For the previous few years, the Jim Henson Legacy and the Museum of the Shifting Picture have been throwing more and more elaborate birthday events to have fun the late, nice Jim Henson. This yr, they couldn’t comprise all of the enjoyable to only in the future, so it’s grow to be a whole weekend affair! If you happen to’re within the New York metropolitan space, or are on the lookout for an excuse to go to the Large Apple, Saturday September twentieth and and Sunday the twenty first are the times to return hang around on the museum, meet fellow Muppet followers and particular friends, see screenings, hear music, and extra!
Here’s a full rundown of the weekend’s occasions:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
- 10:00am – Sing-along & Stroll-along with Heather Henson: Be a part of Heather Henson, banjo virtuoso and frequent podcast visitor Lucas Ross, and our very personal Joe Hennes on a particular Henson-themed strolling tour by Central Park and past. This specific occasion is just availible as part of of a “Weekend Go,” which incorporates the tour, lunch, tickets to the screenings, and the opposite occasions taking place all weekend lengthy. Tickets are very restricted, so if you wish to partake on this specific tour, we advise you buy straight away!
- 1:00–5:00 p.m: Puppeteering at MoMI: Brian T. Carson, and his pal Foolish Willy, can be giving puppetry classes all afternoon within the Museum’s Digital Studying Suite. Hopefully, he can shed some mild as to who performs the puppeteer.
- 4:00pm: The 70 Best Moments in Henson Historical past: That’s proper! It’s not solely Jim Henson’s birthday, however the seventieth anniversary of his creations. Craig Shemin will host a screening of the 70 Best Henson Moments, as chosen by YOU! Will “Rainbow Connection” make the minimize, or will it lose out to “Pukka Pukka Squeedily Boink?” You’ll need to be on the Redstone Theater to seek out out!
- 6-8:00pm: Henson Meet-Up at Pig Seaside BBQ: Simply down the block from the museum, there’s a good-looking little barbecue joint that has been a pleasant hangout spot a few of us Muppet followers have been going to post-MOMI occasions for the final couple of years. However now, all people’s invited! You’ll be capable to have some meals, hear music, and chat along with your fellow Muppet nerds about how a lot you like Grover!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
- 11am-6pm: Swa(m)p Meet: The Muppet fan merch occasion is again once more, this time lasting all day! Followers should purchase every kind of Muppet merchandise, paintings, and extra from an assorted group of distributors!
- 1:00pm: The 70 Best Moments in Henson Historical past: Missed the screening on Saturday? You’ll have one other likelihood to seek out out which Henson Moments are thought of the best right this moment!
- 3:30-4pm: Sam & Mates Guide Signing: In case you hadn’t heard, Craig Shemin has a comply with as much as his 2022 ebook concerning the historical past of Sam and Mates. This time, he’s crafted The Sam and Mates Script Guide, containing round 60 archival scripts from the present. So if you’d like a personalised signature in your entrance web page, that is the time to get it!
- 4pm: Costume Contest: Come dressed up as your favourite Henson character! I hope all people doesn’t present up dressed as Lips; that will be embarrassing!
- 4pm: Henson Music within the Courtyard: John Koozin and the Neighborhood are again to play some favourite Henson tunes. I’m sure their setlist should embrace “Honk Across the Clock.” It should. However make sure you be across the Kaufman Courtyard at 4:30pm so all people can honor Jim with a spherical of “Joyful Birthday to You!” There may even be cake!
- 6-8:00pm: Henson Meet-Up at Pig Seaside BBQ: Head on again to Pig Seaside for extra Muppet fan hanging out! Discuss your favourite episodes of The Hoobs!
So there you may have it! It’s a jam-packed weekend of Muppety good occasions! You’ll most actually run into a few of us Robust Pigs on each days, so don’t be shy and say hello!
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By Shane Keating
