4/5/2007 - Community Night - Spring
Austin Children’s Museum Announces Spring Community Night Performances
Austin, Texas (April 5, 2007) – Hula dancers, puppets, cloggers, and more! This is just a sample of what you might see at Community Night at the Austin Children’s Museum (ACM) this spring. Every Wednesday, ACM stays open late from 5-8pm and hosts educational entertainment featuring musicians, artistic performances and cultural presentations. Each event has a craft activity that complements the theme. Admission is by a suggested donation of $1. It’s fun, educational, affordable family time in the middle of every week!
“One of the goals of this program is to build a stronger sense of community by providing a low-cost activity that lets families from all walks of life learn and laugh together,” said Cybil Gustafson, Gallery Education Manager.
Over 10 community partners have booked participation in ACM’s Community Night so far this year. Partners receive an opportunity to share their work with the Museum’s young visitors and their grown-ups.
“All the members of Austin Taiko just love playing at ACM,” said Martha Durham-Boyko, Leader of Austin Taiko. “… after performing for the children and their parents we always feel energized and happy from their enthusiasm and natural curiosity.” Austin Taiko is just one of the partners who have had repeat performances at Community Night.
Community Night Spring Performance Schedule
- April 11th – Island Rhythms Hula Dancing, 6pm
Get swept away into a tropical dream with this performance
- April 18th – Clickety Cloggers, 6pm
Be ready to swing, sway and get in the mood to dance at any age
- April 25th – Families Count, 5-8pm
Enjoy plenty of hands-on math activities for the whole family brought to you by Austin Children’s Museum
- May 2 – Songs and Poetry with John Emery, 6pm
Be entertained by poems set to music
- May 9 – Laura Freeman, 6pm
Enjoy some green kid music with lots of earth friendly activities
- May 16 – Creative Movement with Miss Joan, 6pm
Joan Wolfe from Ballet Austin will get everyone up and moving
- May 23 – Austin Taiko, 6pm
Listen to and explore these huge Japanese drums
- June 6 – Kids with Cameras Community Gallery Opening
- June 13 – Island Rhythms Hula, 6pm
Get swept away into a tropical dream with this performance
- June 20 – Aztec Dance Performance, 6pm
Watch Alberto Martinez perform traditional Aztec dance
- June 27 – Library Puppeteers, 6pm
Watch, listen and laugh along with these playful characters
Community Nights are every Wednesday from 5-8pm. Admission is by a suggested donation of $1. For more information on Community Night and the exhibits and programs at the Austin Children’s Museum, visit www.austinkids.org or call 472-2499.
The mission of Austin Children's Museum is to create innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Located at the DellDiscoveryCenter downtown at the corner of 2nd Street and Colorado, the Austin Children's Museum is one of the city’s popular cultural attractions with 200,000 visitors annually. The Austin Children's Museum is a non-profit 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Press Contact: Julie Almaguer, Marketing & Communications Manager
Austin Children's Museum
512-472-2499 ext. 274
512-507-3770 (cell)