They Chose Me! is a musical spotlighting the subject of adoption, as seen through the eyes of the kids. This timely show explores adoption and foster care today and speaks to those who already are or might like to be involved. The funny, heartwarming and inspirational story reflects on foster care and adoption, both traditional and nontraditional. They Chose Me! runs from April 5th-April 21st.

Complete with a working carousel that visitors can ride, the exhibition will present some of the finest and rarest artifacts to be found in the world of carousels. Comprised of more than 100 carousel figures, this exhibition will present an overview of the history of carousel carving companies and styles and evolving stages of development in the world.

Less than 125 working carousels are left in the United States, and the pastime of carving, designing, and riding carousels is dwindling. Join Dick Withycombe, master carver for A Carousel for Missoula, as he shares his experience in rebuilding a historic carousel with the community in Missoula, MT. Utilizing his master carving skills, Withycombe inform audiences on the art of his carving and the demands necessary to complete their historic carousel (which included over 100,000 hours of volunteer work from the community).

Join Duane and Carol Perron, founders of the International Museum of Carousel Art and curators for the museum’s current exhibit, Carousels: Art and History in Motion, as they share their story of developing their dream and how they built the International Museum of Carousel Art, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983. Following the presentation, the Perrons will offer a tour of the exhibit as they take visitors through the museum sharing insights on the pieces they affectionately have gathered over the past forty years.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Save the date for another exciting Family Fun Day. Check back for details or visit our website at www.foundryartcentre.org for more information!

Saturday, March 30 – Sunday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, the Bounce House is in the House during the week of Spring Break. For an additional $2 for 10 minutes of bounces, or a $6 wrist band for unlimited bounces, children can work out their sillies in the Jump Room Fun House. Special discount prices apply to MMCM members.

Saturday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon $10 per child, $7 per adult; MMCM Members - $5 per child, adults free Look around the museum for hundreds of multi-colored eggs. Meet the Easter Bunny, and create a Springtime craft. Enjoy Music and Movement with Michele Spitz from 11:00-12:00. Visit with the Children’s Zoo animals from 11:00-12:00. Every child will leave with a special gift. Above price also includes MMCM admission for the day. Sponsorship opportunities available. Please call (989) 399-6626 for more information.

Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17 With a little Luck ‘O the Irish (and good weather) you can help paint the car St. Patty’s Day green, create a shamrock craft, and plant a take-home mini biome of green grass.

Saturday, March 2, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join the Chippewa Nature Center at the MMCM as they demonstrate the process of “tapping” trees to produce the very same maple syrup you put on your pancakes!

FAC Book Club: Join the Foundry Art Centre and indulge yourself in lively discussions on literature! Discussions will be held the third Thursday of every month featuring a new book. Social starts at 6:30, discussions are from 7-8:30. Book of the Month will be: The Twenty-Seventh City by Jonathan Franzen