COMMUNITY EDUCATION Botanic Gardens (cont.)
Travel/Tours
Course Fee: $69 All trips leave from Entrance 6, Lot T-East (near Wawa) unless otherwise indicated. Students are required to complete a travel waiver/liability form for each trip that will be collected on the bus the day of the trip. A letter of confirmation and the travel form will be mailed 7-10 days prior to the trip. Once final payment for tickets/meals has been made by the College, refunds will not be issued unless a substitute traveler can be found.
Virginia Museum Fine Arts – PICASSO Exhibit
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Richmond, VA Wednesday, May 11 “This exhibition is without a doubt a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for the American public,” says Alex Nyerges, director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It includes examples of almost every medium in which Picasso worked - oil on canvas and panel, cast bronze, carved wood, watercolors, and drawings in pastel, charcoal, pencil, and ink. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to understand the depth and breadth of Picasso’s genius. Enjoy lunch at the museum cafe or in AMUSE, the museum restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended for AMUSE. Call 804-340-1580 to make your reservation. Course Fee: $99 Course: 26344 C. Doetsch 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM HCC - Entrance 6 55+ Club members should use 26345 for the reduced rate.
Botanic Gardens Washington, DC Tuesday, May 17 The U.S. Botanic Garden is a living plant museum showcasing an impressive stateof-the-art indoor garden with approximately 4,000 seasonal, tropical, and subtropical plants. It includes a First Ladies’ water garden, an extensive rose garden, a butterfly garden, and a lovely display of regional trees, shrubs, and perennials. Admission includes a 45-minute guided highlights tour. This is the perfect way to welcome spring!
Literary Tour of New England
JUNE Rat’s Restaurant and Grounds for Sculpture Museum Back By Popular Hamilton, New Jersey Friday, June 3
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Course: 25071 C. Doetsch 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HCC - Entrance 6 55+ Club members should use 25072 for the reduced rate.
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Rat’s Restaurant is designed to make visitors feel as though they have stepped out of time and into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. From the moment you step into Rat’s, you’ll see why this extraordinarily charming venue is a favorite. Enjoy lunch in the elegant ambiance as you create lifelong memories. The day also includes a guided tour of the sculpture museum and free time to explore the gardens and other exhibits on the beautifully landscaped grounds. Wear your walking shoes so you can see all that is available. Course fee includes admission to the grounds, guided tour, lunch at Rat’s Restaurant, transportation, and academic escort. Course Fee: $119 Course: 26405 C. Doetsch 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM HCC - Entrance 6 55+ Club members should use course 26406 for the reduced rate.
Join Harford Community College on this exciting tour that takes you to the homes and haunts of some of America’s most famous literati. Literature in New England flowered during the 1800’s; it was the age of Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Twain, the Alcotts, and many others. Each became a Giant of American Literature”. Tour package includes a specially-arranged one-woman performance by Jan Turnquist, who portrays Louisa May Alcott; a tour of Walden Pond; tours of the homes and haunts of Emerson, Hawthorne, Alcott, Thoreau, Twain, and Emily Dickinson; a portrayal of Emily Dickinson by Dr. Colleen Webster; a day in Lexington and Concord with admission to Concord Museum, Emerson’s House, Orchard House, and Old Manse, and much, much more. Course Fee: $729 Per person, Double occupancy Sessions: 4 Course: 26399 Dr. Colleen Webster Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. 6/17 - 6/20 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM HCC - T Lot, Entrance One Call 443-412-2175 for complete brochure and itinerary.
JULY Crime and Punishment Museum Washington DC Tuesday, 7/19 CSI lovers . . . this is for you! Explore the techniques and methodologies employed by law enforcement agencies and the government to investigate and solve crimes. The National Museum of Crime and Punishment boasts fives unique galleries that examine criminal intent, criminal profiles, serial killers, the prison system, crime prevention and more. This interactive museum will give you a renewed appreciation for the men and women who protect our cities. After visiting the museum, enjoy a family style lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant.
SUMMER 2011 • SCHEDULE OF NONCREDIT CLASSES • HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE