The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America's rich cultural diversity through the arts. All performances are free and begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Stephen E. Smith Center at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. In order to optimize your comfort and enjoyment, reservations are now required for all visitors to this free program. Small children are seated on a carpeted floor with their caretakers.
To make a reservation, call 617-514-1644 or register below. All school groups (including nursery schools, day care centers and scouting groups) are welcome, but it is essential for the group leader to call one week in advance and speak to a Kennedy Library staff member to ensure that there will be adequate seating. Groups may call 617-514-1644, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Themselves
March 17, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A young girl leaves home in Ireland to seek a new life in America. What forced her to leave behind family and friends? What did she find in America? Find out in this musical tale filled with traditional Irish songs, music, and dance.
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Crabgrass Puppet Theatre - haiku, hiphop & hotdogs!
April 17, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
It's National Poetry Month, and the award-winning Crabgrass Puppet
Theatre weaves favorite children's poems into a seamless tapestry of art
and entertainment for all ages. Imagine a symphony composed entirely by
the swimming of "The Goldfish"; thrill to the exploits of aerodynamic
sausages in "Fearless Flying Hotdogs"; and dance with the "Funky
Snowman"!
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Alastair Moock - American Roots Music
May 28, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What do you get when you mix whimsical tunes for children with classic
American folk songs? Alastair Moock knows. He will introduce you to his
own blend of upbeat sing-along tunes that reflect American history and
cultural traditions.
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