Spare Times: For Children
01/14/10By LAUREL GRAEBER
New York Times
‘ADVENTURES WITH DORA AND DIEGO’ (Friday through Thursday) The young Latino stars of the Nickelodeon animated television series “Dora the Explorer” and “Go, Diego, Go!” have taken their expeditions into new territory at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, whose exhibition has separate Dora and Diego environments, including Diego’s Animal Rescue Center and Dora’s Fiesta. Intended for ages 2 to 6, the interactive, bilingual displays are designed to teach language, science and music skills, as well as facts about Latin America. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street , (212) 721-1223, cmom.org; free with museum admission: $10; $7 for 65+; free for under 1 and members.
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‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’ (Saturday through Monday) Even America’s youngest citizens can help improve the world, and this weekend of activities at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan will honor six teenagers who already have, as well as a leader who gave his life in that cause: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The events on all three days include workshops for ages 5 and older to begin making a huge mosaic celebrating Dr. King’s legacy and, for preschoolers, a “Many Colors” collage activity. (The full schedule is at cmom.org.) On Monday only there will be performances by the Harlem Gospel Choir at 2 and 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony for the teenagers at 3 p.m. Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street , (212) 721-1223; free with admission: $10; $7 for 65+; free for under 1 and members.
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