Here is the second journal entry from our young Olympic reporters, Courtney and Lauren: February 14: Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year Today is the Year of the Tiger and we went to Chinatown to celebrate it. Before going there we went to see the Olympic cauldron which had been lit on Friday night. We [...]
Auction 2010 is right around the corner! Join us on March 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay for a fun-filled night of fundraising! While perusing the fabulous getaways, restaurants, artwork (and much more) up for bid, be sure to check out the Kids table for something special to bring home. Check out this [...]
Several months ago, an artist named David K. Ross approached me to ask about connecting the Camera Obscura on our third floor – the optical device that projects a 360-degree view of Portland into aroom with no windows – to the Institute for Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art. Mr. Ross had been invited [...]
Who needs flowers and candy? To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I joined Jamie and Victoria (one of our terrific volunteers) for Big Messy Art: Valentine’s Day Cards. Our young visitors were clearly inspired by the holiday, producing sparkling, beribboned, heart-shaped masterpieces! I didn’t want to be nosy, but I had to ask – who would be [...]
February vacation starts at the end of today! If you’re using the Kitetails Newsletter we sent in January to plan your February vacation week visits to the Museum & Theatre, there is a slight change in our schedule. We’ve added more programs throughout the week so you and your family can have the best experience [...]
Lobtailing, breaches and flukes abounded last night at the exhibit opening party for What About Whales?. We had over 150 guests, some delicious krill and tours of the exhibit, including a dramatic lowering of Istar, our life-sized inflatable whale! The night was a big hit with our member and volunteer families. We would like to [...]