Apr 09 Thursday
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts.
Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences:
• Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo.• Get up close with insects from Pest Stop and learn which bugs are helpful (and even edible!).• Discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs with experts from the Burke Museum.• Learn backyard birding tips with the South Sound Bird Alliance and build a feeder in our MakeSpace.• Enjoy high-energy science demos with Dr. Science and music and stories at Rock N’ Read with Liza.
Presented by: Watson’s Greenhouse
The Falconer Sponsored by: Wild Birds Unlimited
Creepy Crawlies & Crickets Sponsored by: Pest Stop
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Atmospheres". Featuring new work by Mitchell Albala, Kim Eshelman, and Christopher Mathie. "Atmospheres" is a celebration of color, gesture, and pigment in two-dimensions. Witness the shifting light, air, and hues of these three PNW artists and their most recent creations.
Feb 27- April 19.Artist Reception: Feb 28, 4-6PM
FREE
Childhood’s End Gallery222 4th Ave WOlympia WA 98501
360-943-3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.
Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.
This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:We are of the land and watersWith knowledge comes responsibilitySovereignty protects people, lands, and waters
These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.
Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.
Dive into the whimsical world of Moominvalley and the life of its creator, Tove Jansson, with "Moomins’ Sea Adventures" and "Tove and the Sea".
"Moomins’ Sea Adventures" brings Moominvalley to life with illustrations and life-sized characters from the stories. In the center of the exhibit is an interactive island complete with a lighthouse and rowboats that invites visitors to imagine adventures of their own.
"Tove and the Sea" offers a more intimate counterpoint, tracing Tove Jansson’s lifelong relationship with the Finnish archipelago through large-scale photographs and reflective texts.
A herd of animal sculptures and wild paintings fills Northwind Art's gallery in downtown Port Townsend. The show, titled “New Work by Randy Sturgis and Peter Koronakos” features Randy's giant acrylic-charcoal-oil paintings and Peter's animals made of found objects. Together, they make a rich gallery environment. You can even pick up one of the scavenger hunt game cards as you roam around the show. The gallery is open 12 noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays; this exhibit runs through May 4. Also: during Port Townsend's first-Saturday Art Walk, you can meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and conversation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 4 and May 2.
This nine-week series will allow you to jump into the basics of Norwegian language and culture in a supportive, face-to-face classroom environment. Students will learn essential vocabulary, everyday phrases, pronunciation, and simple grammar structures through interactive activities, conversation practice, and cultural activities. No prior foreign language experience is required; ages 16+.
Every Thursday, April 2 - May 28 NOR1A: 5-6:30pm - NOR1A is for absolute beginners with no prior language experienceNOR1C: 6:45-8pm - NOR1C is for students who may know some basic Norwegian and want to grow their skills
Meet Me @HistoryLink: Wine TastingThe second event in our Meet Me @HistoryLink series will feature a tasting of several wines from Long Shadows Vintners, hosted by Gilles Nicault and David LeClaire. Taste a sampling of some of Washington's finest wines and learn what makes Washington such a great environment for grape growing.
About Meet Me @HistoryLinkFor eight years now, HistoryLink has enjoyed the incredible views and vibes of Pike Place Market from our office space at the corner of 1st and Pike. Meet Me @HistoryLink is a new series of intimate programs we are hosting in our office this year that celebrate every corner of Washington history. Our goals are simple - meet new people and have a little fun!
About Long Shadows VintnersFounded in 2003 by Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a premier Walla Walla-based winery that brings together seven of the world's most celebrated winemakers to showcase the best of the Columbia Valley.
About Our HostsGilles Nicault (Director of Winemaking & Viticulture for Long Shadows Vintners) will be sharing his knowledge of Washington wine growing history and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the award-winning Long Shadows wines we will be tasting.
David LeClaire (Certified Sommelier, Founder of Seattle Uncorked and Wine World & Spirits) will be acting as our host and emcee. David produces a wide array of events each year that celebrate Washington's wines, and has been a supporter of HistoryLink's wine project.
As a part of our Kalevala Festival programs, Finnish dancers will be filling the Fjord Hall for a short dance performance with live music, followed by a class in Osberg Hall where you can learn the moves and skills of traditional Finnish folk dance. Come wearing comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in! Live music will be provided by Folkvoice Duo.
Finnish folk dancing are dance traditions that go back centuries, including polksa, humppa, minuet, jenkka dances and more. These styles are traditionally performed to live music and often include chain dances where dancers are connected in a circle or line and and move together.
