| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Antique Sleigh Rally: February 4, 2012Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village February 4, 2012 A genuine New England Sleigh Rally. See horse-drawn sleighs in action, including cutters and bobsleighs, as they compete for awards. Favorite classes include the Sleigh Dog and the Currier & Ives divisions. | Old Sturbridge Village | 02/04/12 | Sturbridge |
Meet an Owl!Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 4, 2012 Swoop in to meet owls from the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. Discover what makes these fascinating creatures unique hunters and how they fit into the New England ecosystem. For more information about the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, visit www.massaudubon.org. | The Discovery Museums | 02/04/12 | Acton |
Ben Rudnick and Friends Family Works! and ConcertPresented by Ben Rudnick and Friends February 4, 2012 February 4 Saturday Tico - 11am - 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA - A GREAT restaurant in the Back Bay. WHAT: BR&F Family Works Event, Brunch and Concert WHERE: TiCO, 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA DATE: Saturday, February 4th MUSIC STARTS AT: 11am and we'll play approximately one hour. COMPLIMENTARY: Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice. BRUNCH: TICO will be offering their full brunch menu as well as a special kid's menu featuring Silver Dollar Pancakes, French Toast, Chicken Fingers,... | Ben Rudnick and Friends | 02/04/12 | Boston |
Winter Concert & Festival featuring Wayne PotashPresented by Burr Coop Nursery School at Newton Cultural Center February 4, 2012 Get the whole family dancing at the 7th Annual Winter Concert & Festival featuring Wayne Potash! Join Burr Cooperative Nursery School for a fun-filled morning of live music from fabulous singer-songwriter Wayne Potash, along with various activities, crafts, a bake sale, and fantastic raffle prizes. All proceeds to benefit Burr Cooperative Nursery School, a non-profit organization. | Burr Coop Nursery School | 02/04/12 | Newton |
Eye Wonder Family ProgramPresented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum February 5, 2012 Eye Wonder is a monthly drop-in program for families which focuses on careful looking and creative art projects.
This month explore the different colors and textures in the current exhibitions and then create your own textural artwork out of ground natural materials and other objects.
Perfect for families with children ages 6–12. Free with Museum admission. | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | 02/05/12 | Lincoln |
Mary Poppins: Kids' ShowsPresented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 5, 2012 The movie combines a diverting story, songs, color and sequences of live action blended with the movements of animated figures.
Mary Poppins flies in with her umbrella in response to the request of the Banks children and proceeds to put things right with the aid of her rather extraordinary magical powers before flying off again.
Recommended for ages 3+. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 02/05/12 | Brookline |
Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlin ExhibitionPresented by Boston Sculptors Gallery at Boston Sculptors Gallery January 4-February 5, 2012 In “Flock Together”, Dodson is exploring the idea that similar types of people choose to congregate with other like-minded souls, even if the similarities are beneath the skin, feather or breed, and not immediately apparent or obvious to the viewer. Andy Moerlein’s work has a story teller’s attitude - that tightrope walk between naturalism and symbolism. "The parallels between avian and human - warm bodies, social complexities, and a passion to communicate -... | Boston Sculptors Gallery | 01/04/12-
02/05/12 | Boston |
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKENDPresented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton February 4-February 5, 2012 Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5,
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the Jackson Homestead and Museum. | Historic Newton | 02/04/12-
02/05/12 | Newton |
Music On & Up 19 & Under Showcase Grand Finale Presented by Music On & Up at Hard Rock Cafe February 5, 2012 A MUST SEE SHOWCASE GRAND FINALE OF YOUNG PERFORMERS! The first Showcase Series of its kind in the Boston area Join us for Music On & Up's Showcase Grand Finale event at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe. The Showcase will feature thirteen amazing 19 & under performers from New England and beyond and a special debut guest performance by the new teen band, popALERT. The Showcase performers were selected by a professional panel of judges in the music industry from a large volume of submissions... | Music On & Up | 02/05/12 | Boston |
Digging for Mastodons: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado RockiesPresented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 5, 2012 Paleontologist Dr. Kirk Johnson of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science will share the latest news about Snowmass Village, the massive site in the Colorado Rockies where he’s leading a team that has recently unearthed a treasure trove of over 5,000 fossils of Ice Age animals—including mastodons, Columbian mammoth, Jefferson’s ground sloth, giant bison, camels, and other species. Regular admission rates apply. | Harvard Museum of Natural History | 02/05/12 | Cambridge |
Shadows Around the WorldPresented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 1-February 5, 2012 For thousands of years, man has manipulated puppets for a variety of reasons: religion, education, and entertainment. One of the oldest and most wonderful forms of puppetry is shadow puppetry.
Shadows Around the World explores the history of shadow puppetry and its development throughout the world. The program focuses on world cultures and history, the oral tradition of storytelling, and the development of shadow puppetry as an art form.
Recommended for ages 4 &... | Puppet Showplace Theatre | 02/01/12-
02/05/12 | Brookline |
Green ChemistryPresented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 5, 2012 Have you ever made glue out of milk or flour? Want to make your own small solar panel from fruit? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of chemistry! Discover what materials are bad for the environment and what everyday items can be used to replace them! Learn about how scientists use nature as a basis for a lot of what they study. Put on your goggles and get ready to get your hands messy as we learn about how to be environmentally friendly! | The Discovery Museums | 02/05/12 | Acton |
Bridging the Generations: An Intergenerational Music ClassPresented by Brookline Music School January 11-February 8, 2012 Teacher: Ruth Schechter
Ages: 3-5 years (younger siblings welcome)
Join us for a special kind of music-making! This class combines all the elements of a regular music class, but it is set in a senior living facility, where the residents participate with us by singing, playing instruments, or simply watching. The class allows for and encourages interaction between the children and the seniors. With rhythm instruments, songs, play materials and movement, we create a rich musical... | Brookline Music School | 01/11/12-
02/08/12 | Brookline |
Beatleness!Presented by Candy Leonard at Center for the Arts at The Armory February 9, 2012 The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show on February 9, 1964 - and everything changed. The Beatlemania of the 1960s has become Beatleness, and it's all around us. How did this happen and why are the Beatles still so important? Sociologist and lifelong Beatle fan Candy Leonard has interviewed hundreds of Beatle fans and offers a unique, multidisciplinary analysis of the Beatles' ongoing impact that will engage and delight Beatle fans of all ages. A splendid time is guaranteed for... | Candy Leonard | 02/09/12 | Somerville |
An Arabian Adventure by Tanglewood MarionettesPresented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 8-February 9, 2012 Featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, “An Arabian Adventure” tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate.
The soundtrack features professional actors set to the background of classical... | Puppet Showplace Theatre | 02/08/12-
02/09/12 | Brookline |
FETCH! Float my BoatPresented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 9, 2012 Test different boat designs to see how many DUPLO™ people and animals you can load without sinking the boat. Then try your hand at building your own aluminum foil boat to test. Dive in! Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, with additional support from Red Hat, Inc. © 2011 WGBH Educational Foundation. | The Discovery Museums | 02/09/12 | Acton |
February 10 Free Second Friday at Smith College Museum of ArtPresented by Smith College Museum of Art at Smith College Museum of Art February 10, 2012 Ooh La La! Step into a Parisian Café. 4–6 pm Hands On! Art making for ages 4+ (while supplies last). 6 pm Open Eyes: An informal, guided conversation about an art object (no experience required). Light French fare by Riff’s Café. Museum Shop open: 10–8! Featuring the exhibition: Debussy’s Paris, Art, Music & Sounds of the City. | Smith College Museum of Art | 02/10/12 | Northampton |
Capturing Forest Animals with Pencil and Paper (Ages 9–13)Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 11, 2012 Where do moose, snakes, turtles and pillbugs live in the forest? Capture an animal and its habitat through close observations of classroom specimens and the New England Forest gallery. Practice realistic drawing techniques to learn more about these creatures and how to draw them in their forest environments. | Harvard Museum of Natural History | 02/11/12 | Cambridge |
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion vs Bhangra vs Garba!!!Presented by Boston Bhangra, Inc at John Hancock Hall February 11, 2012 If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown! The last year 2 years have sold out!!
The concept of Showdown is to put the best dance teams from each South Asian genre against one another to see who wins! Bhangra is a folk dance from the Punjab region of India. Bollywood/Fusion is a conglomeration of all South Asian dance and any other dance form that the team chooses to use with... | Boston Bhangra, Inc | 02/11/12 | Boston |
A Thousand CranesPresented by The Prana Center February 10-February 11, 2012 This beautiful play is based on the haunting, true story of Sadako Saski. Sadako is lively and athletic - a regular kid - until she starts getting dizzy. Doctors diagnose leukemia, the "atom bomb disease." With the help of her friend Kenji, Sadako sets to work folding paper cranes. Japanese legend says that if a sick person folds one thousand cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make her healthy again. Proceeds from this play will be donated to the Hiroshima Peace Museum's... | The Prana Center | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Holliston |
Into the WoodsPresented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 4-February 11, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Sondheim's "Into the Woods"!Stephen Sondheim weaves together beloved fairy tales- Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella- with his own original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, to explore the darker side of a happy ending. But after all the grannies have been saved and maidens have been married and wishes have been granted, it is what we do with our "Ever After" that is the true judge of our character.... | Stoneham Theatre | 02/04/12-
02/11/12 | Stoneham |
| Stars and the Moons of Jupiter | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/11/12 | Natick |
LEFT & RIGHT Special Valentine's Performance Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA February 10-February 11, 2012 Left & Right is an interactive dance-comedy about conjoined twins on the search for love! It starts out like any other ordinary day for these extraordinary individuals. Waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready. Yet these mundane experiences are far from commonplace for these two! Cereal races, toothbrush sword fights, a close shave, and even the Macarena! After the morning “routine”, Left and Right make a fantastic discovery: it’s Valentines Day! Sequin bellbottoms...
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Boston Children's Theatre | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Boston |
Winter Kids' Concert & Family Fun FairPresented by Watertown Cooperative Nursery School February 11, 2012 Please join us for our Winter Kids’ Concert & Family Fun Fair Saturday February 11, 2012 11am – 2pm St. John’s Church 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown MA Children $8; Adults $10 Children 2 and under – free Open to the public, WCNS proudly presents Ethan Rossiter and his band, playing music kids and parents can enjoy together, followed by a children’s fair filled with fun activities and good food! Take a listen at:... | Watertown Cooperative Nursery School | 02/11/12 | Watertown |
Valentine Card Making ExtravaganzaPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 11, 2012 Artbeat holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza. The studio will transform into a factory for extra special unique cards to give to all your friends, family, or even your entire class! Choose from our colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special. $12 flat fee to make as many cards as you would like. | Artbeat | 02/11/12 | Arlington |
Spielberg Night & Auction Kickoff (sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Israel, Sharon)Presented by Brotherhood of Temple Israel February 11, 2012 Steven Spielberg and Auction Kick-off Night - Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. OPEN TO ALL !!! Join us for an evening discovering the work of Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe award-winner Steven Spielberg and kickoff the annual Brotherhood Auction. We'll see clips from his many movies and the impact he's had on films. We'll explore his life and how his Jewish roots influenced his films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List. Further, we'll see how Spielberg's work led him to... | Brotherhood of Temple Israel | 02/11/12 | Sharon |
Music and Movement with Miss CarolynPresented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 11, 2012 Explore sound through singing and playing. Move, make music, listen, learn, and get a multi-sensory workout! Music improves your child’s memory, cognitive development, learning skills, and ability to express emotion. Plus, it’s fun! Miss Carolyn is a professional musician, serves as a faculty member at Indian Hill Music School, and has been a licensed Kindermusik Educator for 5 years. | The Discovery Museums | 02/11/12 | Acton |
Roxbury's Black History Trolley TourPresented by Discover Roxbury February 11, 2012 Take an informative (heated if needed) trolley tour with us as it travels through three centuries of Boston's historic Black neighborhoods. Follow the progression of the Black churches, gain an appreciation for the importance of the arts, learn about the struggles during the civil rights movement, and become more familiar with the movers, shakers, and strivers in Roxbury's Black history.
Trolley pickups:
12:30 Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury... | Discover Roxbury | 02/11/12 | Roxbury, MA |
A Day in PompeiiPresented by Museum of Science. Boston at Museum of Science, Boston October 2, 2011-February 12, 2012 Get a glimpse of daily life in Pompeii, one of Imperial Rome's most cosmopolitan cities. Hundreds of artifacts — including body casts of the volcano's victims — bring to light the vibrancy of this bustling resort town, but the darkening skies ahead and violent sounds of Vesuvius spewing ash and debris signal imminent danger.
Advance purchase highly recommended. | Museum of Science. Boston | 10/02/11-
02/12/12 | Boston |
Parent-Child KnittingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 8-February 12, 2012 Newcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. The youngest children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and finally clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric or yarn and develop your own sewing or knitting kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 01/08/12-
02/12/12 | Boston |
BlastPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 12, 2012 FAMILY FUN! Ages 5 and up!
Winner of the 2001 Tony® Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy® Award for "Best Choreography". Born on athletic fields across the nation, steeped in the tradition of military and outdoor pageantry, drum corps, bands, and color guards have a long history in America. Often rehearsing twelve hours a day through heat, cold, dust and rain, they create thrilling performances where athleticism, musical talent,... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 02/12/12 | Springfield |
The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King: Kids' ShowsPresented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 12, 2012 A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time.
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, Tanglewood Marionettes’ latest production tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek the Dragon King, and the answers to why he has... | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 02/12/12 | Brookline |
Boston Musica Viva's 19th Annual Family ConcertPresented by Boston Musica Viva at Tsai Performance Center February 12, 2012 At Boston Musica Viva’s 19th Annual Family Concert, you and your child will experience two classic tales like never before. Continuing BMV’s tradition of commissioning new music for listeners of all ages, Boston composers Patrick Greene and Michael Gandolfi give Aesop’s “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Pied Piper” a fresh spin. The talented young percussionists of The Marimba Magic Ensemble from The Rivers School Conservatory and New England... | Boston Musica Viva | 02/12/12 | Boston |
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping MonkeysPresented by Soule Early Childhood Center PTO February 12, 2012 Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys perform! Amazing raffle baskets, food & drink, fun for the whole family! | Soule Early Childhood Center PTO | 02/12/12 | Brookline |
Once Upon a MattressPresented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 4-February 12, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents "Once Upon a Mattress". Everyone can't wait for the newest royal wedding; the aggravating Queen Aggravain has declared no one may marry before her son, the very daunted Prince Dauntless. Enter the most unlikely princess: Winnifred, a girl from the swamps who is anything but "Shy;" it's the role that made Carol Burnett famous! Everyone from 8 to 80 will delight in this rollicking retelling of The Princess and the Pea. | Stoneham Theatre | 02/04/12-
02/12/12 | Stoneham |
Disney's Beauty and the BeastPresented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 3-February 12, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"! This "Tale as Old as Time" follows the classic story of a young woman, Belle, who dreams for something outside of her small town life. But when an unfortunate encounter whisks her away to the castle of a grizzled Beast, she is forced to turn her energy towards the characters who surround her, and see their true beauty within. This Broadway hit features all the beloved songs from the animated film;... | Stoneham Theatre | 02/03/12-
02/12/12 | Stoneham |
Animal Footprints and SignsPresented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 12, 2012 Wonder what animal made those tracks? Who is traveling on the trails or through your yard? Come find out how to solve these mysteries! Pre-registration required. Ages 6 and up. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain. | Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary | 02/12/12 | |
Valentine Cookie ReceptionPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 12, 2012 Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentines Day at Artbeat! To show you how special you are to us we will be hosting a cookie reception Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season. Happy Valentines Day to you from Artbeat! | Artbeat | 02/12/12 | Arlington |
Hans Christian Anderson's "The Nightingale"Presented by Boston College February 12, 2012 Bring your family and enjoy "The Nightingale" adapted from a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Performed with audience participation. | Boston College | 02/12/12 | Chestnut Hill |
Magic Show with Rupayan NeogyPresented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 12, 2012 Join us as local young magician Rupayan Neogy shares his talents with us! Showcasing a variety of tricks, he will confound and amaze in an interactive performance geared toward family audiences. For more information about Rupayan’s magic, visit his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rneogymagic. | The Discovery Museums | 02/12/12 | Acton |
Freedom BoundPresented by Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall at Hibernian Hall February 12-February 13, 2012 Hibernian Hall stops on the Underground Railroad for Black History Month with "Freedom Bound".
Freedom Bound is a musical play that tells the true story of Addison White, an escaped slave from Kentucky who traveled North on the Underground Railroad in 1851. White escapes to Ohio where he is befriended by a farmer named Udney Hyde. It is not long before White is discovered, and federal marshals surround Hyde's house in the middle of the night. Over 100 neighbors... | Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall | 02/12/12-
02/13/12 | Boston |
Special Valentines Day Art ProjectsPresented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 6-February 14, 2012 Daily: in the Artbeat studio you can create a thoughtful gift for someone you love. Decoupage a puffy heart or heart treasure box, roll a heart-shaped beeswax candle, choose three Valentine sand paintings, create a heart shaped pillow, or paint an extra special heart canvas. All special projects are only $15 all week long! | Artbeat | 02/06/12-
02/14/12 | Arlington |
Interactive Performance: Spectrum of Inevitable ViolencePresented by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum February 15, 2012 The unresolved, elusive, but timely forces of cultural and spatial politics are at the heart of Caitlin Berrigan’s Spectrum of Inevitable Violence, which will transform the Cyclorama into a massive arena to explode ideas about social class. Berrigan, who often integrates performance with edible art, asks participants to analyze their class background and map it out as a territory to defend in a dynamic confrontation—with food as ammunition. This battle provides an outlet for all... | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | 02/15/12 | Lincoln |
The Magic Soup (and Other Tales) by Brad ShurPresented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 11-February 16, 2012 The Magic Soup presents stories taken from the rich Jewish folk tradition of Eastern Europe. In these short tales, everyone is looking for something, whether it’s a bowl of soup, a bit of peace and quiet, or the perfect pair of shoes. It is those with wit, humor and imagination who have the best chance of finding their dreams.
Performed with mixed styles of puppetry, including rod, shadow and tabletop.
Recommended for ages 4 and up. | Puppet Showplace Theatre | 02/11/12-
02/16/12 | Brookline |
Messy Masterpiece: Paint Like Duchamp!Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 16, 2012 Marcel Duchamp didn’t believe in conventional art. He used everyday objects to make his art works. He loved the idea that accidents could create great masterpieces. Try your hand at our happy accident string drop, and see how little string drop accidents can create beautiful art works. | The Discovery Museums | 02/16/12 | Acton |
| Dinosaur Discoveries | The Discovery Museums | 02/17/12 | Acton |
New England Model Engineering ShowPresented by Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation at Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation February 18, 2012 New England Model Engineering Show
February 18, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
Admission: $7.00 per adult, $5.00 per child, student or senior.
Children under 6, active and retired military, and CRMI members are free.
What do trains, flutes, and clocks all have in common?
Visitors can find out at the 16th annual New England Model Engineering Show held at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, Mass.
This festival will... | Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation | 02/18/12 | Waltham |
The Cat's Pajamas: Kids' ShowsPresented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 19, 2012 The Cat’s Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock.
The Cats put on more than a concert—they plunge the audience into a wild, wonderful world of stories, puppets and props, backed by a band making great music that just happens to be for kids.
“The Cat’s Pajamas makes great music for everyone in the family!” — Bill Harley, children’s musician, storyteller and NPR... | Coolidge Corner Theatre | 02/19/12 | Brookline |
Tanglewood Marionettes present "Cinderella"Presented by Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs at Newton Cultural Center February 19, 2012 Looking for a February school vacation treat? "Cinderella" is sure to please audiences of all ages. This beloved fairy tale is told with style, wit and a few surprises. The lavishly costumed marionettes perform in dazzling, beautifully painted settings. All the favorite characters are here, from Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince. Order your tickets in advance. Open seating. | Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs | 02/19/12 | Newton |
February School Vacation Week: Ben Franklin, ScientistPresented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House February 20, 2012 Benjamin Franklin experimented with static electricity to discover the properties of lightning. He invited a musical instrument in 1761, and a year later, he discovered the ocean's Gulf Stream through observation! Come experiment to see if static electricity can put your hair on end! See if you can recreate the eerie sounds of his glass harmonica using water glasses, and create your own ocean tide. Activities included in Museum Admission. | Old South Meeting House | 02/20/12 | Boston |
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