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January 20, 2010
Target sponsors storytelling
Don’t catch a chill, chill out at the Aquarium of Niagara throughout February. It’s time for the annual storytellers’ visits. Beginning February 6th, a different storyteller will share a tale or two in their own special way. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
The first storyteller will be Annemarie Jason, an annual Aquarium visitor, who literally pulls her tales out of her “story hat.” Her stories involve music, action, puppets and rhymes. She and the other three tellers of tales will appear at 11:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. each Saturday.
The second Saturday (the 13th) will feature a new entertainer (for the Aquarium), Mr. Beau the Clown. He has actually been clowning around for 20 some years. His real name is Pat Donohue and he’s the father of five sons. Mr. Beau’s performance includes putting his clown makeup on as he turns into a clown that juggles, tells jokes, does magic and puppetry. He also makes balloon animals in advance to be given away at the end of his shows.
Donohue believes if the children see him become a clown in front of them, they will not be afraid and will see that he is not a scary person, but just a funny guy dressed as a clown.
On the third Saturday, February 20th, Karima Amin will share her African and African-American stories. Her stories are always a surprise, with spontaneity the key to her storytelling.
The final story date is February 27th with The Wondermakers. The traveling troupe performs story theater, fables and folktales.
All the storytellers will be in the second level Community Room. Aquarium members are free and regular admission rates will be in effect for adults, $9.50; $6 for children and free for 3 and under. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 285-3575, Ext. 206. Storytelling Saturdays is sponsored by Target.
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