Penn Museum is bringing back its family-friendly “Summer Wonder” series, with the first program this Wednesday, July 3, when families with children are invited to celebrate the Native American culture and learn traditional Native American dance with the Native Nations Dance Theater.
The “Summer Wonder” programs will run weekly on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. through August 21, 2013 and will feature a great lineup of performances and demonstrations, including stories about ancient Greek mythology, a marionette theater, an exploration of medieval music and instruments, contemporary and ancient African and African American tales, songs and games, and more.
All “Summer Wonder” programs are free with Penn Museum admission. For more information and the full program schedule, please visit Penn Museum’s website and also check our Events Calendar for upcoming programs.
July 8th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
Hey, when you say “THE Native American culture” it maybe helps perpetuate the pervasive misconception that indigenous American peoples are culturally homogenous. There are many diverse nations, languages, and cultural traditions that make up what is usually lumped under the heading of “Native American.”
July 9th, 2013 at 5:52 pm
Right! “Native American cultures” would make sense and be sensible. The way it is, it’s like “Do you speak European?” Hmph.