I AM BIG BIRD's Caroll Spinney to Appear at Moving Image Spring Family Day, 5/3

For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch -- and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. At Museum of the Moving Image's Spring Family Day, Spinney will make an appearance and pose for photos before a preview screening of the new documentary about his life and career I Am Big Bird: The Story of Caroll Spinney on Sunday, May 3, 2015. After the film, he and his wife Debi Spinney will participate in a Q&A moderated by Craig Shemin, President of the Jim Henson Legacy. Tickets: $15 (Discounts for Museum members at the Film Lover level and above). More information and tickets at movingimage.us.

As part of Spring Family Day, the Museum will also present a series of activities for children of all ages and ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER.

Spring Family Day schedule (11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.):

12:00-4:00 p.m. Media-making activities for families
Drop-in studio featuring stations for set design, animation activities, and a large-scale game inspired by the Museum's collection

1:00-3:00 p.m. "SmellSelfie" with the oPhone and oNotes
Hands-on demonstrations of the digital photos tagged with your favorite scent

1:30-2:00 p.m. Take a photo with I Am Big Bird's Caroll Spinney

2:00-4:00 p.m. Preview screening: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story, with Caroll and Debi Spinney and filmmakers in person. Recommended for ages 8+ (Separate ticket required)

Throughout the day, the Museum will also show family friendly screenings in Tut's Fever Movie Palace and visitors are welcome to explore all the Museum's exhibitions.

It all takes place at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street), Astoria, NY 11106. Subway: R to Steinway Street / N to 36 Avenue. Travel directions here.