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First Fridays @ The Carle
Museum open late until 7 pm the first Friday of every month, featuring special Café menu.
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Upcoming Events
The following programs do not require registration unless otherwise specified.
In The Auditorium
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Picture Book!
October 11, 2008
12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman is the first-ever picture book to reveal the story behind a fictional character. Join author/illustrator Marc Tyler Nobleman as he talks about his research, process, and sometimes rocky path to publication. An event to celebrate Superman's 70th anniversary and young people with dreams. Book signing to follow.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
October 12, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New this Fall! Join us on the second Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy so bring a smock!
At The Museum
Annual Educator's Night with Jon Scieszka
October 16, 2008
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Free – All educators welcome!
2 PDPs. Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special presentation by Jon Scieszka, the country’s first Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what’s happening at the Museum this Fall. Free materials for libraries and classrooms. Light refreshments will be served.
Reservations required (413) 658-1126.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Pat the Bunny
October 18 - October 19, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
The Work of Dorothy Kunhardt
October 18, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Author and illustrator Edith Kunhardt Davis, the inspiration for Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, will present on her mother’s life and work and her own continuation of this popular touch-and feel book series.
Special Event
Monster Mash Dance Party to Benefit The Carle
October 24, 2008
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids Free! All others $10 (in advance); $15 (at door)
Show your Halloween style and support The Carle! Don your costumes early and do the Monster Mash with our rockin’ family DJ. Dinner available in the cafe; family-friendly fun in the art studio; spooky-silly activities and simple door prizes will keep your goblin safe, happy, and ready for bed by 8:30.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, limit four children per adult.
Tickets may be purchased beginning Sept. 2 at the Museum Admissions Desk, by calling (413) 658-1126, or online at www.carlemuseum.org/Shop.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
October 25, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Tickets go on sale September 2! See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Saturdays, Oct 25, Nov,1, 8, 15,
29 at 2:00 & 3:00 pm, Nov 22 at 1:00, 2:00, &
3:00 pm
Tickets may be purchased in advance
beginning Sept. 2 at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
In The Reading Library
Special Halloween Storytime with author/illustrator Jeff Mack
November 1, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Boo Bunny! Join Jeff Mack as he introduces his new book full of sounds, spookiness, and sweetness. It celebrates the best part of Halloween – friends! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and participate in a Museum Search complete with treats and treasures.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
November 2, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet David Wiesner! 1 PDP. 2007 Caldecott Medal Don’t miss this series of celebrated, award-winning artists! These events are recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 7, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
November 7, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
November 9, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New this Fall! Join us on the second Sunday of each month for
an additional art activity in the back of the Art
Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy so
bring a smock!
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 14, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Max
November 15 - November 16, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
He walked around with Little Red Riding Hood for a while, making polite conversation
India ink and acrylic
Reprinted with permission from the Estate of Trina Schart Hyman
Members Only Event
Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books Exhibition Opening
November 15, 2008
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a lecture and Q&A with the curator, and an opportunity to win autographed exhibition-related items in our free drawing.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
Members Only Event
Members' Annual Pancake Breakfast
November 16, 2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Enjoy a Sunday breakfast on us and celebrate the new Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books exhibition. Meet other members of the Caterpillar Club, create a unique project in the Art Studio, and settle in for a big screen storytime.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
This event is sponsored by Baystate Children’s Hospital.
In The Auditorium
Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books panel discussion
November 16, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Please check back for more information about this event.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 21, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Cinderella
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Max
November 22 - November 23, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
The Big Read for Little Readers: Prairies and Prose
November 23, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
A Big Read event at The Carle in collaboration with Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association featuring author Patricia MacLachlan. Book signing to follow presentation.
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association is celebrating history through literature with The Big Read: My Antonia. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 28, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Cinderella
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
The Paper Bag Players
November 30, 2008
$8.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Performances at 1:00 & 3:00 pm. America’s funniest and finest theater for children celebrates its 50th Anniversary with 2 performances at The Carle.
Tickets will be available the beginning of September.
Click here for more information about The Paper Bag Players.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 5, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Rapunzel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
December 5, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
In The Auditorium
Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood
December 6, 2008
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
$6.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Castle Hill Theatre Company's Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood in Story Theatre tradition. Actors recreate this classic fairy tale by pulling costumes and props out of a box. Don't miss this zany and colorful rendition of this perennial favorite starring Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and Grandma. Lots of fun for all ages!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood
December 7, 2008
1:00 pm
$6.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Castle Hill Theatre Company's Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood in Story Theatre tradition. Actors recreate this classic fairy tale by pulling costumes and props out of a box. Don't miss this zany and colorful rendition of this perennial favorite starring Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and Grandma. Lots of fun for all ages!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 12, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Rapunzel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
The Best of the Best in 2008
December 13, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
2 PDPs. In anticipation of the 2009 Caldecott Medal awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children for the preceding year, Susan Bloom selects her favorites. Learn from Simmons College Professor Emeritus of Children's Literature what makes these books rise above the rest.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
December 14, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Mo Willems! 1 PDP. 2008 Caldecott Honor Book Don’t miss this series of celebrated, award-winning artists! These events are recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 19, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
James Marshall’s Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie The Pooh
December 20 - December 21, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 26, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
James Marshall’s Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie The Pooh
December 27 - December 28, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 2, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Ugly Duckling
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 9, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Ugly Duckling
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 16, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 23, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 30, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.