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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
02:30 PM
Nurture Closing Day
Fun events for the whole family!
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| Creaky Theatre's Frog and Grasshopper shadow puppet show |
Rick Franceschini, Magician |
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Schedule of Events:
1:00 p.m.: Last day of Nurture exhibit opens
Allow ~40 minutes to view all 6 videos
2:00 - 3:30: Low-cost child-care & fun at adjacent
Ages 6 months and up. Babysitting for young 'uns provided by ATHICA interns and
Alpha Omicron Pi sorority members.
$5 suggested donation per child
2:30 - 3:15: Panel Discussion: Alternative Education Options
Panelists include:
Teri Cole-Smith, Meg Hines, PhD, Stephanie Jordan, Leslie Montemayor
Organized by Alexa Clay, Athens Conscious Parents founder with area innovators:
Thank you Event Sponsor:
3:30 - 6:00 : Fun for Families at Floorspace!
$3.00 - 6.00 suggested donation per family
3:30
Magician Rick Franceschini
 at ATHICA in 2008
3:45
The Frog and the Grasshopper
A Creaky Theater Company Shadow Puppet Show for all ages
4:15
Musical Entertainment by Nanny Island
4:40
Dance to tunes by Noogeez from their new kids' CD Galaxy Day
5:15
Refreshments & final gallery viewing til 6:00
CD Sales!
Thank You to:
We are happy to invite you to the last day of Nurture: Video
and Photography by Amy Jenkins. The afternoon
includes low-cost child-care and family-friendly performances, which take place at adjacent Floorspace Creative Movement Center
while parents can view the Nurture exhibit and attend the panel discussion of Alternative Education Options by area innovators.
The family-friendly entertainment is sure to amuse all comers
with mind-blowing sleight of hand illusions performed by
long-time area magician Rick Franceschini, followed by the
Creaky Theatre
Company's The Frog and the Grasshopper, a mesmerizing shadow
puppet show for all ages inspired by Balinese and other world
shadow puppets and produced by a talented band of Athens' own, including renowned
graphic artist Eleanor Davis. The story--which demonstrates the power
of cooperative effort--is based on a traditional Pueblo folktale
with original puppets and script by the company. While these are
indeed shadow puppets, it is rare you see shadows quite so
colorful as these!
Ironically given recent weather, The Frog and the Grasshopper
is set
during drought conditions--and involves the two eponymous
rivals learning a lesson about cooperation. Only by working together do their
combined voices can reach the Rain God high up on the mountains and
clouds. The tale also demonstrates the more general themes of environment
and harmony. The special musical accompaniment is by
Christopher Ingham, Amy Wisenhunt and Jeff Morris. Theatre members are Michele Chidester, David Mack,
Eleanor Davis and Jason Matherly.
Music by Nanny Island follows, featuring the complex
harmonies of
real-life nannies Shauna Greeson and SJ Ursrey, with songs like
Nervous and Summer's Over reminiscent of The Roches. They are
backed by drummer pal Forrest Leffer, who has been known to don
a coconut-brassiere on similar occasions. (Band members have
been involved in Athens' groups such as Creepy, Dark Meat and
Hola Halo.)
The afternoon will round out with a dynamic set by the newly
formed
childrens' band Noogeez, made up of members of '80s rock band
The Squalls playing danceable tunes from their recently
released CD, Galaxy Day, recommended by Flagpole Magazine as "something the whole family can enjoy together. ...the band is
proof that you are never too young to enjoy great music."
Noogeez CD's will be for sale.
Presenter/Organizer
Bio's
Rick Franceschini has been a practitioner of the magical arts
for over
thirty years. He learned and honed his skills in New York, a
hub for
conjurers for last hundred and twenty five years. He has
performed in
every imaginable venue, from night clubs to swanky social
gatherings. He was a frequent performer at New York's Monday Night Magic, the
city's longest running magic show. His work in Athens has been
extensive; his local client list includes The Classic Center, Oglethorpe
County Recreational Services, Bear Hollow, State Farm Insurance, Care
Medical, Athens Montessori and Athens Toyota. Franceschini 's work is
centered around pure sleight of hand. He uses no gimmicks, gaffs or
trick boxes. With dexterous fingers, a keen sense of psychology, and a
healthy wink, Franceschini defies our senses. Cards, coins, rope, and other
common-place objects become objects of enchantment and the
strange. With ten years of elementary school teaching in the
Athens-area under his belt, Franceschini's performances for
children play on their sense of wonder and curiosity. They are
not merely watching a magic show; they are active participants
and accomplices to the wonderful nonsense that goes on. And, as
ATHICA Director Lizzie Z. Saltz can attest "The kids are
mesmerized, as well as amused by his great sense of humor...the
patter is half the fun!"
Creaky Theatre and Company is Michele Chidester, David Mack,
Eleanor Davis and Jason Matherly. Their first production, The
Frog and the Grasshopper, a shadow puppet show for all ages,
debuted at the Athens Public library last summer, where it will
be performed again this spring in celebration of the library's
birthday party.
Nanny Island is a 3 piece band consisting of SJ Ursrey on
guitar, Shauna Greeson on bass and Forrest Leffer on drums. They will be playing
all original songs that are a celebration of harmony, friendship
and long walks on the beach. Their songs can be heard online. myspace.com/nannyisland.
Noogeez is the brainchild of Bob Hay who is its songwriter, and
also
performs vocals, guitar, tamborine, pennywhistle, and
glockenspiel. Ken
Starratt is on double bass and vocals, Jorma Starratt on drums,
Bill David on mandolin, banjo, and vocals, Tara Neely AKA Kozmos, vocals,
Diana Torell is violin, bongos, and vocals and Dave Dowless is
guitar. More information about Noogeez as well as music samples can be heard
online.
Participating Artists
Rick Franceschini, Magician
A Creaky Theater Company
Nanny Island
Noogeez
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