Winter Fun, 



Children's Workshops 1989 



Beat the Winter Blues! Treat your children (or grandchildren) to 

 weekend workshops at Field Museum. Workshops begin Janu- 

 ary 21 through February 18. Children ages 4-13 can participate 

 in classes that range in topics from sharks, fossils, and dino- 

 saurs to the fascinating culture of the Ancient Egyptians. 



Anthropologists, biologists, artists, and storytellers bring 

 their creative energies and expertise to this winter's workshops. 

 Advance registration is required. See the new Adult, Children, 

 and Family Program Brochure for a complete schedule and 

 registration form or call (312) 322-8854, Monday through Friday 

 9:00am-4:00pm for further information. Workshops fill quickly 

 so be sure to get your request in now. Advance registration 

 is required. 



Adult Courses 



Adult Courses Begin again the second week of February. Selec- 

 tions include The Incasand Their Ancestors, Conversational 

 Spanish and Owis of North America. Weekend workshops fea- 

 ture Caring for YourBool<.s. Chinese Brushstroke, An l-lerbai 

 Sampler and Mexican Tapestry Weaving. Check the January/ 

 February/March program brochure for details on these and 

 many other adult courses. Call (31 2) 322-8854 if you have ques- 

 tions or need another brochure. 



Weekend Programs 



World Music Programs 



Weekends in January 

 1:00pm and 3:00pm 



Program highlights include: 

 D January 7 and 8 



1 :00pm — Chinese Music Society of North America demon- 

 strates instruments from the Chinese orchestra 

 3:00pm — Douglas Ewart plays Japanese bamboo flute 



n January 14 and 15 



1 :00pm — Raices del Ande performs Bolivian and Latin Amer- 

 ican folkloric music 

 3:00pm — Shanta tells African stories 



D January 21 and 22 



1 :00pm— Eli Hoenai demonstrates African percussion 



3:00pm — Darlene Blackburn demonstrates African dance 



D January 28 and 29 



1 :00pm — Fan Wei-Tsu demonstrates the sheng, a Chinese 



zither 

 3:00pm — Librado Salazar plays classical guitar 

 The World Music Program is supported by the Kenneth and 

 Harle Montgomery Fund and a City Arts IV grant from the Chica- 

 go Office of Fine Arts, Department of Cultural Affairs. 



Each Saturday and Sunday you are invited to explore the world of natural history at Field Museum. Free tours, demonstrations, 

 and films related to ongoing exhibits at the Museum are designed for families and adults. Listed below are some of the numerous 

 activities offered each weekend. Check the activity listing upon arrival for the complete schedule, and program locations. The 

 programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Art Council. 



January 



7 



12:30pm "Museum Safari" 

 Trek through the four corners of the Museum to see 

 the seven continents. See antiquities from the Ama- 

 zon, big game from Africa, and seals from the Arctic. 



21 12:30pm "Museum Safari" 



Trek through the four corners of the Museum to see 

 the seven continents. See antiquities from the Ama- 

 zon, big game from Africa, and seals from the Arctic. 



These programs are free with Museum admission and tickets are not required. 



The City Musick Performs January 20 



The City Musick, Chicago's highly acclaimed eighteenth century orchestra, pre- 

 sents concerti for diverse instrumental combinations by Antonio Vivaldi, 8:00 Fri- 

 day evening, January 20, in Field Museum's James Simpson Theatre. Ticket prices 

 are $20 and $16 with a 10% discount for Field Museum members. Call City Musick 



at 642-1 766. 



