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Feb 23,2009 - Mar 02, 2009

  • FEB
    SAT 28
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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.

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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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      I Love Peanut Butter!

      02:30, 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.

    • 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.
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