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Feb 15,2009 - Feb 22, 2009

  • FEB
    SUN 15
    • REMIND ME

      Mid-wnter Recess—MUSEUM OPEN

      10:00, for All ages

      The Museum will be OPEN from 10am to 5pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us!

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      Faith Ringgold: The Last Story Quilt

      11:30, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      In conjunction with the exhibit Faith Ringgold:  A Sampler, this video shares an insider’s look at how one African-American woman fulfilled her dream of becoming an artist, with each she faced reinforcing her determination to reach her goal.  
      Created and produced by Linda Freeman; written and directed by David Irving.

    • REMIND ME

      Storybook Movie Time

      11:30, for 5 and under

      Tots! Camera! Action! We’re calling all pint-sized film enthusiasts to enjoy animated films. Watch cherished children’s stories come to life on screen.

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      Black History Poetry

      11:30, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      Discover the history and range of Black poets with selected readings in the new Children’s Library.  Examine related objects from the Museum’s collection, make up your own poems, and craft a beaded bracelet to take home.

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      Chocolaté Caliente!

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Everyone loves a cup of cocoa, but hot chocolate didn’t always taste so sweet! Originally made by the Mayan people, hot chocolate was a delicious treat with some surprising flavors! Learn about the mysterious spices that flavored Mayan hot chocolate, and help us whip up a batch to enjoy together!

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      Faith Ringgold Paints Crown Heights

      12:00, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      In a second video, take an inspirational look with the artist at 12 cultures that have settled in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.  Through folk tales and her painting, this documentary film shows how these diverse cultures have contributed to the American spirit.   
      Created and produced by Linda Freeman; written and directed by David Irving.

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      Rhythm Journeys: Masters of World Music

      02:30, for 6 and up

      featuring Frisner Augustin and Dr. Lois Wilcken of
      La Troupe Makandal

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series
       Frisner Augustin

      Frisner Augustin

      		  

      Experience the power of Haitian drumming in this interactive lecture demonstration featuring master drummer Frisner Augustin and musicologist and historian Dr. Lois Wilcken, who are famous for their work together in the company La Troupe Makandal.  Most of the company's repertory derives from Vodou, the vibrant spirituality that African ancestors carried to Haiti. The group′s objectives are to educate, entertain, and heal racial and cultural divisions, generating dynamic experiences you and your family won′t forget.

       

      Made possible by Susan Goldbetter and Circuit Productions, Inc.

       

       

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      X-plorers' Club: The Elephant Mask

      02:30, for 8 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      See a spectacular elephant mask from the Cameroon region of Central Africa—a symbol of power and wisdom among the Bamileke people. Hear a tale of two elephant-hunting friends, and then make your own work of art inspired by the wonderful beaded mask.

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      Fabulous Heroines

      02:30, for 5 and under

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      Learn about women who have made fabulous contributions to making the world a better place and create a beautiful flower to give to a fabulous heroine in your life.

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      Black History Poetry

      03:00, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      Discover the history and range of Black poets with selected readings in the new Children’s Library.  Examine related objects from the Museum’s collection, make up your own poems, and craft a beaded bracelet to take home.
    MON 16
    • REMIND ME

      Mid-wnter Recess—MUSEUM OPEN

      10:00, for All ages

      The Museum will be OPEN from 10am to 5pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us!

    • REMIND ME

      Presidents Day—MUSEUM OPEN

      10:00, for All ages

      The Museum will be OPEN from 10am to 5pm on this NYC public-school holiday. Come play with us!

    • REMIND ME

      Faith Ringgold: The Last Story Quilt

      11:30, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      In conjunction with the exhibit Faith Ringgold:  A Sampler, this video shares an insider’s look at how one African-American woman fulfilled her dream of becoming an artist, with each she faced reinforcing her determination to reach her goal.  
      Created and produced by Linda Freeman; written and directed by David Irving.

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      Who Is the President?

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      Learn about different community helpers, from firefighters to police officers to the President of the U.S, and discover what their jobs involve.  Create a button to celebrate what you want to be when you grow up.

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      Lincoln's Cabin

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series

      Who are those faces on our coins?  Sort them, toss them, and make them shiny!  Build your own Lincoln Cabin and test how many pennies it can hold!
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