Some special tours, discussions, and lectures are in store at the Mint Museum of Art on Thurs., Oct. 1. Check em' out below:

• Curator’s Tour: The Grice Collection of Native American Art

Dr. Dorie Reents-Budet, Curator of Ancient American Art, will lead a tour and discussion of the Mint Museum of Art's current exhibition, Passionate Journey: The Grice Collection of Native American Art. Space is limited, so folks wishing to attend should register. To register, call 704-337-2098 or email programs@mintmuseum.org. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

• Founder’s Circle Lecture: Danny Lane

Glass artist Danny Lane - who has been commissioned to create a glass piece for the future site of Mint Museum Uptown - will give a lecture, titled "The Journey is Your Destination." Free. 6 :30 p.m.