Exhibits
Peace on Earth
11.24.2012 - 01.27.2013First Floor Roesch Gallery
Hours (or call 937-229-4234)
Closed Dec. 23 – 25; Dec. 30 – Jan. 1; limited hours on Jan. 21
The promise of the angel to the shepherds has been an age-old challenge to celebrate life, create beauty, seek love and avoid war. This display shows how some of these endeavors have entered the Christmas culture.
Children's Delight
11.24.2012 - 01.27.2013Second Floor Roesch Library
Hours (or call 937-229-4234)
Closed Dec. 23 – 25; Dec. 30 – Jan. 1; limited hours on Jan. 21
Peace and goodwill are the privilege of childlike hearts. The nativities displayed on our second floor point to the many ways in which childlike imagination has recreated the Christmas scene much to the delight of children of all ages.
Twelve Days of Christmas
11.24.2012 - 01.27.2013Seventh Floor Marian Library Crèche Museum
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. through Jan. 27, 2013
Closed Dec. 23 – 25; Dec. 30 – Jan. 1; with limited hours on Jan. 21.
Christmas and its manifold representations reflect the genius of people in times of plenty and poverty, or war and peace. The nativities exhibited this year in our Crèche Museum pay tribute to the artistic ingenuity of times past and present
Mary - A Labor of Love
11.24.2012 - 01.27.2013Seventh Floor Marian Library Gallery
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. through Jan. 27, 2013
Closed Dec. 23 – 25; Dec. 30 – Jan. 1; with limited hours on Jan. 21.
Exhibits open on Saturday, Nov. 24 during our Grand Open House – the much anticipated family event full of fun, inspiration and activities for all. The following day offers a quiet, personal time to explore the exhibits and enjoy caroling. Follow the side links for complete details about events, lecture and tours.
A Humble Abode
12.09.2012-01.06.2013The Gallery St. John
4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton, Ohio
Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. or by appointment
937-320-5405
Christmas is the feast of beauty and humility. The beauty lies in the coming of the Christ-Redeemer, the humility in his dwelling among us. The exhibit shows some of the varied ways in which his humble abode has been depicted and fashioned.
The Beauty of Christmas
11.25.2012-01.07.2013Transfiguration Center
3505 Calumet, Ludlow Falls, Ohio
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; weekends, 1 – 4 p.m.
Closed Dec. 24 – 25 and Dec. 31 – Jan. 1
937-698-7180
International nativity displays from UD's Marian Library will be on display in this peaceful, contemplative space.