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CHILDREN'S ARTS & LITERACY
FESTIVAL 2010
The Junior League of McAllen presented its Children's Arts & Literacy
Festival 2010
on Saturday, September 25th from 12pm to
5pm at the International Museum of Arts &
Science in McAllen. 2,978 children and 2,365 adults attended the event for a grand total
of 5,343 attendees! Every year the Junior League of McAllen hosts a Children’s Arts and
Literacy Festival to fulfill its Vision Statement. This FREE cultural, artistic, and literary event is aimed at the
children of our community and their families.
Attendees have the opportunity to tour the exhibitions of the
International Museum of Arts & Sciences, attend storytelling events, participate in arts and crafts, watch musical
and dance performances, and experience many other activities.
CHILDREN'S ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL:
FALL 2009
"JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD"
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The Junior League of McAllen presented its Children's Arts & Literacy
Festival - Fall 2009 -
"Journey Around the World" on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 12 to
5 at the International Museum of Arts &
Science (IMAS) in McAllen. The event featured children's activities, prizes,
arts & crafts,
local storytellers, books, and live music. Admission was free!
2,386 people attended the Junior League of McAllen's
festival, and 1,000 free books were given out at the bean bag toss. "I would like to thank everyone that was involved in the event.
I took my children for the first time both to the event and the
museum. My children all loved everything - we didn't even get to go to all the
events in the building. I would especially like to give a very big
thanks for the books. My kids were so excited to get home and read. Having five kids,
books can be expensive. I am so glad each one received a book,"
said one guest.
The theme for the festival was "Journey Around the World".
IMAS docent, Amanda Canales, showed off the museum's African Snap Tortoise during her Reptiles &
Friends: Feedings & Information show. A dozen different storytellers included perennial favorite,
Shirley McCook, reading "Quiet" by Paul Bright and Lorenzo Pace reading his critically acclaimed book "Jalani and
the Lock" (named one of the best children's books of 2001 by the Los
Angeles Times). "We really enjoyed taking a children's story and
adapting it to a modern song. It was a lot of fun!" said Karen "The Hare" Eubanks and Lisa "The Tortoise"
Ramon of the McAllen Memorial High School Drama Department.
Junior League of McAllen members helped the children try
their hand at various musical instruments provided by Melhart Music
Center. Attendees were entertained by dances and songs from around
the world performed by the Edinburg Dance Center, the McAllen Memorial High School
Folklorico, and the Singing Stars Dazzlers. On the Rioscape Stage, both the McAllen Memorial High School Drumline and
the Alvarez Elementary "Tiger Drumline" thrilled audiences!
"I love making music all the time. At home, I even try to
create my own rhythms," said Maite, a fifth grader whose been playing
the snare for two years. The kids created international booklets provided by Sylvan Learning Center
and practiced the ancient art of
handprints from South America. And where there's fun, there's food - popcorn and pizza! Boy
Scout Troop 321 sold pizza for a dollar a slice.
 
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CHILDREN'S ARTS & LITERACY FESTIVAL
2008
"EMPOWER YOUR IMAGINATION"
The Junior
League of McAllen's Children's Arts & Literacy Festival was held once again at the International Museum of Art &
Science. The 2008 theme was "Empower your
Imagination". The festival was part of a yearlong 40th
birthday celebration at the museum.
The Junior League of
McAllen founded the McAllen Museum, later to become McAllen
International Museum (MIM), later to become International Museum of
Arts and Science (IMAS), which began its operations in a building at
Quince and 25th Street and formally opened to the public on October
26, 1969. The International Museum of Arts and Science relocated
and dedicated its new building at Nolana and Bicentennial on July 4,
1976.
The museum, now an
affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, has seven different
galleries that showcase permanent collections, art exhibitions with
fine art‚ folk art and decorative art, science exhibitions focusing
on space exploration, and a gallery space for contemporary living
artists - as well as a children’s Discovery Pavilion that offers
hands-on learning. The museum's next major project is to build a
planetary dome for astronomy presentations.
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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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The
Junior League of McAllen, Inc.
