Museumnewsletter Winter 2014 kalamazoomuseum.org ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW! special exhibitions Third Floor Havirmill Gallery February 15–May 26, 2014 How People Make Things Ever wonder how a box becomes a box? Or how a sneaker becomes a sneaker? At How People Make Things, kids learn firsthand about tools and processes used to make everyday objects. It’s just one more way we inspire children to think outside the box. First Floor Gallery January 25–June 15, 2014 Michigan’s Heritage Barns: An Artist’s Perspective How People Make Things was created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Family Communications, Inc. (FCI), the producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and the University of Pittsburgh Center for Learning in Out-of-School Environments (UPCLOSE). The exhibit was made possible with support from the National Science Foundation and The Grable Foundation. The variety of barns in Michigan, showcased in this photo exhibit, reflects the diversity within our agricultural heritage, including the individuals and communities that built them. Friday Night Highlights The Museum is open until 9 pm on Fridays through June 6th! A variety of movies, concerts, Art Hops, special events, and laser light shows are available for adult audiences each week. See detailed information online or pick up fliers at the KVM. Live performances ($5) and movies (FREE) begin at 7 pm. Art Hop events (FREE) begin at 6 pm Laser Light Shows begin at 8 pm ($3): Led Zeppelin Jan 3 – Mar 21; U2 Mar 28 – Jun 6 Jan 3 The Moody Coyotes and Double-Strung (Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Acoustic Rock) Jan 10 Art Hop - Tom Plunkard the Magician and Richard Paul the Ventriloquist Jan 17 Mark Sahlgren and the Fragile Egos (Folk) Jan 24 Megan Dooley (Singer/Songwriter, Rock) Jan 31 Comedy Night with Jennifer Dama Feb 7 Art Hop - Yolonda Lavendar of Truth Tone Records (Gospel, Jazz, Neo-Soul) Feb 14 Brian Randall Band (Country) Feb 21 David Youngman (2013 Play-In Contest Winner) (Folk) Feb 28 Peat in the Creel and Embarr (Celtic/World, Celtic Fusion) Mar 7 Art Hop - Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Play-In Contest (starts at 5 pm) Mar 14 FREE Lecture by Isaac Turner (1972: Year of Glam Rock) Mar 21 Mar 28 Apr 4 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 May 2 FREE Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Kickoff Concert – Dragon Wagon (Bluegrass, Folk Rock) Music Voyager: Louisiana (Movie) Art Hop -- Flypaper (Alternative, Blues, Rock) Lisa Can’t Sing (Rock) Neil Jacobs (World, Jazz, Classical, Modern Fingerstyle) The Earthwork Music Collective (Folk) Art Hop -- The Moxie Strings (Celtic/Americana Fusion) May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 June 6 Matt Gabriel (Singer/Songwriter, Folk) Nobody’s Darlin (Old Timey, Early Bluegrass, Folk) KAFI Revisited Part I (Animated Films) KAFI Revisited Part II (Animated Films) Art Hop -- The Red Sea Pedestrians (World Roots/Americana) sunday series 1:30–2:30 pm, FREE! KVM staff and guests present a range of topics. The Townships of Kalamazoo County Series Explore the history of Kalamazoo County’s townships on the following Sundays: Jan 26 Comstock Township Feb 9 Cooper Township Mar 9 Kalamazoo Township Apr 6 Oshtemo Township May 18 Pavilion Township Other Sunday Topics Jan 12 Speed Demons and Other Scofflaws Feb 16 Ptolemaic Egypt: World of the KVM Mummy Feb 23 Kalamazoo Artifactory Mar 23 Public Transit in Kalamazoo Apr 13 The Full Moon Disappears May 4 Kalamazoo’s Musical Heritage Museumnewsletter winter 2014 kalamazoomuseum.org planetarium See the latest in planetarium technology -- full-color, full-dome video with more animation than ever before. New shows added every year! $3 per person. Feature Shows: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3 pm Stars of the Pharaohs Jan 4 – Mar 21 See how ancient Egyptians used science and stars to tell time, note the passing of seasons, and align enormous structures. Invaders of Mars Mar 22 – Jun 20 Explore the chasms, canyons, volcanoes, and ice of Mars. Family Shows: Seasonal Stargazing shows: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm, Saturday at 2 pm Orion Nights Dec 21 – Mar 20 The Artists’ Sky Mar 22 – Jun 19 Laser Light Shows New Time: Every Friday Night at 8 pm Led Zeppelin Jan 3 – Mar 21 U2 Mar 28 – Jun 6 Monday – Friday at 11 am (through March 21) Saturday at 1 pm; Sunday at 2 pm Mystery of the Missing Moon Jan 4 – Mar 21 Travel into Ms. Finch’s 3-D animated classroom, where her students learn the nature of moon phases & eclipses. One World, One Sky March 22 – June 20 NEW! Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their Chinese friend, Hu Hu Zhu, exploring the sky they share. Burton Henry Upjohn Children’s Landscape Preschoolers with their parents or caregivers have a special place within the Museum that encourages creative play and provides programs and interactive exhibits, all geared for ages 5 and under. Older children may participate only if accompanying a preschooler, with the expectation that their play be appropriate to preschool surroundings. FREE February/March Dinosaurs Take a trip back in time and discover a world filled with dinosaurs. Children’s Landscape Hours Monday – Friday 9 am – 3 pm Saturday 9 am – 5 pm Sunday 1pm – 5 pm Programming and hours of operation may differ during holiday breaks April/May In My Backyard Discover Michigan animals, view the stars, and enjoy the great outdoors from inside the Museum. Circle Time Programs These 20-minute teacher-led programs are free of charge to families and preschool groups. Activities may include stories, music, games, and art projects. Circle Time takes place Monday through Friday at 10 am and 1 pm, and Saturday at 11 am. It is designed for preschool children ages 3 – 5. NEW! One World, One Sky is a production of Adler Planetarium, Sesame Workshop, Beijing Planetarium, and Liberty Science Center. The planetarium show aims to nurture a child’s natural sense of wonder about the night sky while forging cross-cultural connections, and bridging kids across nations through a common bond in learning about the sky together. programs for kids & families Visitors can drop in anytime during the hours indicated for these FREE Saturday family Hands-On programs. Enjoy winter with a variety of cold-weather crafts. Storytelling Festival: One World, Many Stories February 1, 10 am–5 pm Storytellers, preschool story time, arts and crafts, and vendor fair will be featured during this festival! Inventions 101! February 15, 1–4 pm Create your own inventions and celebrate those made by Michigan inventors. Festival of Health March 8, 12–4 pm Area health organizations come together to share information and activities about health and nutrition. Moon Mapping and More April 19, 1–4 pm This week’s lunar eclipse and other solar system fun will be the subject of demonstrations and activities today. april 7–april 11 spring break hands-on happenings Farm Animals Harvest Time Barns, Chicken Coops, and Homesteads Tractors and More Family Stories Daily during Spring Break Hands-On Happenings: Challenger Experience 1:30pm Mars Mini-Mission 3pm Planetarium shows at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm All Hands-On Programs are FREE. Missions and planetarium shows, $3 per person. Visit our website for details on all programs. winter2014 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 kalamazoomuseum.org Down on the Farm 1–4 pm Join us for a full week exploring life on the farm, from the past to the present. Museumnewsletter Let It Snow! January 18, 1–4 pm kalamazoomuseum.org winter 2014 Museumnewsletter In memory of Alvin H. and Emily T. Little challenger learning center The CLC is a space-flight simulation experience, now for all ages! Come find out what school kids already know – this is way cool! Go to our website for details on public program dates and times, and to make reservations for groups. The Challenger Experience Young children and their grown-ups lift off from Earth, dock with a space station, and return to Earth – all in 20 minutes! Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $3 per person Mini-Missions This 45-minute session in the spacecraft simulator will fly you to Mars and back. For ages 8 and up; each child aged 8 to 11 must be accompanied by a partner aged 12 or older. $3 per person Junior Missions – for groups only generalinfo Group Activities at the Museum KVM is a great destination for parties and group activities. Groups can attend performances, planetarium shows, Challenger Learning Center missions, movies, special classes, or hands-on programs! Call us at (269) 373-7965 for more information on any of the programs available to groups of all ages. Volunteer Alert! Call (269) 373-7955 to learn about the benefits of volunteering at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Scout Programs Call or check our website for a complete listing of Scout programs. Accessibility Services The KVM is barrier-free. Sign language interpreters may be scheduled for programs with a minimum of two weeks’ notice. Assisted listening devices are available for use in the planetarium. 90-minute missions designed for small groups of up to 14 participants, ages 8 and up. $5 per person Full-Crew Missions – for groups only This 3-hour program is designed to build teamwork and leadership skills for larger groups of adults or students in grades 5 and up. $25 per person Minimum fee for all group programs is $45. 230 North Rose Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269.373.7990 800.772.3370 Visit us at kalamazoomuseum.org /KalamazooValleyMuseum @kalamazoomuseum free general admission Planetarium and Challenger programs are fee-based; minimum fees apply for groups. Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm Friday (Oct. – May) 9am – 9pm Sunday & Holidays 1pm – 5pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Easter The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees Kalamazoo Valley Community College Board of Trustees Derl D. Oberlin, Chairman; Mary T. Gustas, Vice Chairman Anna Whitten, Secretary; A. Christian Schauer, Treasurer Susan L. Miller, Trustee; Jeffrey E. Patton, Trustee; T. Kenneth Young, Trustee