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| Family Workshops (Everyone Welcome) The following workshops are designed for families to enjoy together. You may also register individually. |
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| Family Session A Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. |
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A46 - Juggling Funny Stories - Chris Fascione - Chris acts out children's literature using a unique combination of storytelling, acting, clowning and comedy as he "brings literature to life." Children under six must be chaperoned.
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B46 - Cowboy Randy Erwin - Randy Erwin - Cowboy Randy will be singing cowboy songs, yodeling and telling stories followed by a trick roping demonstration. Participants will learn how to make miniature working trick lariats to take home and practice being a cowboy or cowgirl! Children under six must be chaperoned.
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C46 - Scales & Tales: - Beth Wagner - Come and learn about some special animals. Beth will take you on an educational encounter with exotic animals. Participants will have a chance to get up close and personal with the animals from this traveling zoo. Come meet a pig that eats like a vacuum, see Xena the sloth, hold a snake and much more! Children under six must be chaperoned.
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D46 - Random Acts of Magic - David Kovac - Join Chicago's own modern-day Vaudevillian, David Kovac, for an exciting evening of highly original comedy and truly impossible magical effects. Having played every venue from Chicago's Navy Pier to Second City to appearances on national television, David will perform his take on the classic "Suitcase Act" (packs flat and plays big!), and then open up the session for questions, an impromptu juggling or magic lesson, and a brief history of the Variety Arts in America. Prepare to be entertained. Expect the unexpected. And remember -- amazing things happen every day. Children under five must be chaperoned.
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Family Session E |
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E46 - Ballet Folklorico Mexico Family Workshop - Jesus Avila - Come and listen to the authentic Mexican folk music as it transforms you to another time. Watch as the beautifully costumed dancers perform authentic Mexican folk dances! Children under six must be chaperoned.
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Family Session F |
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F46 - Fire in Boomtown - Amy Lowe - This award winning, fast-paced, fact-based re-enactment of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is presented through original song and story. Amy Lowe is a multi-award-winning Singer/Songwriter/
Storyteller/Guitarist. Her strong soulful voice is a seamless blend of Rhythm and Blues, Country, Celtic and Be-bop. Children under six must be chaperoned. |
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Family Session G |
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G46 - Yard Fulla Cars - Jeff Bradford - Yard Fulla Cars is an up-and-coming Chicago-area country band. They have played such well-known events as the Chicago Country Music Fesitival and Oak Park's Oaktoberfest. Fronted by two talented and energetic female singers, the band creates ear-pleasing harmonies, and blends up-tempo country music with a dash of rock. Children under six must be chaperoned.
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H46 - Cryogenic Show - Jerry Zimmerman - What happens when you immerse balloons or flowers in liquid nitrogen? Get answers to those questions and more at this exciting presentation. Jerry Zimmerman, scientist from Fermilab, will demonstrate amazing changes in the properties of materials when they are exposed to very cold temperatures. Children under six must be chaperoned.
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