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Museum and Archives of Vernon want everyone to get involved with Cultural Days events – Vernon News

Museum and Archives of Vernon want everyone to get involved with Cultural Days events - Vernon News

The Museum and Archives of Vernon will a hub of activity during Culture Days starting at the end of September.

“Our goal is to one day have everyone who comes to the museum see themselves represented in the some way,” says Laisha Rosnau, curator of visitor experience. “We can begin by providing meaningful opportunities for the community to connect with their own lived experiences.”

The museum will be participating in the Culture Days launch at Polson Park on Sept. 23 where residents are invited drop by to create a paper “quilt” square representative of their heritage.

The squares will then be connected with others to create a community quilt, symbolizing the value of each individual, each identity, and diverse experiences of heritage in the context of the larger collective.

Over the course of the following three weeks, the museum will be collaborating with various partners and inviting the community to be an active participant in the curation of specific exhibits.

In recognition of 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month in October, with funding from the UBC Okanagan Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund, the Museum & Archives of Vernon, along with UBC Okanagan Library’s Special Collections and Archives, are seeking community involvement to uncover the rich history of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities in the North Okanagan.

Pride in Place: Historical Representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities in the Okanagan will take place Oct. 6, inviting public discussions around the historical underrepresentation of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in collections and archives in the area.

The museum is currently seeking expressions of interest from potential contributors to help tell this story through objects, documents, photographs and audio/visual materials in their care.

To arrange to loan items to be included in this exhibit, contact Rosnau by email at [email protected] before Sept. 23.

Other events MAV is hosting throughout Culture Days include a workshop on genealogical research, and programming in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A full listing of the Museum’s Culture Days events is available online.

Participants are encouraged to register early as there is limited seating for most activities.

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Flushing’s Voelker Orth Museum announces lineup of summer events – QNS.com

Voelker Orth Museum summer events

Located in Flushing, the Voelker Orth Museum is a renowned site featuring fully furnished rooms with historical furniture, a Victorian garden, and a sanctuary for birds. It was built in 1891 and occupied by Conrad Voelker, a German immigrant, and his family for generations. The museum became a New York City Landmark in 2007 and was later added to the National Register of Historic Sites in 2020.

This summer, the museum is offering a wide variety of events for people of all ages. Come and enjoy!

Garden Creativi-Tea

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Tuesdays, through Aug. 10th, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Join the Facebook event here.

The Museum celebrates pollinators this year with a family-friendly art and nature workshops. Honeybees are one of many animals that help pollinate the garden flowers.

The workshops are suitable for families and for adult participants and will take place in the garden. However, the learning annex can be an indoor space for working on projects. Refreshing iced tea will also be served! There are several workshops, each with different activities.

NEXT WORKSHOPS:

July 19 – All the Colors 

A collage workshop with Amy Cheng, whose work is displayed at the Museum. Have fun with colors!

July 26 – Ode to Butterflies

Butterflies and other flying pollinator friends inspire wearable artistic creations. Get creative with decorating masks and more!

July 29 – Hip to Hip Theatre’s production of “The Adventures of Pericles”

Friday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. (seating opens at 7 p.m.)

Enjoy a free performance in the garden!

The play runs for 90 minutes. Seating is provided and the Garden is accessible. In the case of rain, the performance will be canceled.

The play tells the story of Pericles, who is pursued by an evil king, as he embarks on a journey full of twists and turns.

The Adventures of Pericles is the first of two plays this season. The company returns with Much Ado About Nothing on Friday, Aug. 12.

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Through July 31 – Spheres and Sinospheres

On view until July 31, Amy Cheng’s works, curated by Sara Lynn Henry. Open for viewing Tuesday to Thursday & Sundays, 1-4 p.m. This exhibition features vibrant paintings and prints by Cheng, that form connections between Western, Eastern, and Middle Eastern art.

Aug. 2 – Paper Flowers

Decorate your home with your own giant paper flowers, with a touch of botany!

Aug. 9 – Summer Hats for Nature Walks

Keep a cool head by making a decorated hat to explore the garden in!

Admission for each session is $4 and $10 per family (cash or credit). Children under 3 are free. The Museum is open on Tuesday afternoons for visitors.

Coming Soon: 

Aug. 7 – Helaine Soller Paintings: Landscapes and Memories

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Aug. 23 – Honey Harvest Festival

Celebrate all things honey!

Extra gallery hours through July: Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, in addition to Tuesdays and Sundays. The garden is open Monday to Friday from 10-4 p.m. and Sunday afternoons. Drop-in house tours are Tuesdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

For more information, please visit the website

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VIDEO: Father’s Day event at Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley attracts double the average turnout – Langley Advance Times

Drummers performed at the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Aldergrove’s Philip Jackman Park on Saturday, June 18. It was the first in-person version of the event since 2019. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
About 140 people, double the usual Sunday numbers, visited the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley Airport Father’s Day event on Sunday, June 19, when dads get in free. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)About 140 people, double the usual Sunday numbers, visited the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley Airport Father’s Day event on Sunday, June 19, when dads get in free. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
A young visitor tries giving a propeller a spin at the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley Airport Father’s Day event on Sunday, June 19. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)A young visitor tries giving a propeller a spin at the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley Airport Father’s Day event on Sunday, June 19. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Canadian Museum of Flight president Bruce Friesen estimated about 140 people, double the usual Sunday numbers, visited the museum at the Langley Airport on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, when dads got in free. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)Canadian Museum of Flight president Bruce Friesen estimated about 140 people, double the usual Sunday numbers, visited the museum at the Langley Airport on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, when dads got in free. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Living near the Langley airport, young Dhairya Agrawal has developed a powerful interest in aviation.

Mom Shubhangi says when her 19-month-old son hears an airplane passing overhead, he gets excited, which is only a problem when it’s nap time.

“He loves planes,” Shubangi said.

Dhairya Agrawal was delighted with the new kid sized plane at the Canadian Museum of Flight on Father’s Day. Mom Shubhangi said her 19-month-old son is a huge fan of airplanes. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Dhairya Agrawal was delighted with the new kid sized plane at the Canadian Museum of Flight on Father’s Day. Mom Shubhangi said her 19-month-old son is a huge fan of airplanes. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

On Sunday, June 19, Dhairya was in his element as the Canadian Museum of Flight at the Langley airport hosted its annual Father’s Day event, where dads get in free.

The beaming boy posed for a picture in one of the museum’s newest additions, a small green kid-sizes plane in the outdoor display area.

ALSO: Canadian Museum of Flight volunteer was there from the beginning

Canadian Museum of Flight president Bruce Friesen said there were 140 visitors during the five-hour event, “about double our typical Sunday.”

Elements of another in-progress museum attraction were on display as well.

“Canadian women in aviation” will feature photos and biographies of dozens of women, ranging from Roberta Bondar to Langley airport manager Carol Madill.

“People can come and enjoy stories of the women, past and present, who contributed to aviation in B.C. and Canada,” said Friesen.

READ ALSO: Langley flight museum pays tribute to Queen’s platinum jubilee

Canadian Museum of Flight is located at the airport in Hangar #3, at 5333 216th St.

It houses over 25 aircraft ranging from a WWII Handley Page Hampden to a T-33 Silver Star.

Flight-worthy aircraft include a Fleet Finch, Tiger Moth, SE5A replica, Waco AQC Cabin, Fleet Canuck and Harvard II.

Adult admission is $10 (seniors and youth pay $7), $25 for families.

Call 604-532-0035 to arrange a pre-booked time slot.

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Hamilton’s Warplane Heritage Museum celebrates 50th anniversary with special events | inTheHammer

Hamilton's Warplane Heritage Museum celebrates 50th anniversary with special events | inTheHammer


By Amy Kouniakis

Published June 10, 2022 at 11:06 am

The museum’s Lancaster aircraft will be open to visitors for interior tours during SkyFest50. (Photo: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Fecbook)

One of Hamilton’s most popular attractions is celebrating a milestone anniversary this summer and they’re celebrating with a really big event.

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM) is marking its 50th Anniversary later this month with a special two-day event that invites guests to get up close and personal with some of the museum’s aircraft and their crews.

The CWHM started out as a restoration project for a group of friends who were aviation enthusiasts back in 1972.

In its five decades, the museum has grown into an internationally renowned collection of 50 aircraft that were flown by Canadians and Canadian military services from the beginning of the Second World War to today.

To celebrate the ongoing legacy of Hamilton’s beloved museum, SkyFest50 will run from June 25 to June 26 and will feature fly-bys of the museum’s Firefly, Dakota, B-25 Mitchell, and Canso.

Aircraft like the Mosquito, Hurricane, Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, and P-39 Aircobra will also be making appearances at this year’s SkyFest.

The museum’s legendary Lancaster will be open for interior tours for the event but is currently undergoing some preventative maintenance to replace one of its engines so it won’t be taking to the skies for at least a few more weeks.

In addition to SkyFest50, the CWHM is hosting a homecoming event on June 18th for past and present members, staff and volunteers for a “casual afternoon of socializing and reminiscing.”

Tickets for SkyFest are currently on sale for the event, though a notice on the museum’s website said that tickets for Saturday (June 25) are already sold out.

A preview event is scheduled for Friday but there will be no access to the ramp.

Tickets for SkyFest50can be purchased through the museum’s website. So too can tickets for the homecoming event.


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Langley flight museum pays tribute to Queen’s platinum jubilee – Aldergrove Star

Langley flight museum pays tribute to Queen’s platinum jubilee - Aldergrove Star

As members of the Royal Family tour Canada this week, news of a queen-inspired gift arrives in Langley.

As this year marks the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the federal government announced $2.14 million funding for community events and projects across the country – including an upcoming Canada Day celebration in Langley.

The Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley received $4,100 to host a family-oriented commemoration on July 1, one of many grants announced by Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez.

“For more than 70 years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been a model of dedication and a privileged witness to the growth of and accomplishments of Canadians, and to the values that unite us,” Rodriguez said.

“That’s why I’m pleased to announce the funded projects that will allow Canadians across the country to learn more about our sovereign, celebrate this historic anniversary and reflect on the meaning of public service in today’s society.”

The federal government launched the tribute on Feb. 6, and will host numerous events including the Royal Tour, a national illumination initiative, exhibits, commemorative gardens, educational resources, and a commemorative stamp and coins.

There will be a total of 360 community events and three major national projects.

Funds for the flight museum will be utilized towards a display connecting the Crown to aviation in Canada, and how Queen Elizabeth has connected with Canadians, according to the museum website.

The theme of the Canada Day festivities and display will explore each of Queen’s visits to Canada, and the specific use of aircraft to complete each tour.

Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall kicked off the three-day royal tour Monday in St. John’s and are travelling to Canada’s Capital Region today (Wednesday, May 18), followed by Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories on Thursday.

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Museum and Archives of Vernon holding special Earth Day activities April 23 – Vernon News

Museum and Archives of Vernon holding special Earth Day activities April 23 - Vernon News

Museum Earth Day event

Planet Earth is a popular topic at the Museum and Archives of Vernon.

With field trips almost fully booked for the upcoming Earth Expo, the museum is holding a special Earth Day Celebration April 23.

“We received so many incredible submissions for the exhibition, we want to ensure the public has an opportunity to come together and celebrate the creativity, innovation and imagination that is the Earth Expo,” said Amy Timleck, museum program co-ordinator.

“When we talk about climate crisis, it can feel really overwhelming, and what we see through the eyes of local youth is that there is, indeed, hope.”

The Earth Day Celebration will feature special events, including a visit from Kiki the Eco Elf.

Through wildly imaginative story-telling, multi-instrumental music and engaging, interactive games, Kiki the Eco Elf offers performances with a conscientious message.

The museum will also be partnering with the organizers of the Polson Night Market (PNM) for a special pop-up event.

“We’ve always said that we don’t want to be just another market,” said Mayla Janzen, PNM organizer and co-creator. “Having the opportunity to promote local creators, while also celebrating sustainability, felt really aligned with our vision for a unique marketplace.”

Earth Day at the Museum will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 23. Information about which activities during the day are free/paid/by donation are listed at the museum’s website.

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Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Back to more events and programs

Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Back to more events and programs

Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended and attendance will be capped at the first 50 people to arrive. For more information, call 250-787-0430.

We were excited to host some programs and guided tours for camps over spring break and we have just released our program information to schools. Information on all our programs can be found at fsjmuseum.com.

Lastly, we are very happy to be updating our display case in the hospital lobby again with a brand new exhibit.

Access has been limited during the pandemic and we are thrilled to be teaming up with the Fort St. John Hospital Arts Committee once again. This new display looks at surgery in the North Peace from the 1930s to the 1970s through equipment, photographs, and stories. Look for it in the lobby between reception and Cool Beans Café.