Author and blogger Courtney E. Martin will take a hard look at the feminist inclination to demonize Barbie and argue for a renaissance of self-examination instead. She will touch on everything from body image, to sex, to work/life balance in this entertaining talk; followed by what she hopes will be a lively discussion. Read more about her work at www.courtneyemartin.com or check out her award-winning book, Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: How the Quest for Perfection is Harming Young Women.
The lecture will be held at the Truman Forum Auditorium at the Kansas City Public Library- Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64112.
• Thursday, March 11, 2010. Reception begins at 6 p.m., Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.
• FREE, No reservations required.
• Presented by The Kansas City Public Library- Plaza Branch, The UMKC Women's Center, and The Toy & Miniature Museum.
Have you ever wanted to wear Barbie's® shoes? Now you can! In celebration of 50 Fabulous Years with America's Favorite Doll, get a tour of the Museum's collection of fashion dolls through history, then make your very own Barbie® shoe charm bracelet!
Saturday, March 13, 2010, Tour at 1:00 p.m.; Bracelet workshop from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
FREE with admission.
Watch this documentary about America's obsession with Barbie and participate in the discussion afterwards. Adult content, not recommended for children under 18. The film will be shown at the UMKC University Center, Room 106, located at 5000 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64110.
• Monday, March 15, 2010. 6:30 p.m.
• FREE, No reservation required.
• Presented by the UMKC Women's Center and The Toy & Miniature Museum.
Find out how the UMKC community feels about Barbie by watching a short documentary film produced by the Women's Center student staff. Then join in the discussion on how our feelings about Barbie growing up influenced the way we played with her then, how we feel about her now, and how we feel about ourselves. Lunch will be provided. Presented at the Toy and Miniature Museum.
• Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Exhibit opens at 11:30 a.m., Program begins at 12 p.m.
• Cost: $7 adults, $6 students and seniors, Free for UMKC students.
• Reservations are required, please call (816) 333-9328.
• Presented by The Toy & Miniature Museum and the UMKC Women's Center.
Get ready to hit the runway! In celebration of 50 Fabulous Years with America's Favorite Doll, get a tour of the Museum's collection of fashion dolls through history, then make your own custom paper doll!
Saturday, March 27, 2010, Tour at 1:00 p.m.; Paper Doll Workshop from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
FREE with admission.
Have you ever wanted to wear Barbie's® shoes? Now you can! In celebration of 50 Fabulous Years with America's Favorite Doll, get a tour of the Museum's collection of fashion dolls through history, then make your very own Barbie® shoe charm bracelet!
Saturday, April 10, 2010, Tour at 1:00 p.m.; Bracelet workshop from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
FREE with admission.
Get ready to hit the runway! In celebration of 50 Fabulous Years with America's Favorite Doll, get a tour of the Museum's collection of fashion dolls through history, then make your own custom paper doll!
Saturday, April 24, 2010, Tour at 1:00 p.m.; Paper Doll Workshop from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
FREE with admission.
