Start the new year with a sense of Peace and Purpose. Begin your new year with intention and clarity through our Welcoming Meditation. This soothing experience combines calming breathwork with guided meditation to help you reflect on the past year, set intentions for the future, and release what no longer serves you. Discover a sense of renewal and empowerment as you step into a new chapter.
Explore the profound impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls on our understanding of Judaism and Christianity. Learn about their discovery, significance, and ongoing research with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar Dr. Gary Rendsburg as he describes the discovery of these precious manuscripts. Hear what we know about their origins, the controversies surrounding them, and their influence on the development of both ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
Uncover the hidden history behind beloved holiday traditions. Join us for a fun look at how New York sets the trends for the holiday season all over the globe. Is Santa Claus a New Yorker by birth? How did we come to celebrate New Year’s Eve by dropping a ball at midnight? How and when did the Christmas windows start? We will hear the story of the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the duel between the world’s largest menorahs.
Join us as art crime expert Dr. Noah Charney reveals the secrets behind art world deception. The history of art forgery is packed with stories of tricksters who, while more pranksters than gangsters, succeeded in fooling the art world and profiting while doing so. Noah uncovers the “provenance trap,” a methodology that has led to forgers successfully fooling experts, and dives into a series of intriguing, quirky, and enlightening case studies involving famous forgers.
Discover the ancient practice of Qigong and cultivate balance and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components, with gentle movements, posture and deep breathing guiding you towards improved health, flexibility, and stress reduction. Experience the transformative power of Qigong for yourself. Class Limit: 25
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not worry about the result. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Were Matisse and Picasso frenemies? Rediscover these cultural icons who dominated the art world for much of the 20th century. Join Museum Docent Joe Caliva for a fascinating exploration of two artistic titans and learn about their contrasting approaches to their art making, lifestyles, and elationships, while exploring the ways they inspired and challenged each other. This virtual tour will be a combination of photos, biographical information, and works by each artist in the Barnes collection, viewed using Deep Zoom technology.
Cultivate a sense of peace and well-being through guided meditation with Pat Richter. Take a moment of quiet reflection to cultivate gratitude and inner peace. Our Gratitude Meditation offers a serene space to connect with yourself and appreciate the blessings in your life. Through gentle breathing techniques and guided meditation, you will explore gratitude for your body, mind, and spirit. Let go of the holiday hustle and nourish your soul with heartfelt thankfulness.
Presented by historian Patricia Wells, the story of the Mayflower and its passengers is far more interesting and complex than what we were taught in school. Do you know about the 4-year-old child who was sent aboard as an indentured servant or the “Strangers” who outnumbered the Pilgrims? Have you heard about the boy who almost blew up the Mayflower or the ship within the ship? Enjoy these and other fascinating stories that will change the way you think about the Pilgrims and their voyage to the new world.