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PERFORMING BOOKS is a FREE series that offers families the unique opportunity to hear stories read and brought to life by professional storytellers and artists. Children ages 4-10, are introduced to the performing arts through children's books which are translated into live performances filled with music, dancing and singing.
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Saturday, October 7, 2006 - Knockin' On Wood by Lynne Barasch
With Channing Cook Holmes (dancer), Yevegeniy Milyavskiy (pianist) and David Prather (storyteller). Learn the true story of the famous tap dancer "Peg Leg" Bates. A tragic accident left him with only one leg, but that didn't stop little Clayton from fulfilling his dream to dance.
Saturday, November 4, 2006 - Belinda the Ballerina & Belinda in Paris by Amy Young
With Meghan Van Winkle (ballerina), Linda Zoolalian (pianist) and Pogo Saito (storyteller). When Belinda auditions for the Spring Ballet Recital, the snooty judges tell her that her feet are too big. Discouraged, she hangs up her tutu for good but nothing can stop Belinda from dancing!
Saturday, December 9, 2006 - Opera Cat by Tess Weaver
With Heather Calvete (opera Singer), Linda Zoolalian (pianist) and Peter Kors (storyteller). Alma the cat loves opera and has an extraordinary singing voice. When opera diva Madame SoSo loses her voice, Alma steps in to save the day.
Saturday, January 6, 2007 - David Gets His Drum by David "Panama" Francis and Bob Resier
With Malick Sow (drummer) and Paulina Sahagun (storyteller). Little David wants to march in the Sunday parade with the big band. His dreams are dashed when his toy drum breaks until he learns the magic of "the drummer man."
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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| WHERE: |
Downtown Central Library
Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W. 5th Street
Downtown Los Angeles
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| COST: |
FREE, open to the public and no reservations are required. |
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| PARKING: |
Parking is $1 in the Library garage when validated with your library card. Pay for your parking at P1 before exiting the garage. |
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| CONTACT: |
MEDIA: Leticia Rhi Buckley (213) 972-3335 or lbuckley@musiccenter.org
PUBLIC: 213-972-3379 or musiccenter.org or www.lapl.org
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