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2009 Activites For The Kids... *
This line up
includes fun, interactive entertainment on US Park Kids Stage, Metro
Parent Arts & Crafts activities, meet and greets with PBS Kids
Characters Arthur and SuperWHY, the Oakland County Summer Arts Project,
A Carnival, Pony Rides, A Petting Zoo, Moonwalks and More! New this
year, Metro Parent Magazine, along with assistance from JARC and
Beaumont Children's Hospital & HOPE Center, will be presenting
the "Children of All Abilities" Craft Area. Children of
all abilities will be assisted with craft projects in a fun, easy,
and relaxed environment.
U.S.
Park Kids Stage
Children of all ages
will enjoy the interactive fun of the kids stage! With a variety
of performances through out the day, relax at the Kids Stage for
family fun!
| Time |
Friday,
September 4th |
Saturday,
September 5th |
Sunday,
September 6th |
Monday,
September 7th |
| 11
am |
|
Balloon
Zoo Workshop |
Wizard
School: Magic You Can Do |
|
| 11:30
am |
Ventriloquist
Vikki Gasko |
Ventriloquist
Vikki Gasko |
Dog
Gone Mystery |
Kids
Music Concert |
| Noon |
Cool
Tricks Funny Stuff |
Checkers
the Clown |
Checkers
Magic |
Laugh
It Up with Rosco |
| 12:30
pm |
Rosco
The Clown |
Kids
Blast Game Show |
Kids
on the Block Puppet Show |
Harpbeat
of America |
| 1
pm |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
Kids
on the Block Puppet Show - PBS Meet and Greet featuring Arthur
and SuperWHY |
Checkers
Giggle Fest - PBS Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
| 1:30
pm |
Think
Green Show |
Checkers
Magic |
Kids
on the Block Puppet Show |
Rosco
the Clown |
| 2
pm |
Reading
Pirates Show |
Cool
Tricks Funny Stuff |
Balloon
Zoo Workshop |
Dollars
and Sense |
| 2:30
pm |
Laugh
It Up with Rosco |
Science
of Critterography |
Hola!
Spanish Fiesta |
Around
the World in a Harpbeat |
| 3
pm |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
Kids
on the Block Puppet Show - PBS Meet and Greet featuring Arthur
and SuperWHY |
Cool
Tricks and Funny Stuff - PBS Meet and Greet featuring Arthur
and SuperWHY |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
| 3:30
pm |
Hola!
Spanish Fiesta Show |
Wizard
School: Magic You Can Do |
Wizard
School: Magic You Can Do |
Cool
Tricks Funny Stuff |
| 4
pm |
Kids
Blast Game Show |
Ventriloquist
Vikki Gasko |
Magic
with Randy |
Rosco
the Clown |
| 4:30
pm |
Wonders
of Michigan |
Illusionist
Randy Lee |
Reading
Pirates Show |
Kids
Music Concert |
| 5
pm |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
PBS
Meet and Greet featuring Arthur and SuperWHY |
| 5:30
pm |
Rosco
the Clown |
Dog
Gone Mystery |
Rosco
the Clown |
|
| 6
pm |
Dog
Gone Mystery |
Wizard
School: Magic You Can Do |
Dog
Gone Mystery |
|
| 6:30
pm |
Laugh
it Up with Rosco |
Magic
with Randy |
Kids
Blast Game Show |
|
| 7
pm |
Cool
Tricks Funny Stuff |
Ventriloquist
Vikki Gasko |
Laugh
It Up with Rosco |
|
| 7:30
pm |
Balloon
Zoo Workshop |
Dollars
and Sense |
Cool
Tricks Funny Stuff |
|
Appearing
on the Kids Stage:
Kids Blast Game Show: New! Just like game shows
on Nickelodeon and
Disney Channel, the Kids Blast Game Show is full of interactive
(and sometimes
messy!) games and challenges. Bring your camera there are lots of
photo
opportunities in this show!
Harpbeat: A Returning Favorite! Award-winning childrens
musician, Donna
Novak, takes audiences on a musical journey as she plays Motown,
R&B, Rock and Roll, and Oldies music on a Harp. Families are
encouraged to get involved and lend a hand making the music.
(Shows include - Kids Music Concert, Harpbeat of America & Around
the World in a Harpbeat)
Vikki Gasko Ventriloquist: A Returning Favorite!
Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko and
her colorful cast of characters will have every member of the family
laughing and
involved. Vikkis shows include The Dog Gone Mystery Show, Science
of
Critterography, Reading Pirates and the Hola, Spanish Fiesta Show.
Rosco The Clown: A Returning Favorite! Michigan's
Favorite Clown will tickle
your funny bone with jokes, audience participation, and lots of
giggle-inducing fun.
Wizard School: New! Learn amazing magic tricks
to amaze your friends.
These interactive workshops introduce kids to the principals and
science behind
magic and illusions. The best part is that everyone gets to take
a magic trick home
with you at the end of the program.
Checkers Magic Show/Checkers the Clown: New! Magic,
Comedy, and a
real LIVE RABBIT. Dont blink or you will miss some of the most amazing
magic you have ever seen.
Chris Linn: Cool Tricks and Funny Stuff: A Returning Favorite! Be
amazed
and amused with a high energy show filled with comedy and magic
by nationally
acclaimed entertainer, Chris Linn.
Eugene Clark: Saving the Planet one child at a
time is what the Think
Green: A Healthy Planet show is all about. Eugene Clark, along with
"Ted Ant", teach families important lessons about the
"four R's" of
thinking green - Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, and Restore. Each section
is
designed to equally inspire, educate, and entertain!
Balloon Zoo Workshop: A Returning Favorite! A fun
and interactive
performance with lots of comedy, where EVERYONE learns how to make
a creative
balloon animal sculpture. At the end of the performance, every audience
member
gets to take their balloon home with them as a colorful souvenir
of the festival.
Illusionist Randy Lee: New! Randy has been an entertainment staple
in
metro Detroit for over 30 years. You wont believe your eyes.
Eugene Clark: Using magic, funny situations, magical
entertainer
Eugene takes families on an amazing journey through the wonders
of
Michigan's rich heritage. With the help of volunteers and Eugene's
colorful visual aide props, the kids will discover Michigan's history
from the early settlers to modern day cities, as well as learn about
the
state rock, animal and flower.
Courtesy
of ArtsBeatsEats.com.
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