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Special Exhibitions
Out of the Vault Exhibit Series Presents
Peculiar Possessions: An Eclectic Collection
Now Showing: Second Floor Changing Exhibits Gallery
Regular museum Hours; Included in Admission
Tour Berman Museum’s newest changing exhibit, the second in our popular Out of the Vault series, which brings items from the dark recesses of the basement vault up into the light of day. Peculiar Possessions: An Eclectic Collection showcases some of the Museum’s most unusual and difficult to categorize items, including implements of torture, exotic masks, deadly spy weapons and unusual combination weapons. Col. Berman and his wife Germaine were, among other things, connoisseurs of the unusual, and these items represent some of the most unique pieces from their own collection. Informative text panels and graphic illustrations lead the viewer through this weird, sometimes dark and occasionally humorous assortment of artifacts from around the globe.
Programs and Events
February, 2013
March
May
Beginning Of Museum Complex Summer Schedule:
Open Summer Mondays!
Memorial Day
10am, Monday, May 27
Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of the Museum Complex’s Summer Hours, which will be in effect through Labor day in September: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm. The last admission will be at 4:30pm daily.
June
Call to Vendors!
Want to make money and help Berman Museum at the same time? Consider selling your treasures at the 6th annual Vintage Bazaar in July.
Berman Museum is now taking applications for vendors who would like to participate in this popular fundraising event. If you have fine treasures such as china, art work, vintage jewelry, textiles, historic books or other good quality novelties that you would like to sell on consignment give David Ford a call at 256-237-6261, or e-mail dford@bermanmuseum.org for an application. Sellers retain 65% and 35% is a donation to Berman Museum. A tax letter will be provided upon request. Vintage Bazaar opens to the public on July 27th- August 3rd. Applications must be approved by July 12th. Please, no garage sale or hand-made craft items or clothing.
Berman Alliance President Lynne Isom is not only looking for those treasures to put in the sale, but also volunteers who are willing to give a few hours to help with the event. This year the setup and pricing will begin July 22. The sale will run from July 27 through August 3. Volunteers will be needed for that entire time. Whatever time you can give to the effort will be appreciated. Call David Ford at 256-237-6261, or e-mail dford@bermanmuseum.org to volunteer!
Call to Artists: Exhibition Opportunity Tabletop Art Exhibit returns to Suds-Fest, 2013!
• Prospectus and Guidelines online July 5
• Applications accepted/"blanks" distributed at Anniston Museum, beginning July 29
Vintage Bazaar Preview Party: Fine china, elegant jewelry, one-of-a-kind art work … Oh My!
Friday, July 26, 6–7:30pm
Love to go to estate sales? Enjoy visiting antique stores? Then this evening event is perfect for you! Make your reservations now to attend the exclusive preview party for Vintage Bazaar, Berman Museum’a popular annual consignment sale. Partygoers will be the first to explore the variety of treasures for sale in this year’s Bazaar. Discover a variety of china, vintage and unique jewelry, artwork, fine textiles, dolls, antique books, cameras, pottery, glassware and small furniture items. Enjoy a glass of wine, light hors d’oeuvres and desserts while shopping for vintage and fine collectables. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Watch your mailboxes for your invitation, then call David Ford at 256-237-6261 to RSVP, or e-mail dford@bermanmuseum.org. If you did not receive an invitation please call to request one. Space is limited and the deadline for RSVP’s is July 12th.
6th Annual Vintage Bazaar, for fun & fundraising
Saturday, July 27– Saturday, August 3
Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1–5pm
Shop Berman Museum’s 6th annual week-long consignment sale featuring unique treasures offered by Museum members and community friends. This unique event boasts higher quality items that hold memories which Members are willing to share – "treasures you can part with" as Isom notes. It is neither a garage nor a rummage sale. At previous sales, some especially prized items on offer were a silver service & full set of china, hand embellished linens, vintage costume jewelry, 1950’s collectibles, and a fine wooden music box.
Vintage Bazaar is an important fundraising event presented by Berman Alliance, the membership & volunteer organization. A portion of proceeds benefits Berman Museum’s general budget.
To Vintage Bazaar sellers: Those wishing to participate must have their treasures pre-approved for sale by calling or emailing David Ford, 256-237-6261 or dford@bermanmuseum.org. Approved items should be pre-priced and delivered, along with completed info forms to Berman Museum from July 22–25. Up to a dozen pre-approved items may be brought. Requests to bring more than a dozen items must also be pre-approved.
• Sellers retain 65% of sale price they set for their items; the remaining 35% benefits Berman Museum.
• Retrieval of any unsold items must occur on August 14, between 1 & 5pm.
• Most sought items are those smaller and finer in nature: vintage jewelry, art, antique books, dishes & porcelain, and accessory-sized furniture. While no type of clothing is acceptable, we welcome vintage accessories like scarves and gloves.
• Vendors (contact us in advance) will be welcomed as space permits.
• There will be a special Christmas-in-July section.
August
Last Day of Vintage Bazaar
Saturday, August 3 from 10am–5pm
Shop Berman Museum’s 6th annual week-long consignment sale featuring unique treasures offered by Museum members and community friends. This unique event boasts higher quality items that hold memories which Members are willing to share – "treasures you can part with" as Isom notes. It is neither a garage nor a rummage sale. At previous sales, some especially prized items on offer were a silver service & full set of china, hand embellished linens, vintage costume jewelry, 1950’s collectibles, and a fine wooden music box.
Vintage Bazaar is an important fundraising event presented by Berman Alliance, the membership & volunteer organization. A portion of proceeds benefits Berman Museum’s general budget.
Ticket Sales Begin for September’s Autumn Suds–Fest
August 5, 10am
Call 256-237-6261 or visit Berman Museum Monday-Friday during regular operating hours to purchase your ticket to Anniston’s biggest and best beer bash, set for Saturday, September 21!
Tabletop Art Exhibit Pieces Due Back
• Finished Artwork must be turned in to Anniston Museum by 5pm, August 23
Any artist participating in the 3rd annual Tabletop Art Exhibit at Autumn Suds-Fest MUST return their finished work to Anniston Museum by 5pm, August 23, or will forfeit their entry fee and will NOT be issued a ticket to Suds-Fest. Please call 256-237-6766 with any questions.
Museum Day
Free Admission!
Saturday, September 7, 10am–3pm
Berman Museum Auditorium
Members of the Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta Ga. will present “Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures: An International Puppet Presentation.” Learn about many different types of puppet traditions from around the world including China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and Mali. Celebrate the intersection of geography, history, social studies, and the arts! The puppetry instructor uses both authentic and replica puppets for this entertaining and educational hands-on presentation. Appropriate for all ages, fun and engaging, this 30-40 minute program includes audience participation. Three sessions of this program: 11am, 12:10pm & 1pm. Funded by Kiwanis Child Priority Grant
While here, visit Berman Museum's Galleries and take a walk through time. Visit with docents (educational volunteers) and discover fun facts about history. Children will get to see pieces of a Medieval suit of armor, hear what it was like on the Oregon Trail and learn how buffalo dung was used in cooking! Discover toys that were popular as far back as WWI & WWII that are still around today. In the Arts of Asia Gallery, children can try on oriental clothing and learn more about the history of puppetry.
All Museum Day Programs and Events are free to attend. Some programs may be limited in attendance, due to space or seating restrictions.
9th Annual Autumn Suds–Fest
Saturday, September 21
Tickets on sale August 5!
Food, Fun, Friends, Music … and Beer! Watch this website for upcoming details.
October
General Museum Hours and Admission: Valid through Memorial Day, 2013
Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday, 1-5pm
Closed Mondays now through Memorial Day
***** No tickets will be sold after 4:30pm, in order to assure
visitors are able to view and enjoy everything. *****
$5 per adult; $ 4.50 per senior (age 60+);
$4 per child (ages 4-17); children under 3 are free
***** Extra cost for some special programs and events. Call for details. *****
Members are required to show cards for all family members for free admission: If your cards have been lost or stolen, contact the membership department right away for replacement: membership@annistonmuseum.org or 256-237-6766 ext. 120
