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PBS Kids Club at the Noguchi Museum

July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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This past Sunday, we, along with forty Kids Club Thirteen members, were treated to a unique afternoon at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens.  It's a very special place, actually the first and only museum in the country to be founded by an artist during his lifetime.  The collection focuses on Iasamu Noguchi's extensive productions.  As part of the PBS Kids team, the kids created a Bendaroos art sculpture and participated in a treasure hunt around the museum.  I had never been to the Noguchi Museum before and it was quite an incredible … [Read more...]

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10 Things I Plan to do in NYC This Summer with My Kids

July 5, 2010 By 4 Comments
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It's amazing how you can live in NYC for years and years and years and still never see everything.  There's a plethora of activity every single day of the week. This summer, I have my "to do" list ready of places we've yet to visit.  It includes: 1. Take my kids to the new Pier 6 Playground in Brooklyn 2. Take a water taxi to Governor's Island 3. See what the new Luna Park Amusement Park is all about and go back to Coney Island, which I love 4. Go to Storm King Sculpture Park 5. Check out the Noguchi Museum in Queens 6. Go horseback riding … [Read more...]

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Join PBS Kids Club Thirteen at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, Queens

June 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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On, Sunday, July 11th, 11:00-2:00pm, Kids Club Thirteen Members are in for a special afternoon of music and art at the Noguchi Museum. Featured activities in the Member-Zone include a hands-on musical project, Bendaroos art sculpture, and an instrument-themed episode from the PBS Kids show, Design Squad. Stick around in the afternoon for a performance in the garden by Talujon Percussion Quartet. Admission to the museum is free for Kids Club Members only, as is participation in the activities. Not a member? Join before you go – click here. … [Read more...]

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Noguchi Museum Summer Teen Program

June 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The Noguchi' Museum's Making Your Mark (MYM) is a studio art program for teenagers.  In this free program participants look at, and interpret art from a personal standpoint; experiment with art materials and methods; and create their own artwork.  This year, students will work primarily with paint and 3D media, experimenting with foundation concepts like color, texture, tone, form, and material application.  MYM participants will also prepare their work for portfolio presentation and for a final exhibition at the Museum. MYM meets on Tuesday, … [Read more...]

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