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WORKSHOP #1 Folktales for the 21st Century presented by Mary Hamilton
Thursday, February 4
North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183 Street 10 am - 4:30 pm
Storytelling Concert 7 pm
REGISTER TODAY!
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WORKSHOP #2 Family Literacy for Parents,
Teachers, Storytellers and Librarians presented by Sadarri & Company
Thursday, April 29
Coral Gables Branch Library
3443 Segovia Street 9:30 am – 1 pm.
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WORKSHOP #3 Bringing Stories to Life! Presented by Diane Ferlatte
Friday, April 30
North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183 Street 9:30 am – 1 pm
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WORKSHOP #4 Creating Your Family Story
Scrapbook presented by Dr. Caren Neile
Saturday, March 6
Pinecrest Branch Library
5835 SW 111 Street 11 am – 12:30 pm
Register for workshop #4 by calling Pinecrest direct at 305.668.4571. Space is limited.
Saturday, April 10
Doral Branch Library
10785 NW 58 Street 3:30 – 5 pm
Register for workshop #4 by calling Doral direct at 305.716.9598. Space is limited. |
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| Mini Festival Series |
| A Global Celebration of History and Culture! |
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| Celebrating Ghana |
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North Dade Regional Library
2455 NW 183 Street 305.625.6424
West African Craft with artist Brenda Jordan
Thursday, February 4, 4:30 p.m.
Join artist Brenda Jordan as she explores the wonderful and traditional crafts of West Africa. Learn the symbolism of an ancient African language in this interactive and educational workshop. Limit 20 participants.
Family “Mini” Festival
Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the history and culture of Ghana during this full day of crafts, face painting, creative dramatics with Juba This Juba That, West African storytelling, games and songs with award-winning storyteller and author Sadarri Saskill and Company, and a West African Drum Circle with multidisciplinary artist Lela Lombardo.
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| Celebrating Haiti |
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Lemon City Branch Library
430 NE 61 Street 305.757.0662
February 16-18, 4 p.m.
Acting Workshop for the Skunk and the Possum - a tale of true friendship- with artist Oscar Fuentes
This early literacy/acting workshop will take children on a historical journey through the Caribbean, and make a landing on the shores of Haiti. In this workshop you will explore the beauty of Haiti’s culture, its origins, and its journey to independence. Finally, children will perform a skit of the popular Caribbean myth the skunk and the Possum. Pre- registration required for all three workshops.
Tuesday, February 16, 4 p.m.
Visit Haiti through picture books/storytelling. Join the acting workshop.
Wednesday February 17, 4 p.m.
Explore the music and culture of Haiti. Rehearse for the Festival Day performance.
Thursday, February 18, 4 p.m.
Experience the magic of your imagination and practice the skit, the Skunk and the Possum to be performed on Festival Day.
Edison Branch Library
531 NW 62 Street 305.757.0668
Haitian Drumming and Craft
Tuesday, February 16, 3:30pm
Haitian artist, and owner of the Jakmel Art Gallery, Jude Papaloko will transport you to the shores of Haiti in this traditional Haitian drumming performance. After the exciting drum performance you can create your own Haitian Worry doll.
Lemon City Branch
430 NE 61 Street 305.757.0662
Family “Mini” Festival
February 20, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This mini-festival will highlight Haiti’s historical and cultural traditions. Participate in a traditional Haitian Dance workshop with Régine Paul and members of the Louines Louinis Haitian Dance Theater; enjoy a theatrical presentation of the Skunk and the Possum and much more! |
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