Teatro Vida Youth Ensemble to Perform at Museum
Teatro Vida will present their second season's original multi-media performance, "...and literacy for all," on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts at the Quadrangle.
Springfield Museums Seek Award Nominations
Nominations are still being accepted for the 2009 Ubora Award (Swahili for Excellence) sponsored by the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums. The committee has honored an outstanding African-American in the Greater Springfield community yearly since 1992.
Decorative Arts Expert to Speak at Museum
William Hosley, executive director of the New Haven Museum and Historical Society, will present a program about The Japan Craze on Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
March 2009 Museums à la Carte Programs
The Springfield Museums at the Quadrangle will present the following Museums à la Carte programs in March. The programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
American Watercolor Society Exhibition on View
The Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts will host the American Watercolor Society's 141st Annual International Exhibition from March 3 through May 3.
Catch the Vibe…Dr. Seuss is 105!
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, February 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with a birthday bash for Dr. Seuss. The snow date is Sunday, March 1. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield on March 2, 1904.
Museum School Offers Spring Courses for Children and Adults – February 2009
Registration for spring courses for children and adults at the Museum School of the Springfield Museums begins February 23.
Have a Night at the Museum
The Springfield Museums' Family Fun series will continue with A Night at the Museum Pajama Party on Wednesday, February 18, from 6-9 p.m. at the Science Museum. Youngsters are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-17, including Springfield residents. Admission for members of the Springfield Museums is $4 for adults and $2 for children.
Spend February Vacation with Dinosaurs & Reptiles
The Springfield Museums have planned a week of prehistoric fun during February school vacation. "Dinosaurs, Reptiles & Birds, Oh My!" activities will be offered from February 16 through 20 and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Dinosaurs are Coming to Springfield
Huge, moving, roaring dinosaurs are invading the Science Museum from Feb. 7 through May 10, 2009, in the exhibition Reptiles, Dinosaurs and Birds: The Real Connection.
Enjoy Weekend Family Fun with Reptiles and Dinosaurs
The Springfield Museums' Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Sunday, February 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with "Dinosaurs, Reptiles and Birds." Activities are free with the price of museum admission unless noted.