Children's Museum of Manhattan Hosts 6th Annual Pride Night Tomorrow

The Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), in partnership with Center Families, a family program of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center, and Goldman Sachs & Co. Community TeamWorks volunteer program, hosts its annual Pride Night, on Thursday, May 5 from 5:30 - 800pm. The evening is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents, extended family and friends.

Admission to the event is free, but RSVP is required. Gay Parent Magazine is the proud media sponsor of this event.

The special after-hours event includes snacks, art activities and exclusive access to CMOM's five floors of hands-on exhibits, such as The Wizard of Oz, Adventures with Dora and Diego; Gods, Myths, and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece; and PlayWorks^TM. Goldman Sachs Community TeamWorks (CTW) volunteers will work with CMOM staff to make the visit memorable, helping instructors from Equinox lead a fun fitness class involving Latin dance steps.
Other activities include family face painting and finger painting at the PlayWorks mural wall.

"The importance of family in a young child's life cannot be overstated. CMOM thrives today because of families - families as diverse at New York itself. We are so happy to be able to provide a place that is safe, fun and nurturing. We hope CMOM's LGBT community looks forward to this event as much as we do," said Andrew Ackerman, Executive Director of CMOM.

Pride Night special programs for all ages include:

Fitness Fun with Equinox
6:00pm & 7:00pm
Join Equinox instructors and move to the beat with easy-to-learn Latin and internationally infused dance steps. The music is sure get your family fit and having fun with Zumba!

A Rainbow of Veggies
6 PM - 7:45 PM
Combine different ingredients to create your own special dip to add your own special taste to a rainbow of fun veggie snacks!

Design a Colorful Creative Character Friend!
6 PM - 7:45 PM
Use Model Magic to design a colorful funny friend to take home with you.

Mural Wall
6 PM - 7:45 PM
Visit the PlayWorks^TM early childhood exhibit and use paintbrushes, sponges and your hands to mix paint colors and get creative on CMOM's 6ft. mural wall!

CMOM is a leader in creating and implementing innovative and engaging programs that reach a diverse audience of children and families. The museum presents workshops, exhibitions and performances created by a team of professionals to provide educational opportunities for all children. This first museum experience helps in the development of young minds during their formative years.

About Pride Night
Thursday, May 5, 2011
5:30-8:00pm
RSVP to 212-721-1223 X303 or drios@cmom.org.

About Children's Museum of Manhattan
Founded in 1973, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is New York City's leading cultural institution dedicated solely to kids and families. CMOM inspires children and their families to learn about themselves and a culturally diverse world through unique interactive exhibitions. CMOM presents a full range of activities, exhibits and special performances that stimulate children of all ages. Through multidimensional programs that reach deep into the community, the Museum serves New Yorkers from all backgrounds. For details on all of CMOM's programs, please visit www.cmom.org.

About Center Families and the LGBT Community Center
Center Families is a family program of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center. Center Families, a model for LGBT family organizing, promotes the legitimacy and visibility ofLGBT families. More than 3,000 families in the tri-state area have participated in the program since its founding in 1989.

Established in 1983, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center has grown to become the largest LGBT multi-service organization on the East Coast and second largest LGBT community center in the world. The Center provides groundbreaking social service, public policy, educational and cultural/recreational programs.

About Goldman Sachs' Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Network
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Network advocates a work environment that respects, welcomes and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender professionals and enables them to perform to their fullest potential and contribute to the greater goals of the firm.