Flights of Fancy Family Free Day April 6

Photo by Kerry Perkins

Discover the artistry and engineering behind rapidly advancing aeronautical technologies from the kite through the space age, as well as Pasadena’s key place in the story of flight in the exhibition Kites, Wings, & Other Flying Things.
To kick off the day, at 12:15 pm Glen Rothstein, Guest Curator for the exhibition and the local representative of the American Kitefliers Association, will offer a presentation on the many aspects of kiting including recreation, physical activity, and the principles of aerodynamics, among others. Stay to make a kite of your own to fly at a local park or kite festival.
At 2:00 pm visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet Tyrus Wong, the 103-year-old Chinese-American artist, master kite designer, and Disney legend, who was lead artist on the animated classic,Bambi. Mr. Wong will sign copies of his book, Water to Paper, Paint to Sky: The Art of Tyrus Wong, which is available in the Museum Store.
Craftsmaster Helen Marish with Art 2 Go will be leading a workshop making propeller flyers throughout the afternoon. How far will your propeller go? Test it out in the beautiful Fenyes Estate Garden!
Sunday, April 6, Noon to 4:00 pm
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena 91103
http://www.pasadenahistory.org/ | 626.577.1660
Made possible in part by the Pasadena Recreation & Parks Foundation along with the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division.

Tickets: Free; no reservations required.

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