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	Calendar of Events Native American Living Traditions Sunday, 11/08/2009; 01:00 PM to 04:30 PM NEW: Joe Reilly free family concert at 2pm! Learn about Native American culture firsthand! Join us for storytelling, a free family concert at 2pm with Native American singer/songwriter Joe Reilly (www.joereilly.org), and a special planetarium show. Storyteller Larry Plamondon of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa will spin tales at 1, 3 and 4pm. Our planetarium show, Sky Legends of the Three Fires, will show at 1:30 and 3:30 pm (tickets $5). The show includes stories related to the night sky and how it formed, from the “Three Fires” people, the Ojibwe, Odawa (Ottawa), and Bodewadimi of Michigan. A night sky discussion is included. Science Café: Museums, Parents, and Science Education: What’s Next? Wednesday, 11/11/2009; 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM At Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Science education is crucial for citizens of the 21st century. Can experiences at museums affect children’s interest and achievement in science? How can parents best use these community resources? On a policy level, what can schools and museums do to raise the bar in science literacy, for both children and adults? Join Professor Pamela Davis-Kean of the UM’s Department of Psychology and the Institute for Social Research, and Jon Miller, the John A. Hannah Professor of Integrative Studies at Michigan State University. Join us for hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 and a brief presentation at 6:00 pm, followed by discussion. Participants must be 21 to purchase alcoholic beverages. Everyone is welcome and invited to purchase additional food and beverages. Public Lecture: Museums and the Public Understanding of Science Thursday, 11/12/2009; 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Jon Miller, the John A. Hannah Professor of Integrative Studies and Director of the International Center for the Advancement of Scientific Literacy at Michigan State University, will describe the public use of informal science learning resources over the last 20 years – museums, books, television, Internet – and discuss emerging patterns in adult science learning. He will suggest that the traditional “warehouse” model of adult learning is being rapidly replaced by a “just-in-time” model and that this transition is fostered by the current revolution in communication technologies. He will conclude with a discussion of the various roles that museums might play in the 21st century. So You Want To Buy A Telescope? Saturday, 11/14/2009; 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Just in time for holiday shopping -- for yourself or for people on your gift list -- the University Lowbrow Astronomers and the Exhibit Museum present an informative look at telescope basics to help prepare you to select that first telescope. Learn about different types of telescopes, their advantages and disadvantages, and learn about accessories that make the telescope and observation more comfortable and enjoyable. The workshop are free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 734-647-1381. You do not need to already own a telescope and need bring nothing with you. Theater Production: “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” Friday, 11/20/2009; 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” is an original play about Charles Darwin as he is writing the last chapter of The Origin of Species. The play explores Darwin’s struggle to resolve his sense of accomplishment with his worries about the possible misuses of his theory of evolution. The play is written by Catherine Badgley (U-M Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Museum of Paleontology, and Residential College), directed by Kate Mendeloff (U-M Residential College Drama Program, director of Shakespeare in the Arb), and performed in the Exhibit Museum by a cast of students and faculty. The play makes use of different parts of the Museum for each act. The play has three public performances, Nov. 20-22, starting each night at 7:30 p.m. On November 20, the performance will be followed by a public reception. On November 21, a public discussion with the director, playwright, and cast will follow the performance. Reservations are required because of limited capacity. Call (734) 764-0480. $10 suggested donation (students free). Theater Production: “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” Saturday, 11/21/2009; 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” is an original play about Charles Darwin as he is writing the last chapter of The Origin of Species. The play explores Darwin’s struggle to resolve his sense of accomplishment with his worries about the possible misuses of his theory of evolution. The play is written by Catherine Badgley (U-M Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Museum of Paleontology, and Residential College), directed by Kate Mendeloff (U-M Residential College Drama Program, director of Shakespeare in the Arb), and performed in the Exhibit Museum by a cast of students and faculty. The play makes use of different parts of the Museum for each act. The play has three public performances, Nov. 20-22, starting each night at 7:30 p.m. On November 20, the performance will be followed by a public reception. On November 21, a public discussion with the director, playwright, and cast will follow the performance. Reservations are required because of limited capacity. Call (734) 764-0480. $10 suggested donation (students free). Theater Production: “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” Sunday, 11/22/2009; 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” is an original play about Charles Darwin as he is writing the last chapter of The Origin of Species. The play explores Darwin’s struggle to resolve his sense of accomplishment with his worries about the possible misuses of his theory of evolution. The play is written by Catherine Badgley (U-M Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Museum of Paleontology, and Residential College), directed by Kate Mendeloff (U-M Residential College Drama Program, director of Shakespeare in the Arb), and performed in the Exhibit Museum by a cast of students and faculty. The play makes use of different parts of the Museum for each act. The play has three public performances, Nov. 20-22, starting each night at 7:30 p.m. On November 20, the performance will be followed by a public reception. On November 21, a public discussion with the director, playwright, and cast will follow the performance. Reservations are required because of limited capacity. Call (734) 764-0480. $10 suggested donation (students free). Dinosaur Discovery Day! Saturday, 12/05/2009; 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Dino-might! This whole day is devoted to digging into dinosaurs. Come out and explore the UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History on our Dinosaur Discovery Day. How do scientists learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals? Are birds dinosaurs? Why or why not? Displays, crafts, very special guests, and activities throughout the museum focus on the science of paleontology. Take part in a fossil dig, turn into a triceratops, watch dinosaur movies and take home a dino craft. We’ll have activities for the whole family: dinosaur facts and fun on all four floors! Sponsored by the State Street Area Association. So You Want To Buy A Telescope? Sunday, 12/06/2009; 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Just in time for holiday shopping -- for yourself or for people on your gift list -- the University Lowbrow Astronomers and the Exhibit Museum present an informative look at telescope basics to help prepare you to select that first telescope. Learn about different types of telescopes, their advantages and disadvantages, and learn about accessories that make the telescope and observation more comfortable and enjoyable. The workshop are free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call 734-647-1381. You do not need to already own a telescope and need bring nothing with you.



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