February 2009 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 7.
MYSTIC SEAPORT NEWS
Museum Hosting Special Activities, Four- For more information, visit
Day School Vacation Program and More www.mysticseaport.org.
MYSTIC, CT ~ Mystic Seaport is offering one Mystic Seaport’s “Free Adult Admis-
free adult admission with every paid youth sion” offer is not transferable and subject to
admission during school vacation week, Feb- change without notice. No other discounts
ruary 14-22. The winter promotion offers $15 apply.
in savings per adult with each purchase of a
$9.50 youth ticket. Mystic Seaport Seeking Paper Proposals
“No matter the season, Mystic Seaport is an for Music of the Sea Symposium
unparalleled family destination,” said Steve Conference to be held during the Museum’s
White, president and director of the Mu- 30th Annual Sea Music Festival in June
seum. “In light of continued economic uncer- Mystic Seaport is seeking paper propos-
tainty, it is our goal to ensure that all families als to be presented at the Music of the Sea
have the opportunity to experience the many Symposium, held June 12-13, during the
offerings of Mystic Seaport this winter.” Museum’s Sea Music Festival. Submission
Free special activities offered during vaca- deadline is March 13. Selected papers must
tion week include: be submitted in final form by May 8.
Craft time in the Children’s Museum (11 The symposium celebrates the lives and
a.m. - 3 p.m.) work of sailors through musical performance.
“Fish Tales” in the Children’s Museum Paper topics should focus on history, folk-
(1 - 2 p.m.) lore, literature, ethnomusicology or other
Inuit crafts and stories on the 3rd floor of appropriate disciplines addressing any as-
the Voyages exhibit (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) pect of maritime music or inland waters verse
Screening of a video from the Museum’s from the great age of sail through present day.
recent exhibit, Black Hands, Blue Seas, in Previous topics of interest have in-
celebration of Black History Month. cluded: shipboard work songs, songs of
Tours of the freedom schooner Amistad. maritime or other occupational trades, seafar-
Activities offered for an additional fee in- ing cultures and cultural change, ethnicity
clude: and ethnic influences, cultural exchanges,
Wooden toy boat building in the Ship- ballad and broadside traditions, technology,
yard Gallery (11 a.m. - 3 p.m., fee: $5). regional interests and popular culture.
Inuit Craft Workshops for older children Graduate students are encouraged to
and adults featuring scrimshaw, leatherwork, submit a proposal. Audiovisually illustrated
soapstone carving and beadwork (11 a.m. presentations are welcome.
and 1 p.m., $12, pre-registration required by Please submit proposals and a brief curricu-
calling 860.572.5322). lum vita or resume to:
Planetarium program, Winter Stars of a Dr. Glenn S. Gordinier
Voyage to Freedom, detailing the sky that led Attn: Symposium
Amistad’s crew to freedom (admission: $2.50, Munson Institute
members: $2.25). Mystic Seaport
Additionally, Mystic Seaport is hosting 75 Greenmanville Ave.
a four-day school vacation Liberty Days Pro- Mystic, CT 06355-0990
gram for 8 to 10-year-olds, February 17 -20, glenn.gordinier@mysticseaport.org
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will explore For more information, contact Gordinier
Mystic Seaport behind the scenes, learn at 860.572.0711, ext. 5089.
about the Inuit culture, discover how historic The Friday, June 12, session will be held
ships such as the Charles W. Morgan are at the United States Coast Guard Academy in
rebuilt, make crafts, explore exhibits and New London, CT, and will continue Saturday,
more. Cost is $290 ($260 for members). Pre- June 13, at Mystic Seaport.
registration is required by calling
860.572.5322.
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