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Philadelphia International Children’s Festival: Today through May 1
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April 27, 2010, Volume 56, No. 31

The 26th annual Philadelphia International Children’s Festival will be held today through May 1 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy family-friendly music, theater and dance performances as well as a host of fun and interactive activities in the Fun Zone on the Outdoor Plaza.

The Fun Zone, free for all ticket holders, includes hands-on activities and performances by the Give and Take Jugglers, HOOP-LA, and the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts as well as crafts, dancers, musicians and free film screenings in the Bruce Montgomery Theatre.

Purchase tickets for individual shows or a Children’s Festival Fun Pass, which includes three shows, access to the Children’s Festival Fun Zone on the Outdoor Plaza, and lunch for only $25. It’s the best way to enjoy the Philadelphia International Children’s Festival! See www.annenbergcenter.org for information and to buy tickets.

Schedule of Performances

The Little Engine That Could; Omaha Theater Company; Zellerbach Theatre; interactive musical for ages 4 and up.
Tuesday, April 27, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, April 28, noon; Thursday, April 29, 10 a.m.; Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

man who planted trees
Above: The Man Who Planted Trees tells the story of a shepherd who sets out with his dog to plant a forest, acorn by acorn.

The Man Who Planted Trees; Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotland; Harold Prince Theatre; comical and multi-sensory puppetry adaptation of Jean Giono’s fable for ages 7 and up.
Tuesday, April 27, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, April 28, noon; Thursday, April 29, 10 a.m.; Friday, April 30, noon; Saturday, May 1, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Street Beat; Zellerbach Theatre; ensemble of drummers, musicians and dancers combine urban rhythms, hip-hop moves and break-dance acrobatics for ages 8 and up.
Tuesday, April 27, noon; Wednesday, April 28, 10 a.m.; Thursday, April 29, noon; Friday, April 30, 10 a.m.; Saturday May 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir; Harold Prince Theatre; African American history and sing alongs trace the music inspired by the journey from slavery to freedom for ages 5 and up.
Tuesday, April 27, noon; Wednesday, April 28, 10 a.m.; Thursday, April 29, noon; Friday, April 30, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 1, 4:30 p.m.

Pricing: All tickets $10. Groups of 10 or more, $8. Groups contact (215) 898-6789.

Almanac - April 27, 2010, Volume 56, No. 31