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MASS MoCA said,
May 23, 2008 at 10:30 am
Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival
July 10 - 26, 2008
MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA
For the seventh year, MASS MoCA’s galleries and performing arts spaces brim with music as we welcome the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival. Students from around the world plus more than a dozen faculty comprise the institute – don’t miss some of the leading composers and performers of experimental music working today. Daily recitals in the galleries and around the campus start July 10. Check back for up-to-the-minute details on what you can find each day.
Purchase a festival pass ($$$) and recieve tickets to the concerts on July 19 and July 26, plus admission to the galleries for all recitals. To buy a festival pass contact the MASS MoCA box office at 413.MOCA.111
http://www.massmoca.org
MASS MoCA said,
May 23, 2008 at 10:43 am
Kids Can Too
Saturday, July 19, 2008, 11:00 am
Club B-10
(>$)
A fun-filled morning of music for the younger set with the folks from Bang on a Can. Sells out every year. Get your tickets in advance. Space is limited. Ticket required for every child and adult in attendance.
Come early: Lickety Split serves dinner, snacks, and ice cream before the show or visit Café Latino on the MASS MoCA campus. There are also many great restaurants in North Adams that are within walking distance of the campus
http://www.massmoca.org
MASS MoCA said,
May 23, 2008 at 10:50 am
Australia’s Strange Fruit: Swoon
Aug 15 - 17, 2008, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM
Courtyard A($)
This Australian company performs remarkable works that fuse theater, dance, and circus, using a unique elevated medium. Perched atop 15-foot flexible poles of original design, the troupe bends and sways in the air, captivating and engaging the audience in absolute fascination. Nine arresting performances of Swoon! will take place in Courtyard D. Seating is limited. Galleries open until 7 PM on Saturday night.
http://www.massmoca.org
TmlsTreas said,
May 26, 2008 at 10:12 am
87th Annual Littleville Fair
15 Kinne Brook Rd. Chester, MA
August 1, 2 & 3, 2008 ($)
~ All Weekend Activities~
Midway ~ Exhibit Hall ~ Rabbits and Poultry ~ Children’s Games and Activities ~ Magician ~ Clown ~ Petting Zoo, Pony and Wagon Rides by Angel Mist Farm ~ Crafts and Vendors ~ Food Concessions ~ Raffles and more!
Friday Special Events - Gates Open at 4:00 PM
Saturday Special Events - Gates Open at 8:00 AM
Sunday Special Events - Gates Open at 8:00 AM
More Events To Be Added. Schedule Subject to change. For More Information Call 413-667-3987, or email Littlevillefair1@aol.com
CCFC said,
May 27, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Media Madness: The Impact of Sex, Violence, & Commercial Culture on Adults, Children, & Society.: July 8-11, Wheelock College, Boston.
Led by Gail Dines, author of Pornography: The Production and Consumption of Inequality, and CCFC’s Diane Levin, author of the forthcoming So Sexy So Soon, this popular summer institute will focus on the onslaught of violent, sexist and commercial images that bombard us daily. Participants will understand harm caused by this onslaught; build skills to educate and support children, youth and adults to resist the dangers; and integrate broad-based media literacy curricula and activism into classrooms and everyday life.
Andy Adelewitz said,
June 3, 2008 at 2:04 pm
THE SIPPY CUPS
with special guest Ulysses S. Dee of the Deedle Deedle Dees.
WHEN: Saturday, July 12
WHERE: Pearl Street Ballroom - 10 Pearl Street, Northampton MA
413.584.7771
TIME: 3:00 PM
TICKETS: $12.50 in advance / $15.00 at the door
AGES: all, of course!
presented by Spare the Rock Radio! / 93.9 The River (WRSI)
DETAILS:
The Sippy Cups return to the national stage this spring and summer with
a musically fresh, theatrically ambitious whirlwind of a show for kids
and families. The Sippy Cups’ engaging live shows feature a beloved
cast of juggling unicyclists, oversized puppets, sensitive super-heroes
and other comedic characters. Acrobats and aerialists add to the
spectacle on some dates. A new repertoire expands the unique
combination of recast cult classics and winning pop-rock originals that
originally garnered the band its loyal, multi-generational following.
Less than three years after the band began, The Sippy Cups have grown
from their San Francisco roots into a nationwide phenomenon. Their
first full-length original CD, “Electric Storyland,” garnered
widespread critical acclaim and was ranked #6 for the year in the 2006
Fids & Kamily Music Awards. This was followed by the 2007 release of a
live concert DVD, “Electric Storyland, Live at The Great American Music
Hall,” recent winner of a 2008 Parents Choice award. The band has
toured to major concert halls and festivals across the country
including Symphony Space in New York City, Austin City Limits and
Lollapalooza.
An exclusive Sippy Cups live video feature recently launched at
Rhapsody, showcasing the band in action at a recent San Francisco club
show. View the performance now at
http://www.rhapsody.com/rhapsodyrockssfkidapproved/
Sherrill Ingalls said,
June 6, 2008 at 1:44 pm
BERKSHIRE THEATRE FESTIVAL TO PRESENT “HERCULES” AT THE BERKSHIRE MUSEUM JUNE 25-JULY 26
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (June 6, 2008) – The Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire Theatre Festival will present the Family Performance Hercules at the Berkshire Museum beginning June 25. Performances will be offered at 11 a.m. every Wednesday through Saturday from June 25 through Saturday, July 26. There will be no show July 4. Tickets, which include admission to the Berkshire Museum, are $11 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-18 ($5/$3 for Berkshire Museum members). Tickets are available by telephone at 413-443-7171, extension 10.
The Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South Street on Route 7 in Downtown Pittsfield. For more information, contact the Berkshire Museum at (413) 443-7171, ext. 10, or visit berkshiremuseum.org.
BHC said,
June 8, 2008 at 8:33 pm
The Blue House Cafe in Haydenville, MA has Friday evening music all summer - all acts are at 6:30, BYOB, donations requested for the musicians. BRING THE FAMILY for an early evening of Hilltown entertainment. Here’s what’s coming up:
6/13: FELICIA SLOIN is a vocal artist who blends a variety of musical styles with Jewish world music. Her new CD, Everything is Unfolding, is an ecclectic mix of original folk and blues with other favorite Middle Eastern and Yiddish songs. Felicia will be joined by her husband, ERIC PHELPS, a singer/songwriter and guitarist, who will share his inspiring music as well. Visit http://www.feliciasloin.com to hear segments from Felicia’s new CD!
6/20: JAZZ & More! The dynamic Duo, David Bartley, on piano, & Monique Rioux, singing everything from standards to Tom Waits to French traditional songs.
6/27: DAN LEDERER on Guitar - Celtic, Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Middle Eastern, you name it!
7/11: EVE SOUCIE singing old-time love songs…
7/25: MARLA BB - the one and only!
and more in August…
Sienna Wildfield said,
June 9, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Thursdays in the Summer (beginning June 12) - The Florence Summer Music Series begins.
The Florence Community Band kicks off this summer series of free Thursday night concerts on the porch of the Florence Civic Center (next to the Lilly Library on Route 9). All concerts are free and begin at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs.
SW said,
June 17, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Kids First! Film Club at Images Cinema in Williamstown
Saturday, July 19 at 10am
Suggested donation $3 per person; $7 per family
Berentstein Bears
(ages 2-5, 28 minutes) Mama, Papa, Brother and Sister invite you to share the bonds of family and friendship in these lively everyday adventures with the Berenstain Bears.
Tails of Abbygail
(ages 4-7, 34 minutes) One day while home alone, a very curious little Jack Russell Terrier named Abbygail uncovers a fortune cookie that magically brings all her stuffed animals and toys to life. They embark on an adventure of fun, safety and new friendships.
Velveteen Rabbit
(ages 5-12, 8 minutes) A toy rabbit yearns to become ‘real’ through a child’s love. Created by student filmmaker, Denise Quesnel, whose goal with this film was to create community involvement through working with animal shelters, local actors and crew.
PB said,
June 19, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Paintbox Theater presents another season in Northampton. High energy and lots of audience participation are hallmarks each PaintBox show. Audiences of all ages will have a great time. For information and reservations call (413) 587-3933.
Showtimes: 10:30 a.m.
All shows are presented in Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, Green Street, on the Smith College Campus in Northampton.
Princess and the Pea
July 9-12
Shhhhhhh! She’s trying to sleep. We thought about calling this show “Ouch.” An old time tale receives a PaintBox twist—featuring Kelsey Flynn as a modern, hip, politically savvy princess who just happens to be a little too sensitive.
The Great Race of the Tortoise and the Hare
July 23-26
Let’s get physical! Tommy the Tortoise and High Ballin’ Hercules Hare stage “The Race of the Century.” Along the way, we’ll learn lots about fitness, hard work and sticking to a dream. And the winner is ?
Aladdin
August 6-9
Climb aboard PaintBox Theatre’s magic carpet. Journey with Aladdin to faraway lands where we’ll discover a lamp, meet a mysterious genie, and make the wish of a lifetime come true.
Jaime CampbellMorton said,
June 23, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Date: July 19th
Place: Karuna Center, above Fitzwilly’s in Northampton, MA
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Contact Person: Rythea Lee at Rythea@crocker.com
413-586-7390
Cost: Donation of $15
Web Site: http://www.zanyangels.com
The Zany Angels Dance Theatre Company, a local, renowned performance troupe, are hosting a fundraiser performance and silent auction at the Karuna Center (over Fitzwilly’s) on July l9th at 7-9 p.m. This event will raise money to send the Zany Angels to the exciting Boulder Fringe Festival this August. The show will showcase their talented students who have studied the art of crafting meaningful and upbeat performance pieces. Some of the most brilliant comedic dance theatre artists in the Pioneer Valley, Rythea Lee, Rose Oceania, and Patrick Crowley, known as The Zany Angels, will also show a short sample of their new work.
The monologues range from subjects as diverse as what it’s like to inherit a million dollars as told by the inner voices of the heiress, to the darkly comedic true tale of a 60 year old woman who visits a local plastic surgeon for a free consultation. These works include monologues, movement, poetry, and singing. Hilarious, moving, and wild, the performances by the Zany Angel’s students will bring you to tears and laughter, often at the same moment. Some of the artists in the show include: Jenny Ladd, Shakti Sadeh, Tom Murray, Adora Laroche, Sarah Pirtle, Holly Hartman, Joyce Braunhut, Salena Levy and the Zany Angels.
The silent auction will offer bidding on original artwork by Rose Oceania, professional massage, pottery, art coaching, yoga classes, and much much more.
The Zany Angels have performed their dance and theatre work all over the valley at Smith College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke, UMASS, Greenfield Community College and A.P.E. Gallery. They have presented their work around the country at Sarah Lawrence College, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, To Tell the Truth Conference in NYC, Bates College, Emerson College, The Seattle Festival of Alternative Dance, The Theatre Resource Center in Toronto, as well as many well-known venues in NYC including St. Mark’s Church, Judson Church, and Movement Research.
Please come and make it possible for The Zany Angels to represent the Valley at the Boulder Fringe Festival (www.boulderfringe.com), while seeing some of the most unique performances in the Valley. Suggested donation: $12-$15.
You can watch some Zany Angel youtube skits on their web site
Jaime CampbellMorton said,
June 25, 2008 at 3:26 pm
The Chiara String Quartet at Watermelon Wednesdays
The Chiara String Quartet is performing at Watermelon Wednesdays in Whatley, MA on Wednesday July 9, 2008. The performance will take place at 7:30PM At the West Whately Chapel near the intersection of Conway and Williamsburg Roads.
148 Conway Rd.
West Whately, Massachusetts 01039 USA
phone: (413) 665-3741
Website: http://www.watermelonwednesdays.com
“The Chiara Quartet gave these works luminous performances, underlining the sweet-toned character of Ms. Frank’s score and the mystery and exoticism of Mr. Zhou’s work. But the best performances were searing accounts of the Bartok and Golijov pieces, for which the players produced a tone that ranged from glowing warmth to hard-edged acerbity, which each of these searing works demands.” – The New York Times
Sherrill Ingalls said,
June 25, 2008 at 10:29 pm
BERKSHIRE MUSEUM WILL OFFER NEW “WHAT’S THE BUZZ” PROGRAM & DAILY CHOW TIME IN JULY & AUGUST
The Berkshire Museum will expand its “Discovery Programs” this July and August. The new program “What’s the Buzz?” will explore why bees buzz, dance, and wiggle ever Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., from July 2 through August 27. This program will be offered in the Berkshire Backyard gallery and will be an interactive program in which participants will make a “gift from the bees” to take home. Participation in this program is included in Berkshire Museum admission.
“Chow Time in the Aquarium” will become a daily program for the summer. Aquarium staff feed different animals and explain their eating habits. Chow Time will be offered Mondays-Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. from July 5 to August 30. Chow Time is also included in regular admission to the Berkshire Museum.
The Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South Street on Route 7 in Downtown Pittsfield. The galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Berkshire Museum at (413) 443-7171, ext. 10, or visit berkshiremuseum.org.
Jaime CampbellMorton said,
July 1, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Not Just Any Nap: Healing Ceremony Comes to Northampton
Tibetan Healing Chod, July 12,13th, 1pm - 6pm, Karuna Yoga Center, 25 Main St,
Northampton. Suggested donation $195. Contact Yvonne Harrison taniwha44@gmail.com
Historic Deerfield said,
July 2, 2008 at 11:59 am
HISTORIC DEERFIELD (Deerfield, MA)
“Insect Investigations” Family Activities
Every afternoon, July 5 - August 17, 12-4 p.m. Insect Investigation
Put away your flyswatter and come learn about the many contributions of insects to the lives of early Americans. We have all enjoyed the honey that bees make, but did you know that insects have been used to make ink, red dye, and cloth? Some of the tiniest insects play some very big roles: for example, we wouldn’t have chocolate without the tiny midge insects that pollinate the flowers of the cacao tree. Our “Insect Lab” will introduce some of these important insects. Visitors can search for the good works of insects in our historic houses and galleries, using a printed guide. Make an insect journal to take home.
Included with general admission. Free for members.
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“Warm Weather, Cold Hearth” Demonstrations
Every Saturday in July
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Amaya and cook at table
During the hot summer months, come learn how people in early New England kept cool, and preserved summer produce. Our open hearth cooks will demonstrate how to make cooling beverages including lemonade and switchel (a drink made with molasses, ginger, sugar and water). See how people preserved summer vegetables like cucumbers or beets. See what’s growing when you visit the Cooks’ Garden dedicated in memory of Margaret Quinn Orloske.
Included with general admission. Free for members.
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Summer Lecture Series 2008
Understanding Wood “Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The History of New England Woodlands”
Inspired by the new exhibition Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture, this year’s lecture series will delve into the sources of the raw materials used to create masterworks of cabinetmaking.
* July 10 - “Understanding Wood in Early American Furniture,” by Bruce Hoadley, professor of Building Materials and Wood Technology in the Department of Natural Resources Conservation at UMASS Amherst.
* July 17 - “The Mahogany Connection: From American Rainforests to New England Parlors,” by Jennifer L. Anderson, assistant professor of Atlantic History at SUNY Stony Brook
* July 24 - “From Logs to Lumber: A History of People & Rule Making in New England,” by Tom Whalen, author.
All Talks will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartels Seminar Room (air-conditioned) at the Flynt Center of Early New England Life.
Free.
Blanche Derby said,
July 2, 2008 at 12:03 pm
“Edible plants: wild & tame (summer)” film (55 minutes) will be shown Pelham Library Wed July 9 @ 7pm.
Jaime CampbellMorton said,
July 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Cathy & Marcy are launching their first PODCAST and it’s for Kids & Families.
“It’s Better When We Sing It Together” is a sing-along, play-along, laugh-along adventure with some friends that love to play music!
You can see it at: http://www.songshoppodcast.cathymarcy.com
These multiple Grammy winners are the most highly regarded artists for Kids and Family Music having won more awards and accolades than any other Kids and Family Music performers; they are cherished by millions.
And with another Grammy Nomination for Best Traditional Folk Album-2007, they continue to make “as close to flawless folk-bluegrass as it gets” (Billboard Magazine).
There are more PODCAST’s for Kid’s & Families on the way and with our planned Folk and Bluegrass POCASTS; you can expect something for everyone!
Pioneer Valley Women of Color Moms Group said,
July 3, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Pioneer Valley Women of Color Moms Group
Join other moms of color for social mingle, organic vegetarian potluck
breakfast, and seasonal craft for children of all ages. Expecting moms
welcome. Ongoing, every 3rd Saturday. 9:30-11:30am. FREE. Forbes
Library, Northampton. For more information, contact Bessie Jones, the
Director at mammamade@yahoo.com. This is a MotherWoman co-sponsored
program.
***The next group meeting will be on Saturday, July 19.
–
Melanie DeSilva
Executive Director
MotherWoman, Inc.
79 So. Pleasant St.
PO Box 2635
Amherst, MA 01004
(413) 253-8990
http://www.motherwoman.org
Tinky the Pudding Maven said,
July 4, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Consider joining the most entertaining cooking contest in western Massachusetts (we actually think it’s the most entertaining in New England, but we try to be modest).
It’s time to think pudding! The entry deadline for this year’s Pudding Hollow Pudding Contest is September 15. WE NEED ENTRIES! AND THE SOONER THE BETTER!!
The modest contest entry fee of $10 goes to the building fund of the Sons & Daughters of Hawley, the historical society of Hawley, Massachusetts, which is (like pudding-contest organizer Tinky Weisblat) small but spunky. Any original dish that you call a pudding may be entered–sweet or savory, steamed or baked (maybe even barbecued?).
The contest offers not merely the chance to do good but to have an awfully good time. Part Julia Child, part Frank Capra, and all fun, the finals on October 18 will include lunch, entertainment, and a chance to sample pudding. What more could a lover of food, New England, or country life want?
Our web page (http://www.merrylion.com/master/events/events.html) offers the contest rules as well as pictures of last year’s festivities and a list of last year’s fabulous donors. (It will list this year’s as soon as our new webmistress–that would be Tinky–finishes the list and perfects her web-editing skills.) Please visit it and refer your friends to it! And if you or they have any questions, do get in touch with Tinky.
Please, please help spread the word………….
Tinky the Pudding Maven said,
July 4, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, October 18, 12 to 2:30 pm
Federated Church, 175 Main Street (Route 2), Charlemont, Massachusetts
A must for lovers of food and country life with a sense of humor, the Pudding Hollow Pudding Contest finals are part Frank Capra, part Julia Child, and all fun. The day benefits the historical society in the hamlet of Hawley, Massachusetts. It revives a contest that originally took place in Hawley in the late 18th-century, when two fierce female cooks vied to see who could create the larger pudding. The criteria have changed–quality rather than quantity now rules–but the event is still memorable and delicious.
Lunch begins at noon, followed by a pudding parade, an entertainment (which always includes a sing-along component), and the crowning of the new Pudding Head. The event is free, although a donation is requested for lunch, and other contributions are gratefully received.
This event is very New England and very entertaining.
Web page:
http://www.merrylion.com/master/events/events.html
Contact:
Tinky Weisblat
413-339-4747
info@merrylion.com
Michaela O’Brien said,
July 7, 2008 at 2:05 pm
ROGER SALLOOM RETURNS TO ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Northampton)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
FREE CONCERT CELEBRATION
Event: Roger Salloom in Concert, with special guests Charles Neville, Jimmy Weider, Eric Olsson & Unit 7
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Academy of Music (274 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060)
Price: Free, general admission
FMI: (413) 584-8435
Since 1983 Florence-based musician Roger Salloom (www.rogersalloom.com) has presented a free concert – conceived in the spirit of San Francisco/1967 – in Northampton. This summer, the annual celebration is on Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 PM at the Academy of Music in downtown Northampton. As is the tradition, admission is free thanks to generous support from area sponsors.
Jeffrey Borak said,
July 8, 2008 at 9:08 am
July 11th
Smith College Museum of Art, Elm Street in Northampton: Open free from 4-8 p.m. From 4 to 6 p.m., outdoor art-making. Ages 4+ with adult. At 6 p.m., Installation artist Sheila Pepe will talk about her work and her newly commissioned installation for the Smith museum, “Red Hook at Bedford Terrace.” From 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Opening reception.
Jeffrey Borak said,
July 8, 2008 at 9:10 am
Arts Night Out in Northampton
Coming up on July 11
Visit 16 galleries and shops between 5 and 8 p.m. in downtown Northampton.
manhan said,
July 8, 2008 at 9:22 am
Nature walks on the Manhan Rail Trail
The Manhan Rail Trail and the Easthampton Cultural Council will be sponsoring the second of three nature walks on the Manhan Rail Trail on July 13 at 11:00 a.m. Jim Terruso, local naturalist and environmental educator will lead this “Signs of the Season, the Summer Edition” program for all interested parties. The walk will be geared for the casual nature explorer who wants to expand their knowledge about the natural world we share. The meeting place this time will be at the parking lot of the Tri-County School on East St. in Easthampton. This slow paced 60-90 minute walk which will head towards Rt. 5, will take a look at all the new natural history developments along the trail that have occurred since the last walk in the springtime. Butterflies should be numerous, the Black Eyed Susans might be blooming, and the birds will be busy looking for food. So come enjoy this prized jewel of Easthampton’s recreation facilities. This a free program.
HC said,
July 8, 2008 at 10:13 am
Geology on the Riverboat and in Turners Falls with MA
Department of Conservation & Recreation Interpreter Steve Winters
Steve Winters has a passion for geology and a way of telling the stories hidden in rocks that make science come alive. The Eastern Border Fault, origins of the
Connecticut River, the Jurassic dinosaur tracks, remnants of glacial geology from Lake Hitchcock, and the Barton Cove plunge pools are all things that might be
observed and discussed during this 90-minute interpretive riverboat cruise.
For interested participants, Steve will also lead a 90- minute free tour of local geology visible on foot from the sidewalks of Turners Falls, beginning in the lobby of the Great Falls Discovery Center at 2 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2; 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 3:30 p.m.
For ages 10 and older
Fee: Adult $12, Senior $10, Child $6
Pre-register by calling 800-859-2960
Jody said,
July 8, 2008 at 10:31 am
Look Park in Florence, MA
Summer Schedule: Mondays @ 10 a.m.
July 14
UNH Little Red Wagon
The Green Team Adventure
This new format, interactive play will have a story that focuses on issues connected with sustainability and the environment. The piece will likely include such theatrical elements as audience involvement, music, movement, clowning and puppetry.
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July 21
Alex King of Jesters
This distinctive character keeps his audience laughing at a non-stop stream of surprises. Connecting all these escapades is a wild sounding gibberish language called Grammelot. The humor is universal and has been his ticket to international comedy festivals in Quebec and France and frequent tours of Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.
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July 28
Ed Popielarczyk
Ed takes a lot of pride in bringing smiles to his friend’s faces. Whether he is performing a magic show or making a balloon creation, he is entertaining. The magic in what he does is not making a big duck riding a motorcycle out of balloons or fooling someone during a magic show, but the laughter that it brings. That is the TRUE MAGIC!!
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August 4
Mark Sheppard
An eclectic, everchanging, shape-shifting, globecircling, archetype-exploring, community building, boundary breaking, mind/heart/ear opening celebratory combination of Drums, Songs & Stories.
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August 11
Marcus Gale
An audience participation concert with song, rhythm and dancing. Everyone gets a chance to dance and sing! (Fairs, festivals, libraries, camps and special events)
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August 18th
Rilee O’Neill “Letters to Daddy”
“Letters to Daddy, starring 12-year-old “tween” sensation Rilee O’Neill, is an amazing one act musical that addresses children’s issues and teaches character education, values and healthy life choices through inspirational songs that offer positive and empowering messages. Experience the excitement and exhilaration of one girl’s awful day that magically turns into an awesome day, while the only thing that actually changes is her perspective.