Programs and Events
APS Museum, 1–4 p.m.
2008: September 14, October 12; November 9; December 14
September 14, Stream Studies with Vivian Williams of the Stroud Water Research Center
October 12, Mapping Book with Rosae Reeder and Kay Healy of the University of the Arts
November 9, Audubon’s Bugs of America with Greg Cowper of the Academy of Natural Sciences
December 14, "Diatom Snowflakes" with Hand-Made Envelopes with artist Martin Campos
Enjoy family-friendly afternoons in the APS Museum on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy two Science Sundays (September 14 and October 12) and two Book Arts Sundays (November 9 and December 14). Second Sundays are suitable for families with children five and above.
Science Sundays feature interactive science projects inspired by the UNDAUNTED exhibition. Come learn from an expert about compasses and surveying, find out how to make a mini-microscope laboratory, or see a demonstration of "stuffing" birds—the preparation of bird specimens for scientific study.
Book Arts Sundays feature hands-on bookmaking projects led by professional artists. Inspired by objects and concepts found in the current exhibition, you can make a different book each Second Sunday, using special papers and methods. Come for one Sunday or drop in every Second Sunday to enhance your artistic skills and create your own collection of unique, handmade books.
Contact the Museum at museum@amphilsoc.org for more information on Second Sunday events.
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Secret Cinema Film Series
APS Museum
2008: November 5 and November 18
View exhibition, 6 - 7 p.m.
Film begins, 7 p.m., moderated discussion to follow
View a two-film series about exploration, observation, and other themes in the UNDAUNTED exhibition. After each cinematic adventure, enjoy light refreshments and engage in a discussion about each film and its relevance to past and present-day issues. The featured films are:
● The Sky Above, the Mud Below, 1961 (Wednesday, November 5)
In 1959, documentarian/adventurer Pierre-Dominique Gaisseau organized a seven-month expedition deep into the heart of New Guinea, accompanied by six fellow explorers, four soldiers, and 60 bearers. The expedition encounters many challenges such as headhunters, cannibals, leeches, and swarms of insects while they cross the rugged landscape. The film won the 1962 Academy Award for "best documentary feature.”● Nanook of the North, 1922 (Tuesday, November 18)
In Robert Flaherty's famous documentary, Nanook, an Inuit hunter, and his family struggle to survive harsh conditions in the upper Hudson Bay region. Nanook of the North was the first full-length, anthropological documentary in cinematographic history.
Intersections:
Mark Dion “meets” William Bartram at the American Philosophical Society
APS Museum, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
2008: Thursday, November 6
Limited space, pre-registration required by October 30
Join artist Mark Dion and librarian Roy Goodman for an informal presentation and discussion of 18th-century watercolors and drawings by Philadelphian botanist and horticulturist William Bartram from the American Philosophical Society’s (APS) outstanding Bartram collections.
The Bartram program begins at 6:00, but come early to see the APS Museum’s related exhibition, UNDAUNTED: Five American Explorers, 1760—2007, guided by Museum director and curator Dr. Sue Ann Prince. After the talk, participate in the conversation during a lively question and answer session. The evening will conclude with light refreshments.
To RSVP, call 215.729.5281 x103 or amcdowell@bartramsgarden.org
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