NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization

NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
January 26 to February 1, 2009

Upcoming Activities
Activities are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated.

Drums of Africa
Sunday, February 1
1 and 3 p.m.
Grand Hall
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a live performance featuring a direct descendant of a griot family, and learn about the roots of traditional African drum music.

Awaken the Artist Within!
Ongoing
Special Exhibitions Gallery C
Draw inspiration from original folk art pieces and create your own unique work of art in the exhibition’s activity space. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition
Heart and Soul: Quebec Folk Art.

2009 Valentine’s Day Ball
For Love, Children, Youth
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Grand Hall
Tickets on sale now
Tickets: $250
All proceeds go to the children’s and youth programs of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum. Dinner and dancing…an enchanting and romantic setting…a memorable Valentine’s Day.
For more information, call 819-7767183.

Canadian Children’s Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)

African Drums
Sunday, February 1
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with a drumming performance and workshop by a direct descendent of an African griot family.

Canadian Postal Museum
(Located in the Canadian Museum of Civilization)
Sponsored by Canada Post.

Special Delivery
Saturday January 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Explore unusual objects, hear amusing stories and challenge your friends.