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CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AT
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Contact:
Natalie Kreiger
Chicago Children's Museum
312.464.7727

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2008

Chicago, IL—Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) will Celebrate African-American Heritage and feature programs honoring the history and traditions surrounding Black History Month throughout February. The celebration kicked off February 7 with a performance by the Betty Shabazz International Charter School. Kraft Free Family Nights every Thursday from 5-8pm, and Saturdays February 16 and 23 from 1-4pm will feature art activities, performances, community resources and more.

Enjoy the musical stylings of eight-year-old violinist Max Lulich this Thursday, February 14. Get footloose and fancy-free on February 21 with a special tap dance by Reggio "the Hoofer." The celebration concludes February 28 with singing and stories as Your Favorite Story Tellers, D. Kucha Brownlee and Baba Tony Brown give you the history of the banjo.

Discover the art of hair-braiding in HAIRitage: Locs & Braids. Families and children can create a story together and record it on a CD to take home in Stories Connect Us. Vision and developmental screenings will be available free of charge.

"We’re proud and excited to celebrate Chicago’s African-American community by featuring Black History Month programming throughout February,” said CCM CEO Peter England. “We value diversity and the opportunities for families and children to connect and celebrate what makes each child special and unique."

For more information about Black History Month programming, contact CCM Community Programs Manager Diane Gibson at (312) 464.7701. Ariel Mutual Funds is proud to sponsor Black History month at Chicago Children’s Museum.

About Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Children's Museum is a non-profit organization committed to creating a community where play and learning connect. CCM teaches children through hands-on, interactive exhibits and programs. With over fifteen interactive exhibits such as, The Allstate Foundation presents Play It Safe and new activities daily, every visit is unique for parents, caregivers, educators and children from toddlers-to 10 years.

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