Please Touch Museum: Events Calendar

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Jan 30th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 28th, 2010 (Sun)
  18th Annual Junior Jazz Festival

Hey all you hip cats! The 5-week long Junior Jazz Festival is back, introducing kids to jazz music and history through special performances, theater shows and daily programming.


Be sure to check the "Daily Fun" signs on the gallery floor for a detailed description of what's going on every day.


The festival runs through February 28, 2010.

Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 5th, 2010 (Fri)
  Please Touch Playhouse

"Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree"


On stage at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Show runs approximately 25 minutes.


In conjunction with this month's Junior Jazz Festival, "Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree" is an interactive "tail" of an everyday alley cat who happens upon "Max Roach" who teaches her the history of jazz. Max also introduces her to some of the well known artists who made it popular- Stingray Charles, Duck Ellington and Piggy Lee!

Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon)
  Celebrate author Langston Hughes' Birthday

Special programming today to honor this children's author's birthday.

Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 28th, 2010 (Sun)
  Elaine Wideman-Vaughn Program Room

In February, there will be lots of daily fun in the Program Room, including Make Your Own Stained Glass, Play Dough Play, Magna Tiles and "Jazzy" Sound Table!

Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 28th, 2010 (Sun)
  "Exploring Trees Inside & Out" Traveling Exhibit

Come see this Nature Explore Traveling Exhibit in the Rainforest Rhythm gallery now through May 2, 2010!


The interactive exhibit introduces kids to nature through multiple perspectives and hands-on discovery.


Presented by Doubletree Hotels

Feb 2nd, 2010 (Tue)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 2nd, 2010 (Tue)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 2nd, 2010 (Tue)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 3rd, 2010 (Wed)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 3rd, 2010 (Wed)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Target First Wednesdays

$2 admission from 5-7 p.m. today! Come play the night away at Target First Wednesdays!

Feb 4th, 2010 (Thu)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 4th, 2010 (Thu)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 4th, 2010 (Thu)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 5th, 2010 (Fri)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 8th, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri)
  Please Touch Playhouse

"Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree"


On stage at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Show runs approximately 25 minutes.


In conjunction with this month's Junior Jazz Festival, "Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree" is an interactive "tail" of an everyday alley cat who happens upon "Max Roach" who teaches her the history of jazz. Max also introduces her to some of the well known artists who madeit popular- Stingray Charles, Duck Ellington and Piggy Lee!

Feb 8th, 2010 (Mon)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 10th, 2010 (Wed)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 10th, 2010 (Wed)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 11th, 2010 (Thu)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 11th, 2010 (Thu)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 11th, 2010 (Thu)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 15th, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 19th, 2010 (Fri)
  Please Touch Playhouse

"Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree"


On stage at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Show runs approximately 25 minutes.


In conjunction with this month's Junior Jazz Festival, "Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree" is an interactive "tail" of an everyday alley cat who happens upon "Max Roach" who teaches her the history of jazz. Max also introduces her to some of the well known artists who madeit popular- Stingray Charles, Duck Ellington and Piggy Lee!

Feb 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  President's Day - Museum is OPEN 9-5!
Feb 15th, 2010 (Mon)
  Celebrate author Norman Bridwell's Birthday

Special apperance by Clifford and special storytimes today! Check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for details.

Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 17th, 2010 (Wed)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 17th, 2010 (Wed)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 18th, 2010 (Thu)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 18th, 2010 (Thu)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 18th, 2010 (Thu)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 19th, 2010 (Fri)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 22nd, 2010 (Mon)
  Celebrate artist Horace Pippin's Birthday

Special art activitiy in the Program Room today to honor Pippin's birthday.

Feb 22nd, 2010 (Mon)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 22nd, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 26th, 2010 (Fri)
  Please Touch Playhouse

"Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree"


On stage at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Show runs approximately 25 minutes.


In conjunction with this month's Junior Jazz Festival, "Scat Cat's Junior Jazz Jamboree" is an interactive "tail" of an everyday alley cat who happens upon "Max Roach" who teaches her the history of jazz. Max also introduces her to some of the well known artists who madeit popular- Stingray Charles, Duck Ellington and Piggy Lee!

Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 24th, 2010 (Wed)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 24th, 2010 (Wed)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 25th, 2010 (Thu)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 2:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 25th, 2010 (Thu)
12:00 PM
  Creative Dramatics: "Snow Day"

Join us in the Program Room for this fun interactive program that lets kids revel in the wonder of winter activities, such as (friendly) snowball battles and snowman building, plus travel to the North and South poles to swim, sled and slide with polar bears and penguins!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 25th, 2010 (Thu)
1:00 PM
  Poet's Corner

Join us in the Program Room for fun, interactive readings of your child's favorite poems!


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.

Feb 26th, 2010 (Fri)
  Story Castle: Story Times

10:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Programming is subject to change. Please check the "Today's Fun" signs on the gallery floor for the most up-to-date schedule.