Tales of Native American Lore Enter the world of Little Hawk and share in Native American Indian culture, traditions, dance, and music with a storyteller of Mohawk and Micmac heritage. The audience will actively participate in this mesmerizing show – learning Native American songs, dances, words and sign language. Self-respect, respect for others, and respect for nature are the focus of this program. Stories of earth and sky, animals and nature, such as How the Turtle Got His Shell and The Legend of Rainbow Crow, enlighten and entertain audiences. Little Hawk hopes to leave his audiences with a keepsake...knowledge that they can make choices to live in harmony with one another and with the environment. Little Hawk is especially gifted in working with those who are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged. Grades K-12; College & Adult Great Family & Community Program Too | | Ha La La iAfrika | “Humanness” through African Music Join Ema, a musician/anthropologist, on a captivating adventure into the traditional and contemporary cultures of South Africa. Audience members are invited to become a South African community and actively participate in singing (in Zulu!), dancing, playing instruments and storytelling. Use of traditional Western and African instruments - guitar, concertina, mbira (thumb piano) and hand drums – as well as the articulation of unfamiliar language sounds, such as Zulu “clicks,” aid in exploring music and language as universal forms of expression. This engaging, entertaining Character Education program addresses the common threads that bind all human beings together regardless of cultural differences. Emphasis placed on respect, responsibility, sharing, family and community. Grades K-12; College & Adult Great Family & Community Program Too | | Hans Christian Andersen | | Lou Del Bianco presents A one man musical entertainment program! 45 minutes of music and stories like the Kings New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina and lots more. Piano accompaniment included. This assembly inspires children to discover the joy and adventure of reading, and all of the stories teach us something about ourselves. Grades K-3
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