Henson at Museum of T.V. and Radio NYC

[MelissaY1]

Hi, Everyone,
I never post here but I do lurk and wanted to share a bit of info on an interesting upcoming event at the Museum of T.V. and Radio. They're having a seminar entitled the Unseen Work of Jim Henson. In person will be Jane Henson, Craig Shemin and others to be announced on October 15th, 6-7:30 p.m. EST. The price to attend is $15 or $12 for general members. Here is the description they sent me in the mail for the event:

"Jim Henson's extroadinary work included surprises that even his fans are unaware of, such as the material recently unearthed in the Henson vaults. Muppet writer and historian Craig Shemin will present rare footage from Henson's remarkable career, much of which has either not been seen for many years, or has never been viewed by the general public. Included will be commericals, outtakes, promos, footage from the unaired pilot Land of Tinkerdee, and a 1960s summer replacement series Our Place, hosted by Rowlf the Dog. A panel consisting of members of Henson's creative team will discuss the work and take questions from the audience."

I already ordered my tickets!! :) The museum's website is www.mtr.org where you can find all the phone numbers, etc. that you need.
Melissa

[Jackie]

You are my hero!

[Fozzie Bear]

Somebody has to go and give us a full report later!

[matleo]

I'm definitly going. this sounds awesome!!!

--Matt

[Ryan]

I'm definitly going. this sounds awesome!!!

--Matt
I'm gonna try my best to go. :D

[MelissaY1]

Well, I'd be happy to give a report when I go. It sounds like it's going to be great!! I hope others here can make it!

[Wozza Fraggle]

Someone take a video camera and audio recording device.


'nuff said.


see ya

[anymuppet]

I hope others here can make it!

Count me in....I'm going to get my tickets right now! :D

[Buck-Beaver]

Whoo-hoo! This is absolutely fabulous...I am going to be in New York for meetings on the 15th so the timing is perfect. I was supposed to go down this weekend, but I am so glad it got changed. It would be great to meet some other MCers there.

Thanks for annoucing this Melissa!

[matleo]

Whoo-hoo! This is absolutely fabulous...I am going to be in New York for meetings on the 15th so the timing is perfect. I was supposed to go down this weekend, but I am so glad it got changed. It would be great to meet some other MCers there.




you know I was just thiking, does anyone want to try and meet for dinner either before (or better yet after) this?? Anyone? Also, if anyone is interested does anyone know a good place to eat atound there....oh heck, it's NY!! if you can't find it, it doesn't exist!!

If anyone is interested post here and I'll see what I can do to organize something.

--matt

[Buck-Beaver]

Sounds great, but not sure if I can make it yet because I don't know what time my meetings in NYC are and I have to go back to Toronto that night...not sure when my flight or bus/train will be. :smirk:

[jeffy]

Is it worth going to the (NYC) museum before the show? Are there Muppety things in the museum at all?

I'm going, assuming there are tickets left. Is anyone from the Philly/Delaware/Baltimore/all points south going? I'll be taking NJ Transit up and back. If there is other Jim Henson stuff at the museum, I'll go up a few hours early, at least. If not, I'll only work towards getting there around five, I guess.

This is pretty cool. Lots of Muppet stuff happening. Now if only Avenue Q were cheaper than fifty bucks a ticket (without having to enter a lottery :' ).

[MelissaY1]

Is it worth going to the (NYC) museum before the show? Are there Muppety things in the museum at all?

I'm going, assuming there are tickets left. Is anyone from the Philly/Delaware/Baltimore/all points south going? I'll be taking NJ Transit up and back. If there is other Jim Henson stuff at the museum, I'll go up a few hours early, at least. If not, I'll only work towards getting there around five, I guess.

This is pretty cool. Lots of Muppet stuff happening. Now if only Avenue Q were cheaper than fifty bucks a ticket (without having to enter a lottery :' ).
Jeffy,
Yes, they have many Muppet things availabe for viewing only at the museum. They have a library department where you go in, look up what you want to watch on the computer database, and they'll direct you to a console in the viewing room where you'll be hooked up with a screen and headphones. They have a lot of Muppet T.V. specials, Sesame Street episodes, etc. It's a really cool museum and occassionally they host wonderful Muppet related exhibits. Back in '99 I saw the Art of the Furry and Famous exhibit that featured artwork from celebrities and the staff of Sesame Street including brilliant artworks by the Muppeteers Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, David Rudman, Joey Mazzarino, and so forth.
Melissa

[Buck-Beaver]

There is a puppet exhibit on right now in New York at the NY Library for the Performing Arts and it will still be there mid-Oct.

This is from the Henson Foundation Website:

Now extended due to popular demand, this exhibition chronicles the remarkable international art form of shadow puppetry that stretches from pre-history to our time. Traditional shadow puppets and screens from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe share the gallery with the figures, designs, and performance videos of such contemporary innovators as Janie Geiser, Stephen Kaplin, Theodora Skipitares, and Rudi Stern. All told, 150 figures give evidence of why shadow puppetry remains a vital art form today.
June 18, 2003 through November 08, 2003
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays from noon to 6 pm, Thursdays from noon to 8 pm

Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY

Tickets: Free admission
Tickets/Information: 212.870.1630
http://www.nypl.org

[Born2Roll]

I just ordered my ticket last night, I'm really looking forward to this! Anyone who knows the museum up for suggesting a way we could meet? Although I'm REAL new around here hanging out with puppetfolk from around the region would be fun (I'm from Philly myself). We have a week, so let's try and pull something together.

[Ryan]

I just ordered my ticket last night, I'm really looking forward to this! Anyone who knows the museum up for suggesting a way we could meet? Although I'm REAL new around here hanging out with puppetfolk from around the region would be fun (I'm from Philly myself). We have a week, so let's try and pull something together.
Welcome! Hey, I'm a Philly puppeteer, too! Maybe I'll run into ya at the show!

[matleo]

Got my ticket last week. Siobhan and I will both be there. Can't wait!! Don't know if anybody has noticed or not, but they've added Jerry nelson asa one of the guest speakers. AWESOME!!!

--Matt

[Fozzie Bear]

Jerry Nelson is too cool, so be sure to say "HI" to him for all your friends at Muppet Central!! See if he'll recognize our little online community! :)

[Buck-Beaver]

Who else is going to be attending this?

[Ryan]

BTW guys, if you were planning on going and didn't get yor tickets yet, you're out of luck. The show was sold out recently.

[Buck-Beaver]

I heard that too, apparently anyone who didn't get tickets yet can still get in to a separate room where they will run a live closed-circuit video feed.