NEXT WEEK at the Canadian Museum of Civilization January 31 to February 6, 2011

Posted on: 26/01/2011

NEXT WEEK
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
January 31 to February 6, 2011

Activities are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Civilization Lecture Series
An Evening with Dany Laferrière
Thursday, February 3
7 p.m. (in French)
Theatre
This unconventional and controversial author has written extensively about life under the nightmarish dictatorship that repressed Haiti for decades. Many of Laferrière’s books are autobiographical, describing his move to Montreal in 1976, and his adaptation to a new country and a new culture. He has produced novels satirizing North American sexual attitudes, while also examining relationships between the races. During this special evening, he will speak about his work, his inspiration and his hopes for his Haitian homeland. Tickets ($15, $12 for Members and students) are available at the Museum Box Office, or by calling 819 776-7000.

Night at the Museum: Chill-Out Chalet—Come in from the Cold!
Friday, February 4
5:30 to 10 p.m.
David M. Stewart Salon
February 5 and 6
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
David M. Stewart Salon and Grand Hall
Come in from the cold and enjoy our cozy chalet setting. We’ll put you in the mood for winter nostalgia with activities for everyone. Sit back and relax as you fashion some “woolly” crafts, or try your hand at oversized versions of classic games. Listen to tall tales of winters gone by and chat with historical characters from the past.

Les 7 doigts de la main
Friday, February 4
6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
20-minute performance
Theatre
Peel off your mittens and toques—Les 7 doigts de la main are at the CIV! This custom-made circus show, presented in its signature contemporary style, is sure to warm you up during Winterlude. Free tickets will be made available starting at 5 p.m. at the Museum Box Office.

Come in From the Cold
Friday, February 4
6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
February 5 and 6
10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Canada Hall
Join Dramamuse, the Museum’s own theatre company, for a lively interactive theatre experience. Warm up with spicy stories of earlier Canadian winters and interact with characters who, like your ancestors, found ways to come in from the cold and stay warm.

Les 7 doigts de la main
February 5 and 6
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
50-minute performance
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