We were all awed and moved to tears by Connor’s wonderful performance on America’s Got Talent as a Wildcard returning contestant.  We ALL know he has talent, and anyone who has tried to fly Indoors knows what it takes!  It was great to see him chosen to return and then to win another round.  We’re sad to see him off the show and grateful for the awareness he’s brought to indoor kite flying.

September 25, 2010

Museum Day is an annual event in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.

The Museum Day Ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest.

• One ticket per household
• A ticket will gain entry in only one museum and only participating museums
• Only an official Museum Day ticket is eligible for free entry. Official tickets can be found on the Museum Day website.

Click for more info!

9 am Pullman Breakfast
Registration Tent
9-10ish Registration
Judging Begins at 10:30 am

Kite Trains, Kite Arches, and MultiLine Stacks
Of Traditional and Unique Shapes,
Designs, Colors and Patterns

* Special Guests *

Gary Maynard, George Wright, Michael Carlisle
The WindJammer Kite Team
From Michigan

This trio will fly trains of Dyna Kites synchronized to music for everyone’s entertainment and wonder.

Come and Watch
Come and put your train in the Sky

Saturday, September 25th
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

The Smithsonian provides free admission passes to participating museums on this day. The World Kite Museum has participated since the inception of this event. Passes are available in the monthly magazine and can be printed off the Smithsonian web page at the beginning of September. Watch for Kite Museum specials on that day.

Saturday & Sunday October 9 & 10
One Sky, One World – Long Beach, WA

August 16, 2010

On the first day of the Washington State International Kite Festival, the Kite Museum sponsors competition, demonstrations and kite making for kites flying in tandem. All people participating are invited to a Pullman Train Car breakfast in the Registration Tent at 9 am. Judging begins at 10 am.

If you’d like to join this fun, send us a self-addressed stamped envelope and we’ll send directions to make three kites (or more) to fly on one line. Questions? Email info@worldkitemuseum.com.

July 16, 17 & 18 and August 14, 15 & 16

Long Beach Peninsula at Klipsan Beach Approach

The Washington State Parks has initiated kite buggy demos in preparation for possible changes to the state law, which would allow wind-powered vehicles on specific Washington beaches. Currently state law excludes use of wind-powered vehicles on all beaches.

Washington State International Kite Festival

Award’s Banquet & Auction

August 21, 2010

UNDER THE BIG TOP

Here’s an early reminder. It’s time to begin collecting items for the Museum auction that others can’t live without. This includes many, many possibilities. Of course there’s anything pertaining to kite flying – kites, line, bags, line laundry, tie downs etc. Then there’s things to decorate you, your house, your car, your workplace that is kite related. Oh, don’t forget things to eat or drink, special coupons for lodging and buying at stores. Coupons to entertainment, events, who knows. And I imagine you’ll discover more. Your donations and purchases contribute to the success of the Museum.

Early bird tickets are $20. At the door they are $25.

Food will be more upscale than a hot dog on a stick. The committee promises to not sell more tickets at the door than the amount of food ordered. The Elk’s banquet door opens at 5:30 pm for the no-host bar, bag raffle and silent auction. Food served at 6:15 pm. The Loud Auction begins at 7:30. There’s fun to be had by all.

In May’s eletter be prepared for suggestions for how to easily create a costume. If you have ideas, tell us: info@worldkitemuseum.com. We’ll put them in that eletter.

October 10, 2010

At the Museum

How about a kite making workshop at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA taught by Robert Brasington on Sunday, October 10, the day before the 2010 AKA Convention in Seaside, OR only a 45 minute drive from Long Beach.

Robert will be conducting the workshop on the weekend before the Convention to teach interested kite makers the finer points of the Star Kite.  Multiple Star kites make up the Star Train and participants can choose to purchase kits either as a single, or any number up to a stack of six.  Make one or more at the workshop and finish the remainder at home at your leisure. Each kite is 500mm x 500 mm with a 3-meter Organza tail. Individual kite kits will have 4 shades of a specific colour.

Museum expenses are $10 per person and the price of each kite is $27.50 Ausd.  (The price in US dollars will depend on the exchange rate on the day but today that would be approximately $23).

Positions are limited and we all know Robert’s workshops fill quickly. Don’t delay, register your interest now. Final acceptances up to August 1^st if not filled before.

Please indicate how many of the 6 you would like to pre order.

P.S. Don’t forget you’ll need your own sewing machine and relevant sewing kit.

Please send your class registration (name and email address) to the World Kite Museum’s email address info@worldkitemuseum.com

A 2 Day Indoor Kite Flying Competition and Performances
January 16 & 17, 2010

Jerry Cannon is Mr. Cool in his yellow suit and kite. He has won competitions indoor and outdoor.

Looking for a winter weather entertainment? The Windless Kite Festival is an indoor kite flying show. It’s individuals, duos and more choreographed air routines to music.

Dick Curran generally flies single line kites indoors. This winged box performs when he pulls it up and with graceful glides to the music.

Location

Long Beach School Gymnasium
Washington and 4th St South
Long Beach, WA 98631

Performance Times

Saturday January 16th
10am Demonstration Show
2pm Indoor Ballet Competition

Sunday January 17th
11am Indoor Hot Tricks & Performance Flying

The gym is open for participant practice, demonstrations, and indoor flying lessons Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm except during Performance Times.

There’s always something to see.

Admission: Donation

Lee Sedgwick flys a YFO, a single line kite of his creation. Lee is well known for skiing on frozen Lake Erie on kite power.	John Barresi, a kite pilot of 20 years, specializes in quad line kites. He is an instructor and innovator with the iQuad Team.
Scott Davis is the creator and director of this festival. He is also the instigator of the Hot Trick Shoot Out.	Penny Lingenfelter produces Dr. Suess's Cat in the Hat using multiple flyers and folks from the audience. She also is known for her showstopper patriotic solos.

Other Kite Things to do that Weekend

• Take an indoor flying lesson
• Visit the Kite Museum and experience the thrill, art, science and world history of kiting plus make a kite.
• Take time to view indoor flying films.
• Join the jolly local and participant groups for the Italian Potluck, Raffle and Award Ceremony Evening. Admission is a dish to pass and something for the raffle.

Conor Doran, one of the new teenage winners, flys a Revolution.

Did you see our friend Connor Doran on “America’s Got Talent!”?

We were all awed and moved to tears by Connor’s wonderful performance on America’s Got Talent as a Wildcard returning contestant. We ALL know he has talent, and anyone who has tried to fly Indoors knows what it takes! It was great to see him chosen to return and then to win another round. We’re sad to see him off the show and grateful for the awareness he’s brought to indoor kite flying.

SPECIAL KITE MAKING EXHIBIT
February  13, 14, & 15, 2010

This one time opportunity gives you a chance to see kite making using the bargello quilting technique for its design.  You can watch, listen and ask lots of questions.  The whole museum will be dedicated to kite making on these three days.

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John Freeman’s class has two remaining spots open; call now! 360-642-4020

This kite is a tribute to Margaret Greger, a greatly missed lovely lady, excellent kite builder, and author of the best books of kite building for beginners. From the first time I saw Margaret’s version of this kite I was in love.

This is a five foot tall Rokakku. You will build the kite in one of two versions, both the same in every way except for a half day more cutting and sewing in one of them. Your choice, of course, of colors and color layout. There will even be a nice bit left over that is almost a ready made banner to match the kite.

Lots of sewing, but sure–you can do it!

Below is picture of the kite, as well as a picture just for fun (photo by Steve Brown) of the banners Marzlie made from the scraps off the three prototype kites for the class.

There are two cost possibilities for this class. If you use your own fabric, the cost is $70. If you need fabric from instructor John Freeman, then the class costs $120.

Stay tuned for more information or call 360-642-4020 or email info@worldkitemuseum.com