Home Programs Calendar Kids News Membership Art Links Contact Us "Arts in the Park"  | Robin Hood  | Past Shows  KIDS NEWS Online Have some fun with the Arts Council! "ARTS in the PARK" A partnership with the Pinehurst Parks & Recreation Camelot Playground at Cannon Park, Pinehurst Saturday, September 13, 2008 "Feathered Frolic" performed by Birdman Dave Smile, laugh, grin, marvel as Birdman Dave and his team of birds lighten your day. Listen to stories, jokes and music. Watch natural bird behavior and tricks. Experience birds flying right over your head. Have a opportunity to hold a live bird. This show is guaranteed to put a feather in your cap. For more information on Birdman Dave, click on www.birdmandave.com. Saturday, September 20, 2008 "Tangle of Tales" performed by Grey Seal Puppets Three favorite folk tales from around the world come to life..."The Frog Prince" from Germany, "Three Billy Goats Gruff" from Scandinavia and "The Three Little Pigs" from England. Each story is told in a different style using a variety of puppets. Along with these familiar tales of childhood, the Grey Seal Puppets offer a whole menagerie of zany characters. To learn more about the Grey Seal Puppets, click on www.greysealpuppets.com. Saturday, September 27, 2008 Mark Lippard You have never seen a fast-paced, high-energy show until you have seen Mark's! As one of the top variety entertainers around, his show includes comedy, juggling, trick unicycling and audience participation. Mark has appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" and many other television stations across the country. Since 1986, he has performed professionally across the United States, Jamaica, Japan and Russia. To learn more about Mark Lippard, click on www.marklippard.com. All performances begin at 11 a.m. and are FREE and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit on during the performances. In case of rain, the performance will be in the Assembly Hall of the Pinehurst Village Hall. Prior to each performance, free face painting will be provided from 10 to 10:45 a.m. For additional information, call 295-2817/692-4356, or email shanon@pinehurst.net. Directed by Missoula Children's Theatre AUDITIONS: Mon., October 6, 2008 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. So. Pines Elem. School Auditorium (255 S. May St., Southern Pines) PERFORMANCES: Fri., October 10, 2008 at 7 p.m. Sat., October 11, 2008 at 3 & 7 p.m. Sunrise Theater (250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines) The time is simply long ago and the place is the magical, mythical Sherwood Forest. Our hero, Robin Hood, and his Merry Band of colorful characters seek the help of the Foresters, manage to waylay the Aristocrats and set out to rescue Maid Marion and Marion's Maid. Prince John tries to stay calm as his Sheriff, guards and horsemen botch Robin's arrest thanks to the aromatic Skunks. Wacky humor and an original score add to this fresh new look at a legendary outlaw in a legendary time. The time is simply long ago and the place is the magical, mythical Sherwood Forest. Our hero, Robin Hood, and his Merry Band of colorful characters invite you to be a part of their adventures on October 10 & 11 when many local children perform an original, musical adaptation of the classic tale Robin Hood. Directed by the Missoula Children's Theatre, over 50 roles are available for students in grades K through 8. All those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. A complete rehearsal schedule for the week will be given out after the auditions. Students in grades K through 8 are eligible and encouraged to audition and no advance preparation necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. Although we cannot guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play, we can guarantee a lot of fun! Tickets for Robin Hood will be available after September 2, 2008 at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines) and at the door. Tickets prices are $5 for ACMC members and $8 for nonmembers. For additional information, call Shanon Sheppard at 910-692-4356 or email shanon@pinehurst.net. Sponsored by   12th Annual Young People's Fine Arts Festival Campbell House Galleries The Young People's Fine Arts Festival is an art competition that showcases the artistic talents of Moore County students in grades K-12. All entries were judged and exhibited at Campbell House Galleries during March, "Art in Schools" month. The event is ushered in with a festive opening reception and awards ceremony. Exhibit Dates: March 7 - 28, 2008 Gallery Hours: 9 am to 5 pm weekdays Weekend Dates & Hours: Sat., March 15 & Sun., March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE to see a list of the 2008 winners. Sponsored by George W. Little & Associates "Kitty Love", painting By Courtney Harms, Grade 11 Pinecrest High School Fran Gertz, Art Teacher WINNERS OF PAST YOUNG PEOPLE'S FINE ARTS FESTIVALS YEAR:   2004   2005   2006   2007 Past Youth Theater Shows: CLICK on the show titles to see photos from past youth productions! (The photos may take a few minutes to download.) "Annie, jr." - May 6-7, 2000 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Rumpelstiltskin" - October 28, 2000 at Elise Middle School, Robbins "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" - Dec. 16-17, 2000 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Sleeping Beauty" - May 4-5, 2001 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Oliver Twist" - July 27-28, 2001 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Hansel & Gretel" - October 26-27, 2001 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" - Dec. 7-9, 2001 at Tabernacle Meth. Church, Robbins "Welcome to Bedside Manor" - May 3-4, 2002 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Cinderella" - June 28-30, 2002 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Red Riding Hood" - October 11-12, 2002 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf" - May 9-10, 2003 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Alice in Wonderland" - October 10-11, 2003 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "The Little Prince" - April 30 & May 1, 2004 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Beauty Lou & the Country Beast" - October 8 & 9, 2004 at Sunrise Theater, So. Pines "The Frog Prince" - October 21 & 22, 2005 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "The Little Mermaid" - September 22 & 23, 2006 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines "Robinson Crusoe" - October 12 & 13, 2007 at Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines (Back to the Top) Home Programs Calendar Kids News Membership Art Links Contact Us Tepmurt® Designs ©Copyright -- Arts Council of Moore County All rights reserved.