Afternoon with the Artist
January 30, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Museum Events
The Columbus Museum
presents
An Afternoon with the Artist
Sunday, February 14, 2010
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Kids ages 10 and up are invited to chat and create with current exhibiting artist Allyson Comstock during our Afternoon with the Artist program.
Ms. Comstock’s work is highlighted in our current exhibition “Introductions: Allyson Comstock.” Guests will have a chance to speak with the artist as well as make their own paper! Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Info: call Brena Meadows at 706-748-2562, ext. 652
100 Year of Boy Scouting
January 30, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Museum Events
Legacy Museum on Main in LaGrange, GA will host a new exhibit, “Celebrating 100 Years of Boy Scouting in West Georgia and East Alabama”
February 1 – March 31, 2010
This will be the only exhibit on the Boy Scout’s 100th anniversary in West Georgia. Historic artifacts, uniforms, badges, photographs and memorabilia will be on display.
The family-friendly exhibit also features hands-on activities and computer-based interactives for younger museum visitors. Come visit an exhibit that promises to be informative, colorful, nostalgic and heart-warming!
Days and hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sun. closed
For more information
Contact: Laurie A. Sedicino
Phone: 706-884-1828
E-mail: laurie@legacymuseumonmain.org
Ghost Tours at Port Columbus
January 7, 2010 by cbowman
Filed under Museum Events
Looking for a spooky good time? Sign up for a ghost hunt at Port Columbus!
After getting a series of positive readings from the Alabama Paranormal Research Team (APRT), Port Columbus has decided to share those findings with an evening of ghost hunts at the Naval Museum.
Last Thursday of every month
8:00 p.m.
Unexplained activities include books flying off the shelves in the store, footsteps on the hull of the CSS Jackson and a series of voices throughout the museum.
You’ll hear the sounds recorded by the APRT and then have the opportunity to listen and experience for yourself whatever may be resident in the museum.
Tickets: $10 per person. By reservation only – space is limited.
Info: click here.
Wonderful Wednesday at the Columbus Museum
November 23, 2009 by cbowman
Filed under Museum Events
Please join the staff at the Columbus Museum for Wonderful Wednesday – a FREE educational program.
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009
10:00-10:45 a.m.
11:15-12:00 p.m.
Kids of all ages are invited to come hear Ritmo Blu ~ high energy world percussion trio that offers entertaining, educational and multi-cultural performances. With up to 100 instruments on stage, gathered from all over the world, this dynamic and accomplished trio presents international music which fosters community, diversity and teamwork.
You’ll hear Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa favorites from around the world set to the sounds of steel drums, congas, Austrian alpine bells, Senegalese sabar drums, and more!
The Museum is located at 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus.
Info: call 706-748-2562
