Presidents’ Day Celebration

DAILY DISCOVERIES

Grace for President Read Aloud – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger

• Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
• Location: The PNC Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Join us for a read aloud of Grace for President, by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator LeUyen Pham, in celebration of Presidents’ Day.

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Color and Shape

• Time: 11:00 am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Learn about color and shape through a fun and engaging exploration and try incorporating them into your own work of art!

Fantastic Fireworks – At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30 am
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Since the first American inauguration, fireworks have been used to herald the celebration of a new President; in this session students will explore the chemistry and physics behind fireworks though a colorful science demonstration.

Discover Solar

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3
• Description: What is one of southern Nevada’s greatest natural resources? Sunlight! Discover how sunlight is harvested to create power for our communities.

Dare to Dance

• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Get moving to the beat as we explore different genres of dance including ballet, hip hop, and freestyle.

Makey Makey

• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Open Making
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Experience electricity like never before as you use everyday objects to conduct musical circuits!

Let’s Save the World Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Join Super Jen on her mission to save the world at the Riseman Family Theatre and learn about making eco-friendly choices!

Star Spangled Lava Lamp

• Location: Workshop Space
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Create your own sparkling patriotic lava lamp concoction and watch it swirl in celebration of Presidents’ Day!
• Member Workshop Cost: $5.00 | General Admission Workshop Cost: $7.00 | MFA Workshop Cost: $4.00