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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Winter Solstice Celebration with 
 music and making! December 21 marks the official beginning of Winter yet\,
  traditionally\, this was a time of celebration and renewal – marking a 
 gradual but steady return of the light.  \n\nThis celebration will be a 
 modern twist on the traditional Scandinavian practices featuring art proje
 cts that celebrate the longest and darkest night of the year by bringing l
 ight and joy.  \n\nA special price of $10 per person includes admission t
 o BOTH Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science – AND all
  of the activities listed below!  \n\nAt Cranbrook Art Museum from 1-5pm:
 \n\n 	Join Lisa Wolfgang (CAA Sculpture '26) at the Peristyle to learn a j
 oyful song of the season and don an artist-made musical instrument for rec
 urring processionals from the Art Museum to the Institute of Science. This
  activity is suitable for all ages and all voices are welcome. The first g
 roup will gather at 1pm and there will be several chances throughout the d
 ay to participate.\n 	In deSalle auditorium\, enjoy traditional and contem
 porary Swedish compositions by En Gång Till for multiple performances thr
 oughout the afternoon. Performance times will begin at approximately 1pm\,
  1:50pm\, 3pm\, and 3:50pm. There you will also make your own colorful wir
 e crown inspired by a traditional St. Lucia crown or your own design to we
 ar throughout the festivities.  \n 	In the Art Lab\, we celebrate the dar
 k night of solstice and our beautifully illuminated moon. Paint your own s
 hining moon to create a moon phases ornament to display at home. \n 	At F
 ika Cafe\, you’ll find treats inspired by Scandinavian holiday specialti
 es\, gummy candies from Sweden\, unicorn hot chocolate\, and coffee favori
 tes. A lower-level cash bar will feature beer\, wine\, and fragrant spiced
  Glögg! \n\nLast-minute gifts? Members enjoy a double discount (30%!) on
  all shop purchases!  \n\n&nbsp\;\n\nAt Cranbrook Institute of Science fr
 om 1-7pm:\n\n 	Join an ongoing workshop to create your lantern for the eve
 ning parade.\n 	Add to our community Solstice display of traditional natur
 al elements -- branches\, pinecones\, seasonal fruits and more – and mak
 e a wish for the New Year.\n 	Design a holly leaf and berry spray that ref
 lects age-old customs.\n 	Hear the historical importance of winter citrus 
 fruits and make a dried orange-slice ornament.\n 	Explore shadow puppets\,
  which rely on light and darkness\, and make your own puppet to take home.
 \n 	Try a light-focusing activity based on the design of a Neolithic passa
 ge tomb at Newgrange\, Ireland and the Mission Churches in California.\n 	
 Gain a new view of minerals with a mini flashlight tour of the Mineral Gal
 lery.\n 	Enjoy a late afternoon musical performance of medieval Christmas 
 carols and wassails by the costumed Roaring Wastrels.\n 	Gaze into the nig
 ht sky through the lens of the Observatory telescope.\n\nAt 6pm\, join us 
 for a culminating outdoor parade/processional as we bring light into the d
 arkness!\n\nSeasonal snacks\, specialty drinks and adult beverages will be
  available for purchase in the Reflections Café.\n\nTickets for Planetari
 um shows\, with seasonal and event-related programs\, will also be availab
 le for purchase.\n\nDinosaur programs\, and access to our newest traveling
  exhibit\, The Science of Archimedes\, are available for an extra charge.\
 n\nRSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE
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