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Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jennifer Forrest
Director of Marketing
jforrest@amod.org
501-396-7050 ext.214
After School Drum Ballet at the Museum of Discovery
Little Rock, AR (Jan. 18, 2008) – Join students from the award winning “Drum Ballet” for a cultural performance as the Museum of Discovery presents the “After School Drum Ballet,” Feb. 7-9. This moving performance couples movement, rhythm and the historical significance of the drum.
The performing students from Hope, Ark., practice the art of drumming at an after-school program. The program, led by Zinese Aggine, is filled with imagination and expressive storytelling. The drum ballet is a series of rhythms that combine hand and body movements to present a very entertaining performance piece. It is a powerful team building activity for the students and is hand drumming at its most exciting. Showtimes are: Feb. 7-8, 1 p.m., Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m The After School Drum Ballet is presented by the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Founded in 1927, The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock’s oldest museum. It remains a fixture of the River Market District in Downtown Little Rock attracting visitors of all ages. With over 25,000 square feet of hands-on, interactive exhibits, the Museum is a family destination “where you have worlds to discover.”
The Museum’s mission is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment. The Museum of Discovery is a Smithsonian Affiliate, accredited by the American Association of Museums and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Association of Children’s Museums.
Admission is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for children 1-12, $7.00 for seniors over 65 and free for children under one. Memberships are available. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Museum of Discovery is located at 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or visit www.amod.org.
CALENDAR LISTING
After School Drum Ballet, Feb. 7-9. Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or log onto www.amod.org.
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