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Arts & Entertainment

Flowers in Bloom and Classic Children's Story Book's LIVE – LICM

Flowers in BloomTuesday, May 3 through Friday, May 6 from 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Create a basket full of beautiful blooming flowers using cut paper and other exciting materials.

All ages. Free with museum admission.

New at LICM Theater – Live performance of classic storybooks – followed by a fancy hat craft to go along with the story.

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“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”

Saturday, May 7 at 12:30 and 3 p.m.

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Based on the children’s book by author Laura Numeroff, Illustrated by Felicia Bond, and adapted for the stage by Jody Davidson.  This production brings to life the antics of a small boy and the mouse that follows him home after he gives the mouse a snack.  This production is a cheerful romp from a child’s perspective as every page of this favorite story comes to life. This play was first produced by the Tony award-winning Children’s Theater Company of Minneapolis Minnesota and is presented by agreement with “Plays for Young Audiences.” 

Ages 3 and up. Fee: $8 with museum admission ($6 for LICM Members) and $12 Theater only.  Group tickets are $7 per person.

What a Hat!

Saturday, May 7 from 2-3 p.m. 

“Hello!” “Do you like my hat?” “Good-bye!” And so goes the first meeting of two fun-loving dogs in P.D. Eastman’s book, “Go, Dog, Go!” Join us for a reading of this children’s classic then create a silly party hat that will make big dogs and little dogs everywhere say, “What a hat!”

All ages. Free with museum admission.

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