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 PerformancesMembers $6, General $8 Frances England and Friends Blending folk and indie influences, her heartfelt lyrics delight both children and their parents. The music from songs like “Up a Tree” is guaranteed to get kids jumping, yet sounds fresh and sophisticated to grown-up ears. Read glowing reviews of her award-winning first CD at www.francesengland.com. |
The Girl Who Lost Her Smile Presented in traditional Iranian storytelling style and full of visually rich performances. The fable transports us to the King’s Palace in the ancient city of Bagdad where we find the young princess has lost her smile. Artists from around the world are brought to the palace to help restore the princess’ smile through magic and entertainment. The solution, though, lies elsewhere as those watching very closely will find out! www.goldenthread.org Boogie Woogie Bugs Multi-award-winning New Orleans singer, songwriter and children’s musician Johnette Downing brings her special brand of spice to the Museum. Pass a good time and get in the groove with Johnette during her musical program filled with a heaping of Louisiana flavored music. She is committed to keeping her region’s culture alive “from the roots up” through a “gumbo” of Cajun, Creole, Zydeco and jazz influences. www.johnettedowning.com |
Register OnlineThe Story of the Didgeridoo In this interactive family performance, Timothy tells a dream time story of the discovery of the didgeridoo, the Australian wind instrument, played for thousands of years by the Aborigines. Travel into the Australian outback, meeting animals and birds like the dingo and the kookaburra along the way. The story includes music and sounds of animals as well as a chance to play a didgeridoo. |
