Founders' Circle Weekend ~

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st
Opening Event; Public Lecture by Danny Lane

5:45 P.M.: Cocktails at the Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road. (Cash bar.)

6:30 P.M.: Danny Lane, Founders’ Circle 2009 Guest Artist lectures on The Journey is Your Destination followed by Q & A.

7:45 P.M.: Cocktail reception honoring Danny Lane at the home of Barbara Laughlin, 618 Museum Drive. (Founders’ Circle and Weekend Supporters only.)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
Morning: Home Tours*

Lunch: Café Monte*

Afternoon: Get the first glimpse of MMC+D’s new space with a behind the scenes hard-hat tour. We will also view MMA, the Knight Theatre and other facilities of the new cultural campus based on time and availability.*

*For the first time, group transportation will be provided for Friday morning, lunch and afternoon activities.
We look forward to making our festivities easier for our patrons!

6:00 P.M.: A Conversation with 2009 McColl Awardees Diane and Marc Grainer. MMC+D Mezzanine. (Founders’ Circle and Weekend Supporters only.) Space limited.

7:15 – 9:30 P.M.: Annual Founders’ Circle Cocktail Party honoring 2009 McColl Awardees Diane and Marc Grainer. MMC+D Mezzanine. (Founders’ Circle and Weekend Supporters only.)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.: Founders’ Circle Brunch followed by Annual Meeting at the Westin Charlotte (Harris Room, 2nd Floor), 601 S. College Street. (Founders’ Circle and Weekend Supporters only.)

2:00 – 4:00 P.M.: Join us for afternoon tea and try your hand at making a pinch pot. Hodges Taylor Gallery,
401 North Tryon Street. On view: Group exhibition: Celebrating Wabi-Sabi. (Founders’ Circle and Weekend Supporters only.)

6:00 P.M.: Ninth Annual Mint Condition Gala: Clear Vision, honoring 2009 McColl Awardees Diane and Marc Grainer and 2009 Guest Artist Danny Lane. Hearst Lobby and Plaza. 214 N. Tryon Street.

10:00 P.M.: After Party and Dancing: The Marc and Mattye Silverman Pavilion, Roof Top MMC+D.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th
10:30 A.M. – Noon.: Farewell event: Drop-in to the home of Susan and Loy McKeithen for coffee and a bite to eat while we rehash another fabulous weekend before heading home, 324 West 9th Street. Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters!