Burpee Museum's Wonderful Wednesdays, Movement and Sound  0626

Burpee Museum's Wonderful Wednesdays, Movement and Sound 0626

Join us for a prelude to this evening's Music on the Rock: Movement and Sound, Class: DIY Instruments!

By Burpee Museum of Natural History

Date and time

Wednesday, June 26 · 4 - 4:45pm CDT

Location

Burpee Museum of Natural History

737 North Main Street Rockford, IL

About this event

  • 45 minutes

Introducing Wonderful Wednesdays!!

Who is ready for a summer of science and nature like never before? Dive into the world of wonder with our thrilling classes every Wednesday. From unraveling the mysteries of your senses to uncovering the secrets of the natural world, it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss! Get hands-on with cool experiments, share laughs with new friends, and discover mind-blowing factoids that’ll leave you saying “whoa!” Whether you’re a budding scientist or just love to explore, Wonderful Wednesdays are tailor-made for curious minds of all ages! Don’t just learn—LIVE the excitement of science and nature with us this summer! Male sure to stick around for Music on The Rock until 8:30pm!

Today, Wednesday, June 26th, 4 - 4:45pm

Location: Burpee Museum of Natural History in the Woodward room just off the Amphethieater.

Movement and Sound, Class: DIY Instruments! DIY Instrument Day! Create your own tambourine, thumb guitar, or kazoo while learning about the science of instruments!

Free to all.

Tonight's featured artist: Mike Wheeler- a Chicago blues songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. His first gig was with Muddy Waters' piano player, Lovie Lee. He performed with numerous Chicago bands and well-known artists such as Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Shemekia Copeland. He formed his own band, the Mike Wheeler Band, in 2001.His CD, Self Made Man, was released by Delmark Records in 2012 with critical acclaim. He was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2014. He is a regular performer at the famed Chicago blues club, Kingston Mines.

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