Tang Fifth Anniversary Family Sunday

To celebrate the museum's 5th anniversary, on Sunday, October 30, the Tang will host an array of community activities, including a Family Sunday session on pumpkin carving as art (12:30 p.m.), and a costume contest (2 p.m.) that invites participants to come attired as a favorite artist or artwork. A program of Music for a Sunday Afternoon will begin at 4 p.m. Live music, refreshments, and hourly gallery tours will be available throughout the day.

Workshop

Sunday, October 30
12:30-2:00

Pumpkin Carving as Art
Bring your creativity to our pumpkin carving activity. The first 70 children will receive a free pumpkin to carve! (You may bring your own pumpkin to be sure you have the shape you want.) Tools – and refreshments – will be provided. Reservations are not required, but space is limited – first come, first served. This activity is for children with their adult companions.

Music

Sunday, October 30
12:30-2:00

Lindy Hop Heaven swing band
Help us celebrate the Tang’s Fifth anniversary with the swing band sounds of Lindy Hop Heaven. Lindy Hop Heaven has become one of the nation's most requested swing dance bands. The band’s musical inventory comes from the repertoires of Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, Stuff Smith, Johnny Hodges, Nat King Cole, Louis Jordan, Count Basie, Fats Domino, Jimmy Reed, and the Mills Brothers, among others.

Special Event

Sunday, October 30
2:00

Costume Contest
Come dressed as your favorite artist or work of art and be part of our costume contest. Prizes will be awarded in several categories including Wackiest, Most Recognizable, and Most Original.

Music

Sunday, October 30
4:00

Music For a Sunday Afternoon
Music for a Sunday Afternoon, a Tang music series launched in the fall of 2003, continues this fall with a program of classical music by Skidmore students.

Tour

Sunday, October 30
3:00

Introductory Tour of the Tang
Take an introductory tour of the Tang and get an overview of its history and current exhibitions.

PDF: Download and print schedule Family_Sunday_Schedule.pdf