In the Museum, the pop-art sculpture of Keith Haring.  His boldly colored, strongly linear works take on the difficult themes of religion, drugs, life and death, sexuality, and unity with imagery ranging from darkly disturbing to joyously triumphant.  Though he experimented with many different mediums, his sculptures echo the style and themes from his bold 2-dimensional works.  Also, on view in the Domestic Arts Building, the environmental sculpture of Chakaia Booker, who’s primary medium of recycled tires begs the comparison of the pattern in a relief sculpture’s tire tread to the patterns of ancient writing, likening the viewer’s experience of examining her work to a process of archeological discovery.
Reception: Sat., May 1, 2 - 5pm.  The park is closed to the public all day.  Members and invited guests only.
Exhibition: May 2 through September 19.

Time: 8pm.
DALA serves up luxurious vocal harmonies guaranteed to give you chills.  Pop singer/songwriters Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther have it all – talent, charisma, looks, charm, and heavenly, harmonious singing voices.  And now they’ve got the buzz.  After successfully wowing the audience at the Newport Folk Festival last summer, DALA has become the hottest young Canadian act now appearing on the North American music festival circuit.  Think Everly Brothers meet Indigo Girls with an indie folk-pop sensibility and you have a general idea of what to expect.  Not only do the girls write hip, folk-tinged pop songs that are sure to appeal to the younger generation, but they’ve endeared themselves to more seasoned audience members with their renditions of songs by Neil Young, Donovan, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield and Joan Osborne.  Don’t miss this exciting duo.
Price: $15 Members; $18 non-Members: $20 Day of Show.  For tickets, please call (609) 586-0616.

Time: 11am-3pm.
Treat your mother to a spring walk through the blossoming sculpture garden followed by New Jersey’s best brunch at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds For Sculpture’s Zagat-rated restaurant. For pricing and more information, please call (609) 584-7800.
For this special day, the Gazebo and The Peacock Café will also be open serving delightful Mother’s Day fare.

Time: 5:30pm.
Grounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier.  Participants will get the inside “scoop” on how sculpture is made and the processes used to create a finished work of art.  Tour participants can enjoy refreshments prior to beginning the tour.  To make the night even more special, guests who dine at Rat’s following the their tour will have their choice of one free appetizer. Advanced reservations for Rat’s required.
Price: $15 Members; $20 non-Members.  To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Time: 11am & 1pm. Ages 3-5.  Rain or Shine! Free with Park admission.
Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through interactive activities. Instructor: Joslyn Johnson.
One adult must accompany each child.  Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Meets in the Visitor’s Center.

Time: 1pm.
Take part in an intimate tour as Grounds For Sculpture’s Curator discusses some new and old additions to the Grounds, the Artists who created them, and the history behind each chosen work.
Price: $10 Members; $15 non-Members.

Dates: Saturdays, May 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19 and 26.  Time: 10:30am – 12pm.
This instructional class is great for those new to yoga, and the far more advanced student wanting to revisit their practice with new eyes.  Learn meditation techniques, proper alignment, and how to coordinate your breath and movement.  This class includes instruction in sun salutations,  and the vinyasa flow style of yoga.  This class will be held outside on the breath-taking grounds, weather dependent.  Please bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat and a water bottle. This class is in collarboration with The Prancing Peacock Yoga Studio.  Instructor: Liz Conner.
Price: $50 Members; $60 non-Members.  To register, please call (609) 586-0616.

Time: 3pm. Free with admission.
Readings by a unique group of women writers who draw inspiration from their lives and each other. Gaining in popularity and notoriety for the last several years, the group has published several volumes of poetry collectively as well as individually.

Time: 1pm.  Free with paid park admission.
In collaboration with Music & Motion Dance Production’s spring season, Grounds For Sculpture invites you to join us in celebrating our mutual 10th anniversaries. Participate in a family workshop where you’ll transform bubble wrap into sculptures that float from your imagination. Come and experience the fun of making works of art from these discarded materials and help the environment at the same time. Instructors: D.J. Haslett and Andrea Piovane.

Time: 7pm.
Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other. Begin your evening with a romantic 3-course dinner for two at Rat’s Restaurant, followed by a docent-led group tour lit by the full moon. Enjoy a special walk through the Grounds and view sculptures individually lit to show off their evening brilliance. Reservations are limited for our full-moon tours. Price: $55 per person all inclusive.
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