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Feb 22,2009 - Mar 01, 2009

  • FEB
    SUN 22
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      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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      Play Lab Workshop Series: Building in Our Community

      11:00, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

      Listen to the classic story The Three Little Pigs and discuss the materials they used to make their homes. Discover how the environment determines the materials and designs of homes around the world. Explore the new Building Brainstorm exhibit, and examine building materials such as straw, leaves, mud, and ice. Create a “blueprint” for your own dream home.

      Pre-registration required; call (718) 735-4400 x106.

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      Science Investigators Club: Subway>Greenway

      11:30, for 8 and up

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

      Discover how African-American inventor Granville Woods helped develop our subway system, find out why the subway system is so important, learn how it works, and explore the role mass transit plays helping our environment.

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      An Open Book: Stories by Faith Ringgold

      12:30, for 5 and up

      Part of Black History Month 2009's Untold Stories:  Heroes, Heroines, and Innovators Series
      Join us for a special story hour with Barbara Wallace, daughter of artist and children’s-book author Faith Ringgold!  Ms. Wallace will read from her mother’s books Bonjour, Lonnie and Dinner at Aunt Connie’s House, which is featured in the Museum′s newest exhibit, Faith Ringgold:  A Sampler.

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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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      Science Investigators Club: Subway>Greenway

      03:00, for 8 and up

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

      Discover how African-American inventor Granville Woods helped develop our subway system, find out why the subway system is so important, learn how it works, and explore the role mass transit plays helping our environment.

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      Expressive African Beats

      03:00, for 6 and up

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

      Come see, touch, play, and hear African musical instruments from the Museum′s collection. Sing and play along with a West African song and then create your own expressive beats!  
    SAT 28
    • 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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      Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Green Building

      11:30, for 5 and up

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

      Discover the Museum’s eco-friendly building and why “green” buildings are important, learn about African-Americans who are shaping today’s Green Revolution, find out why we should recycle, and discover how you can join in the revolution at home.

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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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      Faith Ringgold: Telling Her Story

      01:00, for 6 and up

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

      Study powerful and expressive quilts made by African-American artist Faith Ringgold. Compare examples of her quilt narratives with a traditional patterned quilt in the Museum’s collection. Create a quilt square based on these ideas or one of your own style!

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      Faith Ringgold: Telling Her Story

      03:00, for 6 and up

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

      Study powerful and expressive quilts made by African-American artist Faith Ringgold. Compare examples of her quilt narratives with a traditional patterned quilt in the Museum’s collection. Create a quilt square based on these ideas or one of your own style!

    • REMIND ME

      Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Green Building

      03:00, for 5 and up

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

      Discover the Museum’s eco-friendly building and why “green” buildings are important, learn about African-Americans who are shaping today’s Green Revolution, find out why we should recycle, and discover how you can join in the revolution at home.
  • MAR
    SUN 01
    • REMIND ME

      Chase Wonder Why Workshop Series: Green Building

      11:30, for 5 and up

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

      Discover the Museum’s eco-friendly building and why “green” buildings are important, learn about African-Americans who are shaping today’s Green Revolution, find out why we should recycle, and discover how you can join in the revolution at home.

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      I Love Peanut Butter!

      11:30, for 5 and under

      **PEANUT ALLERGY WARNING: This workshop will involve working around and handling peanuts and peanut products! **

      Discover African-American inventors throughout history, and take part in a tasty, hand-on workshop as we pay tribute to George Washington Carver, the creator of many peanut products.
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