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Lunch and LearnStaten Island: The Other Cradle of AviationA talk/discussion with aviator Edward D. DruryTuesday, August 13, 12:00pm– 2:00pmHistory Center, Building H, Snug Harbor Campus,1000 Richmond TerraceBox Lunches by Pastosa $24. members/ $28 non-membersReservations required: Contact Loretta Lonecke at718.483.7103All payments due by August 9, 2013Author/Aviator Edward D.Drury will present a visual history talkthat will surprise you.Staten Island was home to the first airplane factory in the USA.Eventually, four factories and over 20 landing sites were built,but did they sell a plane to Charles Lindbergh?

Jr. Science Club: Aquatic LifeSaturday, August 17, 10:00am –12:00pmStaten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place$8/$5 MembersTest different pondwater and learn about variedforms of life found in freshwater ecosystems onStaten Island. Larger organisms, from fish to turtles,will also be on hand.

Mid-Week Bird Walk:Conference House Park (FREE)Wednesday, August 21, 10:00am–2:00pmMembers free/Non-members $3.Meet at Hylan Boulevard & Satterlee Street, near theVisitor’s Center.The search for migrating birds continues at Conference HousePark. Rain or shine. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on dirt trails overuneven or wet terrain, rain or shine. Please dress for theweather including footwear, sun protection, & water. Forinformation call the Museum at (718) 727-1135.

The Magical Link:Love,Mystery, and Other Secretsabout the Bond between Peopleand AnimalsSaturday August 24th at 2:00pm– 3:30pmMuseum Building, 75 Stuyvesant PlaceFree with AdmissionAuthor BarbaraMeyers a.k.a TheCatWhisperer, isan animal behaviorist,human-animal bond consultant,& certified grief therapist.Her presentationwill explore felineand canine behavior problems and offer keys to understandingand solving them.Bring a photo of your cat,dog,bird or othercompanion animal,and enter to win a complimentary copy ofthe book.www.TheMagicalLink.com.www.HolisticAnimalConsultingCenter.com

Visit Our On-line Gallery:www.StatenIslandMuseum.org/online-exhibitiions

• We Are Here: Superstorm Sandy and Her Aftermathon Staten Island

• Staten Island in Photographs: Images from the HistoryArchives and Library of Staten IslandMuseum

We Want Your Feedback!After or during your visit take our Visitor Survey – or go tohttp://www.statenislandmuseum.org/visit/visitor-survey.

SUMMER EARTH CAMPNow All Day!8:30 – 5:00,for 8 -13 year oldsSession I:Mon. July 1 – Fri. July 12, 2013Session II:Mon. July 15 – Fri. July 26, 2013$550/$450 with FamilyMembership (includes busservice fromMuseum buildingin St. George)$430/$330 with Family Membership

Download the application fromStatenIslandMuseum.org/education/camps

Camp registration is first come, first served.Scholarships available tocampers whomeet theMuseum’s needs based criteria provided bythe Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Mid-Week Bird Walk:Search for Shore Birds (FREE)Wednesday, July 17, 9:00 am1–1:00 amGreat Kills Park, North end (toward Oakwood) ofthe large parking lotWe will be searching for wading birds, gulls and terns.Typically 1-2 miles on dirt trails over sometimes uneven orwet terrain. Rain or shine; dress for the weather includingfootwear, sun protection, & bring water. For information callthe Museum at (718) 727-1135.Supported in part by HSBC

Jr. Science Club: Brain GamesSaturday, July 20, 10:00am–12:00pmStaten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place$8/$5 MembersMiraculous brain functions.Make a brain hatand learn about the nervous system.

Moth Night Madness!Tuesday, July 23,9:00pm-11:00pmMuseum Building,75 Stuyvesant Place$5 per adult/ Members & children under 12 freeStay up late andCelebrate National MothWeek in the Museumcourtyard with theScience Staff.Our giant ultravioletcicada sculpture shouldattract some specialguests! Microscopes,Cool-pops, glow sticksincluded and our uniqueCicada exhibition. Bring your flash cameras, a container & ascience note book. All ages and interests welcome.To learnmore about National MothWeek go to:http://nationalmothweek.org/news/

Mid-WeekBirdWalk:GreatKillsPark (FREE)Wednesday, August 7, 2:00–4:00 pmMembers free/Non-members $3Meet at the north end (toward Oakwood) of the largeparking lot.Search for migrating shorebirds and wading birds at thepeat beds in Great Kills Park. Scout for yellowlegs, red knot,willet, oystercatcher, little blue heron, snowy egret and manymore. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on dirt trails over uneven orwet terrain, rain or shine. Please dress for the weatherincluding footwear, sun protection, & water. For informationcall the Museum at (718) 727-1135.

They’re Baaack!Return of the 17-year CicadasStaten Island Museum,75 Stuyvesant PlaceWhile periodical cicadas are gone torepeat their remarkable 17-year life-cycle, this exhibition continues to celebrate them and theannual cicadas you hear now. Featuring: bugs, art, history, films,microscopic marvels, interviews, and more.

The Love Motel for Insects:

MAGICICADA Staten Island Variation& Carbon Footprint TableStaten Island Museum Courtyard at 75 Stuyvesant PlaceTwo new public art works that reflect on science and ecology:This huge cicada light sculpture by award-winning Eco-ArtistBrandon Ballengée attracts both insects and humans.View thestrange and beautiful world of insects on July 23 - duringNational MothWeek!The Carbon Footprint Table by artist Rudolph Montanez featureshandmade clay tiles with an ironic twist, pointing to actualfootprints of plants, animals, humans, and more.The NatureConservancy has provided their interactive Carbon FootprintCalculator Learn how your activities affect planet Earth.

ALSO:At 75 Stuyvesant Place:

• Hall of Natural Science• The First 100 Years of the Staten Island Ferry• Lenape:The First Staten Islanders With SNOWBOUND,

a painting by Charles R. Knight• The Wall of Insects – Beyond cicadas there are creepy

crawlers, winged things and more will greet you atthe door!

At the HistoryCenter,Building H,Snug Harbor Campus,1000 RichmondTerrace

• Staten Island Scenery:Views before 1900Starting August 10 - Free Gallery hours:Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pmPhotographs and prints from the Archive. Curated byBarnett Shepherd in conjunction with his new book StatenIsland Scenery: Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Photographs,1679-1900.

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Mid-Week Bird Walk:Clove Lakes Park (FREE)Wednesday, September 4, 10:00am–12:00pmClove Lakes Park, Meet at the Martling Ave. BridgeMembers free/Non-members $3Wewill be searching for southboundmigrant songbirds,including a variety of warblers,vireos, tanagers,etc.Rain or shine.Expect to walk 1-2miles on dirt trails over uneven or wet terrain.Please dress for theweather including footwear, sun protection,&water.For information call theMuseum at (718) 727-1135.

A CALL FOR SHORT FILMSlA Cicada Movie FestivalDelivery deadline: Saturday, September 7 at 3PM$10. members/$15. Non-membersIn conjunction with the Staten Island Museum’s exhibition:They’re Baaack!!! Return of the 17-year CicadasCreate a short original (13 minute maximum) home-madevideo in three categories: Cicada Monster Movie Homage/Cicada Drama or Comedy/ Cicada Documentary.Eligible videos will be judged for inclusion in the Octoberfestival presentation. Download the prospectus at:http://www.statenislandmuseum.org/calendar-programs/staten-island-museum-2013-cicada-movie-festival

Jr. Science Club: SpeedwaySaturday, September 21, 10:00am–12:00pmStaten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place$8/$5 MembersParticipants will build their ownwheeledvehicle and choose amethod of propulsion.

Mid-Week Bird Walk:Mount Loretto (FREE)Wednesday, September 18, 10:00–12:00North Mount Loretto Woods, Meet in the DEC parking lotoff Amboy RoadMembers free/Non-members $3This little known portion of the Mount Loretto is ideal forbirding! Rain or shine. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on dirt trailsover uneven or wet terrain.Please dress for the weatherincluding footwear, sun protection,& water. For informationcall the Museum at (718) 727-1135.

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A CALL FOR SHORT FILMSlA Cicada Movie FestivalDelivery deadline: Saturday, September 7 at 3PMApplication fee $10./15.Museum membersIn conjunction with the exhibition:They’re Baaack!!! Return of the 17-year CicadasAll ages and abilities are invited to submit an original (13minute maximum) home-made video in 3 categories:Cicada Monster Movie Homage/ Cicada Drama or Comedy/Cicada Documentary.Eligible videos will be judged for inclusion in the Octoberfestival presentationDownload the prospectus at:http://www.statenislandmuseum.org/calendar-programs/staten-island-museum-2013-cicada-movie-festival

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August Events

ADULT Learning ART GalleryTEEN Environmental Club PERFORMANCEFAMILY and CHILDREN SPECIAL EventsNATURAL Sciences

JulyMon 1 Earth Camp I begins

Thurs 4 Museum CLOSED (no camp)

Mon 15 Earth Camp II Begins

Wed 17 Mid-Week Bird Walk: Great Kills Park, 9am

Sat 20 Jr. Science Club: Brain Games, 10am

Tue 23 Moth Night Museum Madness, 9pm

AugustWed 7 Mid-Week Bird Walk: Great Kills Park, 2pm

Tues 13 Lunch & Learn:HistoryTalk & Book Signing,12pm

Sat 17 Jr. Science Club: Aquatic Life, 10am

Wed 21 Mid-weekBirdWalk:ConferenceHousePark,10am

Sat 24 Book Talk & Signing:The Magical Link, 2pm

SeptemberWed 4 Mid-week Bird Walk: Clove Lakes Park, 10am

Sat 7 Cicada Movie Delivery Deadline, 3pm

Wed 18 Mid-week Bird Walk:Mount Loretto, 10am

Sat 21 Jr. Science Club: SpeedWay, 10am

Sat 21 ANNUAL FENCE SHOW & Musical Chairs

Open-Air Music Festival, 11am

Wed 25 Lunch & Learn:History Talk & Book Signing,12pm

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St. George Museum Building75 Stuyvesant PlaceStaten Island, NY 10301Main number: 718 727-1135

HOURS:Monday–Friday: 11:00am–5:00pmSaturday: 10:00am–5:00pmSunday: 12:00pm–5:00pmThe Museum is closed on July 4th &Labor Day (September 2)

The Museum buildingsare wheelchair accessible.Call 718.727.1135 forfurther assistance.Recommended Admission:Adults $5/ Students and Seniors: $3FREE tomembers and children under 12.Sneak Peek Tuesdays: Free entrancebetween,12–2pmMuseumWhirlwind Tours: Free withadmission

St. George ParkingDiscount parking during weekdays;parking validation with admission.Free most weekends and evenings.

Staten Island History Center& ArchivesSnug Harbor Campus, Building H1000 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10301Free Gallery Hours:Tuesday - Saturday, 1:00pm-4:00pmResearch Hours: By appointment onlyContact Cara Dellatte at 718. 727.1135,ext. 122Free parking is available

SupportThe Staten Island Museum is housed inCity-owned facilities. It is supported inpart by public funds from the New YorkCity Department of Cultural Affairs, theNew York City Council, and the StatenIsland Borough President. Additionalpublic funding is provided by the NYCDepartment of Youth and CommunityDevelopment, the New York StateLegislature, the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation,and Historic Preservation, theNewYork State Council on the Arts,NewYork Council on theHumanities,NationalEndowment for theArts and the InstituteforMuseumand Library Services.

We appreciate the support fromindividuals, our members and donors,and corporations and foundations.

OfficersRalph Branca,Chairperson

Dina Marie Filippini,Vice Chairperson

Frank Reali,Assistant Vice ChairpersonDorothea Killea-Meaney,

SecretaryHelen Flores,

Governance ChairpersonHenry Salmon,Acting Treasurer

TrusteesWilliam J. BlancoDavid Businelli

Fran d’Atria-RomanoHelaine DandreaJoseph A. DezioDr.William Fritz

Elizabeth GranatelliJuliet Lewis

Dolores N.MorrisNancy Duffield MyersGloria J. O’Donnell

Advisory BoardDr. Dennis Bloomfield

James R. CohenGina-Marie Reitano

Donald RubinBarnett ShepherdLieth ter MueulenJohnWinkleman

Ex-OfficioMichael R. Bloomberg,

MayorChristine Quinn,

City Council SpeakerKate D. Levin,

DCA CommissionerDennis Walcott,

ChancellorVeronica White,

Parks CommissionerJames Molinaro,Borough President

President & CEOElizabeth Egbert

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Curator’s Talk:Cicadas in Asian Art & Asian BuffetWednesday, September 25, 2:00pmMuseum building, 75 Stuyvesant PlaceBuffet Lunch $24. members/ $28. non-members,payments due by Sept. 20Reservations required: Contact Loretta Lonecke at718.483.7103Symbols of immortality and rebirth, Cicadas have a played arole in Chinese and Japanese art, culture and medicine. JoinArt Curator Robert Bunkin for an illustrated talk about ourfavorite insect’s role in art and design from select Far Easterncultures.

Save the Date:Curator/Book Talk:

Staten Island Scenery:Views before 1900Saturday, October 5, at 2pmHistory Center, Building H, Snug Harbor Campus,1000 Richmond TerraceHistorian BarnettShepard will presentand sign his newbook Staten IslandScenery: Paintings,Prints, Drawings andPhotographs, 1679-1900, published bythe Staten IslandMuseum and theStaten IslandHistorical Society.

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63rd ANNUAL FENCE SHOW&Musical Chairs Open-Air Music FestivalSaturday, September 21, 2013Raindate: Sunday, September 22, 201311:00am–5:00pm,Snug Harbor Cultural Center Front Lawn,1000 Richmond TerraceArtists and craftsmen may sign-up to exhibit theiroriginal work, including a Jr. Division for young artists.Contact Donna Pagano at 718.483.7106 or emaildpagano@statenislandmuseum.org

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The Beach at Crooke’s PointStereograph, ca. 1866-1870(contact print from collodion-on-glassnegative)Photographed by John J. Crooke