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Bettendorf —
The Family
Museum will celebrate the diverse world we live in with a series of
cultural events held the first Saturday of each month. Join us as we
learn more about our neighbors, friends, co-workers, fellow students and
families, and help us celebrate the community we live in!
All cultural events
will have a Children’s Corner that will include hands-on activities
following the cultural theme of the day. Kids can help create a “Living
Together” hand banner with Museum educator Mr. Glenn; craft special art
activities with Museum educator Ms. Gloria, and explore the map for the
location of the country we are celebrating, and learn where we will be
traveling next.
November 4th,
explore the world of Bosnia with a Bosnian Coffee Party from
1 pm
– 3 pm.
Enjoy traditional food demonstrations, traditional dancing with Sevdah
(a Bosnian folk dance group), guitar and prim (mandolin) music,
and demonstrations of Bosnian crocheted lace, knitting, and cilim
(rug) weaving.
Upcoming
celebrations include:
December 2nd:
Israel
January 6th:
African Countries of
Mali, Ghana, Guinea,
and Senegal
February 3rd:
Mexico
March 3rd:
Ireland
April 7th:
Middle East
May 5th:
American Indian
This unique
celebration of the cultures of our world is open to everyone! We invite
you to come and explore the world with the Family Museum! Cost for each
event is included in regular Museum admission, or with a Family Museum
membership. Explore the World cultural events are generously supported
by: Target, the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend, and the
Family Museum Foundation.
For more information
on this and other events at the Family Museum, visit
www.familymuseum.org, or call
(563)
344-4106.
The Family
Museum is open Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 8 pm, Friday – Saturday
9 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Admission is $5 ages 2-59, $2 ages
60+, ages 1 and younger and Museum members are FREE.
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