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March Weekend Programs 



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

 demonstrations, and films related to Museum exhibits are designed for families and adults. Listed below are only a 

 few of the numerous activities each weekend. Check the Weekend Passport upon arrival for the complete schedule 

 and program locations. The programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. 



1 2:00pm. China's Wondrous Animals (slide lec- 

 ture). Look at China's real and imaginary animals 

 and the lore and significance attached to them. 



2 2 :00pm. Malvina Hoffman: Portraits in Bronze 

 (slide lecture). Explore the life and works of Malvina 

 Hoffman, concentrating on the Portraits of Mankind 

 collection. 



8 12 :00 noon. Treasures from the Totem Forest (tour) . 

 An introduction to the Northwest Coast Indians 

 and the importance of their totem poles and masks. 



9 1 2 :00 noon. Traditional China: The Jades (tour) . 

 Examine the imagery, history, and life-styles rep- 

 resented by Chinese jades and other masterworks. 



15 1 : 30pm. Tibet Today: Refugees and a Faith in Exile 

 (slide lecture). Investigate Lhasa and see refugees in 

 Dharmsala (home of the Dalai Lama), Darjeeling, 

 and Sikkim. 



These public programs are free with museum 

 admission and tickets are not required. 



Edward E. Aver I i I in Series 



James Simpson Theatre 

 1:30 pm 



March — Polar Regions 



6 "Never Cry Wolf" 



1 3 "Nanook of the North " 



20 "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" and 



"Irresistible Forces" 



27 "The Water Life" and 



"Ice Society" 



Registration 



Be sure to complete all requested information on the 

 ticket application. If your request is received less 

 than one week before a program, tickets will be held 

 in your name at the West Entrance box office. Please 



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□ Nonmember 



make checks payable to Field Museum. Tickets will 

 be mailed upon receipt of check. Refunds will be 

 made only if the program is sold out. 



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 a self-addressed stamped envelope to: 



Field Museum of Natural History 

 Public Programs: Department of Education 

 Roosevelt Road at Lake Shore Drive 

 Chicago, IL 60605-2497 



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