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Morikami Makes Columnist’s Bucket List

January 5, 2010 by Drew McManus

It’s a time of resolutions for almost everyone, and luckily for us, a columnist for one of the local newspapers, the Sun-Sentinel, made the Morikami one of his “bucket list” resolutions. For those who are not familiar with the movie, The Bucket List, (all three of you need to rent it), it’s a tale of two unlikely friends, who meet in a shared hospital room and learn they have months to live, due to terminal cancers. One is filthy rich and played by Jack Nicholson; the other is charmingly dignified, …

A Bit of Perspective on the Next Exhibit, Please

December 4, 2009 by Drew McManus

Fusing elements of abstract expressionist painting with the textural nature of fabrics and the ruggedness of raw clay, Jun Kaneko is a prolific artist who contributed to one, if not the, most innovative movement in the history of American ceramic art. His show opens at The Morikami Dec. 22, 2009.

Feeling That Holiday Stress? Beat Some Big Drums…

November 27, 2009 by Drew McManus

Bang away holiday stress by taking a taiko drum workshop at The Morikami. Workshops begin December 6 and continue through Spring 2010.

Susanna Can Tell You What You’re Looking At

September 30, 2009 by Drew McManus

Susanna Brooks Lavelle demonstrates her extensive knowledge of Japanese culture during a personal tour. Ask for one if you want to know what you’re looking at at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.