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November 7, 2009 - December 6, 2009
Charles R. Knight: Studies of Lost Worlds  |
4/21/07 - 12/31/09
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Gainesville, Florida
This exhibit of Charles Knight paintings is displayed in the Florida Museum's Hall of Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land.
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Good Coffee Club  |
1/1/08 - 12/31/09
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Savannah, Missouri
Venue: Friends
All members of the Andrew County community are welcome to visit your museum every Tuesday morning for good coffee and good conversation.
Donation appreciated.
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| Celebrate |
2/1/08 - 11/30/09
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Coral Gables, Florida
A lovely historical timeline exhibit featuring never before seen photos and memorabilia from early Coral Gables. Curated by historian and author, Arva Moore Parks. The exhibit is housed at the Old Spanish Village Sales Gallery, 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, in the building that served as Coral Gables' original Art and Architecture Center. Open free to the public Wednesdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00pm. For additional information or to schedule a group tour, call 305-910-3996 or visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org.
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| Cattle Keepers: The Heritage of Seminole Cattle Ranching |
9/25/08 - 9/19/10
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Clewiston, Florida
NEWLY EXTENDED! Cattle Keepers: The Heritage of Seminole Cattle Ranching examines the history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s cattle industry. The Seminole cattle industry has its roots in the beginning of the 16th century when the Spanish brought cattle to Florida and continues on today as one of the leading cattle processors in the state of Florida. Come examine this storied history which is not only part of Seminole history but of the entire state of Florida.
Regular prices apply.
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Trustee-To-Trustee Workshops  |
11/30/08 - 12/31/09
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Tucson, Arizona
Venue: 25 to 30 participants.
These exciting and practical workshops travel to your area at your request delivering needed resources for board education right to your museum doorstep.
Grant funding for Trustee-to-Trustee workshops may be available from your regional or state museum association. You might consider co-sponsoring a session with other institutions in your area.
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| Streamline: Frank Lloyd Wright in Fort Lauderdale |
2/6/09 - 2/7/10
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Come see the new exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale History Center
Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s connection to Fort Lauderdale!
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| Black Crossroads: The African Diaspora in Miami |
3/5/09 - 1/24/10
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Miami, Florida
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| Butterflies and Moths in Contemporary Zuni Art |
3/9/09 - 1/3/10
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Gainesville, Florida
This exhibit highlights the role of butterflies in the belief system and art of contemporary Zuni people, Native Americans who live in the high desert of the American southwest. Many Zuni traditional arts feature butterflies and moths, and this tradition continues today in their fine arts, crafts and tourist art forms. Pieces in the exhibit include jewelry, paintings, small carvings and various selections of pottery.
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Derby Decades: Simply Chic  |
4/10/09 - 12/31/09
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Louisville, Kentucky
Venue: Kentucky Derby Museum
This dynamic exhibit promises to be a hit for one and all! Ask anyone from locals to internationals and Derby is about one thing--- the HATS of course and the fashion too. In April 2009, the exhibit will open with gowns worn to various galas in the city. Donned by members of high society and celebrities, these gowns will showcase the flavor and elegance of Derby season. In the summer of 2009, the exhibit will transition to Derby day attire highlighting the splendid hats, accessories and outfits worn from Millionaire’s Row down to the Winner’s Circle. From seersucker to florals, these fashions will focus on the best of the best from red carpet to Twin Spires.
Varies with events.
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Steamin' Days at Auburn Heights  |
6/1/09 - 11/28/09
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Yorklyn, Delaware
Venue: 3000 Creek Road
Ride Steam cars, antique trains, steam popped popcorn, museum tours, grounds and gardens; First Sundays June to November and Nov 27 & 28, 2009
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| Tarpon Tales and Sport Fishing in Early Florida |
6/1/09 - 12/27/09
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Tampa, Florida
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Family Day  |
6/1/09 - 6/1/10
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Orlando, Florida
Venue: Mennello Museum of American Art
General Admission:
Adults $4
Seniors $3
Students $1
Children 12 and under FREE
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| The Randle/Sheffield Collection |
7/17/09 - 1/18/10
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Clewiston, Florida
This exhibition contains forty-seven photographs produced from the original negatives taken by Florence Randle and her niece Phyllis Sheffield, who commercial photographers with a studio in Coconut Grove, Florida in the 1940’s. These photographs chronicle the lives of the Seminole people who lived along the Tamiami Trail and in the Musa Isle Indian Village during the 1940's and 50's. The photographs are on loan from the South Florida Community College Museum of Florida Art and Culture and are further enhanced with artifacts from the museum's collection that closely relate to them.
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| Principles: Rhythm |
8/8/09 - 12/13/09
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Lakeland, Florida
This exhibition is the fourth in a series of exhibitions over two years that demonstrates the role of the Principles of Design within artworks from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. The last two exhibitions will focus on Contrast and Movement. This exhibit will focus on rhythm, which is the alternation or duplication of elements in the artwork to produce movement, pattern and/or texture.
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| Paths to Paradise: The World of Buddhism |
8/22/09 - 11/8/09
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Sarasota, Florida
Organized by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
This exhibition consists of works primarily from the Ringling Museum’s permanent collection, along with some pieces from various private collections in Sarasota. Paths to Paradise represents the general history of the Buddha and the distinctive features of Buddhist deities.
See this exhibition during regular Museum hours, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets.
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| The 1970's |
8/30/09 - 11/15/09
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Lakeland, Florida
The 1970s may not be the most famous decade in 20th Century art, but a lot of innovative, interesting, and thoughtful pieces were made during that time. In this exhibition, PMoA will feature pieces from the Permanent Collection that were created during the 1970s, including works from the Pattern & Decoration movement
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| A Perfect Mesh |
9/5/09 - 11/8/09
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Lakeland, Florida
Thanks to the Douglass Screen Printers Serigraphy Fund, Polk Museum of Art is amassing an impressive collection of artwork that is created through the screenprint process. This exhibition will feature all of the pieces from the Douglass Screen Printers Serigraphy Collection, as well as other screenprints from the Permanent Collection. Featured artists include Robert Indiana, Jacob Lawrence, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Miriam Schapiro, and Donald Sultan.
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| Beautiful Things |
9/5/09 - 11/29/09
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Lakeland, Florida
Sometimes the best description for an artwork or object is simply, "beautiful." In this exhibition, PMoA will bring out the most beautiful works from its Permanent Collection. The exhibition will include a cross-section of all of the cultures represented within the Museum's collection.
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America Goes to War: Military and Civilian Fashion from Span-Am to Desert Storm  |
9/24/09 - 12/16/09
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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Venue: Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum
America Goes to War: Military and Civilian Fashion from Span-Am to Desert Storm, features uniforms and civilian attire of both sexes from the United States' international conflicts, including the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Viet Nam and Desert Storm.
Admission is free.
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Elegance in Iron: The Art of the Japanese Tetsubin  |
9/29/09 - 12/6/09
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Delray Beach, Florida
Venue: Morikami Museum
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Moonlight Memories, Plum Blossom Dreams: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Collection of James Stepp and Peter Zimmer  |
9/29/09 - 12/6/09
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Delray Beach, Florida
Venue: Morikami Museum
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Docent Tours of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art every Sunday at 2 p.m.  |
10/1/09 - 12/31/10
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Atlanta, Georgia
Please come for our special Sunday tours. Docent Tours of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art every Sunday at 2 p.m.
Call for details.
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| Venice in the Age of Canaletto |
10/10/09 - 1/10/10
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Sarasota, Florida
Organized by The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
The landscapes of Giovanni Antonio Canal (1697-1768) are arguably the most familiar artistic products of 18th century Venice. Venice in the Age of Canaletto will consider Canaletto in this Venetian context focusing upon the contrast between the artist’s paintings and the works of his contemporaries who were also active in the city.
See this exhibition during regular Museum hours, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This exhibition is included with regular Museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets.
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Ulysses Davis  |
10/17/09 - 12/1/10
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Orlando, Florida
Venue: Mennello Museum of American Art
Sculpture from a Savannah Barbershop
Organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta in association with King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation of Savannah, Georgia
General Admission:
$4 Adults
$3 Seniors
$1 Students
Children under 12 FREE
Members FREE
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Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project  |
11/5/09 - 12/6/09
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Orlando, Florida
Venue: Orange County Regional History Center
Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, as part of the Florida Fallen Heroes Quilt Project. Each square of every quilt bears the name of a deceased soldier and expresses a patriotic design.
General admission is $9*, seniors (60+) are $7, and children ages 5-12 are $6. Historical Society Members, Orange County employees, and children 4 and under are free.
For more information, please call 407-836-8500.
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| 7th Annual Soule' Live Steam Festival and MeridianRailFest |
11/6/09 - 11/7/09
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Jackson, Mississippi
Host: Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum and Meridian Railroad Museum. Location: Downtown Meridian.
For more information contact: Greg Hatcher 601-917-3471.
For more information, please call 601-917-3471.
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Bookfair at Barnes & Noble  |
11/7/09
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Golden, Colorado
For more information, please call 303-278-3557.
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Old Florida Festival  |
11/7/09 - 11/8/09
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Naples, Florida
Venue: Old Florida Festival
Old Florida Festival is the Collier County Museum’s signature event held annually in November in Naples. It features a living history timeline of South Florida history.
$5 adults - $2 students (ages 8-18) - Children under 8 are FREE.
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Old Florida Festival  |
11/7/09 - 11/8/09
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Naples, Florida
It’s one of the biggest events in Southwest Florida and your chance to step back 10,000 years in time. This year’s Old Florida Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever with engaging and entertaining living re-enactments and displays of Collier County history. See, hear and touch the past like never before.
The annual, family-style adventure into Florida’s rich and colorful past brings together some of the State’s finest historical reenactors, craftworkers and performers to recreate over ten centuries of everyday life in Southwest Florida, all set on the Museum’s native gardens and grounds.
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New England Museum Association Annual Conference for 2009  |
11/11/09 - 11/13/09
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Nashua, New Hampshire
Venue: Nashua Radisson
A three-day conference for museum professionals at all stages of their careers at the Nashua Radisson, November 11-13, 2009.
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Museum Computer Network Annual Conference 2009  |
11/11/09 - 11/14/09
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Portland, Oregon
Venue: Doubletree Hotel - Lloyd Center
Come to the Pacific Northwest, and join us in Portland, Oregon for the MCN Annual Conference. Attend panels, roundtables, case study showcases, workshops, and more! As an MCN 2009 participant, you can learn and share the best current knowledge about: SERVING YOUR INSTITUTIONAL MISSION with cost-effective strategies in tough economic times; MAKING, MANAGING, AND DELIVERING DIGITAL MEDIA in new and effective ways.
BUILDING THE FUTURE NOW: Innovations coming soon to a museum near you!
Museum Information, Museum Efficiency: Doing More with Less!
See regisgtration on website; contact Melissa Fournier, Conference PR
For more information, please call 888-211-1477 or email info@mcn.edu.
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Toys - Old, Not So Old and Maybe Unusual  |
11/15/09 - 1/31/10
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Union, South Carolina
Please check our website at http://unioncountymuseum.com/ for more details.
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Voices of Florida Women  |
11/19/09 - 4/5/10
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Tallahassee, Florida
Venue: Museum of Florida History
The exhibit features artifacts selected from the permanent collections of the Museum that highlight women from various backgrounds.
Free
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Bonnet House Fine Artists Exhibition  |
11/20/09 - 1/10/10
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Venue: Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
$20 individual, $18 seniors, $16 children 6-12
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Garden Festival  |
11/21/09 - 11/22/09
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Fort Pierce, Florida
Venue: Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Plant sale featuring vendors from all over the state of Florida; educational presentations, children's activities, food, music and more.
$6, free for Garden members
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Victorian Christmas Stroll  |
12/1/09 - 12/23/09
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Tampa, Florida
Venue: Henry Plant Museum
Bring family and friends together in the soft glow of 1891 lighting as you discover a lavish Christmas at the former Tampa Bay Hotel. There are numerous rooms, each dazzling with trees designed in unique 19th century themes. While strolling down the Grand Hallway, your spirits soar as you become immersed in Charles Dickens, beautifully wrapped gifts, Christmas stockings and Santa Claus.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger
For more information, please call 813-258-7302 or email sshifke@ut.edu.
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Holiday Open House  |
12/4/09
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Tallahassee, Florida
Venue: Knott House Museum
The Knott House Museum hosts this annual event as its decorated for the holidays. Special tours, music, and refreshments are included in the evening's activities.
Free
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Bonnet House Orchid Fair  |
12/5/09 - 12/6/09
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Venue: Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Orchid & Exotic Plant Vendors, Orchid Supplies, Orchid Displays & Silent Auction, Garden Art, Lectures & Demonstrations, Walk Tours and Food & Wine Vendors.
$5-Fair & Grounds, $15-Fair, Grounds & House
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November 7, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Family Funshop: Florida Natives  |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Venue: Orange County Regional History Center
The History Center and the Central Florida Zoo invite you to come see some of the wonderful, diverse wildlife that lives in our state, including alligators, opossum, and gopher tortoises. Learn why it is so important to care for our state, and save the habitat for these natives.
Adults $7; children ages 12 and under $5. Members free.
For more information, please call 407-836-8580.
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Sunday, November 08, 2009
10th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Parade  |
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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Venue: Trinity - Asylum - Main Streets
The Connecticut Veterans Day Parade is attended by 25,000 to 40,000 spectators, includes 40 Veterans groups, 25 bands, and over 3,500 marchers from 96 units representing 49 towns. This is the largest Veterans Day Parade in New England, and one of the largest in the country.
Title Sponsors: Aetna, Connecticut Light & Power, The Connecticut National Guard, Hartford Steam Boiler, United Technologies, WDRC Radio
The parade includes a Moment of Silence, with a tolling of the Center Church bell and a stirring rendition of the national anthem. It is a sight to remember!
Please join us! Show your support for the men & women who bravely serve our country...MARCH...VOLUNTEER...SPONSOR...ATTEND!!!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
| Veterans Day 2009 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Join us on November 11, 2009 for our annual Veterans Day observance
Free
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Korea: Forgotten War, Remembered Heroes  |
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM |
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Venue: Orange County Regional History Center
Join us for lunch as Michael Rothfeld, president of the nonprofit organization Florida Veterans Programs & Projects, Inc., discusses his work on the documentary Korea: Forgotten War, Remembered Heroes.
Free
For more information, please call 407-836-7010.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
History Center Book Club: “The Last Timucuan”  |
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
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Venue: Orange County Regional History Center
Award-winning author Fredric M. Hitt returns with his story of the Timucuan Indians of early Florida. The year is 1704 – great European powers contest each other for dominance with the Indians of La Florida standing in the line of fire. Read the book and join us for lively conversation with the author.
Free
For more information, please call 407-836-7010.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Trucks on Tuesdays  |
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Venue: The Children's Museum In Easton
Do your kids love trucks? Then come stop by and visit us at the Children's Museum in Easton. Each week we will have a special visit from a different truck. Kids will be able to learn all about the truck of the week, and maybe even get a chance to sit in the driver's seat and pretend to be the driver!
$6 per person, under one year of age free
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Animal Happenings  |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
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Venue: The Children's Museum in Easton
Stop by the Children’s Museum in Easton to see some fascinating animals during our "Animal Happenings" Drop-in-Days. This informal petting zoo gives children and the whole family a chance to see and learn about some very interesting creatures.
$6.00 per person, under one year of age free
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Craft  |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Venue: Liberty Hall Museum
You and your family will create a colorful turkey centerpiece that your guests will "gobble" over as they enjoy their meal on Thanksgiving Day.
$8 per child, includes all workshop materials, reservations required
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Victorian Luncheon  |
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM |
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Venue: Liberty Hall Museum
Step back in time and experience the art of Victorian dining with an elegant five-course luncheon. Jacket and Tie Suggested. Reservations Required.
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November Family Days  |
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
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Crisp Museum hosts Novembeer Family Day
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is the sponsor of this exhibition. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information, please call 573-651-2301 or email ehahs@semo.edu.
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November Family Days  |
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
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Crisp Museum hosts Novembeer Family Day
The Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum is the sponsor of this exhibition. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
For more information, please call 573-651-2301 or email ehahs@semo.edu.
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
History Center Holiday at Heritage Square  |
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
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Venue: Orange County Regional History Center
Bring friends and family to the museum for a festive holiday celebration.
Free
For more information, please call 407-836-7010.
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
Animal Happenings  |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
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Venue: The Children's Museum in Easton
Stop by the Children’s Museum in Easton to see some fascinating animals during our "Animal Happenings" Drop-in-Days. This informal petting zoo gives children and the whole family a chance to see and learn about some very interesting creatures.
$6.00 per person, under one year of age free
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Friday, December 04, 2009
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Saturday, December 05, 2009
Gingerbread House Workshop  |
10:00 AM - 01:30 PM |
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Venue: Liberty Hall Museum
Candy Canes, gumdops, and more...children will get into the holiday spirit when they decorate their own Gingerbread House at this popular, annual event. Two Sessions: 10-11:30am, Noon-1:30pm.
$17 per child, includes all workshop materials, reservations required.
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Kids' Holiday Shop  |
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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Venue: The Children's Museum in Easton
$3.00 Admission; Memebers are Free
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Sunday, December 06, 2009
Breakfast with Santa - 2 sessions  |
08:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Venue: Liberty Hall Museum
Naughty or nice - all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa. Our hot breakfast will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old mad himself in Santa's sleigh!! Time: Two sessions- 8 to 10am, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Program Fee: $20 per child, $25 per adult; includes breakfast, picture with Santa and a tour of Liberty Hall decorated for the holidays. Reservations Required.
Program Fee: $20 per child, $25 per adult; includes breakfast, picture with Santa and a tour of Liberty Hall decorated for the holidays. Reservations Required.
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Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop  |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Venue: Liberty Hall Museum
O, Christmas Tree...children will create old-fashioned ornaments to decorate the Christmas Tree in the Great Hall; centerpiece to our lavish holiday decorations, (two to bring home, two for the Liberty Hall tree).
$8 per child, includes all workshop materials. Reservations Required.
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Kids' Holiday Shop  |
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
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Venue: The Children's Museum in Easton
$3.00 Admission; Members are Free
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