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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the Suffrage Centennial
DESCRIPTION:Women of the Nation Arise! brought together a panel of scholars and experts to advise the development of the exhibition and examine the contributions of Staten Island’s suffragists\, present-day issues of political equality\, and voter participation. Join us with Zoom to hear firsthand the conclusions reached by the panel about Staten Island’s role in expanding voting rights – a core principle of American government. \n\nSarah Litvin – Director\, Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History\nSusan Goodier – Lecturer of History at SUNY Oneonta specializing in U.S. Public Policy History\, International Gender and Culture\, and Black Women’s History\nDebbie-Ann Paige – Public historian\, Senior Policy Analyst with the Council of State Governments\, and co-president of the Richard B. Dickenson Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAGHS)\nCatherine Gray – Co-President of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York\nMargaret Middleton – Independent exhibit designer and museum consultant based in Providence\, Rhode Island.\nGabriella Leone – Curator and Archives Manager
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/perspectives-on-the-suffrage-centennial/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T150000
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SUMMARY:Super Science: Plants and Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about the different parts of a plant\, and how they take in water and nutrients\, as well as the different types of pollinators and how they pollinate. Follow along with our videos to conduct an experiment using plants you can find in your very own backyard\, as well as create a simulation to show how pollinators help our plants! \nLink to the Zoom invitation will be provided upon registration. If you are unable to attend the program during the scheduled time\, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recorded zoom video which will be accessible for 72 hours.
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/super-science-plants-and-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online Live Event\, * Please register.
CATEGORIES:Super Science series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023813
CREATED:20200706T204558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T162155Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Nights: Hapa-Zome Natural Dye Printing with Sajata Epps
DESCRIPTION:A Japanese word meaning “leaf dye”\, hapa-zome is a Japanese art form that creates stunning prints from natural dyes. In this workshop participants will be printing using fugitive dyes from fresh common house plants\, flowers\, and fruits. With the guidance of artist Sajata Epps and the pressure of a rubber mallet beautiful tie-dye like prints will emerge. \nMaterials will be provided by contactless pickup at the Staten Island Museum (details to follow). \nLink to the Zoom invitation will be provided upon registration. If you are unable to attend the program during the scheduled time\, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recorded zoom video which will be accessible for 72 hours. \nSpace is limited to 15 participants. \nAbout the artist \nSajata Epps (aka SAJATA-E) is a sustainable clothing and textile designer running her lifestyle brand from the South Bronx. From yarn to dye\, everything is manufactured in her studios by hand. Sajata-E makes a lot of the tools she uses to design but she also up-cycles used machines in order to create less waste in the world. Growing natural textile dyes is her passion and she does this in the comfort of lovely community farms she helps develop in the Bronx.
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/summer-nights-hapa-zome-natural-dye-printing-with-sajata-epps/
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Summer Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023813
CREATED:20200624T202712Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Night
DESCRIPTION:See below for download. \nStay up late and celebrate National Moth Week! \nMissed Moth Night? It’s not too late! \nDownload your Moth Night Discovery Kit here! \nDemystify the nocturnal world of science right from your windowsill or backyard with a downloadable kit of night science activities. Learn how to make your own attractor to study moths and insects\, how to decipher owl calls and other night sounds\, and more! Take a (virtual) closer look at the unique moths in our collection and express your love for nighttime nature with art activities. \nJoin experts and learn to “Decode Dusk”\, “How to Make a Light Attractor” and so much more. Activities include coloring pages\, a crossword puzzle\, and a nighttime scavenger hunt. Full list of videos and activities below. \nExplore your yard\, your neighborhood\, or look out the window! Celebrate the wonder of moths and use your senses to discover the natural world by moonlight. Warm summer nights are perfect for bringing the whole family together to explore the scientific world that comes alive when the sun goes down. \nVideos \n\n“Love at First Light” with Danielle Belleny\, Wildlife Biologist\n “Decoding Dusk” with Ashley Gary\, The Wildlife Host\n “How to make a light attractor to study nocturnal insects” with Colleen Evans\, Director of Natural Science\, Staten Island Museum\n “Luna Moth Life Cycle ” with the Staten Island Children’s Museum\n “How to Raise Butterflies at home” with amateur lepidopterist Cooper Keane\n “Looking Closely at the Moth Collection” with Colleen Evans\, Director of Natural Science\, Staten Island Museum\n “Our Nocturnal Neighbors: Owl Prowl” with Cliff Hagen\, President\, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods\n\nActivities \n\nLight Attractor Field Guide\nNighttime Scavenger Hunt\n Spot-the-difference\n Coloring pages: Clearwing & Luna Moth\n Pattern Mirror\n Crossword\n Maze\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/moth-night/
LOCATION:Download Available
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023813
CREATED:20200601T205236Z
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SUMMARY:Family Art Workshops: Exotic Insect Collage
DESCRIPTION:Free – Donations Welcome \nInspired by some of the most beautiful and exotic insects in the museum’s collection\, this workshop examines symmetry found in art and nature. After observing various insects and their parts\, participants will use collage to create their own imaginative insect. \nRegistration coming soon! \nZoom link and password will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/a-new-event-in-august-2020-04-04-2020-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T150000
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SUMMARY:Super Science: Today's Forecast - Weather!
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s workshop participants will explore the topic of weather. Follow along with our videos to simulate real-life weather conditions by creating a cloud in a jar\, and demonstrate the water cycle in a bag. You can even create your very own at-home weather station to forecast the weather like a real meteorologist!
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/super-science/
LOCATION:Online Live Event\, * Please register.
CATEGORIES:Family,Super Science series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503
DTSTAMP:20260407T023813
CREATED:20200601T205236Z
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SUMMARY:Family Art Workshops: Paper Quilling
DESCRIPTION:On the first Saturday of the month\, join the Staten Island Museum to find inspiration from the objects in the Museum’s collection! These imaginative workshops explore a wide variety of materials while building skills in art making. \nJoin artist Jenya Frid to explore this unique craft using common materials found around the home. The art of paper quilling involves using of thin strips of paper which are rolled\, shaped and glued together to create decorative designs. \n• Thin paper\, any kind. Suggestions include: magazine paper\, construction paper\, printer paper\n• Cardstock/cardboard. Suggestions include: the back of a cereal box\, manila folder\n• Rolling Tool. Suggestion: end of a thin paintbrush\, skewer\, knitting needle\n• Glue. Suggestion: glue stick or school glue such as Elmer’s \nFamily Art Workshops: Inspired by objects in the museum’s collection\, these imaginative workshops explore a wide variety of materials while building skills in art making. \nFamily Art workshops are free. If you are able to support the Staten Island Museum at this time\, donations are always welcome.
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/a-new-event-in-august-2020-04-04-2020-05-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260407T023813
CREATED:20200526T054606Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day How-To Festival 2020
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day as we digitally share an interactive science fair!! \nVideo workshops\, presentations\, and lectures will be broadcast to feature local experts\, enthusiasts\, hobbyists\, and professionals sharing their particular passions ranging from activities that require highly specialized skills to those anyone can do. Celebrate our community’s know-how\, learn something new\, and help protect the only world we have. \nSupported in part by NRG Energy and Richmond County Savings Foundation. \nPlease note: These videos provide many activities you can do at home or in your immediate outdoor area. Please remember\, if you are outdoors in public spaces at this time\, practice social distancing guidelines of keeping at least 6 feet from others and protect yourself and others by wearing face masks or coverings that cover your nose and mouth. For more info: please visit NYC’s COVID-19 info page. Be safe and stay healthy!
URL:https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/earth-day-how-to-festival-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Special Events
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