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February 21 - 27, 2013
SATURDAY FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM Explore tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology, sites of construction and places of work and residence at The Skyscraper Museum. Their winter/spring “Saturday Family Program” series (taking place from 10:30-11:45am) features workshops designed to introduce children and their families to the principles of architecture and engineering through hands-on activities. On March 2, “Stack ‘Em High Woolworth” challenges kids ages 4-10 to construct a miniature version of the Woolworth Building (subject of a current exhibition). On March 16, “Greening of the City” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by exploring the possibilities for greening NYC. Kids ages 7-14 will work together to create a model green building. On April 6, also designed for ages 7 - 1 4 , “ C a t h e d r a l o f C o m m e r c e ” e x p l o r e s h o w t h e Wo o l w o r t h t o w e r used the architectural vocabulary of medieval cathedrals. On April 27, “Woolworth’s Gargoyles” takes kids ages 3-10 on a quick tour of the exhibition “Woolworth Building @ 100,” then reveals why its design includes sculptures carved to resemble a monkey, dragon or lion (hint: it has something to do with rain water and the roof!). After the tour, participants will design skyscrapers with visual stories of their own. All workshops ($5 per family) are for ages 7+ and take place at 10:30am. Registration is required. Call 212-945-6324 or email education@ skyscraper.org. At 39 Battery Place (btw. First Place & Little West St.). Regular museum hours are Wed.-Sun., 12-6pm. Admission is $5 ($2.50 for students/seniors). THE SCHOLASTIC STORE Held every Saturday at 3pm, Scholastic’s instore activities are designed to get kids reading, thinking, talking, creating and moving. On Sat., Feb. 23, meet Stephen Savage — who’ll read from his new book, “Polar Bear Morning” (a follow-up to the popular “Polar Bear Night”). After meeting the author, make your own pom-pom bear to take home. This event is perfect for ages 3 and up. At 11am every Tues., Wed. and Thurs., the Scholastic Storyteller brings tales to life at Daily Storytime. At 557 Broadway (btw. Prince & Spring Sts.). Store hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm and Sun., 11am-6pm. For info, call 212-343-6166 or visit scholastic.com/sohostore. PURIM IN THE STADIUM Chabad of Battery Park City hosts this allages event that invites you to come dressed up as a true sports fan and enjoy hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, French fries, sports-themed activities and games. There will be a multimedia Megillah reading and an awesome half time show featuring the World Yo-Yo Champion. Sun., Feb. 24, from 11am-1pm, at Chabad of Battery Park City (280 Rect o r P l a c e ) . $ 3 6 p e r f a m i l y. F o r i n f o , c a l l 6 4 6 - 7 7 0 - 3 6 3 6 , e m a i l i n f o @ chabadbpc.com or visit chabadbpc.com. SHOW WAY Vital Theatre Company’s world premiere of “Show Way” i s a m u s i c a l b a s e d o n t h e N e w b e r y H o n o r- w i n n i n g b o o k b y J a c q u e line Woodson (and illustrated by Hudson Talbott). Designed with kids ages seven and up in mind, it’s the perfect introduction to both musical theater and a uniquely American tale — specifically, the journey of modern-day Brooklyn girl Toshi Georgiana, whose search for a beloved family heirloom leads to an even richer discovery (about the generations of women who came before her — from slaves who sewed paths to freedom to civil rights marchers who pass on their stories and teach Toshi to reconnect with the past while celebrating the possibilities of the future). Sat. & Sun. at 11am & 1pm, through March 3. For tickets ($25; premium seats for $30), visit vitaltheatre.org or call 212-5790528. Vital Theatre Company’s McGinn/Cazale Theatre is located on the 4th floor of 2162 Broadway, on Manhattan's Upper West Side btw. 76th and 77th Sts. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR LISTING IN THE VILLAGER? Please provide the date, time, location, price and a description of the event. Send to scott@chelseanow.com.
FACE TO FACE: AN EXHIBIT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS The Children’s Museum of the Arts celebrates its quarter century of promoting self-expression and esteem — by presenting a new exhibit that offers a fascinating exploration of self-identity through still, moving and living portraits, as portrayed by children using traditional methods of painting and drawing as well as technology. “Face to Face” features 40 portraits selected from CMA’s Permanent Collection of children’s art from over 50 countries, dating back to the 1930s. “When viewed together,” says CMA Deputy Director Lucy Ofiesh, “the exhibit represents the diversity of self-expression and identity across the world and through the years.” To incorporate CMA’s philosophy of hands-on-art-making, the exhibit will be accompanied by a variety of interactive installations that examine the texture, shape and sound of portraits. Hands-on stations will encourage visitors to become part of the exhibit, including reimagined versions of a typical self-portrait station. At the CMA Media Lab,
visitors can take photos that will be projected on the wall. These photos will stream into a montage that will be accessioned into the collection and will also serve as a fascinating time-lapse of the exhibit as a whole. “Face to Face” also offers aspiring young artists the opportunity to submit their own works for a chance to become part of the museum’s Permanent Collection. CMA will accept 25 original works, in honor of 25 years of operation, to be selected by the museum’s curatorial team (with one chosen by an online viewer’s choice campaign). At the Children’s Museum of the Arts, in the CMA Gallery (103 Charlton St.). Hours: Mon. & Wed., 12-5pm; Thurs. & Fri., 12-6pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am5pm. Admission: $11 (Seniors and 0-12 months, free). Thursdays are pay-as-you-wish. For info, call 212274-0986 or visit cmany.org. For Twitter: twitter.com/ cmainnyc.