Fifty years ago, Einstein had already insisted on the symbiotic relationship binding bees as pollen gatherers to mankind: “If bees were to disappear from the globe,” he predicted, “mankind would only have four years left to live.” Over the past 15 years, colonies of bees have collapsed around the world, but the causes of this disaster remain unknown. Depending on the world region, 50% to 90% of all local bees have disappeared, and this epidemic is still spreading from beehive to beehive – all over the planet. Everywhere, the same scenario is repeated: billions of bees leave their hives, never to return. No bodies are found in the immediate surroundings, and no visible predators can be located.

More Than Honey explores the phenomenon, and some of the theories as to why it’s happening.

Ten short films ranging from 3 to 16 minutes in length explore themes of rural life and experiences, including the acclaimed film White Earth, winner of a 2014 Student Academy Award, a visually-stunning portrait of the North Dakota oil boom told from a young boy’s perspective.

Other films include Lomax, a story of when the famed ethnomusicologist encounters Bill Henley (a 73-year-old recluse living in the Mississippi Delta), amidst his 1941 journey to record an oral history of the blues.

(~ 100 minutes total)

The central theme of artist Michelle Lassaline’s work can be described by the Portuguese word saudade, which roughly translates to “homesickness,” but also carries the meaning of invented memories. For example, you may feel saudade for your childhood home, a place much grander in your memory than the building that now sits at the same address. Saudade is the homesickness for somewhere that never existed except in the form of that fleeting land called childhood. Learn about these ideas of place and their relation to this emerging artist’s work. 

Artist Erika Harrsch discusses the intersections between art and public engagement in her work on display in the museum and the pop-up art performances happening throughout the community.

Enjoy a 3-day sale created exclusively for Museum Members!  Receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store – double the usual 10%. This is the time to buy that perfect piece of jewelry or piece of art you have had your eye on. Come with your list of upcoming gift- giving needs for mom, dad, graduates and everybody on your birthday list.

Enjoy a 3-day sale created exclusively for Museum Members!  Receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store – double the usual 10%. This is the time to buy that perfect piece of jewelry or piece of art you have had your eye on. Come with your list of upcoming gift- giving needs for mom, dad, graduates and everybody on your birthday list.

Enjoy a 3-day sale created exclusively for Museum Members!  Receive 20% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store – double the usual 10%. This is the time to buy that perfect piece of jewelry or piece of art you have had your eye on. Come with your list of upcoming gift- giving needs for mom, dad, graduates and everybody on your birthday list.

Enjoy live music and brunch every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm presented by chez louie.  The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary Bar.  Museum members receive a 10% savings.  Reservations strongly encouraged at 775.284.2921.

Enjoy live music and brunch every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm presented by chez louie.  The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary Bar.  Museum members receive a 10% savings.  Reservations strongly encouraged at 775.284.2921.

Enjoy live music and brunch every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm presented by chez louie.  The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary Bar.  Museum members receive a 10% savings.  Reservations strongly encouraged at 775.284.2921.