In a time when travel is difficult and we could all use a little extra inspiration, discover the global and imaginative influences of our current exhibits: “Leonardo Drew: City in the Grass” and “Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Their Times.”
Take a trip with us on magic carpets made-by-you. Journey to India to learn about stupas or New York to learn about skyscrapers during “Yoga in the Grass.” Fly to France where you will hear Jazz concerts filling Parisian cafés and where you may learn to paint the countryside during an En Plein Air Painting Workshop. Salsa to the Latin and international rhythms of a Zumba class. Through storytelling, artmaking, dance, and much more, come and find how the Ordinary becomes Extraordinary!
Come see how ordinary things can become extraordinary experiences through this fun-for-the-whole-family day of dancing, making, and storytelling. Inspired by artwork in Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Their Times and Leonardo Drew: City in the Grass, you will want to dress for movement and mess.
Food vendors on site: T & M Dogs, Sno-Box, Taqueria LaReata, Jabo’s Eats & Sweets, Sweet Peas, and Street Dough
Activities are free and art kits are available while supplies last. Tickets to Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Their Times can be purchased on our website or at the front desk during the event.
Schedule of Events:
9:30: Yoga in the Grass– Jenifer Simcox of Namaste JXN
Camels, Cobras, Cat-Cow Poses! Oh my! With movements inspired by “City in the Grass,” center yourself before a day of fun and art. Bring a magic carpet yoga mat (optional!) and fly away with us to India, where yoga and stupas originated.
10:00: Storytime: What We’ll Build: Plans for our Future Together by Oliver Jeffers
What shall we build, you and I?
Let’s gather all our tools for a start.
For putting together . . .
and taking apart.
Oliver Jeffers tells the story of child and guardian’s love and their adventures building a future together. With their special tools and a little help from new friends along the way, the duo builds a home.
10:30: Little Dancers– USA IBC City Dancer, Sara Berry-Lee
Artist Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) was a super fan of ballet, spending much of his free time at the famous Paris Opera House drawing and painting ballerinas from real life. Learn to pointe and leap like the ballerinas from his famous masterpieces with instruction from the International Ballet Company.
11:00: Storytime: Bunheads by Misty Copeland
From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia–a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. On her very first day of ballet class, Misty decides to audition for a role.
Featuring the stunning artwork of newcomer Setor Fiadzigbey, Bunheads is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new.
11:30: Concert: The Alley J Trio
The Alley J Trio is comprised of Tyler Kemp on keys, Johnny Hubbard on bass and Allison Jenkins on vocals. Travel the world with a set of eclectic Jazz standards, including songs from different regions and in a variety of languages. Gather around the C-Spire stage for some foot-tappin’ fun and swingin’ jazz songs.
12:00: Storytime in VG, M, D: The Garden of Monsieur Monet by Pia Valentinis & Giancarlo Ascari
Claude Monet (1840–1926) was the famous French painter who created a grand and beautiful garden in Giverny, France, filling it with irises, poppies, roses, and, of course, water lilies, which he celebrated in his vast and glorious paintings. This new view of Monet and his garden will delight children and gently teach them about his art.
The book tells how the Impressionist artist arrived at his garden; about the bright Japanese prints he collected that inspired him; about his famous visitors; how he painted outdoors in all weathers; and about his gardeners, who had to leave Giverny to go to war. Spread by spread, the garden is explained and built up in Ascari’s and Valentinis’s original illustrations that take Monet’s work as their starting point and reimagine it in stunning and unusual ways.
12:00: Storytime: Excerpts from Busy, Busy World by Richard Scarry
Little explorers can travel the world thanks to Richard Scarry! With 33 stories featuring fun-filled stops in New York, Paris, Tokyo, Egypt, Australia, and more, this worldwide adventure of discovery will have children ready to pack their bags and visit those international Busytowns!
12:30: Zumba – Rachel Glazer
Let’s put art in motion! Earn your final passport stamp by joining us for a Zumba class at the C-Spire Stage. What is Zumba? Fun for the whole family! Zumba is a type of dance class that blends Latin American and international dance rhythms with the world of physical fitness.