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Feb 01,2010 - Feb 08, 2010
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FEB
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Blooming Babies Series: Spectacular Snowflakes
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Explore your child’s first winter with us—find out together why every snowflake is special and spectacular, and make your own stupendous snowflake to take home.
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| SAT 06 |
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Chinese New Year Weekend
10:00, for All ages
Get ready for the Year of the Tiger with us this weekend, with special programs like Fire It Up, Plum Blossoms, Lion Dance Puppets, and much more!
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Blooming Babies Series: Spectacular Snowflakes
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Explore your child’s first winter with us—find out together why every snowflake is special and spectacular, and make your own stupendous snowflake to take home.
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World Passport Workshop Series: Lion Dance Puppet
11:30, for 6 and up
Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year by creating your own Lion Dance puppet like the ones that dance in the Chinese New Year parades around the world! Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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Meet and Greet Creatures of the Sea
12:00, for All ages
How does a sea urchin move? What does a starfish eat? Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal.
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W.O.R.D. UP! Words of Real Distinction: Reverend Al Sharpton
01:00, for All ages
A new reading series that celebrates the art of literature while building character, community, and camaraderie. W.O.R.D. UP! presents a unique opportunity for lifelong learners to share and enjoy the power of literacy. Join us for a special reading and meet & greet by Reverend Al Sharpton. Special admission tickets are required for entry to the W.O.R.D. UP! Reading Series ($5 per person plus general admission). Due to popular demand we recommend purchasing tickets in advance at the Museum’s admissions desk. Advance tickets are available as of January 29 and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis.
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Transfiguration Song & Dance Group
01:00, for All ages
Join us as we ring in Chinese New Year with the Transfiguration Song & Dance Group. This talented group of 27 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will perform a Chinese traditional Tibetan Tambourine Dance and New Year celebration songs (sung in Cantonese and Mandarin) under the guidance of Teachers Lili, Tai, John, Kitty and Rosa. Dressed in traditional Chinese costumes, this wee-little troupe brings “good luck” just in time for the New Year!
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Kitchen Chemistry Series: Fire it Up and Celebrate Chinese New Year
01:30, for 6 and up
Join us in our science kitchen as we use common household ingredients to set off ‘fireworks’ in celebration of Chinese New Year.
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Plum Blossoms
01:30, for All ages
Bring courage, prosperity, and hope into your home by making a plum-blossom work of art like those traditionally displayed in homes during Chinese New Year.
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Chinese New Year Hats
02:30, for 5 and under
Ring in the Chinese New Year in style! Create a festive hat to wear during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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Circle Time
04:00, for All ages
Come hear Chinese New Year stories from around the world.
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Meet a Dragon!
04:15, for All ages
Learn about and touch live animals from the Museum′s living collections. You might even meet a dragon!
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| SUN 07 |
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Chinese New Year Weekend
10:00, for All ages
Get ready for the Year of the Tiger with us this weekend, with special programs like Fire It Up, Plum Blossoms, Lion Dance Puppets, and much more!
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REMIND ME
Blooming Babies Series: Spectacular Snowflakes
11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs
Explore your child’s first winter with us—find out together why every snowflake is special and spectacular, and make your own stupendous snowflake to take home.
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REMIND ME
World Passport Workshop Series: Lion Dance Puppet
11:30, for 6 and up
Join us in celebrating Chinese New Year by creating your own Lion Dance puppet like the ones that dance in the Chinese New Year parades around the world! Made possible by Sovereign Bank
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