Kids Culture 07.28.16
Selfie Much?
Lucille Khornak, a fashion and portrait photographer with a gallery in Bridgehampton, is offering a free photo session to the teenager with the best selfie. “Are you a work of art? Do you have thoughts of being a model?” the gallery asks. Those who think they’ve got a winning self-portrait have been asked to email it to [email protected] by Aug. 15.
Pictures must feature only the photographer. Judges will pick a winner “based on your ability to successfully capture your radiance and inner beauty.” Submissions will be hung on the gallery wall as part of a larger installation.
Nutrition on the Menu
Healthy snacks will be the focus of hands-on nutrition programs offered by the Wellness Foundation next week at the East Hampton Library. Kids will talk about healthy and unhealthy sources of fats and then make their own nutritious snacks. A program for ages 4 to 7 and an adult will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. One for kids 8 to 13 follows next Thursday at 1 p.m.
On Tuesday at 4 p.m. kids 4 and older will make and decorate high-flying bullet kites. Those entering first through fifth grades will use sticks, beads, and ribbons to make spirit trees inspired by John Gile’s book “The First Forest” on Wednesday at 2 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 5, kids 5 and older can decorate hula hoops to take home. The program begins at 2.
Family movies this week will be “Toy Story 3” on Sunday at 2 p.m. and the 2015 live-action version of “Cinderella” next Thursday at 4 p.m. Advance registration has been requested for all library programs.
Buckaroo Bindlestiff Is Here
“Buckaroo Bindlestiff’s Wild West Jamboree,” a show filled with lasso tricks, bullwhip cracking, juggling, and comedy knife throwing, will sidle up to Guild Hall on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Before the show, kids 5 and older can make their own cowboy masks and western scenes in an arts and crafts workshop that starts at 4 p.m.
Tickets to the show are $18 for adults and $14 for kids, or $16 and $12 for museum members. The workshop costs $10, $8 for members. Space is limited so advance purchase has been recommended.
Harry Potter Party
In anticipation of the release of the latest Harry Potter book, the Montauk Library will hold a Harry Potter party on Saturday at 3 p.m. for kids in kindergarten and above. Snacks and butterbeer, a drink featured in the books, will be served, and there will be wand making and a trivia contest. Advance sign-up has been requested.
Animals and Puppets
Free children’s programs at the Southampton Arts Center on Job’s Lane this week include a mandala making session today at 4:30 p.m., and a visit from a representative of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and an outdoor puppet show next week.
Animals from the wildlife refuge will be at the center at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday. On Friday, Aug. 5., also at 5:30, the Puppet Company will present “Al E Gator,” a marionette show. Space can be reserved at the center’s website.