Fun in the Sun in Cabot Square, July 27, 28 & 29, 2010
July 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun
It’s the last week in July to participate in Fun in the Sun in Cabot Square and there is only one week left after this. Click on Fun in the Sun in Cabot Square, July 6-Aug. 5, 2010 to find out when and where the following activities are taking place:
Thursday 22nd of July (ages 2 to 5)
Dance and Movement – Sheenru Yong
How does a lion roar, or an eagle soar? Come shake it up and stretch it out in this exciting yoga dance class! We’ll explore the movement and postures of animals, warriors, and natural wonders, and then see where else the imagination of our bodies takes us. No spirit too small or inflexible to have fun with this creative expression.
Tuesday 27th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Afrique en Mouvement – Kattam
Kattam offers children a first look at the beautiful continent of Africa. As the children dance along to the upbeat rhythms of the djembe, the balafon, the darbuka and the gongoma, they will learn the names of African countries, move to the dance of the desert, go on a jungle expedition and more.
Thursday 29th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Printmaking – Kerry Byrne
We’ll be rolling on the ink and rolling out the prints. People have been making prints for 5000 years, and now it’s your turn. Join Kerry Byrne for a water-based printmaking workshop and create your own colourful pictures and cards. Kerry Byrne is a Montreal-based artist and art educator. Her first graphic novel Lillian the Legend, published in 2008 by Conundrum Press, chronicals the journey of Lillian Alling, a Russian immigrant who walked from New York to Russia in the 1920s.
Fun in the Sun in Cabot Square, July 5-Aug. 5, 2010
June 10, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun
The Montreal Children’s Library presents “Fun in the Sun in Cabot Square” (in partnership with the Ville-marie borough).
From July 6th to August 5th, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are for the littlest (0-5) and Wednesday are for the 6 to 10 year olds.
Where is Cabot Square? It’s the small park next to the Montreal Children’s Hospital, across from the Atwater Library. The Atwater metro has an exit right into the square and many bus lines service it.
Here is the list of activities:
Tuesday 6th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Jennifer Gasoi
Join Jennifer Gasoi for a musical journey into the world of jazz, blues, folk, and calypso. Nominated for a 2005 Juno Award for best Children’s Album of the Year, Jennifer has the unique gift of writing and performing upbeat, intelligent children’s songs that adults love too. The lyrics are clever, the melodies are catchy, and the rhythms are undeniably danceable.
Wednesday 7th July (ages 6 to12)
Improvisational Theatre with Mike Hughes
Have you ever dreamt of being a star of stage and screen? Do you have an inner drama king or queen that can’t wait to be released? Professional Montreal actor Mike Hughes can help. He will set the stage with a workshop on improvisational acting, so bring your game face and be prepared for the unexpected. With improv theatre anything can happen….
Thursday 8th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Improvisational Theatre – Children’s Theatre
You are never too young to embrace your inner star. The Children’s Theatre has over 75 years of experience teaching young Montrealers the art of theatre and drama. This workshop will explore movement and voice through a series of fun exercises and theatre games. Join the Children’s Theatre and unleash your imagination.
Tuesday 13th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Depêche Toi! – Puzzle Theatre
Puzzle Theatre will lead us on a hilarious journey to the faraway country of Depêche Toi! It is a land inhabited by strange creatures who while away their hours worrying about not having enough time. Puzzle Theatre was founded in 1996, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2004, its creators have been living and working in Montreal, creating visually stunning plays that incorporate puppetry, costumes, objects, and drama to the delight of audiences young and old.
Wednesday 14th of July (ages 6 to12)
Recycled Accessories – Nicole Picard
Who says you have to choose between being fashionable and functional? Artist and designer Nicole Picard leads the workshop on breathing life into old materials to create environmentally conscious accessories. Saving the planet is the latest craze, and being responsible never looked so great. *All material is donated by the S.W.A.P team (www.swapteam.org)
Thursday 15th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Capoeira – Porto da Barra
Capoeira is a 500 year old Afro-Brazilian art form that incorporates dance, music, rhythm and martial arts. Its practice offers complete training, coordination, and flexibility.ThePorto da Barrra Capoeria School will demonstrate the way these elements come together flawlessly in the park. An introduction to some of the physical and cultural aspects of Capoeira follows. www.capoeiramontreal.com
Tuesday 20th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Huu Bac and Marie Neige
HuuBac and Marie Neige join forces to express their common passion in a unique musical presentation that transcends age and geography. Huu-Bac is as able to play a Quebecois reel on his traditional vietnamese dan bau as Marie Neige is to offer a Chinese, Peruvian, or European melody on her violin. The possibilities of their collaboration are endless and any creation will be noteworthy and unforgettable.
Wednesday 21st of July (ages 6 to 12)
Percussion – Maloukai
Feel like going on vacation this summer while staying home? The musicians of Maloukai will transport the park to Brazil with their variety of percussive instruments and intricate rhythms. Come march to the beat of your own drummer.
Thursday 22nd of July (ages 2 to 5)
Dance and Movement – Sheenru Yong
How does a lion roar, or an eagle soar? Come shake it up and stretch it out in this exciting yoga dance class! We’ll explore the movement and postures of animals, warriors, and natural wonders, and then see where else the imagination of our bodies takes us. No spirit too small or inflexible to have fun with this creative expression.
Tuesday 27th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Afrique en Mouvement – Kattam
Kattam offers children a first look at the beautiful continent of Africa. As the children dance along to the upbeat rhythms of the djembe, the balafon, the darbuka and the gongoma, they will learn the names of African countries, move to the dance of the desert, go on a jungle expedition and more.
Thursday 29th of July (ages 2 to 5)
Printmaking – Kerry Byrne
We’ll be rolling on the ink and rolling out the prints. People have been making prints for 5000 years, and now it’s your turn. Join Kerry Byrne for a water-based printmaking workshop and create your own colourful pictures and cards. Kerry Byrne is a Montreal-based artist and art educator. Her first graphic novel Lillian the Legend, published in 2008 by Conundrum Press, chronicals the journey of Lillian Alling, a Russian immigrant who walked from New York to Russia in the 1920s.
Tuesday 3rd of August (ages 2 to 5)
Yorgo and the World – Panadream Theatre
Panadream Theatre presents their brand new string marionette show, Yorgo & the World! Yorgo sets off on an incredible adventure once he finds out that his beloved dog, Buttons, is missing. This is a story about the power of love and overcoming one’s fears.
For more information, please visit www.panadreamtheatre.com
Thursday 5th of August (ages 2 to 5)
Puppetmaking – Puzzle Theatre
In this workshop we will go behind the scenes with Pavla and Csaba, as they show us how to make our own colourful puppets. With a little creativity and a lot of imagination, our puppets will come to life. Puzzle Theatre was founded in 1996, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2004, its creators have been living and working in Montreal, creating visually stunning plays that incorporate puppetry, costumes, objects, and drama to the delight of audiences young and old.
Have fun!
