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BAYOU BEND FAMILY DAYS PRESENTS OUR CLASSICAL PAST Explore how the ancient world influenced American art and design at Bayou Bend’s January Family Day. Enjoy featured performances, dance, music, storytelling, and crafts that highlight the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, Egypt, and China, and Mesopotamia Sunday,
January 15th from 1-5pm; last admission at 4:30pm. Admission is free. Bayou
Bend Collection and Gardens: 6003 Memorial Drive at Westcott Street. For more informa-
tion, call (713)639-7750; or visit www.mfah.org/bayoubend. BLAST FROM THE PAST: RETRO TOYS UNWRAPPED Children’s Museum of Houston shows classic toys are just as fun as new ones: January 5-11. Imagine a world without Nintendo DS or PSP! It did exist way back when your parents were young. Come on over and discover how far your imagination will take you as we’re bringing classic toys to the present, no batteries required. Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713)522-1138.
SID THE SCIENCE KID™ SPECIAL SCREENING: Strut your stuff and feel like a movie star as you walk down the red carpet and watch an exclusive episode of the award-winning PBS Kids® cartoon, Sid the Science Kid™ premiering on February 11 at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Strap on your thinking cap and embark on an exciting scientific adventure. Plus, take home a poster! For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713)522-1138.
Lunar New Year Bash: Sat, January 21 Snake your way over to the
Children’s Museum of Houston as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon with ardent activities and fiery performances during our Lunar New Year celebration. Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713)522-1138. HOUSTON MUSEUM DISTRICT EDUCATES TEACHERS The Houston Museum District will host the 16th annual Museum Educators Open House (MEOH) on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9am until 1:30pm. The free event invites Houston area educators, school administrators, home school educators and student teachers to explore five host museums and learn about 31 museums and cultural organizations. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org or call (713)715-1939. MLK DAY PEACE RALLY: Children's Museum of Houston commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech. Gardere Oratory Competition winner to recite speech. Museum open Monday, January 16, 10am6pm. Special Event $5 General Admission. MLK Day Peace Rally, January 16, 2012 at Noon. Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.
READY TO RUN? Sign up today for the 24th Annual Houston Area Women's Center Race Against Violence. March 3. Build your team. Make a difference. www.hawc.org/raceagainstviolence
26th Annual Career and Education Day: Presented by Houston Hispanic Forum.
Learn, Explore, Succeed. Saturday, February 25, 2012. 1pm. George R. Brown Convention Center. All students from grades 6 to 12 are encourraged to attend! Free admission. Meet with college representatives. Attend student and parent workshops. Learn about careers. Apply for financial aid. Apply for college admission. For more information, contact: Houston Hispanic Forum 4635 Southwest Freeway Suite 360. Houston, Texas 77027-7193; Phone (713)5228077; Fax 1-888-551-2009. E-mail: hhf@hispanic-forum.org Website: www.hispanic-forum.org
BUBBLE WRAP® BONANZA January 21- February 1 Get packing- and head over to the Children's Museum of Houston to honor Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day during the Bubble Wrap® Bonanza. Everyone's favorite popping, pliable plastic is celebrated nationally the last Monday of January. Make pandemonium by popping, poking, and puncturing this famous packaging plastic. Pop bubble wrap to the musical beat or use it to create a crazy kaleidoscope. Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713)522-1138.
GULLAH IS a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed until the 1950's when the Sea Islands were connected to mainstream America through bridges. Now, the Children's Museum of Houston is reviving the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful new exhibit, titled Cum Yah Gullah, opening February 25, 2012 through September 8, 2013. For more information, please visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713)522-1138.
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