In The Auditorium
Alice & Dorothy: Parallels and Perpendiculars with Barry Moser
September 28, 2006
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition, The Wonderful Art of Oz, this lecture by Barry Moser will chronicle the development of his designs and illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He will also focus attention on the theme of the voyage solitaire, the political implications he reads in the text, and the parallels he draws between Baum’s Dorothy and Carroll’s Alice.
Book signing to follow. (1 PDP)
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist - James Ransome and Lesa Cline-Ransome
October 1, 2006
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In an effort to make this very popular series, formerly known as Bagels and Books Series, more accessible we have made it free with Museum Admission. Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. Those who attend will continue to receive a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 20%) on the days of the sessions. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. (1 PDP)
For other dates and more information on this series, click here
Series sponsored in part by Valley Advocate
In The Auditorium
Annual Educators’ Night with Denise Fleming
October 12, 2006
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Free- All educators welcomed!
This year’s Educators’ Night features award winning author and illustrator, Denise Fleming. Join us as she demonstrates her paper-making process and “pulp painting.” Leave with ideas, information, and inspiration along with many free materials for your classroom. (2 PDP)
Reservations Required (413.658.1126) Space is limited.
Members Only! PJ Party
October 19, 2006
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Details to follow...
Members please RSVP to Christine Lambrou at 413.658.1104 or christinel@picturebookart.org
Special Halloween Storytimes
October 31, 2006
10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
We invite you to come dressed as your favorite picture book character and be treated to a special Halloween storytime and a Museum scavenger hunt filled with treats and treasures.
First Fridays @ The Carle
November 3, 2006
4:00 - 7:00 pm
"...Happy Hour for the whole family." (Amherst Bulletin)
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 all visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat (pizza!) 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.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts
In The Auditorium
A House for Hermit Crab
November 4, 2006
1:00 and 2:00
$3 (does NOT include Museum Admission)
See Eric Carle’s story come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.
Additional show days:
Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist Series - Melissa Sweet
November 5, 2006
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(Formerly Bagels and Books)
A love of words and a love of color (especially red) have led to many fine children’s books by this award-winning illustrator. Sweet’s style is one of whimsical watercolors often enhanced by collage art. Hear her thoughts on design, research, and experimentation – what she considers most exciting about making children’s books.
Feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the Café before attending the presentation at 12:30 pm. A book signing will follow the presentation. Those who attend will receive a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 20%) on the day of the session.
(1 PDP)
For other dates and more information on this series, click here
Series sponsored in part by Valley Advocate
In The Auditorium
A House for Hermit Crab
November 11, 2006
1:00 and 2:00
$3 (does NOT include Museum Admission)
See Eric Carle’s story come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.
Additional show days:
Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
Museum’s 4th Anniversary
November 18, 2006
All Day
Museum admission free all day!
Come help us celebrate our 4th anniversary!
In The Auditorium
A House for Hermit Crab
November 18, 2006
1:00 and 2:00
$3 (Museum Admission FREE November 18, 2006)
See Eric Carle’s story come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.
Additional show days:
Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
In The Museum Cafe
Members’ Annual Pancake Breakfast
November 19, 2006
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members Only! Enjoy a Sunday breakfast on us while you meet other members of the Caterpillar Club!
Please RSVP to Jennifer Kinder at 413.658.1104 or jenniferk@picturebookart.org to attend these member events.
In The Auditorium
A House for Hermit Crab
November 25, 2006
1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm
$3 (does NOT include Museum Admission)
ADDED SHOW at 3:00 pm!
See Eric Carle’s story come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.
Additional show days:
Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
In The Auditorium
The Bug Opera
November 27, 2006
7:30 pm
Tickets are $21 per Adult, $5.50 per Child
Presented by Indian Hill Music. A new work for family audiences eight and up. By Geoffrey Hudson and Alisa Pearson. For more information, visit www.bugopera.com.
Tickets are $21 per Adult, $5.50 per Child. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
First Fridays @ The Carle
December 1, 2006
4:00 - 7:00 pm
"...Happy Hour for the whole family." (Amherst Bulletin)
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 all visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat (pizza!) 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!
Seniors Shopping Night! December 1st during First Fridays @ The Carle. All Seniors receive a 10% DISCOUNT in the Museum Shop (Above and beyond Member discounts)
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist Series - Betsy Lewin, Kadir Nelson, Brian Selznick and Mo Willems
December 3, 2006
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Presentation and book signing with Betsy Lewin, Kadir Nelson, Brian Selznick and Mo Willems.
Feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the Café before attending the presentation at 12:30 pm. A book signing will follow the presentation. Those who attend will receive a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 20%) on the day of the session.
(1 PDP)
For other dates and more information on this series, click here
Series sponsored in part by Valley Advocate
In The Reading Library
Guest Author, Debbie S. Miller
December 3, 2006
2:00 pm
A natural storyteller, Debbie expertly interweaves personal experiences, facts, and artifacts into her presentation about the extraordinary wilderness and wildlife of Alaska. Book signing to follow.
At The Museum Shop
Members’ Holiday Shopping Night
December 8, 2006
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Members receive 20% off in the Museum Shop.
In The Auditorium
Picture Books: The Best of the Best in 2006
December 9, 2006
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for this highly popular annual event. In anticipation of the 2006 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 this outstanding professor of Children’s Literature and reviewer for the Horn Book what makes these books rise above the rest. (2 PDP)
Museum Closed for the Holiday
December 24 - December 25, 2008
The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the holiday. We will reopen at 10:00 am on Friday, December 26.
In The Reading Library
Winter Break expanded Storytime Schedule
December 26 - December 30, 2006
10:30 am and *2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
*Please note that Storytime on Friday, December 29 will be held at 2:30 pm.
In The Auditorium
Winter Break expanded Film Schedule
December 26 - December 30, 2006
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission