Tag: Museo de las Americas

December 7, 2019 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Meet vibrant Chicana artist and author Carmen Lomas Garza through her book Family Pictures/Cuadros de Familia. Garza is known for telling her stories through illustrations of family traditions and community. In this workshop, students will discover and respect differences and similarities in the cultural heritage of Ms. Garza, themselves and members of their community. Using watercolors, students can create a painting expressing their own family story. Recommended for students in grades 1-4. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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March 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

La historia de la humanidad es la historia de la tierra. Descubre el arte, los objetos y las raíces agrícolas de América Latina con “Roots/Raíces”, una exposición curada por el Museo de las Américas especialmente para Anythink – 26 de febrero al 1 de mayo de 2019. Acompáñanos en la inauguración de “Roots/Raíces” con música, comida y representantes del Museo de las Américas. Continúa la celebración con un programa especial de seguimiento exclusivo para niños. De las 3:00 a las 4:00 de la tarde, los alumnos desde kindergarten hasta sexto grado están invitados a experimentar la magia de la tradición oral con “The Legend of the Three Sisters” (La Leyenda de las Tres Hermanas). Esta atractiva leyenda enseña la importancia de las tradiciones de la horticultura de los nativos americanos y la metodología de plantación, y los participantes ayudarán a crear una muñeca de mazorca de maíz. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y están abiertos al público. 

Gather for the opening reception of “Roots/Raíces,” an exploration of the agricultural roots of Latin America through art and artifacts. From 2-3 pm, enjoy music and food while taking in this exhibition curated by Museo De Las Americas specially for Anythink. Following the reception, from 3-4 pm kids in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to experience the magic of oral tradition with The Legend of the Three Sisters. This engaging legend teaches the importance of Native American horticulture traditions and planting methodology, and participants will create corn-husk dolls. Events are free and open to the public. "Roots/Raíces" will be on display at Anythink Commerce City through May 1, 2019.
 

March 2, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Experience the magic of oral tradition with the “Legend of the Tree Sisters,” presented by representatives from Museo de las Americas. This engaging legend teaches the importance of Native American horticulture traditions and planting methodology. Following the Native American tradition of using all parts of the corn, participants will help create a corn-husk doll. Appropriate for kids in grades kindergarten through 6. No registration required. This program follows the opening reception of "Roots/Raíces," an exhibition that explores the agricultural roots of Latin America through art and artifacts. 

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March 2, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Gather for the opening reception of “Roots/Raíces,” an exploration of the agricultural roots of Latin America through art and artifacts. Enjoy music and food while taking in this exhibition curated by Museo de las Americas specially for Anythink. Following the reception, kids in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to experience the magic of oral tradition with The Legend of the Three Sisters. This engaging legend teaches the importance of Native American horticulture traditions and planting methodology, and participants will create corn-husk dolls. Events are free and open to the public. No registration required. "Roots/Raíces" will be on display at Anythink Commerce City through May 1, 2019. 

Acompáñanos en la inauguración de “Roots/Raíces” con música, comida y representantes del Museo de las Américas. Continúa la celebración con un programa especial de seguimiento exclusivo para niños. De las 3:00 a las 4:00 de la tarde, los alumnos desde kindergarten hasta sexto grado están invitados a experimentar la magia de la tradición oral con “The Legend of the Three Sisters” (La Leyenda de las Tres Hermanas). Esta atractiva leyenda enseña la importancia de las tradiciones de la horticultura de los nativos americanos y la metodología de plantación, y los participantes ayudarán a crear una muñeca de mazorca de maíz. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y están abiertos al público. 

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