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Plan Your Visit Exhibits Events Education Newsroom Membership & Support About the Mitchell Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201 847.475.1030	Museum Events Check out what's happening at the Mitchell Museum! Come see our exhibits: Treasures of the Collection, Did You Know They're Native? and Deconstructing Stereotypes: Top Ten Truths. Join in a program and learn more about American Indian culture. Read our Current Newsletter for more information about programs and exhibits. Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM Native American Flute Group Join our volunteer-led Native American flute circle for an evening of music and conversation. The flute group is meeting at the museum on Thursday evenings. New players always welcome! January 2012 Friday, January 6 Free Admission Day Saturday, January 7 Carving Traditions: Modern Inuit Carvings Exhibit Opens to Public 2:00 pm Curator Tour Carving is an Inuit art form that dates back approximately 2,500 years. Created initially as a decorative art, Inuit carvings have evolved over the centuries, becoming a way to remember and honor past nomadic lifeways and to pass down traditions. Come see over 50 Inuit carvings from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's collection and from private collectors. A special curator tour of the exhibit will be offered opening day at 2:00 pm. Don't miss this interesting exhibition! Saturday, January 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Master Craft: Doll Making with Sharon Skolnick, Ft. Sills Apache Learn doll making with Native artist Sharon Skolnick. Participants will choose the size of their doll and select from pre-cut fabrics and accessories. Fee includes materials cost and light refreshments. Workshop limited to 20 individuals, suggested age 15 and older. Reserve your spot today! Fee: $15/members, $20/non-members RSVP by 5pm on Tuesday, January 10 Contact Visitor Services at (847) 475-1030 or visitor.services@mitchellmuseum.org Friday, January 27, Noon - 1:00 pm Book Seminar Meeting Dammed Indians Revisited: The Continuing History of the Pick Sloan Plan and the Missouri River Sioux by Michael L. Lawson Books for February & March book seminar meetings will be chosen during this meeting. Participants need not have read the book to join in the seminar! February 2012 Friday, February 3 Free Admission Day Saturday, February 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Docent-Led Exhibit Tour Join Laura McDowell, Exhibit Developer & Collections Manager, on a tour of the museum's permanent exhibit. Saturday, February 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Special Lecture & Book Signing Event Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary Artistry by Diane Pardue with Norman L. Sandfield Author and one of the Mitchell Museum's Council of Advisors, Norman Sandfield will speak at the museum about bolo ties and personally sign his new book, co-authored with Diane Pardue. Sandfield's bolo tie collection consists of more than 1,000 bolo ties, scarf slides and ephemera. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the Mitchell Museum. Come meet this passionate collector and read his fascinating book! Friday, February 24, Noon - 1:00 pm Book Seminar Meeting Book to be selected at meeting on Jan. 27 March 2012 Friday, March 2 Free Admission Day Saturday, March 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Docent-Led Exhibit Tour Join Laura McDowell, Exhibit Developer & Collections Manager, on a tour of the museum's permanent exhibit. Saturday, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala Come celebrate 35 years of the Mitchell Museum! The Mitchell Museum is one of only a handful of museums in the United States that specializes in the art, history, and culture of the American Indian peoples from throughout the United States and Canada. To celebrate this milestone, the museum is holding a very special 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala at the Unitarian Church of Evanston. This festive gala will feature a sit down dinner with elegant cuisine, live music, a raffle and silent auction, Native-themed entertainment, and a presentation honoring our history and founders. Join your fellow American Indian art and cultural enthusiasts for a night to remember! Event Details: Date & Time: Saturday, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Location: Unitarian Church of Evanston (1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL) Tickets: $120 / individual, $800/table for 8 people RSVP by February 25 Contact Visitor Services at (847) 475-1030 or visitor.services@mitchellmuseum.org Thursday, March 15, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Film: Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change Zacharias Kunuk, Ian Mauro & Igloolik Isuma Productions Inuktitut with English subtitles (54 minutes) This documentary explores the important contributions the Inuit in the Nunavut have made regarding climate change impacts and associated adaptation strategies. Friday, March 23, Noon - 1:00 pm Book Seminar Meeting Book to be selected at meeting on Feb. 24 Kids' Craft Activities! Looking for fun indoor family activities this winter? Stop by the Mitchell Museum on Saturdays and Sundays and make a Native American inspired craft. Guided craft instruction available during the below times: Kids' Craft Hours: Saturdays, 11:00 am - Noon & Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Kids' Craft FREE with regular admission January January 7 & 8 Inuit Snow Goggles January 14 & 15 Woodlands Porcupine Quill Boxes January 21 & 22 Northwest Coast Button Blankets January 28 & 29 Plains Warrior Shields February February 4 & 5 Northwest Coast Rattles February 11 & 12 Children's Bolo Ties February 18 & 19 Gods Eyes February 25 & 26 Woven Baskets March March 3 & 4 Beaded Key Chains March 10 & 11 Corn Husk Dolls March 17 & 18 Talking Feathers March 24 & 25 Loom Beading March 31 & April 1 Lakota Star Quilts For more information, contact the Museum at 847.475.1030 or click here to email Visitor Services. Events are funded in part through a generous grant from the	NOW SHOWING: Deconstructing Stereotypes: Top Ten Truths June 18, 2011-March 2012 HOURS & ADMISSION Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Thursday: 10am – 8pm Sunday: 12pm – 4pm Adults: $5.00 Children, students, teachers, seniors: $3.00 Mitchell Members: FREE Tribal Members: FREE Save the Date! 35th Anniversary Spring Benefit Gala March 3, 2012 CONNECT WITH THE MITCHELL MUSEUM Make a craft, explore inside a real wigwam, and much more! See other great activities for Kids & Families>> ADOPT AN ARTIFACT Sponsor your favorite piece from our list of museum objects. It's tax deductible and a great way to let people know you care about the Mitchell. Learn More >> GROUP TOURS Join the thousands of people each year who enjoy docent-led tours of the Mitchell Check out the Mitchell's Wish List
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