The Golden Games conclude today. They’ll have a Fly Fishing (Casting) contest from 10-12, stand-up paddling slalom race from 11-1, Titan Rod Vault Fly Fishing Contest from 1-5, All American Adventures Down River Raft Race 12-4, and Slalom Kayak Competition from 1-4.
The Quilt Museum is hosting one of their “Sundays at the Museum” programs this afternoon at 2. Shelly Zegart, a known expert on antique and contemporary quilts, captured the essence of quilting in a nine-part television series titled Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. The series examines the history of the American quilt and community from early times through current placement in the art world.
Whether you consider yourself a traditional quilter, an art quilter, or anything in between, Why Quilts Matter will make you proud of being a quilter period. In her presentation, Shelly will focus on the scoop behind the making of the series, the importance of quilt history, her first-person understanding of Gee’s Bend quilts, and the issues that surround them. The cost is $30 for museum members and $40 for non-members.
The Golden Concert Choir presents their spring concert this afternoon at 3. Their program includes “Grant us peace,” featuring Vaughan Williams’ masterpiece Dona Nobis Pacem and including “Song of Peace” by Sibelius, “A Just and Lasting Peace” by Vijay Singh, “My Soul is a River” by Ben Allaway, and Bach’s “Dona Nobis Pacem” from his B Minor Mass. Soloists for the Vaughan Williams will be Lindsay Bell, soprano, and Michael Erickson, baritone. Tickets: $10 regular, $7 students/seniors, $3 age 6-11, free for under age 6. Group price (5 or more) – $6/ticket The concert will be preceded by a silent auction.
