you for a quick ride through the 1950s, a decade of transition from traditional post-World War II ideas to the social unrest of the 1960s. From the Beat Generation to the proliferation of television sets in American homes- Tinkelman will explore the cultural shifts of 1950s America through a diverse set of images, created by illustrators working throughout the decade. The talk is free with regular Museum admission. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor86 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor86 Due to popular demand, Norman Rockwell Museum will extend its outdoor sculpture exhibition "In Full Bloom: Artists Design Garden Gates" through October 19, 2008. The exhibition, which features three-dimensional outdoor gates designed by various artists and craftspeople, has been displayed on the Museum's scenic grounds throughout the summer, providing symbolic entry into a world of aesthetic beauty. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor85 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor85 Norman Rockwell Museum will reunite Dick Clemens and Ed Locke, the original models for Norman Rockwell's 1958 painting "The Runaway," during a special event to be held at the Museum on Saturday, September 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Clemens and Locke will discuss what it was like to pose for Norman Rockwell, and share their memories of living in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where Rockwell resided from 1953 to 1978. A print-signing will follow. Visitors can also pose for a picture at a Runaway-inspired lunch counter and create their own story in book form in a drop-in art workshop for all ages. The event is free for children, free for adults with regular Museum admission. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor84 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor84 Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Drawing Conclusions: Gender and Politics in Editorial Cartoons" on Thursday, August 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a look at the motivations and approaches of noted editorial cartoonists and their ongoing impact on public perception. Elaine K. Miller, Ph.D., will discuss the issue of gender in visual satire and focus on the representation of such high-profile, female politicians as Hillary Rodham Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro, among others. The event is being held in conjunction with "Open Season," a series of pre-election programs held at Norman Rockwell Museum this summer, and is free with regular Museum admission. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor83 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor83 Norman Rockwell Museum will present "Pop Music for the Young at Heart," a lively afternoon of music and art-making, on Saturday, August 16, starting at 1 p.m. The afternoon begins with an all-ages family tour of Norman Rockwell's enduring images. At 1:30 p.m., Terry a la Berry and friends will perform pop music from the 1960s through today in a special musical performance. At 2:30 p.m., cut paste, glue, and color your own pictures inspired by the music you have experienced. The event is free for children, free for adults with regular Museum admission. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor82 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor82 Norman Rockwell Museum will present "The Campaign Trail: An A Cappella Evening with Quintessential" on Thursday, August 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a song selection inspired by the current presidential election, as chosen by Quintessential, a Berkshire-based ensemble of a cappella singers. Tenors Al Thorp, Jay Wise and Jim McMenamy, and bass/baritones John Miner and David Anderegg will perform with their typical blend of wit and whimsy in a concert to take place in the Museum's galleries. The event is being held in conjunction with "Open Season," a series of pre-election programs held at Norman Rockwell Museum this summer, and is free with regular Museum admission. http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor81 http://www.nrm.org/page45#anchor81