Rice Museum

Sampit River #35

The Rice Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by Joseph Cave. The exhibit will open with a reception on Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 5:00 until 6:30 pm at The Prevost Gallery, 633 Front Street in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend the reception and meet the artist. For additional information, please call 843-546-7423 or email thericemuseum@sc.rr.com.

This private members' tour takes you to the mystical city of Venice, Italy. This tour is meant for art lovers, romantics, historians and anyone who appreciates beauty, especially in one of the most revered cities in the world. The tour is led by museum director Jim Fitch, who has lived and studied in Venice and by Maria Salsilli, a native born Venetian and lifelong resident of Venice. The price for the

LAND ONLY portion of the tour is $2495.00 per person, double occupancy. This includes tours of San Marco and the Ducal Palace, the Accademia Gallery, the Guggenheim Gallery, the Friari Church and the Scuola San Rocco, the outer island of Torcello and its 11^th Century Cathedral, the Bienalle (world's fair of 21^st Century Art) and a special “Secret Venice” walking tour led by Jim Fitch. It also includes seven nights accommodation at the four-star Hotel Dragomanni, breakfast daily, airport transfers, all admissions as stated, week-long Vaporetto pass, two dinners and two lunches. There will also be ample free time for shopping and exploring Venice on your own. As this is a Bienalle year, there are many musical and artistic events going on throughout the city which will be included as optional excursions.

What is included:

• one round trip airport transfer per traveler

• seven nights accommodation at the four-star Hotel Dragomanni (double occupancy)

• daily breakfast

• two dinners and two lunches with set menus at typical Venetian restaurants away from tourists

• week-long Vaporetto pass for travel within Venice on the water bus system

• admission fees for all tours and sites as listed

• your guides, Jim Fitch and Maria Salsilli

• hotel and city taxes

What is NOT included:

• airfare

• porterage at airport and hotel

• tips and gratuities

• meals not mentioned in program

• optional excursions

• travel insurance

For more information on this exciting adventure, call the Rice Museum 843-546-7423 or email thericemuseum@sc.rr.com