MHI Calendar 2007

45TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN MONTAUK Sun 3/25 668-1578 12:30 pm Sponsored by The Friends of Erin. In cooperation with the Friends of Erin the Montauk Chamber of Commerce will sell souvenir St. Patrick's Day mugs and ladle chowder and soup in front of the Chamber building before the Parade begins starting about 1111:30am.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE EAST END (CMEE) 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton 537-8250 It started with a dream: To create a magical and inviting place for young people that would stir their curiosity and imagination. In this quickly moving world of technology, children’s museums give families an opportunity to slow down and actively share in their children’s growth. These wonderful places of discovery are designed to provide interactive experiences that foster curiosity in children and create a lifelong love of self-directed learning.

Interactive exhibits will be both permanent and rotating. The permanent exhibit will focus on what makes the East End a special place, with an emphasis on the people and living creatures that inhabit it. Themes include agriculture, fishing, world celebrations, and community. In addition to the indoor activities, visitors will be encouraged to explore outdoor exhibits, mazes and gardens. Plans include space for year-round workshops, performances, and special events, as well as a permanent art workshop for children to explore their own creativity. Reservations required unless otherwise specified. CMEE Museum Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Sat: 9 am-6 pm; Friday is late night at CMEE: 9 am-7:30 pm; Sun: 10 am-6 pm; Closed on Tuesdays Admission: Under 1 year old: FREE; 12 and under: $5.00; Teens and Grownups: $7.00; Senior Grownups: $5.00 YOU MUST REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES IN ADVANCE Sat 3/3 Planetarium at CMEE 10:00 am – 10:30 am, 11:00 am – 11:30 pm, 12:00 noon – 12:30 pm Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again? It is this scenario that sets the stage for “Earth’s Wild Ride,” a new movie that will immerse you in a 3-D tour of Earth’s history and natural wonders. David Cohn Director of the Tupper Planetarium in Centereach, NY teams up with e-Planetarium to bring a portable dome theater to CMEE. This event is FREE w/ admission $5 for children, $7 adults FREE for members You MUST register in advance Seating is limited Sun 3/25 Just Me and My Dad (or dad like friend) Workshop 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Ages: 4-11 This winter the focus is on the sky above. Learn and experiment with all kinds of astronomy-related projects. What is it like to live in space in a space station? Grow cool space crystals. Discover the different planets and their special properties. Create your own celestial lanyard. Design your own constellation mobile that really moves. Learn about stars and constellations. Guest teachers include a scientist from Brookhaven Laboratory, NASA and the Chandra Observatory. 25 $20 members/ $22 non-members per session GOAT ON A BOAT PUPPET THEATRE Christ Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) East Union Street, Sag Harbor 725-4193 Puppet Play Groups - Children under three years and their grown-up. Mondays 9:30 am, Tuesdays 9:30 am & 3:30 pm, Fridays 9:30 pm Puppet Shows Saturdays (January–April) at 11:00 am & 3:00 pm Tickets are $10, $9 for Grandparents & $5 for children under 3 years. Discounts for members. Shows & schedule subject to change, please call ahead (631-725-4193). Our Puppet Theatre is intimate to avoid calamity, please call ahead to reserve your spot.

Sat 3/3 The Kapok Tree Sat 3/10 The Deedle Dees ~ thedeedledeedledees.com Sat 3/17 Dreamlike Puppet Theatre Sat 3/24 Little Red Ridinghood Sat 3/31 The Czech American Marionette Theatre ~ czechmarionettes.org 5TH ANNUAL HAMPTONS RESTAURANT WEEK Sun 3/25 – Sun 4/1 From Sunday to Sunday, all participating restaurants offer a three course prix fixe for $21.95 all night (except Saturday when it will only be offered until 7 PM) Each restaurant offers their own unique menu selections and selected restaurants will offer a special discounted bottle of Long Island Wine. Hamptons Restaurant Week is not a restaurant only campaign, it has since expanded to include wine, lodging (including the Mill House inn) and retail.