[VirginiaDiscoveryMuseum] eNews April 7, 2008

Mon Apr 7 15:29:56 EDT 2008



                   An exciting place for kids and their families to play and learn together! 

                 eNews  April 7, 2008  


            In this email: Two of a Kind concert with Monacan Dancers; our new mascot; Monacan bead and basketry program
               
                   Two of a Kind Benefit Concert
                 
                 Date:  This Sunday, April 13 - Rain or Shine!

                  Time:  3-5pm

                  Location:  Charlottesville Pavilion

                   
                  Two of a Kind, a family friendly band, will be performing a Benefit Concert for the Virginia Discovery Museum at the Charlottesville Pavilion on Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 3pm to 5pm, rain or shine.   No advanced tickets are required.  Donations will be accepted at the Pavilion entrance the day of the concert. (Suggested donation of $5 per person / $20 per family).  

                   
                  The Monacan Indian Youth Dance Group will be opening with traditional dances in customary Monacan Indian clothing.  The group is composed of boys and girls from the Monacan Nation who are very proud of their Native American culture. This group of young children travels and performs at powwows and other festivals through out the state.  Karenne Wood, a member of the Monacan Tribal Council, will discuss the importance of dance to the Monacan culture.  This cultural program is made possible by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.

                   
                  Following the Monacan Indian Youth Dance Group, Two of a Kind will perform interactive songs that are fun for kids of all ages.  They will be unveiling a special song honoring Thomas Jefferson, written just for Charlottesville's Virginia Discovery Museum!  Spend Sunday, April 13 with the Virginia Discovery Museum at the Pavilion, beginning at three o'clock.  No advance tickets are required - donations will be accepted the door.  Proceeds from this benefit concert will provide important support for the Museum's operations and help us create new adventures for your family.  

                   
                  This event is made possible by generous support from these sponsors: Charlottesville Day School; Crown Automotive; Better Living Foundation; PBM Products LLC; Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville PLC; Nature's Child; Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Alakazam Toys & Gifts;  Body*Mind*Spirit;  BB&T Barger Insurance;  Explorations: A Play Studio for Children;  Music Together;  Charlottesville Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine; Holistic Moms Network; FootNotes Music & Dance Studio;  Dance Explosion;  The Little Gym; Montessori Community School;  Piedmont Pediatrics; AlbemarleFamily; Freckles N' Friends; and the New Dominion Bookshop. 

                    
            Meet the Virginia Discovery Museum's new mascot

            Our new mascot will make her debut at the April 13 concert! Come meet our new friend!


            MONACAN BASKET AND BEAD WORK
            with Jessica Branham and Pam Talbot
            Saturday, April 19
            Come by between 10:00-12:00
            Virginia Discovery Museum
            Free with Admission

            Come learn about traditional Monacan basket making and beadworking.  Karenne
            Wood, Director of the Virginia Indian Heritage Program, will discuss the
            importance of these arts to the Monacan culture.

            The Monacan Indian Programs are made possible by the generous support of the
            Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
                 

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            LOCATION AND CONTACT:
            East End of the Downtown Mall - Post Office Box 1128 - Charlottesville, VA 22902
            PHONE (434) 977-1025 - FAX (434) 977-9681 - EMAIL vadm at vadm.org - WEB SITE www.vadm.org

            HOURS:
            Tues-Sat 10:00-5:00 - Sun 1:00-5:00 - Closed Mondays 
            Closed the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 and Easter. We are open when schools are closed on Snow Days (except on Mondays)! Just call the Museum before heading out.

            ADMISSION:
            $4 per person, all ages (under 1 year old free) - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Museum Members: Free - ASTC and ACM Reciprocal Members: Free - $0.50 AAA discount per person with card - Handicapped accessible

            PARKING:
            2 hours free parking at Market Street Parking Garage (5th & Market) or Water Street Parking Garage (3rd & Water) - bring ticket to front desk for validation
           
     
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