Tuesday, 1 April, 2008
ARCHAEOLOGY SERIES
Co-sponsored by the Mound City Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society
7 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
FreeMYTHS AND MOUNDBUILDERS
The 60-minute PBS program Myths and Moundbuilders uncovers the mystery that troubled American settlers in the great river valleys of the Midwest and Southeast. What were those many earth mounds dotting the wooded landscape?
April 1
7 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
FreeMYTHS AND MOUNDBUILDERS
The 60-minute PBS program Myths and Moundbuilders uncovers the mystery that troubled American settlers in the great river valleys of the Midwest and Southeast. What were those many earth mounds dotting the wooded landscape?
April 1
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Wednesday, 2 April, 2008
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.More Than Words: St. Louis Literary Movement
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 2, 5
Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 2, 5
Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Thursday, 3 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Friday, 4 April, 2008
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Rhyme Time
April is Poetry Month. Come hear classic nursery rhymes and Dr. Seuss stories. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 4, 5
Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
April is Poetry Month. Come hear classic nursery rhymes and Dr. Seuss stories. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 4, 5
Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Saturday, 5 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES — TEENS MAKE HISTORY
Supported by Ann Lee and Will Konneker and Mrs. Ernest A. Eddy, Jr.
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Rhyme Time
April is Poetry Month. Come hear classic nursery rhymes and Dr. Seuss stories. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 4, 5
Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
April is Poetry Month. Come hear classic nursery rhymes and Dr. Seuss stories. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 4, 5
Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.More Than Words: St. Louis Literary Movement
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 2, 5
Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 2, 5
Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Sunday, 6 April, 2008
MOVEMENT IN TIME: African/Caribbean Folklore Dance Workshops
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
$5 per person for each class
$3 for MHM members for each class
Reservations required; call (314) 361-9017
Celebrate dance with these active workshops led by Mama Lisa Gage of Fundisha Enterprises. Special classes will include playing drums and small percussions. All ages are welcome; however, children under age 9 require supervision by a parent or guardian.
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March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
$5 per person for each class
$3 for MHM members for each class
Reservations required; call (314) 361-9017
Celebrate dance with these active workshops led by Mama Lisa Gage of Fundisha Enterprises. Special classes will include playing drums and small percussions. All ages are welcome; however, children under age 9 require supervision by a parent or guardian.
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March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6
Tuesday, 8 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Wednesday, 9 April, 2008
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Thursday, 10 April, 2008
COMMUNITY CINEMA SERIES: A DREAM IN DOUBT by Tami Yeager
Presented by KETC/Channel 9 and the Missouri History Museum, in collaboration with Independent Lens, Independent Television Service and FOCUS St. Louis. Support provided by Saint Louis University.
7 p.m.: Screening
8 p.m.: Panel Discussion
Lee Auditorium
Free
America’s first post-9/11 hate-crime murder punctuated a growing wave of violence in retaliation for the terror attacks. Told through the eyes of the victim’s brother, this fi lm travels to Phoenix to tell a personal story of national tragedy, murder, community and the American Dream. After the documentary, join us for a discussion with panelist Denise DeCou, project director for the Anti-Defamation League’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute®.
KETC/Channel 9’s Living St. Louis host Jim Kirchherr will moderate the panel discussion.
7 p.m.: Screening
8 p.m.: Panel Discussion
Lee Auditorium
Free
America’s first post-9/11 hate-crime murder punctuated a growing wave of violence in retaliation for the terror attacks. Told through the eyes of the victim’s brother, this fi lm travels to Phoenix to tell a personal story of national tragedy, murder, community and the American Dream. After the documentary, join us for a discussion with panelist Denise DeCou, project director for the Anti-Defamation League’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Institute®.
KETC/Channel 9’s Living St. Louis host Jim Kirchherr will moderate the panel discussion.
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Friday, 11 April, 2008
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
Saturday, 12 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES — TEENS MAKE HISTORY
Supported by Ann Lee and Will Konneker and Mrs. Ernest A. Eddy, Jr.
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
GENEALOGY SERIES
Call (314) 361-8059 to learn more about becoming a Genealogy Series card holder!
AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Afro-American Genealogical Society of St. Louis, Landon Creek Chapter and the Missouri History Museum are teaming to offer workshops specifically designed for those researching their African American roots. The Afro-American Genealogical Society of St. Louis, Landon Creek Chapter is a non-profit organization created to foster a dynamic African American genealogy research environment.
Schnucks Learning Center
Free
March 22
April 26
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Spring Fever
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
Warm sunny days are just around the corner, so join us for stories about spring. Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 11, 12
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.Name Game: Economics and Social Class in Early St. Louis
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 9, 12
De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
SECOND SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS: NO WAY OUT: A Play by Susan Prinz Shear
Sponsored by Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis
April 12: 7 p.m.
April 13: 2 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
$8 per person
$6 for MHM members
Reservations are requested; call (314) 361-9017
Based on hundreds of letters written by a Jewish family trying to escape from Nazi Germany, No Way Out is a gentle, true story, unique in concept yet universal in theme. It is about families who stick together in times of adversity even when they are far apart. Told through actual beautifully crafted letters, this readers’ theatre performance gives us the opportunity to hear what people truly knew, felt and experienced in the moment.
April 12: 7 p.m.
April 13: 2 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
$8 per person
$6 for MHM members
Reservations are requested; call (314) 361-9017
Based on hundreds of letters written by a Jewish family trying to escape from Nazi Germany, No Way Out is a gentle, true story, unique in concept yet universal in theme. It is about families who stick together in times of adversity even when they are far apart. Told through actual beautifully crafted letters, this readers’ theatre performance gives us the opportunity to hear what people truly knew, felt and experienced in the moment.
Sunday, 13 April, 2008
SECOND SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS: NO WAY OUT: A Play by Susan Prinz Shear
April 12: 7 p.m.
April 13: 2 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
$8 per person
$6 for MHM members
Reservations are requested; call (314) 361-9017
Based on hundreds of letters written by a Jewish family trying to escape from Nazi Germany, No Way Out is a gentle, true story, unique in concept yet universal in theme. It is about families who stick together in times of adversity even when they are far apart. Told through actual beautifully crafted letters, this readers’ theatre performance gives us the opportunity to hear what people truly knew, felt and experienced in the moment.
April 13: 2 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
$8 per person
$6 for MHM members
Reservations are requested; call (314) 361-9017
Based on hundreds of letters written by a Jewish family trying to escape from Nazi Germany, No Way Out is a gentle, true story, unique in concept yet universal in theme. It is about families who stick together in times of adversity even when they are far apart. Told through actual beautifully crafted letters, this readers’ theatre performance gives us the opportunity to hear what people truly knew, felt and experienced in the moment.
Tuesday, 15 April, 2008
PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND HISTORY: GREENER PASTURES: Putting Earth First in St. Louis
7 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
Free
The well-being of our environment is one of the greatest issues we face today. Don’t miss out as the Perspectives on Science and History Lecture Series brings together a panel of experts to discuss environmental issues and their effect on us right here in St. Louis. Dr. Pratim Biswas, fellow of the Academy of Science– St. Louis and Stifel and Quinette Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering at Washington University, will discuss the global energy scenario and its importance to the St. Louis region. Dr. Dave Robertson, Ph.D., professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will relate the history of environmental policy and how environmental concerns are tied into social issues in St. Louis and around the nation. We will be joined by Glenda Abney, manager of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center, who will speak about the things we can do in our own lives to reduce our carbon footprint.
Lee Auditorium
Free
The well-being of our environment is one of the greatest issues we face today. Don’t miss out as the Perspectives on Science and History Lecture Series brings together a panel of experts to discuss environmental issues and their effect on us right here in St. Louis. Dr. Pratim Biswas, fellow of the Academy of Science– St. Louis and Stifel and Quinette Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering at Washington University, will discuss the global energy scenario and its importance to the St. Louis region. Dr. Dave Robertson, Ph.D., professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will relate the history of environmental policy and how environmental concerns are tied into social issues in St. Louis and around the nation. We will be joined by Glenda Abney, manager of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center, who will speak about the things we can do in our own lives to reduce our carbon footprint.
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES
Noon to 1 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Bring your own bag lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Grab ’n’ Go section of Meriwether’s.
FAMILY STORIES: Did It Really Happen That Way?
We all have family stories that we have learned from our parents or grandparents or aunts and uncles. They are great fun to hear and to share. But are they all true? Ted Steele, president of the St. Louis Genealogical Society, will explore a few of the stories in his own family, and we will learn which were true and which were not. Along the way, we’ll have some fun and we may even learn a lesson or two.
April 15
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Bring your own bag lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from the Grab ’n’ Go section of Meriwether’s.
FAMILY STORIES: Did It Really Happen That Way?
We all have family stories that we have learned from our parents or grandparents or aunts and uncles. They are great fun to hear and to share. But are they all true? Ted Steele, president of the St. Louis Genealogical Society, will explore a few of the stories in his own family, and we will learn which were true and which were not. Along the way, we’ll have some fun and we may even learn a lesson or two.
April 15
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Wednesday, 16 April, 2008
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Thursday, 17 April, 2008
CINE 16 VINTAGE SCHOOL FILM SERIES: PROJECTIONIST’S PICKS: Bud’s Favorites
7 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Popcorn, candy, soda and beer will be available for purchase
What would Ciné 16 be without everybody’s favorite projectionist, Bud Stanfield? We’ll celebrate the man who makes it all happen with some of Bud’s favorite fi lms from the Academic Film Archive collection (and cake!).
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Popcorn, candy, soda and beer will be available for purchase
What would Ciné 16 be without everybody’s favorite projectionist, Bud Stanfield? We’ll celebrate the man who makes it all happen with some of Bud’s favorite fi lms from the Academic Film Archive collection (and cake!).
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Friday, 18 April, 2008
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Saturday, 19 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES — TEENS MAKE HISTORY
Supported by Ann Lee and Will Konneker and Mrs. Ernest A. Eddy, Jr.
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
Celebrate Earth Day and join us for stories about taking care of our precious planet. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 18, 19
Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.De-Foresting Forest Park: Environmental Conservation at the 1904 Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 16, 19
Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Sunday, 20 April, 2008
EARTH DAY KITE MAKING ACTIVITY
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or while kites last)
The Missouri History Museum tent
on the grounds of The Muny
Free
In celebration of our current special exhibition Flight City: St. Louis Takes to the Air, the museum will be at Earth Day in Forest Park helping you make your very own, easy-to-fl y kite — guaranteed to fl y in a 5-mile an hour wind. (If Lindbergh had used the same material for the Spirit of St. Louis, he might have made Moscow instead of Paris!) Look for us on the grounds of The Muny.
The Missouri History Museum tent
on the grounds of The Muny
Free
In celebration of our current special exhibition Flight City: St. Louis Takes to the Air, the museum will be at Earth Day in Forest Park helping you make your very own, easy-to-fl y kite — guaranteed to fl y in a 5-mile an hour wind. (If Lindbergh had used the same material for the Spirit of St. Louis, he might have made Moscow instead of Paris!) Look for us on the grounds of The Muny.
Tuesday, 22 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Wednesday, 23 April, 2008
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Thursday, 24 April, 2008
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Friday, 25 April, 2008
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.Postcards from the Fair
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in The 1904 World’s Fair.
April 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25
The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Saturday, 26 April, 2008
PEDAL THROUGH THE PAST
Co-sponsored by Trailnet and THF Realty
Registration: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
Park in the lots adjacent to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center and ride your bike to the north entrance of the History Museum
Co-sponsored by Trailnet and THF Realty Located on 1,371 acres (about 500 acres larger than New York
City’s Central Park), Forest Park is the seventh largest urban park in the United States. Now you can “Pedal Through the Past” by exploring some of the lesser-known areas of this historic green space. Discover several statues and monuments located within the urban oasis. Enjoy the fi ve-mile route on your own using the map provided by Trailnet and following the placed markers. After the ride, attend the museum’s workshops and performances in celebration of the National Day of Puppetry (see listing at
right).
Registration: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
Park in the lots adjacent to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center and ride your bike to the north entrance of the History Museum
Co-sponsored by Trailnet and THF Realty Located on 1,371 acres (about 500 acres larger than New York
City’s Central Park), Forest Park is the seventh largest urban park in the United States. Now you can “Pedal Through the Past” by exploring some of the lesser-known areas of this historic green space. Discover several statues and monuments located within the urban oasis. Enjoy the fi ve-mile route on your own using the map provided by Trailnet and following the placed markers. After the ride, attend the museum’s workshops and performances in celebration of the National Day of Puppetry (see listing at
right).
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES — TEENS MAKE HISTORY
Supported by Ann Lee and Will Konneker and Mrs. Ernest A. Eddy, Jr.
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Local teens take the stage in our galleries, performing plays based on St. Louis history. These FREE sessions are held most Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.Streetcar Stops
Meet in the trolley on the museum’s front lawn (weather permitting).
April 5, 12, 19, 26
THE NATIONAL DAY OF PUPPETRY
Co-sponsored by the Regional Arts Commission
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Puppet Workshop
Noon and 2:30 p.m.:
Puppet Performances
Throughout the museum
Free
Storytellers have used puppets for centuries to make people laugh, cry, feel joy and triumph all within a few moments. Unleash the artist and puppeteer within by celebrating the National Day of Puppetry. Join us for a fun-fi lled, hands-on family event that will please and delight young and old alike. Puppet-making workshops and performances are 45 minutes each.
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Puppet Workshop
Noon and 2:30 p.m.:
Puppet Performances
Throughout the museum
Free
Storytellers have used puppets for centuries to make people laugh, cry, feel joy and triumph all within a few moments. Unleash the artist and puppeteer within by celebrating the National Day of Puppetry. Join us for a fun-fi lled, hands-on family event that will please and delight young and old alike. Puppet-making workshops and performances are 45 minutes each.
STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERIES
These programs engage our youngest visitors and their families in historic paintings and objects by using traditional and contemporary stories. Children will also enjoy a hands-on craft or other activity. Each 45-minute session is FREE. Programs are held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for ages 2–6) and Saturdays at 1 p.m. (for ages 10 and under).Puppet Party
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
As part of the National Day of Puppetry, children in the audience will use puppets to act out the stories we tell. Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 25, 26
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.Writers Right:Poetry and Protest
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Reflections.
April 23, 26
Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Sunday, 27 April, 2008
THE FAIR THAT WASN’T
2 p.m.
Lee Auditorium
Free
Visitors to the 1904 World’s Fair were dazzled by the spectacle that transformed St. Louis into the center of the world. Mike Truax, president of the 1904 World’s Fair Society, will discuss what they didn’t see. Many of the early plans and visions for the 1904 World’s Fair did not come to fruition. Discover what the fair planners had envisioned for creating a World’s Fair to surpass all previous fairs.
Lee Auditorium
Free
Visitors to the 1904 World’s Fair were dazzled by the spectacle that transformed St. Louis into the center of the world. Mike Truax, president of the 1904 World’s Fair Society, will discuss what they didn’t see. Many of the early plans and visions for the 1904 World’s Fair did not come to fruition. Discover what the fair planners had envisioned for creating a World’s Fair to surpass all previous fairs.
Tuesday, 29 April, 2008
Twilight Tuesday: THE BOSMAN TWINS
THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM’S TWILIGHT TUESDAYS presented by
PEABODY ENERGY
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
St. Louis favorites The Bosman Twins kick off Twilight Tuesdays with their “rough and raw” style of jazz. (Look for the rest of the Spring ’08 Twilight Tuesdays line-up in the May/June Calendar of Events!)
Due to the popularity of Twilight Tuesdays, we now offer limited VIP seating. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat). Call (314) 361-9017. On concert evenings, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Patty Long Catering offers gourmet boxed meals. Order on the day of the event and pick up your meal on site; call (314) 454-3154. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. Please listen to KEZK 102.5 for details.
The Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Tuesdays concerts are proudly presented by Peabody Energy, celebrating 125 years of commitment to culture, community and greater use of clean coal.
PEABODY ENERGY
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
St. Louis favorites The Bosman Twins kick off Twilight Tuesdays with their “rough and raw” style of jazz. (Look for the rest of the Spring ’08 Twilight Tuesdays line-up in the May/June Calendar of Events!)
Due to the popularity of Twilight Tuesdays, we now offer limited VIP seating. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat). Call (314) 361-9017. On concert evenings, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Patty Long Catering offers gourmet boxed meals. Order on the day of the event and pick up your meal on site; call (314) 454-3154. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. Please listen to KEZK 102.5 for details.
The Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Tuesdays concerts are proudly presented by Peabody Energy, celebrating 125 years of commitment to culture, community and greater use of clean coal.
THEATRE IN THE GALLERIES
Historical characters come to life in one- or two-person plays. These FREE 20–minute programs with group discussion are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.The Journey West
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 29
The Missouri History Museum's Twilight Tuesdays presented by Peabody Energy
The Missouri History Museum's Twilight Tuesdays presented by Peabody Energy.
Sponsored by KEZK 102.5
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
On concert evenings, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Patty Long Catering offers gourmet boxed meals. Order on the day of the event and pick up your meal on site; call (314) 454-3154. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. After 3 p.m., call the Twilight Tuesdays Information Hotline at (800) 916-8212 or listen to KEZK 102.5 for details.The Bosman Twins
Identical twins Dwayne and Dwight Bosman bring their “rough and raw” style of jazz to Twilight Tuesdays. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
April 29
Showbiz Kids: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Groovethang, a seven-piece band, has become known for their faithful reproduction of some of music’s most popular groups. Join them for their tribute to Steely Dan, called Showbiz Kids. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
May 6
Billy Peek
St. Louis native Billy Peek got his start playing with Chuck Berry and was a member of the Rod Stewart Band from 1977–1983. Experience the amazing guitar skills that Peek has unleashed on St. Louis for more than 30 years!
May 13
Dr. Zhivegas
Dr. Zhivegas has created an exclusive live sound that is second to none, performing the classic hits of disco, funk, soul and R&B — with their own unique twist.
May 20
The Fabulous Motown Revue
Together for more than 25 years, The Fabulous Motown Revue delivers that classic Detroit music scene with Mo’ feeling, Mo’ sound, Mo’ everything! You won’t be able to keep your feet still.
May 27
Jeanne Trevor
St. Louis’ First Lady of Jazz, Jeanne Trevor has been a fixture in the St. Louis entertainment scene for nearly 40 years. Join her for a tribute to the great female vocalists of the past. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
June 3
The Smash Band
Fronted by show business entrepreneur and media personality Smash, The Smash Band — a musical group who knows how to throw a party — wraps up the spring series.
June 10
Sponsored by KEZK 102.5
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
Free
On concert evenings, seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Patty Long Catering offers gourmet boxed meals. Order on the day of the event and pick up your meal on site; call (314) 454-3154. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. After 3 p.m., call the Twilight Tuesdays Information Hotline at (800) 916-8212 or listen to KEZK 102.5 for details.The Bosman Twins
Identical twins Dwayne and Dwight Bosman bring their “rough and raw” style of jazz to Twilight Tuesdays. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
April 29
Showbiz Kids: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Groovethang, a seven-piece band, has become known for their faithful reproduction of some of music’s most popular groups. Join them for their tribute to Steely Dan, called Showbiz Kids. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
May 6
Billy Peek
St. Louis native Billy Peek got his start playing with Chuck Berry and was a member of the Rod Stewart Band from 1977–1983. Experience the amazing guitar skills that Peek has unleashed on St. Louis for more than 30 years!
May 13
Dr. Zhivegas
Dr. Zhivegas has created an exclusive live sound that is second to none, performing the classic hits of disco, funk, soul and R&B — with their own unique twist.
May 20
The Fabulous Motown Revue
Together for more than 25 years, The Fabulous Motown Revue delivers that classic Detroit music scene with Mo’ feeling, Mo’ sound, Mo’ everything! You won’t be able to keep your feet still.
May 27
Jeanne Trevor
St. Louis’ First Lady of Jazz, Jeanne Trevor has been a fixture in the St. Louis entertainment scene for nearly 40 years. Join her for a tribute to the great female vocalists of the past. VIP seating is available for this concert. Single and group reservations are welcome and may be purchased in advance ($10 per seat; $8 for MHM members). Please call (314) 361-9017.
June 3
The Smash Band
Fronted by show business entrepreneur and media personality Smash, The Smash Band — a musical group who knows how to throw a party — wraps up the spring series.
June 10
Wednesday, 30 April, 2008
AMERICAN STORIES: Folktales That Preserve Our Heritage presented by Sherry Norfolk
Co-sponsored by the University of Missouri–St. Louis
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Reservations are requested;
call (314) 361-9017
American folktales reflect our origins, our beliefs, how we work,
play and solve our problems. They define who we are and who we
want to be. This workshop will explore folktales from some of the
major groups of America while helping participants re-discover the
stories from their own heritage and how to preserve and pass them
on to the next generation. Lecture/demonstration comprises
approximately 65% of the workshop, with 35% of the time
devoted to activity/discussion.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room
Free
Reservations are requested;
call (314) 361-9017
American folktales reflect our origins, our beliefs, how we work,
play and solve our problems. They define who we are and who we
want to be. This workshop will explore folktales from some of the
major groups of America while helping participants re-discover the
stories from their own heritage and how to preserve and pass them
on to the next generation. Lecture/demonstration comprises
approximately 65% of the workshop, with 35% of the time
devoted to activity/discussion.
GALLERY TALKS
Gain unique insights into objects and events represented in our galleries. Thirty-minute sessions, conducted by museum staff and Young Voices docents, are FREE. Wednesday talks are at noon; Saturday sessions are at 2 p.m.Reading Objects: What Can the Condition of an Artifact Tell Us About Its History? presented by Missouri History Museum Conservator Linda Landry
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30
Meet in Seeking St. Louis: Currents.
April 30