Dear Friends, "Oceans" of thanks to all who supported our CMEE Under the Sea Family Fair to benefit the Museum on July 25! With over 700 guests in attendance, it surpassed the Museum's expectations in every way - not merely in attendance - but also in fun and funds raised! We're already planning to make next year's Family Fair even better. See photographs and read more below. We want to extend special thanks to our Event Committee, our corporate sponsors: Saunders & Associates, Bridgehampton National Bank, Cablevision, and AT Conference, and our media sponsor, Hamptons.com.
Summer is still very much in full swing here at CMEE with new sessions of creative classes and workshops starting this week, and more special events including CMEE's "Shop For A Playground Party" - an all-day Trunk Show with a terrific selection of noted NYC and Hamptons-based designers next Thursday, August 13. See details immediately below.
We hope to see you at CMEE soon (and often) this August! Sincerely, 
Executive Director |
 "Shop for a Playground Party" |
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Shopping for a playground isn't usually on most people's 'shopping list,' but it is high up on CMEE's 'wish list'! The Museum is raising funds to install an outdoor playground on our property in response to a long-expressed community need. CMEE hopes to provide this vital community resource for families to enjoy in the Museum's 'back yard.' And you can help!
On Thursday, August 13, from 10am-5pm, join us for a "Shop For A Playground Party" - a Trunk Show featuring noted New York City and Hamptons-based designers including:
Parents can also enjoy a delicious glass of French wine courtesy of Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa.
The Trunk Show will be up all day, so families can stop by any time for shopping 'fun' and Museum 'fun' - all in one location! Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts to build a playground! We look forward to seeing you here on the 13th!
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Under the Sea - A Huge Success! |
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CMEE welcomed more people than ever before to the Museum for our first annual Under the Sea Family Fair. Guests enjoyed live entertainment in CMEE's Amphitheater by Laughing Pizza, Broadway Babies, Magician Arnie Kolodner, the Funky Divas, plus selections from "The Littlest Mermaid" performed by the Hampton Ballet Theatre School.
The Museum's grounds teemed with activity including pony rides, face painters, balloonologists, bouncy castles, a petting zoo (including goats, rabbits, and a pig), soccer, yoga, sea-themed art activities, and the new "Hamptons Tumblebus" - a mobile 'gym.' Pete Ambrose of the Seafood Shop provided a delicious kid- and parent-friendly menu including shrimp kabobs, mini lobster rolls, and "Poseidon" pizza bites. Fair-goers also decorated (and sampled) cupcakes and sea-horse shaped cookies from Eleni's, and cooled off with frozen treats from Belly's Sno-Balls and Tasti-D'Lite. And parents clearly enjoyed iced-coffees from the Hampton Coffee Company!
Special thanks to the event committee for their help and support in organizing the Fair. We're also grateful to our elected officials, including Southampton Town Supervisor Linda Kabot and Council Members Nancy Graboski and Chris Nuzzi who came out to support CMEE Under the Sea.
Annabelle Snow helps Magician Arnie Kolodner with a trick.
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann with their son August.
CMEE is especially grateful to our "Under the Sea" Event Chairs: Pam Henes, Natalie Barth, and Mary Snow (Pictured above L-R with Steve Long), Amy Tarr (pictured below), Marci Klein, and Zibby Right.
We look forward to seeing you next year at CMEE's Second Annual Family Fair! |
Amphitheater Update |
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Last week, CMEE's amphitheater hosted hundreds of people for performances by Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater and Laughing Pizza. This week, Sara Jo Strickland' s Hampton Ballet Theatre School drew another capacity crowd for a truly wonderful performance of Prokofiev's classic, Peter and the Wolf.
The ballet was beautifully narrated by actress India Ennenga who has starred in the feature films The Women and Frost, among many other credits. She will be a junior at the St. Ann's School in New York. The Hampton Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Perea, performed the music.
The ballet featured young dancers ages 4 to 15. Bravo to Sara Jo and her talented company - it was a memorable evening for CMEE! We hope to see you next week for Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater on Tuesday, August 11 and the Transformation Show on Wednesday, August 12. |
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HamptonsTUMBLEBUS...next stop? CMEE |
 If you attended our Under the Sea Family Fair --- you surely couldn't miss the brightly painted Hamptons TUMBLEBUS in our driveway. Created by Michelle Kennedy and Cathy Wallick, the Hamptons TUMBLEBUS is a full-sized school bus that they have transformed into a mobile gym for children ages 2 and up, featuring gymnastic activities, bars, beam, vault, trampoline rings, climbing apparatus and more. Their goal was to create a safe, fun, educational and non-competitive environment - while raising self-esteem, confidence and the importance of physical fitness at an early age. The bus will offer gymnastics classes to schools, day care centers or libraries which lack the space, and it is also available for birthday parties, mini-camps and special events. When we heard about the TUMBLEBUS and learned of the shared commitment to promoting wellness and physical activity for children, it was immediately clear we needed to see how we could partner! Look for the Hamptons TUMBLEBUS at CMEE this fall. Buckle up for fun ahead! |
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Fall 2009 @ CMEE |
Our Fall Season is falling into shape. If your child loves to cook or bake, sing and make music, create with clay, or loves to 'be active,' make CMEE your fun-and-learning filled destination this Fall! Classes start October 5.
We're delighted to have Sandpiper Music Together continue offering classes at CMEE. Click here for more details on schedules and pricing.
And back by popular demand, CMEE is offering a cooking class on Thursday mornings and a Clay class on Friday mornings.
MoonSoup, the early enrichment studio and toy/gift shop at CMEE, will be offering "Mommy-and-Me" creative classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Monday 9:30 - 10:15 Baby Sign Language and Rock, 2-13 months 10:30 - 11:15 Imagine Soup 14-28 months
11:30 - 12:15 Messy Art 1-3 years
Wednesday
9:30 - 10:15 Imagine Soup 14 - 28 months
10:20 -11:05 Messy Art & Music 1-3 yrs. (Note different starting time)
11:30 - 12:15 Studio Fun Mix 2-4 yrs.
Please call the Museum at 631-537-8250 or visit our website at www.cmee.org for more details on fall classes. |
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A "Perk" for Parents |
 Looking for a quick bite to eat or something to drink while you're visiting the Museum? No need to leave CMEE, just step out to the Hampton Coffee Company's "Mobile Espresso Unit." On Mondays and Fridays from approximately 11:30am to 1pm, (except for tomorrow) they will be parked right outside CMEE's side entrance, serving an array of food and beverages including sandwiches, smoothies, muffins, and of course, coffee. |
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Movie Night Returns! |
Join us on Thursday, August 13 for the final 80's Movie Night at CMEE. Presented by the East Hampton Rotary Club, the CMEE Amphitheater will host Ghostbusters starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver.
Doors open at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
All proceeds go to support the East Hampton Rotary Club's charitable activities. | |
Please take a moment to fill out our survey. Thank you for your support! Please visit our website for details on programming, becoming a member, and making a donation. |
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"Meet Elmo: A celebration of Sesame Street's 40th Anniversary"
TOMORROW Friday
August 7
11am
Presented by MoonSoup the early enrichment studio and toy and gift shop at CMEE, along with GUND, this event invites children to come to the Museum and meet Elmo, have their picture taken together, and enjoy a MoonSoup "Rock Concert" and Story Time.
Admission is Free for this lobby event, and general admission to the Museum is $7, and Free for Members. | |
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Pizza & Pajama Night
SOLD OUT Friday
August 7
6pm
Young visitors are invited to come to the Museum in their pajama's, have pizza, hear a story read by a guest reader in CMEE's Library, and participate in a special related art activity.
The book to be read is "Martha Speaks" by Susan Meddaugh, the beloved, humorous tale about a dog who magically 'speaks' after eating alphabet soup. "Martha Speaks" is a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year, and a Parent's Choice Award Winner. | |
"Picnic & Performance"
Veggie's Destiny
Tuesday
August 11
6:30pm
This original story including 10 songs written by Liz Joyce and Juliana Nash tells the tale of a plate of vegetables that might not get eaten.
Suggested for ages 3 and up!
Doors open: 6pm
Cost:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $12
At the door: $15 | |
"Picnic & Performance"
Chris D'Agostino
The Transformation Show!
Wednesday
In this truly unique theatrical presentation - A world of traditional folktales and original stories come to life with Christopher Agostino's amazing "illustrations" --- facepainting on the faces of audience volunteers!
Doors open: 6pm
Cost:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $12
At the door: $15 | |
"Picnic & Performance"
Daniel Bailey:
African Drumming and Dance
Wednesday
Daniel Bailey is well-known for his highly popular drumming evenings on the beach, and has garnered many devotees - including families and children.
Suggested for all ages!
Doors open: 6pm
Cost:
Members: $10
Non-Members: $12
At the door: $15 | |
Special Morning Workshop
"Rhythm Recreation: An Introduction to Dance and Movement"
A & G Dance Company
Monday
August 24
10am:
Ages 3-4
11am:
Ages 5-7
Cost: $25
Based on the premise that children learn through play, this fun, relaxed class emphasizes children's use of movement in space and time, coordination, rhythm, musicality, balance and strengthening. They will be introduced to ballet technique, a foundation for any formal dance training. | |
Birthday Parties at CMEE!
A creative
(and easy!)
party location...
Ask our front desk, or pick up a flyer, for information on CMEE's Birthday Party Packages. "New York Family Magazine rated CMEE as the East End's best venue for children's birthday parties!" | |
Sunday: 10am-5:00pm
Monday: 9am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 9am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9am-5:00pm
Friday: 9am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9am-5:00pm |
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