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| 2020 is the Year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of Metal Rat, starting from the 2020 Chinese New Year on Jan. 25 and lasting to 2021 Lunar New Year’s Eve on Feb. 11.
Rat is the first in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac. The Years of the Rat include 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032... Though people consider the rat not adorable, and it even makes its way into derogatory languages, it ranks first on the Chinese zodiac signs. It has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality. |
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The Maridon opened on May 8th, 2004. It is the only museum
in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on
Asian Art and Culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain.
The museum — both the objects and the buildings that
house them — is the gift of Mary Hulton Phillips. Patricia
Lowry, writing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pronounced
the Maridon a "gleaming little gem of a museum."
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The
seal in the museum's logo describes the permanent collection.
Click on the seal to learn more about each character's symbolism
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Maridon Featured in Huffington Post
The Maridon was featured in Huffington Post’s article “55 Best Lesser Known Art Museums, Artist Studios, and Art Centers in Northeast USA.” Come visit us to find out just why Malerie Yolen-Cohen, Huffington Post Contributor, wrote “It’s a knockout museum worth a drive from anywhere. The Asian art collection at The Maridon is fascinating on many levels – the most elemental being its stunning beauty and fine craftsmanship.”
Click here to read the article. |
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Every second and third Thursday of the month through June 2020.
The Maridon Museum will host Dharmas based on the teachings of Buddha
and a contemplative period of meditation. These lessons, held at 6 p.m., are
open to anyone.
The Dharmas held the third Thursday of the month will include more
instruction and shorter periods of meditation.
Click here to download the flyer.
The Crystal Lotus meditation group will host and support beginning
practitioners of meditation, which has proven to be beneficial for those
suffering stress, anger, and general emotional strife.
Donations welcome. All proceeds benefit The Maridon.
Call 724.282.0123 to register now! |
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2020 Book Club
Please join us for our book club. Click here to view the 2020 book club flyer! Call 724.282.0123 to register now!
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Come Learn Mahjong or Mix With Experienced Players!
Games are open to all, and we only ask that you register to attend so we are prepared to provide instructions for those not familiar with Mahjong. Game length times vary, but we always finish by 4:00 p.m.
Click here for complete details. Call 724.282.0123 to register now! |
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I am a celadon nephrite jade mountain with a very rare original zitan (purple sandalwood) base inlaid with silver. The themes of my carvings are longevity, immortality, and the scholar’s pursuit. My basic theme is of shan shui (mountain-water or natural landscape). I have a pavilion, waves, a Deer of Immortality with fawn, shou (peaches of longevity) and a pine tree, representing veneration of old age and also one of the Three Friends (Pine, Bamboo, and Plum).
The wild orchid represents one of the Four Gentlemen and can live in difficult places. The Four Gentlemen are also called the Four Noble Ones or four plants: plum, the orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. As you can see, I am beautifully laden with symbolism. I am a contemplative piece and would be right at home on the scholar’s table, where I would be instrumental in inspiring the writings and art of the scholar.
I originated in China during the Qianlong Period (1736-1796). While I am a long way from home, I am right at home in the Time-Line Exhibit of the Rear Gallery of The Maridon Museum.
This gallery also houses a Scholar’s Table. Please visit. |
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On July 13th The Maridon Museum received the “Community
Champion Award” from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.
Click here for details!
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 Maridon
Museum Featured in Uncovering PA Blog
Exploring
Asian Art and Culture at the Maridon Museum
For 2.5 years before moving to Pennsylvania, I lived, worked, and traveled throughout Asia. It was these travels that got me into travel writing with my other site, Tripologist.com, and I still really enjoy learning about Asian culture. So, when I found out that Butler, Pennsylvania had a museum filled with amazing Asian art, I knew I had to visit.
Click here to read the complete blog post! |
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20
Best Small Towns in America:
Butler Named No. 7
The Smithsonian Magazine recently rated Butler, Pennsylvania number 7 of the 20 Best Small Towns in America. The Maridon and our founder Mary Hulton Phillips are specifically mentioned.
Click here to read the Smithsonian Magazine article. |
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Latest Maridon Museum Newsletter
To find out all the latest news about the Maridon Museum, click here to read our newsletter. |
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