FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON
Thursday, October 3, 2019
4:30pm – 8:00pm
Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art
Visit us after hours at the Benton. We will be open until 8pm on the 1st Thursdays during the semesters.
FUN and FREE for all ages!
Bring your dorm mates, friends, co-workers, or family.
Open House is in partnership with the Beanery, WHUS and Student Health & Wellness
OCTOBER 3 – DJ’s & DRUMMING
5:00–6:30
WHUS DJ “Kalabi Yau” live in the galleries
6:30–8:00
Learn African Hand Drumming (15 minute sessions, drums available, no experience necessary!) with Bob Bloom at 6:30 – 6:45; 7 – 7:15; and 7:30 – 7:45.
You’ll play African drums and percussion instruments to accompany Bob Bloom as he leads songs by the legendary Yoruba musician and singer, Dr. Babatunde Olatunji.
*drums are limited so come early.
4:30–8:00 in the Museum Galleries
• Giveaways
• Hands-on activities
• Drawing in the galleries
• Scavenger Hunt
4:30–8:00 in the Beanery
• 25% off coffee espresso drinks
• Open Mic
THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART
University of Connecticut
School of Fine Arts
245 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT
www.benton.uconn.edu
Like us at: www.facebook.com/benton.museum
For more information, contact: The William Benton Museum of Art at 860-486-4520