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Kids in Bloom on Mother's Day - May 02, 2008
PITTSFIELD – The Berkshire Museum in downtown Pittsfield will celebrate Mothers Day with Kids in Bloom, Sunday, May 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This special family day is part of Galleries in Bloom, a museum-wide display of approximately 40 floral arrangements. Activities include flower inspired arts and crafts, the movie The Secret Garden, Bowie the Clown, and more. All Kids in Bloom activities are included with Galleries in Bloom admission of $13 adults ($8 members), and $9 children ages 3-17, ($5 members). Proceeds from Galleries in Bloom benefit year round educational programs at the Berkshire Museum.
Galleries in Bloom is sponsored by Country Curtains, Cranwell Resort, Spa, & Golf Club, and TD Banknorth.
The schedule for Kids in Bloom is as follows:
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Drop in Art Projects-Crane Room
Make a flower frame, tissue flower or a flower key chain.
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Art Workshop with Sasha Sicurella-classroom
Artist and teacher Sasha Sicurella will offer a 45-minute art project on the hour. Parents may leave children and enjoy the galleries on their own during this time. (Ages six and up, register at front desk. Limited to 20 children per session).
11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
The Secret Garden, 1993, 1 hour, 42 minutes, PG
Little Cinema
In this acclaimed adaptation of the beloved novel by Frances Hodson Burnett, a young British girl born and reared in India returns to England to live at her uncle's castle. She begins exploring the estate and discovers a hidden garden that has been locked and neglected. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Bowie the Clown
Bowie the Clown spins a magical atmosphere sculpting animal balloons
between performing magic tricks as he roams through the galleries.
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Face Painting-Crane Room
Galleries In Bloom combines the artistry of floral displays with works from the Berkshire Museum’s collections. Inspiration comes from diverse objects in What’s the Story, paintings in America Seen, pieces in Native Peoples Northeast-Northwest, artifacts from Egypt and other ancient cultures, and the new Feighenbaum Hall of Innovation. Selected arrangements will also complement the aquarium and natural science collections. Floral photography, nationally judged by the Garden Club of America, will be on view. The exhibition is on view through Monday, May 12.
The Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South Street on Route 7 in Downtown Pittsfield. The galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Berkshire Museum at (413) 443-7171, ext. 10, or visit www.berkshiremuseum.org |
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