October 2006
Calendar Highlights
Eric Carle
Children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle will be well represented
in both Seattle and Tacoma this month. Carle is famous for his use of
spare but rich language and bold, colorful collage art in his books for
young readers. He has an impressive bibliography of over 70 works, from
the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has sold more
than 22 million copies, to his latest book, 10 Little Rubber Ducks.
The Art of Eric Carle opens at Tacoma Art Museum Oct. 7. This
traveling exhibit is from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in
Amherst, Massachusetts. Visitors will be able to see how Carle creates
his unique and instantly recognizable designs when they view more than
50 original works on paper from such classics as The Very Hungry Cricket,
Mister Seahorse, and 10 Little Rubber Ducks. This latest
book was actually inspired by the story of a Tacoma-bound ship that lost
part of its cargo at sea – 29,000 rubber ducks! Check online for
special programs and workshops that will take place at Tacoma Art Museum,
Children’s Museum of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Libraries during the
exhibit’s run. 10am-5pm Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5pm Sundays, 10am-8pm
third Thursdays, Oct. 7-Jan. 21, 2007. $7.50, $6.50 students, military
and seniors, free ages 5 and younger, $25 per family (two adults and up
to four ages 17 and younger). 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-4258.
www.tacomaartmuseum.org.
Eric Carle will be making two rare personal appearances in our area this
month. Bring the whole family to A Conversation with Eric Carle,
an illustrated talk at Town Hall, Seattle. 7:30pm Oct. 21. $18, $9 students
ages 24 and younger. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. (at Seneca St.), Seattle.
206-621-2230. www.lectures.org.
Eric Carle speaks about his art, ideas and favorite stories in a lively discussion with Nick Clarke, Director of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. After the talk, bring your ticket stub to Tacoma Art Museum, where Carle will be signing books. 2pm Oct. 22. $20, $5 ages 9 and younger, advance ticket purchase recommended. Rialto Theater, 310 S Ninth St., Tacoma. 253-272-4258 ext. 3030. programs@tacomaartmuseum.org.
Calendar Hot Tips
Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius
Explore the genius of Leonardo da Vinci in this temporary exhibit at The
Museum of Flight. Five hundred years ago, da Vinci was busy inventing
in addition to making art. He designed the first parachute, the first
working robot, and fired a projectile that reached an altitude of 9,000
feet. Based on some of his more than 100,000 sketches, the exhibit features
50 working models, including several interactive displays and the Museum’s
da Vinci ornithopter flying machine with a 34-foot wingspan. See Oct.
1 in the calendar for a da Vinci Family Workshop. 10am-5pm daily, until
9pm first Thursdays, Oct. 1-Jan. 28, 2007. $22, $21 seniors, $14 ages
5-17, price includes museum admission, advance ticket purchase recommended.
The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 26-764-5700. www.museumofflight.org.
Halloween Costume Fun
Kids’ Day at Value Village thrift stores includes carnival style
games for kids, face painting, Halloween safety tips and more. In addition,
lab-coat wearing “costume coordinators” will be on hand to
provide costume inspiration and help customers track down the perfect
Halloween ensemble and decor. Noon-5pm Oct. 14. FREE. Store locations
online. www.valuevillage.com.
Join the Halloween Family Fun Celebration at Goodwill thrift stores. Visit a local Goodwill for in-store costume consultants, free gifts, a drawing and activities for kids. Noon-2pm Oct. 14. FREE. 14 Seattle Goodwill stores in the central and north Puget Sound area. Store locations online. www.seattlegoodwill.org.
Day of the Dead Photography
In the Burke Museum’s latest exhibit, A Celebration of Souls:
Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico, four professional photographers
explore the traditions surrounding this celebration in rural Oaxaca, Mexico.
Also featured is a 6 x 9 ft. altar created by local Mexican artist Isaac
Hernandez Ruiz. Hernandez Ruiz serves as an artist in residence Oct. 2-6
and 9-13, when he will give presentations on traditional Mexican art styles.
10am-5pm daily, until 8pm first Thursdays, through Dec. 31. Included with
admission. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger.
Burke Museum, 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.
Give Burns the Boot
The Northwest Burn Foundation kicks off National Fire Prevention Week
(Oct. 9-15) with its 20th annual Give Burns the Boot drive. Local firefighters
and volunteers will be at various Pacific Northwest locations 10am-4pm
Oct. 7 to raise funds for burn prevention programs and programs to improve
the quality of life for burn survivors. See list of locations online.
www.nwburn.org.
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