Three Saturdays—January 17, 24 & 31, 2009
Kaufmann Theater and Linder Theater
(both on the first floor of the Museum)

FREE with Museum admission

INTRO | JAN 17 | JAN 24 | JAN 31

INTRODUCTION


In conjunction with the Museum’s groundbreaking exhibition Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future, this year’s Living in America program series considers the global climate crisis and explores its impacts on the environment and communities. Dynamic performances, discussions, and films for adults and families will highlight local, national, and international stories.


SPECIAL FEATURE

Mohawk basket weavers will be featured at the fair along with environmental and cultural groups.
Courtesy of the Akwesasne Museum

12:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday, January 17
GRAND GALLERY
1st Floor

Hudson Quadricentennial Fair

This interactive Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Fair features various advocacy groups, cultural organizations, and State Agencies working on regional issues related to the environment, local communities, and climate change. Demonstrations by traditional Mohawk basket weavers will also take place throughout the day.

The Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Fair is cosponsored with Explore NY 400 and supported by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.


All programs subject to change. All programs are free with suggested Museum admission. Neither tickets nor reservations are required.Seating is limited and is on a first-come,first-served basis. We recommend that you arrive in plenty of time to enter the Museum and locate the program space. Please use the main entrance at Central Park West at 79th Street. For further information, call the Museum’s Department of Education at 212-769-5315 weekdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm weekdays.

Living in America is developed and coordinated by Roberto Borrero (Taíno), Senior Program Coordinator, American Museum of Natural History.