Name: 250 Years of America by Candlelight
Start: 2026-11-29T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum

As America’s 250th nears a close, celebrate one last time. 
See American history through the eyes of the Hermitage this holiday season as our beloved Candlelight Holiday Tours return! Each room will be transformed to reflect a unique period of America inspired by its 250 years and the people who lived here. Celebrate the season while supporting our local historic landmark!
📅 November 29 &amp; December 4, 5, 11, 13, 18 &amp; 20 🕖 6:00 PM &amp; 7:00 PM Tours begin promptly, please arrive 10 min .early. 🎟️ $25 per perso Space is limited. Reserve today. Please note: Tours include walking and stairs and are dimly lit for atmosphere.

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Beginners to more seasoned students may face challenges while creating a still life painting. This workshop is designed to give you tips and simple techniques to create a successful still life painting and gain confidence as a painter. 
This workshop will focus on making small, quick still-life studies on smaller-sized panels in&nbsp;order to develop an approach that will work for you every time.
The main focus will be on creating the illusion that an object on a flat surface is round. Topics covered will&nbsp;be preparing the surface, paint choices, subject choices, how to start, straightforward color mixing, impactful brushstrokes, and simplifying the value scale.
There will be a quick painting demo for the first hour. This&nbsp;workshop&nbsp;is designed to keep painting fun!Instructor: Clinton T. Hobart Workshop Fee: $120. 
Contact Clinton directly to reserve your spot. See the supply list below. <a href="tel:(602)%20617-8632" target="_blank">(602) 617-8632</a> <a href="mailto:clintonhobart@gmail.com" target="_blank">clintonhobart@gmail.com</a>

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<img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> November 13, 2026 <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Woman’s Club of Ridgewood | 215 W. Ridgewood Ave. <img alt="⏰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png"> Doors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 8 PM <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> $65 admission | VIP tickets available <img alt="🍰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t64/1/16/1f370.png"> Light refreshments and desserts included <img alt="🍷" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/teb/1/16/1f377.png"> BYOB!
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Join James Madison, portrayed in first-person historical interpretation, as he shares the story behind the United States Constitution and the debates that shaped a new democracy. Hear firsthand about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the challenges facing the young nation, and the compromises that created a more perfect union.
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