painting a table with platters of lobster, lemons, and chunks of bread, along with a water goblet and tea kettle — Pieter Claesz., Dutch, 1597–1661. Still Life (detail), 1643. Oil on panel. The Eldridge C. Cooke Fund. 45.10

Friends Winter Luncheon

Join us for the Friends Winter Luncheon on December 11, 2025, following the lecture with Olivia Lonetti.

The luncheon features apricot, fig, and gorgonzola stuffed pork tenderloin with an apple cider reduction, served with root vegetable mash, roasted carrots, and assorted breads. The vegetarian option is polenta cake with mushroom ragu and roasted carrots. For dessert we’ll enjoy grasshopper pie, along with coffee and tea.

This festive gathering is a great opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones during this magical time of year. We hope to see you there!

Registration is required. Purchase your ticket by midnight on November 30.

Friends members may call Visitor Experience at 612-870-6323 on November 15 to secure lecture tickets before they are available to the public. Tickets for Mia members and the public are available on November 17.

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