Brown Bag Luncheon: Balcony is Closed with Bob Webster
Thursday, April 18, 12-1:30 p.m.
Be immersed in the history of Northern Kentucky movie theaters and learn how MGM Studios has a Covington connection. Bob Webster, president of the Kenton County Historical Society and author of numerous books and articles on local history, will discuss many of the movie theaters, now long-forgotten, that once graced the neighborhoods of Covington, Newport and surrounding cities, as well as movies filmed in the area. The lunch and discussion will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the BCM Education Center. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Cost: $3 for BCM members; $10 for future BCM members. Free parking. Reservations recommended: (859) 491-4003.
Tot Tuesdays!: Elephants on Parade
Tuesday, April 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Save the Elephants Day at BCM! Listen to a story and create a craft themed after Earth’s largest land mammal. Tot Tuesdays! designed to help prepare preschoolers for reading readiness and socialization, are held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. There is a $1 craft fee per child. Reserve spots for you and your child at (859) 491-4003.
Chippie's Sensational Science Labs: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Thursday, April 11, 1-2 p.m.
Explore the life cycle of plants from seed to bloom through a flower-themed craft. Chippie, BCM’s chipmunk mascot, introduces science to children aged 3 to 5 in this fun and educational monthly series, which incorporates S.T.E.A.M. elements and age-appropriate experiments! $3 lab fee per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required: call (859) 491-4003.
NKU School of the Arts Dance Troupe Performance and Movement Workshop
Saturday, April 13, 1-3 p.m.
Come and learn a fun dance taught by NKU SOTA’s Dance Troupe company members. Open to children 18 and under; those under three must be accompanied by an adult. Children will be placed in dance groups according to age and should wear clothing that they can easily move in. Dance troupe performance at 1 p.m. will be followed by the movement workshop from 2-3 p.m. Workshop spots limited – reserve at (859)491-4003.
Homeschool Days @ BCM: Life of an Artist on the River: Harlan Hubbard
Wednesday, April 10, 2-3 p.m.
Learn about this Kentucky artist who lived a Spartan life with his wife Anna along the Ohio River while writing, playing music and creating art, and make a small painting of your own to take home. Designed for students in grades two through five. $3 craft fee per student. Preregistration required by April 7; call 859-491-4003.
