Presenters/Programs
Baltuck Garrard Family Storytellers |
Brian Waite Band |
Charlie Williams, The Noiseguy
Courtney Campbell |
Cyndi Soup and The Thumbs Up Puppets |
Dennis Westphall & Lorraine Bayes |
Eric Herman |
Eric Ode | Gary Lapow |
Harmonica Pocket |
Karen Haas |
Last Leaf Productions |
Linda Severt's Juggletunes |
Marco Cortes |
Mary Shaver Marionettes |
Molly Hashimoto |
Nancy Stewart |
Nature Vision | Oregon
Shadow Theatre | Pacific
Science Center Science on the Go | Payne
Fifield | Rowbes |
Whitman Story Sampler |
Programs
 A Bug’s Tale
Presented by Courtney Campbell
Ages 3 and older
Have you ever thought about a bug’s point of view?
Ants want to avoid being stepped on, Grouch Bug doesn’t
want anyone else in his tree and poor Sam the Centipede
doesn’t like having 100 legs-there are too many socks
to fold! Join us for this interactive program of stories
and songs.
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 The
Amazing Flea Circus & Magic Show!
Ages 5 and older
Presented by Payne Fifield
Hold your breath as you watch the death defying acts performed by Professor Payne’s
Performing Fleas. Witness amazing feats of daring-do performed by Hercules, the
world’s strongest flea, Marceau, the world’s only mime flea and Fearless
Flambeau as he is shot out of a cannon! |
 Backyard
Safari-Celebrating Nature All Around You
Presented by Dennis Westphall & Lorraine Bayes
Ages 2 and older
Join the founders of Tickle Tune Typhoon for a playful, interactive
music concert featuring large, colorful costumes. Enjoy "Earth Friendly” songs
that teach about insects, animals, trees, recycling and conservation. |
 Bayou
Bug Tales
Presented by Last Leaf Productions
Ages 3 and older
Meet Grasshopper, Ant, Caterpillar and Pollywog. They’re enjoying the beautiful
summer weather but they know they need to prepare for winter. When the first
frost arrives, each of the four creatures must face their destiny. |
 Bee
Boppin’ Bugs!
Presented by Nancy Stewart
All ages welcome
Join Pacific Northwest favorite Nancy Stewart for this fun-filled, sing-along
concert featuring songs about all kinds of super silly bugs and slugs. |
 Beetlemania
Presented by The Brian Waite Band
Ages 3 and older
Sing, dance and laugh with “Beetle Brian," "Termite Todd" and "Cricket
Clif" as they perform at the legendary "Twigstock" peace festival.
This show is filled with hilarious antics, great live music and, of course, important
bug issues! |
 Buggy
Folktales from Around the World
All ages welcome
Presented by Nat and Jen Whitman, The Whitman Story Sampler
Come for “buggy” stories and songs from around the world. Enjoy lively
tandem storytelling with music and movement! |
 Bugs
Don’t Bug Me!
Presented by Cyndi Soup and The Thumbs Up Puppets
All ages welcome
Put on your backpacks and join us for an imaginative interactive camping adventure.
Discover the wonderful world of bugs through songs and stories. |
 Buzz,
Smack, Splat–the Dangerous Lives of Bugs
Presented by Charlie Williams, The Noiseguy
All ages welcome
In a world of bug zappers, fly swatters, roach motels, ‘Deep Woods Off’ and
heavy books—it’s not easy being a tiny bug! Spiders, roaches, rolly
pollys, fire flies and ants tell their slapstick stories through The Noiseguy. |
 Catchy
Tunes and Jumping Jokes
Presented by Gary Lapow
All ages welcome
This former Disney Channel performer has been entertaining children and families
since 1977. Enjoy a concert of wacky original songs by this traveling troubadour
for kids. |
 Cinderella
and the Bug Brigade
Presented by the Mary Shaver Marionettes
All ages welcome
Will Cinderella ever finish her list of chores? Will the Bug Brigade be able
to come to her rescue? Could the Prince possibly be an entomologist? And will
anyone ever see the real Ella under all those cinders? Join us for a new version
of this age-old tale. |
 Cool
Bug Tunes for Kids
Presented by Eric Herman
All ages welcome
Sing along to original songs such as “Stink Bug” and wiggle and giggle
as you join in the “Ants in Your Pants Dance.” This is a show for
anyone with two, six or a hundred legs. |
 Eaten
Alive! Legends of the Mighty Mosquito
Presented by The Baltuck Garrard Family Storytellers
Ages 3 and older
Ever wonder where mosquitoes came from, why we need them and how to put up with
them? Drawing upon the wisdom and humor of many world cultures, we celebrate
the mighty mosquito through story and song. |
Guess
I’ll Go Eat Worms
Presented by Karen Haas
Ages 3 and older
Ever had one of those days when life drove you buggy? Well, so have some characters
in stories and songs! Laugh and sing along with Karen Haas as she tells how they
got out of their troubles in some very silly ways. |
 Illustrate
Dragonflies and Butterflies
Presented by Molly Hashimoto
Ages 7 and older, ages 7 to 8 with adult
Learn to draw and tint beautiful insect portraits with colored pencils, watercolors
and iridescent paints.
All supplies will be provided. |
Incredible
Insects
Presented by the Pacific Science Center Science
On the Go
Ages 4 and older
Explore the world of insects and meet a live Madagascarian Hissing Cockroach.
Learn to use a microscope and how to separate insects from arthropods. |
 La
Cucaracha
Presented by Marco Cortes
All ages welcome
Hear stories and songs about spiders, butterflies, mosquitoes and, of course,
cockroaches! This Spanish/English program will introduce basic Spanish language
skills in a fun and engaging way. Music and movement along with audience participation
make this a program the whole family will enjoy. |
 Ladybug
One
Presented by Harmonica Pocket
All ages welcome
Listen to instruments from around the world and dance along to original songs
about ladybugs, spiders and bumblebees. Fun props, gentle songs and surprises
are all part of the show. |
 Meet
the Beetles!
Presented by Rowbes
All ages welcome
A group of beetle friends dream about becoming rock stars. Their music is appreciated
by everyone, until it attracts a hungry bird to the beetle village! Will this
nuisance break up the band, or will the show go on? This story is brought to
life with colorful puppets and original songs. |
Nature
Discoveries Series
Presented by Nature Vision
Insects In Your Own Backyard
Ages 4 and older
In the Pacific Northwest, we share our environment with
lots of bugs! Learn about the basics of bugs: why they
are important, where they live, what they eat and how to
identify them.
Wetland Wildlife
Ages 4 and older
Many species of Pacific Northwest wildlife make wetlands
their home. Explore the bugs, birds, mammals, amphibians
and other species that thrive in the moist and gooey wetlands.
Backyard Wildlife
Ages 6 and older
Learn about the nature right in your own backyard. Discover
what to do to attract wildlife and leave with a home-made
bird feeder.
“Toadally” Amphibians
Ages 4 and older, ages 8 and younger with adult
Did you know that the word “amphibian” means
double life? Explore other fascinating facts about our
local frogs, salamanders, lizards and toads. |
 Rita
Hug and the Juggle Bugs
Presented by Linda Severt
All ages welcome
See amazing circus skills and feats of physical comedy. Meet Rita Hug, the Reading
Bug, and her friends. You will find plenty of laughs and lots of fun at this
show. |
 Thumbelina
Presented by Oregon Shadow Theatre
Ages 4 and older
Thumbelina is no bigger than a bug. During her journey to the land of the flower
fairies she encounters a helpful dragonfly, annoying ants and a funny dung beetle.
Colorful shadow puppets with live music played on electric guitar and hammer
dulcimer tell the story of the original flower child.
Performed in a darkened room, not appropriate for very young children. |
 Waiter,
There’s a Fly in My Song!
Presented by Eric Ode
All ages welcome
Join this award-winning children’s songwriter and poet and meet his fuzzy
friend, Sticky the Fly, for a musty, moldy and very musical game of Old Fish.
Silly songs, six-legged stories, puppets and props make for a high-participation
sing-along, dance-along music concert.
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