PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Sweet Sound
Sunday, January 4, 10am – 5pm
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy art activities, performances, and access to the collection and Henri Rosseau: A Painter’s Secrets.
This month, we celebrate the new year and welcome back flutist Mimi Stillman and percussionist Gabriel Globus-Hoenich of the Dolce Suono Ensemble for a dazzling selection of classical, popular, and Latin music. Their engaging, interactive performance is designed for all ages and connects with the Henri Rousseau exhibition, featuring the sounds of animals you’ll see in the gallery. The award-winning Dolce Suono Ensemble, founded by Stillman, is internationally recognized as a leader and innovative force in the field of chamber music.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 31, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for a variety of art activities and explore our collection through a scavenger hunt challenge to claim a prize. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Poet and storyteller Leslie D. Hamilton brings musical fun for ages 2 and up. Learn about percussion sounds, beats, and the ways we use music to tell our stories.
1pm & 2:30pm
Musical performances by the Dolce Suono Ensemble
Hailed as “an adventurous ensemble” (The New York Times), the Dolce Suono Ensemble has been thrilling audiences and invigorating the music world since its founding by flutist and artistic director Mimi Stillman in 2005. The ensemble presents dynamic and innovative programs of chamber music, from baroque to new repertoire, guided by Stillman’s curatorial vision. Today, she is joined on stage by percussionist Gabriel Globus-Hoenich.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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