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DISCOVER THE MAGIC
The Magic House
by stephanie wallace
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THERE IS NO GREATER MAGIC than the joy that comes with sparking a child’s imagination. That sense of wonder and excitement is present around every corner of The Magic House as kids and families play and learn together every day. For more than four decades, the Kirkwood children’s museum has actively engaged children of all ages in their education through hands-on exhibits and activities that pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills.
The Magic House maintains its operations through fundraising and donations, and the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser, The Magic Ball: La Dolce Vita, is Sept. 29 at Stifel Theatre. The event is co-chaired by Stephanie Lee and Rebecca Sheehan, and the evening is themed after the museum’s newest cultural exhibit Ciao Bambini, which is opening in September. Lee says guests will be invited to celebrate “the sweet life” of Italian culture, including food, wine and entertainment such as opera singing and comedy from special guest Greg Warren.
The gala directly benefits the museum’s Access for All initiative, which provides free or reduced admission, field trips, outreach programs and family nights for children in need. As a former teacher herself, Lee recognizes the critical need for providing every child with opportunities to engage with learning through play. “Access for All makes visiting The Magic House possible for people who otherwise would not be able to afford it, such as children in foster care, military families and Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs,” she says. “One of the most wonderful
SEPTEMBER 22 • 6:30 PM
