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Exhibit Events
Calendar of Exhibit Events
September 2005 |
October
2005 | November 2005 | December 2005
December 2005
* = Please Register
* = Call Adult Services to register schools and
groups at 847- 429-4680
** = Call Youth Services to register for programs
at 847-429-4685
*** = Call Early Learning Center to register for
preschool programs at 847-429-4595
Dinosaur Drawing with Artist
Tobi Abrams - Conference Room. Registration
required. Limited to 20. Sign up begins Nov 14.
Learn drawing “tricks,” shading to make the animals
appear 3-D, and texturing hides of these huge creatures.
This workshop is taught by artist Tobi Abrams who loves
to draw dinosaurs. Professional art materials provided.
Dino Discoveries with
Christine Buik - Meeting Rooms
Take a new look at prehistoric giants. Become a
dinosaur detective with “Paleontologist Illinois Bones”
with Christine Buik. Fossils are discovered to create
awareness of dinosaur sizes, footprints, eggs, horns,
teeth and bones. An exciting program for junior
paleontologists.
The Tuareg of Niger with
Kimberly Mills - Meeting Rooms
Why do nomads present a problem for nation states?
Cultural Anthropologist Kimberly L. Mills, a member of
the Department of Anthropology from Beloit College, will
present a general overview of the modern nomadic Tuareg
and their conflict with the government of Niger.
Dance for the Dinos with
Dixon Dance Family
Dancers from the Dixon Dance Academy will perform dances
from their “Around the World” theme. Included is a
special Dance of the Dinosaurs which gets everyone
moving!
Family Movie – “Dinosaur
Giants: Found!” - Meeting Rooms
Discover how Dr. Sereno excavated and reconstructed
Jobaria in this National Geographic Society video
special.
The Madrigal Choir of
Elgin High School - Meeting Rooms
A musical treat from Elgin High School’s popular
Madrigal Choir! Enjoy the sounds of blended talented
voices and the entertainment they present.
Dino Surfing - Computer
Training Room. Registration required. Sign up begins
three weeks before program date.
Enter the web world of dinosaurs and fossils. Surf
special websites full of games, information, fun and
discovery. Our Computer Training Room is your site to
dig!
Mama Edie Armstrong
– Meeting Rooms
Mama Edie Ama Adobea guides us through the power of
the word, through silence and through sound, to places
of limitless imaginings. Allow these stories and songs
from African-rooted cultures of the world to remind you
of the greatness embedded within your own; of the
heritage of strength, dignity and self-determination
that is your birthright; of the strength of spirit that
helps us to create and to experience joy.
Dance for the Dinos with Dixon
Dance
Dancers from the Dixon Dance Academy will perform dances
from their “Around the World” theme. Included is a
special Dance of the Dinosaurs which gets everyone
moving!
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