58th Annual Garden Tour

Mint Hispanic Authors Book Club
Lecture: Ansel Adams - An Intimate Glimpse     

FEATURED EXHIBITION 

The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007

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MINT MUSEUM SHOPS 

Artful Umbrellas      

NEWS

58th Annual Garden Tour  

Saturday & Sunday, 30 April & 1 May  

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Sat.) & 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Sun.)  

Various locations
Tickets: $15 in advance for Mint members, $20 for non-members. At the door: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

This annual fundraiser hosted by the Charlotte Garden Club offers tours of six beautiful
gardens, including the gardens of Dean and Judy Johnson; Dr. Neal and Kelly Taub; Ms.
Mary Lou Lindsey; Neal and Katherine Forney; Bob and Dru Quarles; and the Elizabeth
Lawrence Garden. A celebratory party concludes the tour on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Mint Museum Randolph.  

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 EVENTS 

Mint Hispanic Authors Book Club

Monday, 25 April | 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 

Mint Museum RANDOLPH

Free   

Interested in Spanish-American literature? The Mint Hispanic Authors Book Club is open to the public and meets the fourth Monday of each month. This month, enjoy a lively
discussion of Crónica de una muerte anunciada/Chronicle of a Death Foretold by
Gabriel García Márquez, led by Erin DeBell, Spanish Instructor at Queens University.

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Lecture: Ansel Adams - An Intimate Glimpse    

Sunday, 1 May | 3:00 p.m. | Mint Museum UPTOWN
Free with admission   

Andrea Gray Stillman, who worked as an assistant to legendary photographer Ansel Adams and who is one of the finest scholars of his work, will present a special public lecture at the Mint. She has curated exhibitions of Adams' work, organized his extensive archives, and accompanied him around the world. This special program celebrates the 25th anniversary of a gift of 25 Ansel Adams photographs by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scotese to The Mint Museum. Stop by the Museum Shop afterwards to browse our selection of Ansel Adams-related merchandise. 

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FEATURED EXHIBITION

The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007

Closes Sunday, 22 May

Mint Museum RANDOLPH

Don't miss the final days of this stylish exhibition! Featuring garments and accessories
by renowned designers such as Chanel, Versace, Balenciaga, and Givenchy, The Art of
Affluence presents the evolution of haute couture and custom designs from the last 60 years. From early Dior fashions to later designs by Versace, such as this custom ensemble from singer Elton John's personal collection, the exhibition showcases a myriad of styles and tastes. 

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CLASSES

Access Art!   

Thursday, 28 April | 2:00 p.m.  

Mint Museum UPTOWN

Members only. Tuition: $20

Enjoy unprecedented access to the Mint's collection. This program provides a behind-the-
scenes look at works rarely seen by the public. Participants tour museum storage, where they view and discuss works of art with Curator of American Art Jonathan Stuhlman. Space is limited; registration required: 704.337.2098 or
programs@mintmuseum.org.   

Register for May Art Classes 

View a complete schedule of classes offered for all ages and sign up today!  

To register, call 704.337.2098,

e-mail programs@mintmuseum.org,  

or visit our Web site.

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Artful Umbrellas   

April showers are more fun with a chic umbrella. The Museum Shops have a wide selection of artful umbrellas. It's hard to choose just one!

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