Watch “Evan all mighty” (again)
Visit Noah’s Ark at the Skirball cultural center, in Los Angeles (and never want to leave)
Read “The Ark” by Arthur Geisert
Draw rainbows (when feeling happy)
THE MOVIE
Modern day Noah is depicted in the entertaining comedy Evan
Almighty with Steve Carell as junior congressman Evan Bexter, whose
wish to “change the world” is heard by non other than God, played
by Morgan Freeman. When god appears with the perplexing request to
build an ark, Evan is sure he is loosing it. Evan will have to do the
work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual
adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might
actually be serving humanity.
The movie will please the whole family, perfect for family
movie night.
Cool facts
The making of the movie evolved to have a bigger calling than pure
entertainment. A partnership between the production company and the
Conservation Fund founded the “Almighty Forest” which concluded
with the planting of 33,400 trees. In addition the film's production
went Carbon Neutral, and 'zeroed out' the carbon emissions by
planting 2050 trees in Virginia and California; they also recycled
production materials and donated trees and building materials to
Habitat for Humanity. All crew members were given bicycles by
director Tom Shadyac to reduce car usage.
Learn more about the Almighty Forest
THE ACTIVITY
Noah’s Ark at the Skirball cultural center, Los Angeles
Imagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale, inside a
floor-to-ceiling wooden ark, filled to the rafters
with whimsical
animals. A variety of cuddly animals side by side with 350 creatures
crafted from recycled materials and everyday objects, including
bottle caps, bicycle parts, baseball mitts, croquet balls, mop heads,
and rear-view mirrors.
You and your family will play, build,
climb, explore, collaborate, and more. Conduct a storm,
help
construct the ark, and bask in the glow of a beautiful rainbow. This
is
a one of a kind
destination that invites visitors of all
generations to have fun—and to connect with one another, learn the
value of community, and help build a better
world.
WARNING: Your kids may not want to leave the ark.
THE BOOK
The Ark, by Arthur Geisert
An introductory paragraph from Genesis sets the stage, but after
that, words are minimal. Double-page spreads of beautiful cream and
black etchings. You have to see it for yourself. Thanks Natasha for
finding this book. Good for all ages
Look for more favorite readings at the side bar
