Cort has been very interested in dancing, so recently we took him and his brothers to a special performance by the SWVA ballet, which was free at the Taubman art museum. Afterwards, we wandered through the museum. They had some new exhibits since we last visited, my favorite of which were some very old and gorgeous Tudor Dynasty themed paintings, but no pictures were allowed in that exhibit.
How do you like the giant mole working the computer desk? He's a new addition.
After a puppet show, the boys settled in to make some of their own art. It was all fun and games until I realized I was so hungry I could eat their colored pencils, and so we moved on for the day.
Overall, it was a very fun afternoon, and the boys were all impressed by the ballet - especially the male dancer, who could lift the ladies up in the air and spin them around. The boys are still crafting their reenactments at home.
Readers, have you had any good doses of culture lately?
Oh I miss getting out in the art world. After this long winter on the farm I need to get to a big city and see get some culture and visit some of those art galleries. You are such a great Mom to expose your kids to the arts I did too and it pays off in a lifelong learning and loving. Hug B
ReplyDeleteLOL I can only imagine their reenactment! Sounds like a fun and busy day.
ReplyDeleteThey will remember that trip for years. The teachers can tell which kids are exposed to learning at home as well as school, it really makes a difference.
ReplyDeletegeweldig moet je die snoetjes zien.
ReplyDeleteThe boys may be a good dancer next. Sound so interesting
ReplyDeleteNo culture recently. I went to my Granddaughter's dance recital last spring. Does that count? Since I moved from Dallas to middle-of-nowhere Illinois, culture is a bit more difficult to find.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking Les Misérables was the last real culture and that was at the Dallas Theater Center.
How good of you to take them there! Those paintings are pretty psychedelic!
ReplyDeletenot at all, lately. for years, actually. :)
ReplyDeletea classical day to enjoy
ReplyDeleteA big high five for giving your chidden opportunities to appreciate the visual and performing arts. Yes, we get "good doses" of music and art and dance on a regular basis. Irish dancing classes, two art festivals, jazz festival, two art and history museums, the symphony, our local high school band, interesting restaurants that feature food from other countries. We LOVE it all. May I count my 6 year old neighbor's dance recital as a recent ballet opportunity? :-) Yes, I think I will.
ReplyDeleteDoes Mardi Gras count? LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice that you take your boys to places that engage the mind and develop their talents.
Oh, not enough culture at all lately. I have been wanting to visit Taubman. I love the photo of the boys absorbed in their art work. It is wonderful that you are exposing them to things like art and dance. I would love to see their dance enactments. I hope the don't try to lift each other. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds fun. :) And I'm glad you didn't eat the colored pencils. ;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time! I have always wanted to see a ballet. There's just something about dancers that I love. They are so dedicated to their craft.
ReplyDeleteNow that sounds like a great day and very inspiring too! Very nice that the ballet was free.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Our little small town offers nothing in the lines of arts or musicals. It's sad really. Glad the boys enjoyed!!
ReplyDeleteWe went to the Warehouse Gallery in Luray on Saturday. Also went to a small private gallery and viewed some of the town's outdoor murals.
ReplyDeleteGlad you didn't eat those pencils!
Its nice to see the boys interested in dance... I got mine to see The Nutcracker one winter. They weren't to impressed ;)
ReplyDeleteBear? Culture? Surely you jest!
ReplyDeleteGlad the guys had a great time.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
i love that giant mole lol! my photos today are from the top of the center in the square building, yesterday's had a view of the taubman! hmmm we haven't done anything cultured lately unless you can count the basketball game we attended last night? i didn't think so haha
ReplyDeleteNot much culture in my world right now -- too busy with things around the house.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun way to spend the day... :)
I love the ballet! I'm glad that you took them to see one. Be sure to hit the Nutcracker at Christmas--all the kids love that one.
ReplyDeleteWe went to the art museum where my daughter works yesterday. They had an Edward Gorey exhibit--which was GREAT! So...yeah....we did find some culture outside of our yogurt yesterday. :)
I'm so glad they enjoyed the ballet. I'm usually impressed by the male ballet dancers outfits.
ReplyDeleteCulture? me? well I had some cottage cheese today…does that count?
I love the mole! How did the boys enjoy the ballet! I really want to take my boys because they love dancing and they enjoy classical music (thank you little Einsteins) but I worry about them sitting still for a long time.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteYes! It's great that you give your boys the opportunity to get involved with The Art World.
My parents did not let me have any fun appart from the average School Time...
I regret that, because I've got the heart of an Artist inside myself.
I also love your boys' haircuts.
Thank you for posting your comments in my blogs posts!
You are a super friend, Lisa.
Blessings,
Poet Starry.