What an awesome anniversary Hungry Bear and I had! (The actual day is July 24, but the festivities change slightly year-to-year, based on our schedules.) For this anniversary, we decided to spend a fun day together, going someplace we’d never been before…
It’s hard to tell from the exterior, but the Currier is just gorgeous inside, and contains some very famous artwork—Monet, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Matisse, and Frank Lloyd Wright, to name a few. I have been to many art museums and the Currier holds its own nicely, offering much more than I expected for a museum in the not-so-cosmopolitan locale of Manchester, New Hampshire.
We chose the self-guided tour and went through a variety of galleries—Modern, European, Contemporary, Americana, and a Special Exhibition that changes every few months. (Currently, it’s “A Black Odyssey,” by Romare Bearden.” One of the paintings in the European collection was over 800 years old!
In addition to the paintings, we saw incredible sculptures, furniture, glassworks, and a super-cute silver tea set that I adored! (I like anything miniature.)
My favorite gallery was the European collection and Hungry Bear really liked the Americana. Neither of us liked the contemporary at all! “The Black Odyssey” was unique. It depicted the classic literary tale, substituting African-Americans for the ancient Greeks.
On a side note, the Jewish Federation of NH is located across the street from the Currier museum. At least it always used to be; I was saddened to see that the brick building is for sale and was completely deserted. The Federation does a tremendous job and I hope they can find a new building soon.
After a quick stop at the Gift Shop, we had intended to eat at the museum café, but it’s only open for lunch, and we got there too late (as usual). It’s a striking space, with a glass ceiling. As luck would have it, Hungry Bear’s dad was able to meet us for dinner elsewhere, so it worked out perfectly in the end.
Dinner consisted of burgers, fries, and catch-up conversation that was enjoyed by all. I have always been fond of Hungry Bear’s dad and the feeing is mutual. He’s a great guy, who spent 12 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.
After dinner, we started the drive back home and this lucky lady was greeted with many presents! My gifts included a huge bouquet of pink and purple flowers, a necklace, and a hot pink yoga mat! I am so lucky to be with a man who tries to make me happy everyday.
Happy 3rd Anniversary, Hungry Bear! I hope we share a million more.
Happy anniversary! It sounds like you had a lovely time. I enjoy going to art museums too.