FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 3, 2008

Contact:
Rich Bailey, (423) 580-2479 or
Carla Campbell, (423) 648-6054

Creative Discovery Museum Calendar Items
September-December 2008

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Ongoing through Sept. 28
Tour Clifford’s favorite spots including Samuel’s Restaurant, the Post Office and Cleo’s Backyard. Discover important life lessons from Clifford’s pals on Birdwell Island.

A View from My Window
Sept. 13 - Jan. 4, 2009
A View From My Window is an international exhibition of children’s art by K-12 students with disabilities from the United States, Albania, Argentina, Columbia, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Visitors experience what these young artists see and imagine – whether the landscape outside or an illustration of their emotions. Produced by VSA arts, an international, nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

Kofi Mawuko and African Drumming
Sept. 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Artist-in-Residence. Kofi Mawuko will perform throughout the Museum playing different rhythms and beats of African culture.

Spooky Days
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4 p.m.
Throughout October, Creative Discovery Museum celebrates children's literacy and storytelling with its first annual Spooky Days event. Every Saturday in October, families can enjoy spooky stories, a variety of arts activities, and refreshments: hot apple cider and a special s'mores factory where kids can make their own s'mores. Plus special storytelling workshops and pumpkin carving demonstration. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Spooky stories by local and regional storytellers Oct. 18, 25: Storytelling workshop for children and adults Oct. 11: Pumpkin carving: watch expert pumpkin carvers create a pumpkin masterpiece

Kids Like You, Kids Like Me
Oct. 11 - Nov. 11
Built around the theme “A Day in the Life of a Child with a Disability,” Kids Like You, Kids Like Me illustrates that all children are more alike than they are different. The exhibit features hands-on simulations in school and home settings, including a playground, classroom, bedroom and kitchen. Guests can play basketball in a wheelchair, master a computer without the use of hands, and ask for a favorite meal without speaking. Visitors see that children with disabilities can enjoy participating in the same activities as other kids – they just do them differently.

Kids Like You, Kids Like Me event
Oct. 13
Special guests and activities for individuals of all abilities to come and enjoy.

Helping Hands
Nov. 22 - Feb. 1, 2009
This brand new exhibit developed by Creative Discovery Museum will introduce children to the important idea that everyone -- even children -- can help other people. Photographs and activities will explore how people here and around the world have benefited from the generosity of Chattanoogans. Children can learn about giving and participate in hands-on helping right in the exhibit.

PlayGym
Sept. 1 - Oct. 24
Oct. 27 - Jan. 3 (no mtg. Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks)
This innovative early childhood enrichment program encourages development of motor skills, cognitive skills, social skills, and self-confidence. Fun, age appropriate activities using colorful gym equipment and sensory stimulation provide a wealth of "brain food" for children at ages 4-14 months, 12-24 months, 24-36 months, and 36-47 months. For information on fees and scheduling, call (423) 648-6040 or 648-6045.

Science Theatre Fourth Friday Family Fun Nights
Sept. 26: Marble Mania
Oct. 24: Stupendous Slime
Nov. and Dec.: No programs during holidays
Every Fourth Friday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Creative Discovery Museum Science Theatre at Northgate Mall invites children and families to come have fun with science. Cost is $9 per child ages 4 and up. Creative Discovery Museum member cost is $8 per child. Younger children are welcome, with age appropriate activities. Parents are free. Call 423-875-8522 to pre-register. Creative Discovery Museum Science Theatre is located inside Northgate Mall, on the back side of the mall between JC Penney and Belk.