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Rock Cleveland IT’S A NO-BRAINER FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO BREAK OUT OF CLASSROOM WALLS
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SATURDAY’S ALRIGHT FOR STEM MAKE IT A “WOW” WEEKEND WITH ART, HISTORY, BOTANY AND SCIENCE.
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FILL YOUR FRIDAY WITH MUSIC AND FUN.
[ By Erin O’Brien ] > Friday morning with the Cleveland Orchestra Matinee concerts featuring the works of Debussy, Schubert, Prokofiev and more will captivate high school students amid the grandeur of historic Severance Hall in University Circle. Classroom resources, online teacher guides and Spotify playlists round out concert and music exploration offerings for younger students. Noted: Education concerts align with national and state music education standards. > Friday afternoon at the Rock Hall With offerings spanning K-12, the Rock Hall’s free “Rockin’ the Schools” programs put a fun spin on music education with classes such as “The Birth of Hip-Hop Culture” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Building Blocks of Music.” Via the “Voice Your Choice” program, students curate their own class of Rock Hall inductees using aesthetic judgment. Rock on! > Friday evening at Playhouse Square Get the backstage lowdown on KeyBank’s Broadway Series with free “Broadway Buzz” talks scheduled one hour before curtain time for upcoming shows like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Ain’t Too Proud.” Other field trip options include matinees with accompanying workshops and programs illuminating the performance arts. (Bonus glitz: a giant outdoor crystal chandelier towering 25 feet overhead sets the stage for a great experience.)
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> Cleveland Museum of Natural History Explore our universe from the outside in— starting with an immersive planetarium program that will have students contemplating the stars and beyond. From bobcats to bald eagles, students can also make some new furry friends in the outdoor wildlife walk (all of whom have been rescued and rehabilitated). An array of other gallery and classroom programs challenge students to ponder geography, the human body and diverse cultural histories. > Cleveland Museum of Art Trained guides spark critical thinking and offer hands-on activities during hourlong gallery explorations such as “Design Your Own Exhibition” or “American Art and History.” The innovative ArtLens gallery brings fun into the mix with a host of digital interactives— from a pottery wheel to a 40-foot multi-touch wall highlighting snapshot collages of the museum’s collection. (And did we mention the free admission?)
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Photo Top: © Cody York. Photos Below (l-r): © Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, © Cody York. Opposite Clockwise: © Cody York, © Great Lakes Science Center.
By Erin O’Brien
