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At Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Cairnwood Estate, Glencairn MuseumJoin us for an evening of quiet reflection as you explore the expansive grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District. Enjoy viewing Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Glencairn Museum and Cairnwood Estate in lights.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Museum members are invited to join us for a rare opportunity to view a 16th century tapestry from the Museum’s collection that was designed by the renowned Italian artist, Raphael. Learn about one of Glencairn’s hidden treasures and view some of the other tapestries in the collection with Dr. Jonathan Kline, expert on Renaissance art. Enjoy a wine reception with catered hors d’oeuvres. Members, watch the mail for your invitation!
Image: detail, Christ's Charge to Peter, design by Raphael, wool and silk tapestry, Flanders, 1550-1575. © Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
The late Glenn Dodson (Principal trombonist: Philadelphia Orchestra, 1968-1995) began the process of commissioning a "love song" for the victims of 9/11 that will be premiered in this performance by the composer, guitarist Allen Krantz, pianist Laura Ward and principal trombonist of the N.Y. Philharmonic and Grammy winner, Joseph Alessi.
Concert tickets are not sold in advance but may be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to an event.
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Noted stained glass artist J. Kenneth Leap from the Stained Glass Center at WheatonArts (Millville, NJ) will lead a stained glass workshop, using authentic 12th century techniques. Participants will apply glass pigment to designs adapted from Glencairn’s collection of medieval stained glass. Painted glass panels will be fired in an ultra-fast gas kiln, so you can take your creation home at the end of the day.
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, April 25, 2010
Glencairn’s mission is to present the history of religion using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. Join us on April 25th to celebrate multiple religions through a variety of art forms. The Venerable Losang Samten will be dismantling a Sand Mandala (see listing for Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala), Jason Klein and J. Kenneth Leap, stained glass artists, will be blowing and painting medieval-style stained glass, stone carvers will demonstrate the finer points of their trade, and mosaic panels will be created. View our current temporary exhibit, In the Service of God: The Sacred Arts in the Middle Ages, and an exhibit about the history of stained glass-making in Bryn Athyn. Participate in family activities and relax at the Castle Café (provided by House of Coffee, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA).
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Witness the step-by-step creation of a traditional sand mandala. The Tibetan art form of sand painting is an ancient and sacred practice intended to uplift and benefit not only every person who sees it, but also to bless the environment. The Sanskrit term mandala is the name for this circular representation of spiritual truths. The mandala reflects much information about the nature of the human mind, which has a strong tendency toward the illusion of permanence. The medium of sand, however, reminds the viewer of the ultimate impermanence of this existence as well as of all things. This fragile, multi-dimensional, impermanent painting in sand is layered with outer, inner and secret teachings cultivated to benefit all sentient beings. Watch as the Venerable Losang Samten, director of the Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, creates and then ritually dismantles the mandala during our Sacred Arts Festival (see listing for the Sacred Arts Festival).
Watch a time-lapse video of Losang Samten creating a mandala here.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
In the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s program at Juilliard, Claudia performed as concertmaster of the Juilliard Symphony. In addition to playing in the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in Carnegie Hall and recitals the world over, she is a prizewinner in several international competitions. She will be joined by harpist, Coline-Marie Orliac.
At the conclusion of this concert the audience is invited to meet the performers at a reception where light refreshments will be served, and to ride up nine floors in our elevator to the tower observation deck, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline!
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
McGill, principal clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, performed “Air and Simple Gifts” by John Williams with Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and Gabriela Montero at the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Considered one of classical music’s finest solo, chamber and orchestral musicians, he has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Founded as an integrated choir in 1948, Philadelphia’s own Singing City was born out of the Fellowship House movement, which believed that differences between races, religions, and cultures could be bridged by people coming together in shared activities. Singing City strives to be an artistic, social and spiritual force.
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Travel back through the ages to a time when wandering minstrels entertained in the streets and monks illuminated manuscripts. Watch as stained glass windows are painted, mosaics are created and period instruments are played. Join a group on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, and try your hand at making your own illuminated page or “stained glass” panel. Explore the galleries on your own, take our cell phone audio tour, and rejuvenate at our Castle Café.
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