A League Of His Own Nina P. West, Artfact.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:05:11 -0000 Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is famous for more than his batting stats. Big Bucks For Wooden Ducks Nina P. West, Artfact.com Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:58:57 -0000 A little piebald sea duck fetches $120,000 at auction. A lot, but no where near the record of $856,000. Beatrix's Brilliant Bunnies Nina P. West, Artfact.com Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:20:35 -0000 An illustration from the creator of Peter Rabbit sells for nearly $600,000 in London.
Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events
Sep 6: Guided Tours,Special Events - Back Bay Walking Tour Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wide streets and one grand avenue traverse this former marshland. Thirty years of landfill created the ground for Boston’s magnificent Back Bay, a remarkable monument of Victorian architecture, both public and residential. Two-hour tours led by trained MFA Senior Associate guides include identification and description of important historic landmarks.
Location: West Wing/Museum Road Entrance Tickets: Reservations required: members $20; nonmembers $25 with Museum admission included. These tours are not recommended for small children.
For more information and to reserve, call 617-369-3395.
Please note: The walking tour will use public transportation if participation is insufficient to allow a bus.
Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sep 6: Film - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500 11:00 AM One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975, 133 min.). One of Forman’s most acclaimed films, this adaptation of Ken Kesey’s widely read novel stars Jack Nicholson as a convict in a psychiatric hospital who leads his fellow inmates in defying the icy Nurse Ratched, one of the greatest villains in film history. This rallying cry against authority and conformity struck a nerve with viewers and became the second movie in history to win all five major Academy Awards.
Trailer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Location: Remis Auditorium Tickets: MFA members, seniors, and students $6; general admission $7.Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sep 6: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Language: English(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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