Come to Peabody Essex Museum and swing by In Conversation: Modern African American Art to meet a museum educator and look more closely at the painting Our City by Herbert Gentry. Gentry uses layers of colored lines and symbols that flow together into a narrative. Learn more about the painting and try some engaging and educational activities.
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Join us in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere as we escape the heat and journey to a farm in England to meet Shaun the Sheep. From the creators of Wallace and Gromit, this series of short clips will delight the whole family. We'll also explore wool and make a sheep craft to take home!
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Anna Hibiscus is so happy she's afraid she might explode! Discover why she's cheerful as we read [amazon 978-1610670401 inline], by Nigerian storyteller Atinuke. Decorate your own "good cheer jar" to take home. Part of the Mother's Day Brunch at PEM.
The lookout signals, the cannon fires — what happens next? Artworks can tell stories without words, and sometimes books do, too! Find out how this works as we read David Wiesner's Sector 7 ([amazon 978-0395746561 inline]), and learn to "storyboard" like an illustrator with guest artist Katy Bratun. Reservations by March 16!
As the world is just beginning, First Woman seeks to write laws in the sky in patterns of stars. When Coyote offers his help, things go awry. Listen to this Navajo story retold in Jerrie Oughton's book How the Stars Fell into the Sky, and design a constellation shadowbox with your own star pattern.
There's a mystery afoot in Motham City! Detective Ace Lacewing is on the case — and we have the mastermind at hand. Meet David Biedrzycki, author and illustrator of the Ace Lacewing series! Discover how real insects influenced his illustrations, and try some drawing techniques of your own.
Ice Queen Cosplay Princess Parties & Breanna's Princess Parties are co-hosting a fundraiser, because we want to help Boston Children’s continue its amazing work for kids. Stop by and visit Disney Princesses for a Meet & Greet, story times, sing-a-longs, and more! There are expected to be about 20 characters in attendance including Iron Man, Wonder Woamn and Spider Man! 100% of the profit from this event will be donated to Boston Children's Hospital! Tickets will be $10 at the door. There will also be a silent auction.
