I AM BIG BIRD's Caroll Spinney to Appear at Moving Image Spring Family Day, 5/3
By: Movies News Desk
For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch -- and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. At Museum of the Moving Image's Spring Family Day, Spinney will make an appearance and pose for photos before a preview screening of the new documentary about his life and career I Am Big Bird: The Story of Caroll Spinney on Sunday, May 3, 2015. After the film, he and his wife Debi Spinney will participate in a Q&A moderated by Craig Shemin, President of the Jim Henson Legacy. Tickets: $15 (Discounts for Museum members at the Film Lover level and above). More information and tickets at movingimage.us.
As part of Spring Family Day, the Museum will also present a series of activities for children of all ages and ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER.Spring Family Day schedule (11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): 12:00-4:00 p.m. Media-making activities for familiesDrop-in studio featuring stations for set design, animation activities, and a large-scale game inspired by the Museum's collection 1:00-3:00 p.m. "SmellSelfie" with the oPhone and oNotes
Hands-on demonstrations of the digital photos tagged with your favorite scent 1:30-2:00 p.m. Take a photo with I Am Big Bird's Caroll Spinney 2:00-4:00 p.m. Preview screening: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story, with Caroll and Debi Spinney and filmmakers in person. Recommended for ages 8+ (Separate ticket required) Throughout the day, the Museum will also show family friendly screenings in Tut's Fever Movie Palace and visitors are welcome to explore all the Museum's exhibitions.
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