October 17, 2009 11:00 am to 5:00 pm October 18, 2009 11:00 am to 5:00 pm MAOAS is an annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. This year, 126 local artists will open their studios or group sites, such as MCM to the public for this special weekend. Visitors can look at art, try hands-on projects, talk with artists, and learn about technique and craft, in a family friendly, informal environment. MCM will host 5 talented artists for the weekend. They include Sarah Bradley- sculpture/gourd artist, Karen Calkins Ragus-painting, Robin Lee-wacky art, Judi Werner-jewelry, and MCM’s own Angela Johnson-photography. Each artist will have a hands-on activity that families can try together. Maps of other MAOAS sites around town and color catalogs of participating artist’s work will be available at the museum free of charge. As well, artist’s will have a sample of their art work displayed in the 3 galleries located off the Rotunda Lobby in the Overture Center. For more information or to see images of participating artist’s work visit MAOAS.com

December 19, 2009 11:00 am to 11:30 am Alexis Carreon visits from the Madison Symphony Orchestra to demonstrate the viola.

November 21, 2009 11:00 am to 11:30 am Rachel Hauser visits from the Madison Symphony Orchestra to demonstrate the violin.

October 24, 2009 11:00 am to 11:30 am David Cooper visits from the Madison Symphony Orchestra to demonstrate the trumpet.

October 4, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm MicroExplorers is a hands-on interactive adventure in a tiny universe. Explorers will use state-of-the-art microscopes, curricula and software to discover the world of microscopy. The journey of microscopy will be guided by microbiologists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and teachers from the Madison Metropolitan School District.

September 26, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Create a nature journal using brown paper lunch bags that you can use to draw or write in while out in nature. The journal will also have pockets to collect leaves and other small natural artifacts.

September 10, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am September 11, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am September 17, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am September 18, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am September 24, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am September 25, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 1, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 2, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 8, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 9, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 15, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 16, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 22, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am October 23, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 5, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 6, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 12, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 13, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 19, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am November 20, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 3, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 4, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 10, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 11, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 17, 2009 10:00 am to 10:30 am December 18, 2009 9:30 am to 10:00 am 10:00 am to 10:30 am Visit the program room each week for Toddler Music Class.  Classes take place every Thursday 10:00-10:30 a.m., and Friday 9:30-10 and 10-10:30 a.m.   The cost is $1.00/child. Reserved spots are available via a season pass available at the front desk. Fall and Winter Dates: Sept 9 & 10 Sept 17 & 18 Sept 24 & 25 Oct 1 & 2 Oct 8 &  9 Oct 15 & 16 Oct 22 & 23 NO CLASS on Oct 29 & 30 Nov 5 & 6 Nov 12 & 13 Nov 19 &20 NO CLASS on Dec 26 & 27

November 15, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am November 16, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am Using large sheets of paper, stamp and color to create original gift wrap.

December 8, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am December 9, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am Using colored tissue paper and contact paper create a unique holiday ornament that can be hung all year long!

December 1, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am 10:30 am to 11:00 am 10:30 am to 11:00 am December 2, 2009 10:30 am to 11:00 am 10:30 am to 11:00 am 10:30 am to 11:00 am Create a beautiful painting using ice and tempra powdered paint!