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Just a reminder that we have our AGM that will start promptly at 19h30, this is a great opportunity to encourage your wonderful committee.
Next Lecture Thursday, 21st April at 20h00
A Brief Story of Wine
By David Wright
This is a great subject. Wine has been part of our global society for over 7,000 years, and the story tells of its origin and appearance in all societies across the Mediterranean and through Europe. There is rich evidence of the role wine has played in these societies and how it became an important component of faith, well-being and festivity. From the kwevris of Georgia in 5,000 B.C., the symposia in ancient Greece, the thermopolia of Pompeii, the hospices of Europe, to the dining tables of fine society wine has been ever present. Drawings, paintings, engravings, buildings, pottery and wine labels themselves all contribute to the story.
Come along and bring a friend! You will not be disappointed. Our lecturer has a very interesting story to tell!
Don't forget to sign up if you would like to join the group for guided visits, let us know if there are other visits you would be interested in participating.
Sunday, 24 April at 15:00
Maison d'Erasme and Béguinage of Anderlecht
Come and explore Anderlecht - Maison d'Erasme, Collégiale St. Guidon, Béguinage...
A guided tour of the house where the famous philosopher Erasmus lived and worked, the discovery of some very special houses and the treasures of the church as well as the local Béguinage await us on this day.
Price: Free for all - Museum is holding a open house day.
Please send an email to brussels@theartssociety.org to sign up. Further details will be sent to participants by return mail.
Sunday, 15 May - 15:00
A Vol D'Oiseau - Felixart Museum, Drogenbos
Felix De Boeck; a pioneer in Belgian abstract art, held his first big individual exhibition in the Ixelles Museum. A few miles away, in Drogenbos, in the middle of 5 ha of greenery where he lived, 50-odd abstract works of art belonging to the Ixelles Museum will echo his creations. Aspect, Reflections and Talents, three exhibitions platforms in the oeuvre of Felix De Boeck, his contemporaries and other abstract artists from Belgium.
Price: Members €10 Seniors €10, non-members €15 Museum Pass holders: Free for Museum Pass Holders.
Please send an email to brussels@theartssociety.org to sign up. Further details will be sent to participants by return mail.
We look forward to seeing you again.
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