WELCOME THE MONKEY KING TO KIDSEUM!
OPEN HOUSE JUNE 15 | Sunday, June 15
10AM - 4PM Celebrate the first ever special exhibition at Kidseum! This exciting exhibition is based on a classic Chinese story, The Journey to the West, written in the 16th century and loosely based upon the true journey along the Silk Road of the Buddhist monk and scripture pilgrim, Zuan Zang. Experience the sights and sounds of China at a dozen imagination-powered stations as you try on Monkey's costumes, learn to move like Monkey using techniques from traditional Beijing Opera, soar on a cloud with Monkey King, and learn about heroism. Monkey King: A Journey to China is on exhibit at the Bowers Kidseum June 15 - August 31, 2008. Members - Don't forget to RSVP for your Members Family Preview on Saturday, June 14 from 3-6PM! Enjoy fun, food, and activities for kids of all ages! RSVP by June 6 to 714.567.3672. Admission: $6 (Children under three, members and those with paid admission to the Bowers are free)
| | FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL: ASIAN ADVENTURE | | Sunday, June 29, 11AM - 3:30PM Come celebrate our special museum guests, the Terra Cotta Warriors, with dance, music, art, and cultural demonstrations from the Asian cultures. China, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, and Vietnam come together in a colorful and festive celebration. Activities abound, including art projects, food sampling, and face painting! Sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment Admission: Free
| | NEW SUMMER MENU AT TANGATA | Inspired by the Terra Cotta Warriors, Tangata’s summer menu blends Asian flavors with California cuisine. Enjoy a relaxing lunch of crispy shrimp spring rolls or the "Emperor" burger wtih Tangata garlic fries before or after your visit with the Terra Cotta Warriors. Tangata also kicks off PIMCO Free Friday nights with a happy hour menu and cocktails and remains open for dinner every Friday evening. For reservations, please call 714.550.0906.
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THE BOWERS WEB SITE | If you have not visited www.bowers.org recently, you're in for a surprise. The Web site has been updated with a new look and easier navigation - including an interactive calendar that lets you see what is happening at the Bowers every day! While a Web site is always a work in progress, all of us at the Bowers are very excited with the updated Bowers.org and we hope that you like the new look and will visit the site often.
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| | FREE LECTURES DURING TERRA COTTA WARRIORS: GUARDIANS OF CHINA'S FIRST EMPEROR |  |
Through the generosity of The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Lam, and a donation in conjunction with the exhibition, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor, in memory of Harry Rooney, the Bowers museum presents a Focus on China Lecture Series, free to members or with paid admission (general admission for lectures only remains $8). Upcoming lectures in the series include: MAKING THE TERRA COTTA ARMY - QIN ARTISANS AND GOVERNMENT WORKSHOPS Sunday, June 1, 1:30PM Dr. Tony Barbieri-Low, UCSB, discusses how the warriors were made, the social status of some of the craftsmen and women, and how these workshops fit into the larger organization of government workshops. Generously sponsored in conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor in memory of Harry Rooney. THE FIRST EMPEROR'S MEDICINE Sunday, June 8, 1:30PM Dr. Ben Harer explores the roots of Chinese medical treatment and the First Emperor’s efforts to bring together scholars who established dominance of medical practices. Generously sponsored in conjunction with the exhibition Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor in memory of Harry Rooney. CHINESE FOLK DANCE Sunday, June 15, 1:30PM Olivia Liou, Artistic Director of American Chinese Dance Association, presents a history of Chinese folkdance and its evolutions into modern cultures. Graciously sponsored by E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and the Chinese Cultural Arts Council. For a complete listing, click here
| | PIMCO FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS CONTINUE | Looking for a great after work activity? Come to PIMCO Free Friday Nights at the Bowers! Every evening at 4PM, 5PM, 6PM and 7PM, thanks to The PIMCO Foundation, we give away 100 tickets to Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. Plus, Tangata serves cocktails, appetizers and dinner so you can make it a night at the museum! PIMCO Free Friday Nights are every Friday night through October 10. Media sponsorship courtesy of OC Weekly | | For information about these and other lectures, films, and events, please click here |
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