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Jan 31,2010 - Feb 07, 2010

  • JAN
    SUN 31
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      "Tales from the Land of Gullah" Opening Weekend

      10:00, for All ages

      Come join us for the Grand Opening of the Museum's newest exhibition, Tales from the Land of Gullah. Special opening-weekend programs highlight our new exhibit that shows how the Gullah people of Georgia and South Carolina preserved much of their West African heritage and have given treasured customs to America.

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      Island Livin’

      11:30, for 5 and under

      What would you eat if you lived in a place surrounded by water? What would you wear? Dive into the culture of Gullah as we learn about what it means to live on an island!

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      Sweetgrass Weavers

      11:30, for 6 and up

      Discover Gullah basket-weaving, a folk art of the Sea Islands off South Carolina that uses sweetgrass and has its roots in Africa. See authentic African baskets from the Museum’s collection and make your own woven wonder to take home!

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      Dyenamic Dyes

      01:30, for 6 and up

      Learn about the powerful properties of natural plant dyes! Gullah people dyed their own clothes using dye made from local plants. Grind and boil your own plant dyes and dip-dye your own sheet of wrapping paper to take home!

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      Island Livin’

      02:30, for 5 and under

      What would you eat if you lived in a place surrounded by water? What would you wear? Dive into the culture of Gullah as we learn about what it means to live on an island!
  • FEB
    FRI 05
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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.
    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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      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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