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Jun 14,2012 - Jun 21, 2012

JUN

THU 14

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Tales for Tots

11:30, for 5 and under

Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world.
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Fantasia's Feeding Frenzy

01:30, for All ages

Look for animal curators in the Science Inquiry Center, and see what's on the menu for our 21 foot-long, albino, Burmese Python, Fantasia!
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Tales for Tots

02:30, for 5 and under

Travel to far away places in your imagination by listening to tales from around the world.

FRI 15

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Art Works

11:30, for 5 and under

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.
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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

01:30, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Art Works

02:30, for 5 and under

Visit the Totally Tots Art Studio and see what activity is in store for your young Picasso.

SAT 16

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Grand Opening of Humble Village & Juneteenth History Quilt Exhibition

11:00, for All ages

Runs through August 26^th, 2012.
Arranged, Hand quilted & embellished by art teacher/artist/poet, Robin J. Miller.

The Humble Village collection consists of a poem and 12 painted illustrations inspired by a residential facility, Humble Place, for children in Uganda. Nine of those works will be on display. The Humble Place Project is actually a not-for-profit organization that’s mission is to provide for the future of children whose lives have been adversely affected by poverty, war, or disease such as AIDS. H.U.M.B.L.E. stands for Helping Ugandan Mwanas By Loving Example. Mwana is a Lugandan word for child.

The Juneteenth History Quilt consists of a mixed media collage which will eventually join the full collection of African American History Quilts recently exhibited at the African American Museum of Nassau County.
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Little Artist Workshop: Ocean Daddies

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Discover the world of doting dads by learning how ocean daddies take care of their young. Create a communal ocean inspired painting which will be displayed in the Museum for all to see!
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Intriguing Instruments

02:30, for 4 and up

Join the Culture Unit as we move to the music. From percussion to strings, we will explore the origins and sounds of different instruments from the Museum’s collection. Bring your dancing shoes!
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Cool Jazzy Dads

02:30, for 5 and under

Celebrate the wonderful world of dads. Listen to some jazz music while making a special gift to give to a cool, jazzy man in your life.

SUN 17

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Little Artist Workshop: Ocean Daddies

11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds

Discover the world of doting dads by learning how ocean daddies take care of their young. Create a communal ocean inspired painting which will be displayed in the Museum for all to see!
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Alastair Moock

01:00, for All ages

Join us for performances by award-winning folk singer Alastair Moock whose work carries the legacies of such greats as Pete Seeger. Enjoy Moock's original work as well as covers of work by the likes of Woody Guthrie, Ray Charles, and more! Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New City Council in addition to the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.
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Creatures of the Night

01:30, for 4 and up

Prepare to meet the beasts that prowl the world after dark – moths, hedgehogs, bats, and snakes. Learn about the adaptations that make these critters great at moving around in the dark, then try your hand by wearing a blindfold to navigate the world using your other senses.
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Metlife Early Learner Performance Series: Alastair Moock

02:00, for All ages

Join us for performances by award-winning folk singer Alastair Moock whose work carries the legacies of such greats as Pete Seeger. Enjoy Moock's original work as well as covers of work by the likes of Woody Guthrie, Ray Charles, and more! Made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New City Council in addition to the New York State Council on the Arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State’s 62 counties.
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Cool Jazzy Dads

02:30, for 5 and under

Celebrate the wonderful world of dads. Listen to some jazz music while making a special gift to give to a cool, jazzy man in your life.