MUSEUMFLYER WINTER 2019 kalamazoomuseum.org SPRING BREAK HANDS-ON HAPPENINGS Join us for alternating adult lectures and family days, which include a wide variety of activities and performances starting at 11 a.m. This series is designed for families with children on the autism spectrum and is open to all. January 19 Reinforcement: How Can I Help Make This More Fun? Strategies for repetition, rewards, and the tricks of the trade that really work. February 16 Joe Reilly in Concert Enjoy songs, stories, and crafts about peace. March 16 When Will My Child Be Ready for a Play Date? How do you prepare all those involved for a play date? April 20 Gemini in Concert Create, play, and hear stories about musical instruments. SUNDAY SERIES Join us for science and history programs on second and fourth Sundays at 1:30 p.m. FREE January 13 Light in the Darkness Benje Daneman’s SearchParty This nationally known jazz ensemble will share pieces from their latest album. January 27 The K-Wings in the International Hockey League Stephen Doherty Hear stories from an insider who worked with the K-Wings during their first 25 years. February 10 A Change in the Weather Keith Thompson Join the chief meteorologist at WWMT as he discusses the weather and climate changes he’s observed in West Michigan during his illustrious career. February 24 The Douglass Community Association: Then and Now Sidney Ellis This integral piece of Kalamazoo’s Northside and African-American culture will be explored through its history and current programming. March 10 Unraveling the Mysteries Dr. Deborah Coates Whet your astronomical appetite in anticipation of Statewide Astronomy Night (SWAN), coming in April! March 24 Words That Damage the Sisterhood Coty Dunten & LaSonda Wells Examine the historical impact of language that has led to oppression and trauma of women. April 14 Most Unusual Products of The Upjohn Company Jeremy Winkworth Learn about fascinating products from this former Kalamazoo pharmaceutical company. April 28 From Undercover to OutFront, the Story of Kalamazoo’s LGBTQ Community Denise Miller Consider the evolution of Kalamazoo’s LGBTQ community over the past 60 years, as well as its future. April 1 – 5, 1 – 4 p.m. daily Spring break at the Museum is filled with fun, including exploring stories with numbers through arts and crafts, interactive workshops for children of all abilities, and special family-friendly planetarium shows! Check out the Museum website for details. ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW!