was absolutely teaming with activity when we arrived. Patrons were being delivered to the main entrance by the busload, teachers accompanied by their classes of school children could be seen everywhere, and parking spaces at the facility were almost non existent. Part of the excitement was likely generated by a special exhibit taking place at the facility called American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. All of this and yet, I'm not sure that either Crystal Bridges or its patrons were at all prepared for our little group, which consisted of only seven members.
You see, we decided to make the museum the place at which we would hold our own celebration of World Goth Day with a luncheon inside the facility's restaurant and a short photo shoot outdoors under the aluminum tree, which stands facing the building's entrance. What is so amusing is that the folks there really didn't seem to know what to make of us. One older man walked up to our table and just stared for a minute before finally coming up with something to say. Others asked if they could take our pictures and the truly curious wondered exactly who or what we were. Upon leaving the restaurant for our photo session, we passed by a class of elementary students. We certainly got their attention and as we walked by, I heard one of the students say, "awesome!" I'm not sure that his teachers necessarily agreed with his or her assessment.
One of our contingent expressed the experience this way: "...the venue was mobbed with schoolchildren touring the art museum at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. They'll remember the day for sure, so many cameras! The teachers were annoyed so we waved a lot."
Speaking for myself, I had a blast. As a matter of fact, I had so much adrenalin pumping through me that I was unable to finish my personal celebration as planned, which was to watch the film, The Woman in Black, after it got dark. I was simply too excited to focus on the movie, so that's on the agenda for tonight.
All in all, I think everyone had a great time. Still, I just don't understand what all the fuss was about up there.
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ReplyDeleteI'm really glad we picked such a visible, public place and that it turned out the way it did. I took it as a sign though, G and I hang out at Crystal Bridges on weekdays frequently and it's rarely even close to that busy. The kids were GREAT, I was highly amused! Locals were pleasant but it was very evident they were not prepared for the likes of us...or the fact that we all actually live right here...among them...
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That must be very unnerving for the locals, that we live right here among them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I'd been there, I would have LOVED it! And you all looked fantastic, too. I'm glad the kids enjoyed viewing both the official exhibit AND the unofficial one, heheheh... ;-)
ReplyDeletePlease let us know what you think of The Woman in Black; I haven't seen the movie, but the book was awesome.
And I would have enjoyed having you celebrate here with us Lucretia. Maybe I'll write a review of "The Woman in Black" if I enjoy it enough--or maybe even if I don't.
ReplyDeleteYou and your little group look fabulous! The boy who called out, "awesome", sounds promising! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe photo of your group would definitely make an “awesome” Norman Rockwell painting, wouldn't it? Glad you had such a good time, Nightwind.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a chance to watch The Woman in Black. I liked it a lot. Especially the decor in Eel Marsh House. :o)
What fun. You all look fantastic. The weather looks perfect.
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ReplyDeleteI never thought of us being featured in a Norman Rockwell type painting, but why not? The Woman in Black was quite good and I really did love the decor in the Marsh House. I loved the dolls and wind-up toys too.
ReplyDeleteThe weather really was quite nice.
Sounds like you had a terrific day :3 The woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe in it? How did you like it? ^^ I was actually scared a little by it, which is rare XD
ReplyDeleteI very much enjoyed "The Woman In Black," Bazinga. I especially liked the dolls and the wind-up toys that were in the Marsh House. The film had a surprise ending that was both somewhat sad, yet happy.
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