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Dan Seymour
Public Relations and Marketing Manager
Kathleen Miller
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
June 16, 2000
(215) 963-0667
"PNC BANK OF STARS" THEATER PROGRAM PRESENTS
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM®'S
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JULY - AUGUST 2000
July Events
Get patriotic at Please Touch Museum® this July! Make an American flag during "Art Play" on July 4th and show it off during a flag-waving parade at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Music and movement come together this month during workshops with dancer Hilary Clark and science moves outdoors to Science Park, for "Mess Fest." Also in July, parents, teachers and guardians can check out the new "Ideas to Grow Board" in the "Story Garden" exhibit. Respond to questions posed such as "How do you get your child ready for bed?" or pose a question of your own. Other daily museum activities include "Art Play" at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., "Science All Around Us®" at 12:30 p.m., and "Tell-A-Story" at 2 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
RUMPUS.com recycling project - how many things can you make from items found around the house? -- Atrium.
1 p.m.
Hilary Clark heads a dance workshop for children combining music and movement. Please register your child at the theater entrance by 12:30 p.m. -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Celebrate the rich history of America with Marvin Clifford, a member of the Ogala Sioux tribe from Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Discover the history, culture and philosophies of America's original residents -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SATURDAY, JULY 8 AND SUNDAY, JULY 9
12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Enjoy "Cool Music for Kids" by The Cat's Pajamas -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
1 p.m.
Please see 1 p.m. listing for Saturday, July 1.
SUNDAY, JULY 16
12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Feel the heat as Minas - Music of Brazil introduces audiences to the culture of Brazil -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SATURDAY, JULY 22
1 p.m.
Please see 1 p.m. listing for Saturday, July 1.
SUNDAY, JULY 23
12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
See and learn all about the habits and habitats of some of the world's most exotic creatures with animal educator Jim Mosteller -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
1 p.m.
Please see 1 p.m. listing for Saturday, July 1.
August Events
Stay cool at Please Touch® this August! As the weather gets steamy, PTM and the Philadelphia Phantoms invite guests to "Chill Out" on August 5 and 6. Come in and make smoothies, design ice caverns and meet Phlex, the Phantoms "cool" mascot. In celebration of Philadelphia's hosting the Republican National Convention, PTM is celebrating with patriotic craft activities from July 31 through August 4. Also, any guest wearing red, white and blue during this week only will receive one free admission with the purchase of a second admission. Plus, join "Mess Fest" at 10 a.m., "Art Play" at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., "Science All Around Us®" at 12:30 p.m., and
"Tell-A-Story" at 2 p.m. each weekday.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 AND 6
"CHILL-OUT WEEKEND!"
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beat the heat during our "Chill-Out" weekend! Join the Philadelphia Phantoms and their mascot Phlex for a cool time as players demonstrate how to properly use hockey equipment, share hockey safety tips and distribute Phantoms merchandise. Guests will also take a shot on a real hockey goal, design ice caverns, make Phantoms puppets and blend cool fruit smoothies. Don't forget your cameras!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
12 p.m.
Hear an enchanting tale by storyteller Rebecca Kelly complete with music, movement and a sing-along. Stay after the story for a craft activity! -- Story Garden.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 and SUNDAY, AUGUST 20
12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Storytellers Jean Combs and Karen Vicks lend a new and interactive twist to favorite fairy tales --
Story Garden.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Performer Erin Flynn entertains audiences with her mix of music, theater and song -- Virginia Evans Theater.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
12 p.m.
See listing for Saturday, August 12
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NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all performances are free with museum admission. Seating is limited and the schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Please Touch MuseumÒ is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing cultural and educational hands-on experiences for them. Named as Philadelphia Magazine’s 1999 Best of PhillyÒ Museums (Kids), the museum is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $6.95 for adults and children one and over. Children under one are free. For more information, please call (215) 963-0667, visit our website at www.pleasetouchmuseum.org or
e-mail us at marketing@pleasetouchmuseum.org.
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