Saturday Branch Programs for February 2007
African and African American Folktales Celebrate the richness of African American traditions with dynamic storyteller, Julie Pasqual, as she brings to life a variety of African and African American folktales, myths and stories, including Anansi the Spider, The Clever Turtle, and Brer Rabbit.
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Dr. Electro's Science Party Join Dr. Electro as he welcomes you to become a junior scientist. You will help him perform experiments that will make products you can touch and feel. Dr. Electro will even teach you an experiment to make slime that you can take home with you. February 3, 2007 |
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Veona Thomas - Tell Me a Story Join us on a journey through Native American, African and African American traditions. Veona Thomas will use puppets, props, instruments, call and response, sign language, the language of each culture, and singing to bring you to other parts of the world.
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Musical Legends Presents The Fire Children Discover the story of the Fire Children as Lauren Hooker of Musical Legends brings to life this exciting, musical rendition of an African creation myth celebrating the earth and people of many different shades and colors. The audience will join in through movement games, songs and African dance, transforming into part of the program.
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Raps, Rhymes and Reasons, Celebrate the richness of African American traditions as Sharon McGruder combines movement, songs and real-life experiences with a variety of African tales, myths and stories.
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These programs are
made possible by a grant from the Newark Public Schools.
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