Here’s a new family-friendly series we're excited to see to help get us through the winter weekends...
"RACE: Are We So Different?" is a new exhibit opening at the Science Museum on January 28 through April 29, 2012.
To celebrate, the Science Museum is hosting a series of “Family Cultural Saturdays” featuring music, dancing, food, make-and-take craft projects and more.
Family Cultural Saturdays start this Saturday, Jan. 28.
And here’s what you’ll see:
Performers:
Level One
Rotunda
Noon: Chickahominy Dancers
1 p.m.: Ezibu Muntu African Dance
3 p.m.: Ezibu Muntu African Dance
4 p.m.: Latin Ballet of Virginia performing selections from “Verde”
4:30 p.m.: Tai Yim Kung Fu School performing the Lion Dance
Discovery Room
2 p.m. Featured Speaker Chief Stephen Adkins
RF&P Forum
4:30 p.m. Latin Ballet of Virginia Dance Workshop
Level Three
Eureka! Theater
1 p.m. Featured Speaker Teja Arboleda. Teja Arboleda is a performing artist who challenges audiences to wipe away assumptions about identity that limit us. Open to public with reserved seating.
Educational Activities
Level One
Rotunda
Noon-5 p.m. Make and Takes
Shadow screen: Dance behind a screen and cast your shadow while dancing
Bee Dance: Learn how a bee dances and trace its movement with a magnet
Fan Dance: Decorate your own fan so you can do a fan dance
Bell Bracelet: Create your own bell bracelet and make your own music while you dance
Family Cultural Saturday is included with Museum admission or free for members.
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And that's not the only one. There will be more Family Saturdays throughout the exhibit's run.
Here’s a brief rundown from the Science Museum. More details will become available as we get closer to the dates.
Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Music and Song
Saturday, February 4
Enjoy a rich variety of musical presentations to enhance your exploration of “RACE: Are We So Different?” Expect to see performances from City Singers, Nirmal Bajekal, University of Richmond Taiko Drumming Ensemble, Imamyar Hasanov, Richmond Youth Peace Project, Ban Caribe and Journey to Africa Drum Workshop. Included with Museum admission or free for members.
Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Food
Saturday, March 10
Discover the wide variety of ethnic and cultural foods in conjunction with “RACE: Are We So Different?” Included with Museum admission or free for members.
Family Cultural Saturday: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Arts & Crafts
Saturday, March 31
Explore various types of cultural heritage through the arts and crafts as part of the exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” Included with Museum admission or free for members.
Family Cultural Saturday: One World Celebration
Saturday, April 28
Head to the Science Museum for a cultural celebration with singing, dancing, arts, crafts and fun from around the world! First 250 guests receive free admission thanks to Capital One. Included with Museum admission or free for members.
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