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Taking Care: Artists and Scholars Discussion

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Doors Open at 6:00PM Limited capacity, registration strongly recommended $15 adults/$10 members. Free for students Join artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young (Back and Song) in conversation with scholar advisors Debbie-Ann Paige, Dr. Rita Reynolds, and Lisa Holland for a discussion around their research and participation in Taking Care: The “Black Angels” of Sea ...

$10 – $15
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Educator Open House *New Date*

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Educators are invited for a meet in greet with Taking Care curators and viewing of the exhibition.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Mount Loretto

Mount Loretto Unique Area 20 Kenny Road, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

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Taking Care: Public Opening Reception

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

The public opening reception of new exhibition, Taking Care: The "Black Angels" of Sea View Hospital.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on guided walks through the borough of parks.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Blue Heron Park

Blue Heron Park 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks. The feeders behind the nature center will be the highlight here, in addition to walking the woodland trails in search of wintering birds. Meet in the parking lot at the Visitor’s Center.

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Edible Island

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

“Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Latourette Park

Latourette Park Forest Hill & London Rds, Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Light and Love: an Altered Books Presentation

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Meet the artists behind the altered books as they present their work, share information about the Jewish communities they learned about, and the significance of combating antisemitism for everyone.

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How Sweet It Is! Benefit Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join the Staten Island Museum for this fall honey-themed benefit event!

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Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

Silver Lake Park 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Halloween at the Museum

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Wear your favorite costume, and enjoy seasonal crafts and activities made with recycled materials!

$5 – $10
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Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond Park

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Vulnerable Landscapes: Artist Talk

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Explore the relationship between the built and natural environment with James Vincent Brice, Nathan Kensinger, Sarah Nelson Wright, and Nate Dorr.

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Biergarten at the Fence Show

Join us for a drink and a snack at this fundraiser for the Museum at the Fence Show! Brews by Kills Boro Brewing Company, Flagship Brewing Company, and Pour Standards Richmond County Homebrew Club.

$20 – $25
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73rd Annual Fence Show

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Long-standing outdoor gallery and market featuring local artists and craftspeople, with Biergarten and food vendors.

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The Black Angels – Book Launch and Discussion

College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd., Building P, Staten Island, United States

Join Maria Smilios, author of the new book The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis, in conversation with public historian Debbie-Ann Paige and Virginia Allen, a nurse at Seaview Hospital from 1947 – 1957 to celebrate the launch of this exciting new book.

$8
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Lemon Creek: Guided Walk with Nathan Kensinger

Lemon Creek Seguine Ave. and Florence Pl., Staten Island, United States

Trace out the history of Staten Island’s forgotten streams and waterfront towns with artist and journalist Nathan Kensinger. This walk will share his work exploring the Lemon Creek watershed as it flows out to Prince’s Bay, which is featured in the exhibition Vulnerable Landscapes.

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Moth Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Look closely at Museum moth specimens, flap your wings with some shadow dancing, explore Cooper Keane's Mobile Monarch Museum, and take a night hike through Snug Harbor!

$5 – $10

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Bird and Nature Walk: Clay Pit Pond

Clay Pit Pond 83 Nielsen Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Wildflower Walk

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

A guided walk through the heart of the Greenbelt in search and celebration of Staten Island’s Official Wildflower, the Pinxter Azalea.

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Gala

Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, United States

Cocktails, dinner, live music, and dancing as we honor Marie H. Cole and Lucille Herring.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe’s Pond

Wolfe's Pond Park 420 Cornelia Ave., Staten Island, NY, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Bird and Nature Walk: High Rock Park

High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, United States

Join naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Mattarazo with Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans on a guided walk through the borough of parks.

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Yes, And Closing Event | Perfect Moment Review

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Collect, Share, Process Free with Museum admission Join Yes, And artists Day de Dada as they process the Perfect Moments that have been written on tags and collected through their installation over the past 8 months. It’s time to share, read out loud, and add the Perfect Moments Tags to the Day de Dada archives. ...

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Memorial Making with Lina Montoya

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join artist Lina Montoya for an afternoon of public art making. Remember and memorialize those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the project, Naming the Lost Memorials.

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Lockdown Staten Island Documentary: How to participate

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Help document Staten Islanders’ lives during the lockdown that took place from March to June 2020—one of the most intense and memorable periods of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join the Staten Island Community Alliance at the Staten Island Museum for a Black History Month transcribe-a-thon to transcribe newly digitized family history records making them more easily searchable and accessible for researchers.

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Crafternoons: Mosaics with Janice Patrignani

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Design professional, visual artist, and art educator Janice Patrignani will walk participants through the process of creating their own mosaics.

$20 – $25
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NYICFF in Your Neighborhood

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join us to check out a New York International Children's Film Festival's short film program and all of the great cultural activities your neighborhood has to offer.

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Bird and Nature Walk: Brookfield Park

Brooklfield Park Arthur Kill Rd. bet. Richmond Ave. and New Vale Ave., Staten Island, United States

The wide open skies of Brookfield Park make it the ideal place to search for wintering raptors, while the creeks hold a variety of waterfowl. Join guides for this 1-2 mile hike.

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Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories (Day 2)

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Black stories take the spotlight in seven short films that share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young. Explore a range of genres and styles in a program that spans the globe from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

$5 – $12
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Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories (Day 1)

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Black stories take the spotlight in seven short films that share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young. Explore a range of genres and styles in a program that spans the globe from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

$5 – $12

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‘Yes, And’ – artists’ panel | Impact and Inspiration: The Life of James Zappalorti

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This discussion centers on the memory of Staten Islander James Zappalorti and the ways in which his unfortunate death created and continues to inspire social change. Join Yes, And artists Terry S. Hardy and Paul Moakley, James’ brother Robert Zappalorti, and NYC Anti-Violence Executive Director Beverly Tillary – in conversation with selection panelist Ed Woodham – followed by a Q&A.

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Edible Island

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

A market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season!

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Celebrate Staten Island Is Ours! An Altered Book Exhibition

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join us in celebrating this new exhibit! Young people from the Staten Island Urban Center worked with artist Caryn T. Davis and public historian Debbie-Anne Paige to create unique works of art based on the history of Black communities on Staten Island. Students altered and reinterpreted preexisting books, recycling them into an artistic form with their own photographs, collages, paintings, and drawings.

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Yes, And … I’ll Have Another – A night out at the Museum

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join the Staten Island Museum's Contemporary Council for YES, AND ... I'll Have Another | A night out at the Museum to see our latest exhibition and meet some of the artists from Yes, And: a survey of art and artists connected to Staten Island.

$35 – $50

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Bird Walk: Silver Lake Park

Silver Lake Park 700 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York

A guided bird walk to watch for migrating waterfowl and late migrant/winter resident songbirds near the reservoir and surrounding plantings.

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Mad Science, Magic and Mummies at the Museum

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Wear your favorite costume, and enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities from creating your very own spell book to mummified apples!

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Yes, And Artist Talk: Nathan Kensinger

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join artist Nathan Kensinger for a discussion of his work encompassing photography, film, installation, curation and journalism.

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“Lions in Illyria” | A Sensory-Friendly Performance by IlluminArt Productions

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Free/Donations Welcome Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks, and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. When young lioness Violet is separated from her twin brother by a storm at sea, she must find her way alone in an unknown country. Disguised as a boy, she finds work helping a ...

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72nd Annual Fence Show and Biergarten

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Each year, the Fence Show transforms the museum’s front lawn into an outdoor gallery featuring local artists and craftspeople.

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Good on Paper: Intro to Papermaking

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Curious about papermaking? Join teaching artist Jenya Frid for this introductory workshop.

$30 – $35

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Greetings From: Mail Art with Day de Dada

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join Day de Dada to illustrate your “perfect Staten Island moment” with a variety of materials and explore the borough’s history as a vacation destination through the postcard collection.

$30 – $35
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Moth Night

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Stay up late for Moth Night! Revel in the beauty of moths and learn about their life cycles and habitats.

$5 – $10

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Yes, And: Public Opening Reception

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Yes, And presents over 30 artists showcasing recent work in video, performance, painting, photography, installation, drawing, and more.

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Yes, And: Members’ Only Preview

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Become a member to attend the preview of Yes, And - a survey exhibition of art and artists connected to Staten Island.

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Presentation: Staten Island is Ours! An Altered Book Project

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

A presentation of Staten Island is Ours! An Altered Book Project. A multidisciplinary art-making project created by Caryn T. Davis in collaboration with Kelly Villar and the Staten Island Urban Center.

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Gala

Richmond County Country Club 1 the oval, Staten Island, NY, United States

Celebrating 140 years of the Staten Island Museum and honoring Dr. Kerry Kelly and Dr. Ginny Mantello.

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Earth Day Celebration: Seeds and Soil

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Explore the ground below and world above with activities and presentations in art, science, and history. Learn something new and protect the only world we have.

$5 – $10
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Josephine’s Cotton: The Revue by Skin Dance Company

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Travel back in time through song and dance to join Josephine Baker, the first Black American superstar, as she dives deeper into the experiences of her childhood and adult life. Performed by SKIN Dance Company.

$20

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Book Talk: The Sustainability Myth

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Join Dr. Melissa Checker for a discussion around her award-winning book The Sustainability Myth, focusing on industrial waterfronts and historically underserved places.

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Mid-Winter Recess: Exotic Insect Collage

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

After observing various insects, participants will use collage to create their own imaginative insect.

$5 – $10
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Black History Month Transcribe-a-thon

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In partnership with the Staten Island Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and Frederick Douglass Memorial Park help transcribe newly digitized burial records making them more easily searchable and accessible for families and historical research.

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Korean Lunar New Year: Seollal Crafts and Games

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Celebrate Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year, through a variety of crafts and activities. Produced in partnership with the Korean Community Development Center.

$10 – $15

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Lunch and Learn: Tulip Poplar

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Join us as we explore the tulip tree and how it has made a mark on our American natural history with La' Portia Perkins, natural resource scientist, researcher, activist, and poet.

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Edible Island Gift Shop

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY, United States

Work your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season.

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Artist Info Session: Yes, And

Online Live Event * Please register.

Join Staten Island Museum staff to learn more about Yes, And: a survey exhibition of art and artists related to Staten Island and walk through the application process, timeline, and eligibility.