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Family Program

Story Time: The Runaway Rice Cake

February 16, 2018 | 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Fowler! Join us for an interactive storytelling experience as we look, listen, and learn in our exhibition Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives. Families and children of all ages are invited to follow the Chang family as they learn the importance of sharing in The Runaway Rice Cake, by Ying Chang Compestine (2001). After the reading, a Museum Educator will lead families on a brief exploration of artworks related to the story.

Story Time is a short format, informal storytelling program facilitated by Fowler educators from 11:30am–12:30pm on the first and third Friday of each month. This event is free, no reservation required. All materials will be provided. Meet in the Fowler’s Lobby.

Parking available in UCLA Lot 4, 398 Westwood Plaza, directly off Sunset Blvd | $12/day

About the Exhibition
Intersections: World Arts/Local Lives incorporates some of the finest objects from the Fowler’s extensive holdings of art from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas are featured in this long-term exhibition that celebrates the richness of world arts and considers the roles they play in peoples’ lives.

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