2009022802p BurbankWire: January & February Events at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian

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January & February Events

at the

Southwest Museum

of the American Indian

Los Angeles (December, 2008) — Ring in the New Year at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian with some insightful events. Join us every second Saturday of the month as we introduce a new artist and his or her works. Bring the kids for StoryTime and hands-on activities in Let’s Make History and Kit and Kaboodle. Finally, the lecture series A View From the Braun focuses on Native American cultures in January and February. Admission and parking are free.

StoryTime
Sunday, January 4, 1:30–2 pm
Enjoy two stories, written and illustrated by Paul Goble, about Iktomi, a Plains Indian. See the trouble Iktomi has gotten himself into this time! Then join a docent-led hands-on activity.

Maria Felix
Hector Silva, María Félix with Rifle, 2002. Giclée, 20 x 16 in. Courtesy Hispanic Research Center of Arizona State University.
NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night
Saturday, January 10, 7–10 pm
Hector Silva, whose work María Félix is in the Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas exhibit, will show a special selection of original artworks, signed and numbered giclées, and prints. Enjoy pan dulce and Mexican chocolate.

Let’s Make History at the Southwest! Calendar Sticks
Sunday, January 11, 1–2 pm
Plains Indian tribes recorded time and events by painting symbolic figures, or pictographs, on large-animal skins. This kind of calendar, called a “winter count,” might cover many years. Make a calendar stick to record your own important events.

Kit and Kaboodle
Saturday, January 17, 1 pm
Start your year with sweet dreams and make a dream catcher to help them along. Dream catcher kit is $7.89. For ages 6 and up.

A View From the Braun Lecture Series: Native American Diaspora
Saturday, January 24, 1–2 pm
Steven Karr, Ph.D., Ahmanson Curator of History and Culture and Interim Director of the Southwest Museum, explores the Native American diaspora experience through compelling stories of the Cherokee, Ponca, Oneida, Nez Perce, and Pala.

StoryTime
Sunday, February 1, 1:30–2 pm
Learn about the Navajo tradition of weaving with these two fine books, Goat in the Rug by Charles Blood, and Annie and the Old One by Miska Miles. Then join a docent-led hands-on activity.

Let’s Make History at the Southwest! Turtle Rattle
Sunday, February 8, 1–2 pm
Rattles have been used throughout the world to help keep rhythm during tribal dances and ceremonies. Fashion your own turtle-shell rattle and make some music.

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night: Ramón Ramírez
Saturday, February 14, 7–10 pm
Bring your Valentine to meet painter Ramón Ramírez and see a selection of his colorful and thoughtful paintings. Enjoy hearty conversation, pan dulce, and Mexican chocolate.

Kit and Kaboodle
Saturday, February 21, 1 pm
Make a ukulele! Kits are $40 and all supplies will be provided. Find out how this fun musical instrument is created and learn about its history. For ages 10 and up; continues on March 24.

Lecture Series: A View From the Braun
Wikikmal: Cahuilla Bird Songs of Native Southern California
Saturday, February 28, 1–2 pm
Paul Apodaca, Associate Professor at Chapman College, examines the performance aspect of bird songs, as well as their context in Cahuilla tribal culture. Listen to historic and modern songs of the Cahuilla people—the first inhabitants of the Coachella Valley area.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian
The Southwest Museum holds one of the nation’s most important museum, library, and archive collections related to the American Indian. In addition, it has extensive holdings of pre-Hispanic, Spanish colonial, Latino, and Western American art and artifacts. For nearly one hundred years it has supported research, publications, exhibitions, and other educational activities to advance the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Americas, with particular emphasis on the western United States and Mesoamerica. The Southwest Museum is located at 234 Museum Drive in Mt. Washington and is easily accessible via the Metro Rail Gold Line, which stops directly across from the museum.

The Southwest Museum and Museum Store are open Saturday and Sunday, noon. to 5 p.m., during restoration and conservation projects. Admission is free.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323.221.2164
www.autrynationalcenter.org