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third week of November, the Children’s Museum of History, Science
& Technology enveloped visitors in a winter wonderland! As
our primary fundraiser, the museum never shines so bright. Friday,
November 20, 2009– Children's Museum 46th Anniversary
Holiday Gala / Festival of Trees & Lights (6:00-10:00pm)
w/Honorary Co-Chairs Congressman Michael Arcuri & Sabrina, and
NYS Senator Joe Griffo & Laraine; Saturday,
November 21st Family Festival of Trees/Lights (10:00a-3:00p)
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Friday, Nov. 19, 2010– Children's Museum 47th Holiday Gala / Festival of Trees/Lights (6:00-9:30pm); Sat., Nov. 20th Family Festival of (10:00a-3:00p)
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 L to R: Congressman Mike Arcuri, CM Board Chair Mike Pilawa, NYS Senator Joe Griffo & Executive Director Marlene Brown open the 2009 Festival of Trees |
 Donna & Gary Evans join the party |
 Board Member Sabina Bajic chats with Congressman Arcuri |
 Jan Barendse & wife join other guests |
 As do Karen Corrigan Rider & friend Jack |
 Board member John Stephenson at the beatiful caterers table |
 Center: Sam Crisino & Nancy (right) enjoying the evening |
 Lorraine Griffo & Board member John Nogas viewing auction items |
 A great evening to enjoy |
 Guests mingle,eat, drink, and merrily networked! |
 Dr. Joanne Palumbo Mozloom & guests |
 The CM Director & the Congressman enjoying |
 as were the Senator, his wife & the CM director |
 Kudos to The Utica College Aramark caterers who outdid themselves |
 Jeffrey Weissinger - Director of The Utica College Aramark Dining Services, Arthur Langdon, Executive Chef & Stacy Knutti, Banquet Setup Manager |
 ...with the most scrumptious food, with a Hawaiian flair! |
 ...along with the melodious sound of Carlton Boone |
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 Left: Stacey Butcher & Christina Buschmann enjoying Above: Christina & Jim Buschmann with CM Director Marlene Brown |
 Above: the Director & the Chef twirl around the dance floor! Right: Jim Williams & Donna enjoying |
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 Board member Ed Waskiewicz admiring the artwork |
 The Lawless Band performing on the 2nd floor |
 Sound genius Tim Perry, left w/WKTV photographer & Director Brown |
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 Congressman Arcuri thanks the crowd for coming... |
 as does Senator Griffo - both praising the museum's growth |
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 Above: Board member Brad Zacek arranging freshly flown in Birds of Paradise flowers; Left: our beautiful oak staircase decorated by Board members John Nogas & Sabina Bajic |
 Sujett DeSai entertains by our 2nd floor Musical Stage |
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 Santa & Mrs. Claus arrived, to the delight of youngsters! |
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 Our popular LED Play Dance floor drew kids of all ages |
 Our 3rd floor had holiday arts & crafts (above) & caricature drawins (right) |
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 The amazing sounds of The Lawless Band filled the floor with musical joy |
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 On the 4th floor, Mike Zarnock & The Car Room producers Ralph & Joe filming the amazing collection of Hot Wheels - View here |
 Six year old Samuel Butcher arrives to meet "his hot wheels hero" |
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 Left: Samuel gets his hot wheels car autographed & above, displays his joy! |
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Museum's 2009 Holiday Gala / Festival of Trees & Lights Extravaganza
began on Friday,
November 20th, 2009 with a 6:00-6:30pm invitation only VIP
Reception at The Children’s Museum, 311 Main St, Utica, where our
board members joined Honorary Co-Chairs Congressman Mike Arcuri &
Sabrina and NYS Senator Joe Griffo & Lorraine in greeting our sponsors,
donors & VIP’s who had the 1st opportunity to view the silent
auction's uniquely designed multi-cultural large & small Trees, neat
Gift Baskets, Amazing Getaways, Designer Wreaths & Centerpieces, all
starting at 50% off their retail price, plus free raffle items! 6:30-9:30pm,
the evening continued with Beverages & scrumptious Hors D’oeuvres
catered by the Utica College Aramark chefs, plus live musical entertainment
by Carlton Boone & by The Lawless Band; 9:30-10:00pm Dessert, Coffee,
Raffle & Auction winners announced. Our historic building’s
four floors were lit up to envelop guests in a Luau themed winter wonderland!
Donation only $45 per person or $75. a couple pre-paid (by Nov. 10th)
or $50 per person at door. Tickets
available in the museum, from board members, or on our secure
shopping cart. View WKTV
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/ Flyer Saturday, Nov. 21st, 2009 the Family Festival of Trees & Lights was held 10:00am-3:00pm. Reduced General Admission: $5 children 2-17; $6 for seniors; $7 for adults; members & children under 2 free. Visitors viewed Trees & multi-cultural holiday exhibits & bid on any items left over, + Santa & Mrs. Claus were there to hear children's wishes, Guinness World Record Holder Mike Zarnock was filming in our Hot Wheels Hall, there was a live Musical Performance by Sujeet Desai, The Lawless Band performed live w/Sound by Tim Perry, our Court Jester performed Magic, Andrew Buffington offered caricature painting, + holiday arts & crafts & Cultural activities representing our beautifully diverse community. Download Agenda. Friday, Nov. 27th, 2009, a Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dance will take place from 6:00-8:00pm at the museum. The Hawaiian-themed event includes refreshments & leis. Tickets $15 for father/daughter or mother/son pair & $5. for each add’l child. DJ Bill Thomas will be featured on our Tree Festival’s 3rd floor, & an LED Dance Floor Contest will be featured on our 2nd floor! Purchase tickets on our secure shopping cart. Saturday, Nov. 28th, 2009, our Annual Holiday on Main Street from 10:00am-3:00pm. Reduced Admission: $5 children 2-17; $6 seniors; $7 adults; members & children under 2 free. Visitors view Trees & our various holiday observance items & displays, + Santa there to hear wishes, along with our Court Jester's magic, caricature painting, holiday arts & crafts, live Holiday Music, Hot Wheels poster signing & more. View more info here. "Help us to write the next chapter of the Children’s Museum’s ongoing success story - our Future Vision". Email us for more info. *To top |
View our beautiful array of Festival Trees & Lights & Amazing Auction items below - View & Purchase Trees & write them off!
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2009 Children’s Museum Gala/Festival Corporate Sponsors & Auction Items. Friday night attendees enjoyed early holiday shopping at reduced prices, starting at 50% of the retail value! while getting a tax write-off AND supporting our museum! Please thank these businesses! MAJOR SPONSORS: Large Size Decorated
Trees- National
Grid * The
Hartford *
Radiology
Associates * Gold
Mine Jewelers * Oxford
Medical Imaging *
WKTV News Channel
2 * Utica.tv
CNY homepage * SPONSORS:
Medium Size Decorated Trees - The
Burns Agency *
MacClark/McDonald's
* Wilcor
International *
Joseph
Flihan Co. * Carbone
Auto Group *
Bonide Products
* ConMed
Corp. * Dr. Ted & Melva Max * SPONSORS:
Desktop Decorated Tree or Centerpiece -
NBT
Bank & Trust * Pacemaker
Steel & Piping * SUNY-IT
* Dove
Laser Center * Business
Machines * Utica
National * JetNet
/ First & Main LLC * Utica
College Aramark Catering
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 The beauty of our historic building, lit up for the holiday season |
Our famous oak staircase shown in all its brilliance |
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 A panoramic view of just a few of the exploration marvels in the Children's Museum |
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