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CHILDREN'S ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL 2007
"WILD ABOUT READING"
1600 people enjoyed the The Junior League of McAllen's
Children's Arts & Literacy
Festival 2007 "Wild for Reading" on Saturday, February 17th at the International Museum of Arts &
Science in McAllen. The Junior League of McAllen proudly hosts
this free festival every year to promote the arts and literacy in our community.
The event showcases local talent and provides an opportunity for the children in our area to enjoy and experience
music, storytelling, artists, and hands on activities in a casual family atmosphere.
"Wild about Reading" featured music by Travis Middle School Orchestra, Brown Middle School Cello Choir, and
Unforgiven Grace - a local band made up of three middle school children.
Children's literature was also brought to life by storyteller Shirley
McCook. The International Museum of Art and Science, Gymboree, and Sylvan Learning Center provided
arts and crafts activities that allowed children to create a variety of artwork to take home to enjoy.
Face painting was also a big hit with the kids. Thanks to Melhart Music, the children were able to engage themselves at the
Musical Petting Zoo where they were given the opportunity to play different musical instruments.
Parents and children were also able to purchase books from Scholastic Book Fair.
CHILDREN'S ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL 2006
"A COUNTRY JUBILEE"
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On Saturday, February 18, 2006 visitors of all ages enjoyed
the Children's Arts & Literacy Festival. Over 1,000 people
celebrated " A Country Jubilee" as cowboys and cowgirls of all
sorts and sizes rounded up a good time. Some of these children had
their first opportunity to visit the International Museum of Art &
Science and found themselves with cowboy hats, bandanas, dramas, choirs,
country crafts, interactive stories and “petting” musical instruments.
Performances included those by the Leyenda Production
Company, The Cello Choir “Camarata Celista” and Travis Chamber
Orchestra. A Rodeo Show gave children the opportunity to
experience the art of roping. Students from McAllen ISD who placed
1st in the PTA Reflections Contest, “I Wonder Why…”, were
recognized. Children and their parents also listened to exciting
children’s literature by Dr. Barrera “Hank the Cow Dog”, Shirley
McCook “Click Clack Quackity Quack”, Sharon West “The True Story of
the Three Little Pigs”, and Aileen Everete “The Very Hungry Billy
Goat.” In between story time there were also three Puppet Shows
for children to enjoy presented by IMAS.
While munching on pizza, popcorn and
other goodies provided by Cub Scout Pack 321 and 4 Winds 4H club,
people viewed a variety of art work created by students across
McAllen. They also visited Melhart’s Musical Petting Zoo,
Scholastic Book Fair and created arts and crafts with the help of
Sylvan Learning Center, Gymboree and IMAS.
Join us next year on February 17, 2007!
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CHILDREN'S
ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL 2005
"THE BIG TOP"
1,173 children enjoyed The Children's Arts & Literacy Festival 2005 -
held on February 19, 2005 at the
International Museum of Art & Science in McAllen. The theme was
"The Big Top!" Admission, as always, was free.
Artistic and literary activities and performances were
continuous throughout the afternoon.
Storytellers, Sharon West and Shirley McCook, respectively presented
"Olivia Saves The Circus" and "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly". Scholastic Book Fair
was on hand, and the McAllen City Council PTA Reflections Contest Winners
were recognized. Raquel Hinojosa of Hinovations Art Studio conducted
a printing press art project, and Marc Sanchez of IDEA Academy conducted a
textured painting class. The Sylvan Learning Center painted faces
and created clown hat and clown tie crafts. The IMAS exhibits were
open to the public, and the IMAS staff showcased their "Hansel & Gretel"
puppet show. Scenes from "Once Upon A Wolf" were acted by
the McAllen Memorial High School's International Thespian Society Troop
#769. Melhart's filled the museum with the sound of musical
instruments through their popular "Musical Petting Zoo". The musical
performers on the main stage were the IDEA Academy Orchestra, the Travis Middle
School Orchestra, the Morris
Middle School Jazz Band, and the Rattler Rockers.
The Hoop Dogs sold hotdogs and frito pies to raise
money for their kids, while the Civil Air Patrol sold cotton candy and
promoted the armed services. Gladys Porter Zoo provided educational
facts and live animals (including an enormous python). Door prizes
were provided by Little Gym and Gymboree. And Marvin the Magnificent
closed the festival with a magic show assisted by two friendly clowns!
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Storyteller,
Sharon West |
Storyteller,
Shirley McCook |
Memorial High Drama Dept,
"Once Upon A Wolf" |
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Raquel Hinojosa's
Printing Press |
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Marc Sanchez's
Textured Painting |
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IDEA Academy
Orchestra
The Rattler Rockers |
Morris Middle School
Jazz Band |
Melhart's Musical Petting Zoo
is always a favorite activity!
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Sylvan Learning Center
Circus Crafts |
Puppet Show |
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2006 Festival
Chairman |
Scholastic Book Fair |
PTA Reflections Contest
"A Different Kind of Hero" |
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Facepainting! |
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Gymboree gets in the
spirit of the Big Top! |
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Gladys Porter Zoo
Animal Education |
Thank you to JLM Sponsor -
Coca Cola Bottling of
McAllen! |
Support the Hoop Dogs -
buy a hot dog! |
CHILDREN'S
ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL 2004
"JAZZY TALES"
The Junior League of McAllen presented "JazzyTales"
at Archer Park in McAllen on Saturday, March 27, 2004. Storytelling
was provided by "Mother Goose" and Bernadette Nason - registered as a
touring artist with the Texas Commission on the Arts. Music was provided by
the Memorial High School Band and Milam Elementary Choir "Earth
Buddies". Children's hands-on activities were provided by the
International Museum of Arts & Science through their "Museum on Wheels". |
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