First Night Raleigh 2008 : Childrens Celebration

Admission Children’s Celebration Performers & Activities Schedule

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Children's Celebration The First Night Raleigh Children’s Celebration will be held on December 31, 2007 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and on the Bicentennial Plaza. Children 5 and under attend for free (accompanied by a button-wearing adult). Admission buttons are required for Adults and Children ages 6 and up.
	North Carolina Museum of History


	Cashore Marionettes 5:00 Media Sponsor: Kidsville News! Daniels Auditorium – Site 2 (CAP 300) “Simple Gifts” World-renowned puppeteer Joseph Cashore has been designing and performing with his marionettes for more than 30 years. His shows celebrate life and engage audiences with their movement, colors, and themes. Cashore has earned several awards, including a Citation of Excellence from UNIMA, the oldest international theater organization in the world. Note: This performance is recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up. http://www.cashoremarionettes.com


	Psychedelic Tie Dyes Demo Gallery – Site 3 (CAP 50) Let the sun shine in with a rainbow of colors. Craft your own instant tie-dye and don it for a far-out look!


	“Marbles Kids Museum” Toddler Room Purple Room (CAP 75) Fun and safe activities to capture the imaginations of young children. Diaper changing and feeding areas also provided.


	Hippie Headbands Red Room (CAP 50) Peace, Man! Relax and unwind in true hippie style. Create your own 1967 look!


	North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences


	Jim Alberti’s Flea Circus 2:30 and 5:00 First Floor Auditorium – Site 4 (CAP 300) Don’t miss stories, comedy, and magic from this festival favorite! http://albertifleacircus.com


	Jason the Juggler 4:00 First Floor Auditorium – Site 4 (CAP 300) Be amazed as Jason juggles razor-sharp swords and flaming torches! http://www.jasonhuneke.com


	Flower Power Lobby The 60’s would be nothing without a flower or two. Create your own tissue paper classic for the People’s Procession!


	Barefoot Movement 4:00 Second Floor – Underground Be sure to catch the rising musicians in this acoustic quartet.


	Love Beads Third Floor Classroom Area Stand up and stand out with these groovy accessories of your own creation. Barefoot Movement 3:00 Third Floor – Mountain Cove (CAP 50) Be sure to catch the rising musicians in this acoustic quartet. Animal of the Hour 2:00-8:00, on the hour Windows on the World Adventures in Imagination with Magical Shaun 5:00 Fourth Floor – Acro Café (CAP 50) Outside on Bicentennial Plaza


	Celebration Tent 2:00-6:00 Media Sponsor: Raleigh Television Network All that was the 60’s converges under the Celebration Tent. Put your own modern spin on it and transform yourself into the complete celebratory experience. Positive Protest Posters What have you got to say about 2008? Start a commotion with a positive protest poster to carry in the People’s Procession!


	Stacy Clearman’s Little Land 3:00-5:00 Media Sponsor: Carolina Parent Come join in the musical fun alongside Stacy and his “little” talents as you sing and dance on the plaza. http://www.stacyclearman.org


	Sea of Bubbles Form and burst oodles of bubbles in the form of bubble wrap.


	Roving Puppets 3:30-4:30 Paperhand Puppet Intervention roam and share their large artistic puppet creations. http://www.paperhand.org/


	Jason the Juggler Be amazed as Jason juggles razor-sharp swords and flaming torches.


	Hoop Bliss You’ll be dazzled by the hula hoop magic of Julia Hartsell and her friends. http://people.tribe.net/julahoopflower


	More Performances Children Would Enjoy...


	Zany Umbrella Circus 6:00 Sponsored by Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP Media Sponsor: Wake Living Magazine Fletcher Theatre, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts – Site 25 (CAP 600) Have a zany First Night enjoying the amazing aerial acts and whimsical storytelling of this talented group of acrobatic performers in “The Enchanted Toy Box.” http://www.zanyumbrellacircus.com