Europe comes to Washington this fall with an arts festival starring the most talented European children’s entertainers in performances all around the city. Magicians, storytellers, an orchestra, dancers and puppeteers are just a few of the exciting acts scheduled to appear during almost four weeks of wonderful artistic adventures – no passport required!
Kids Euro Festival will feature both in-school presentations and weekend events for the whole family: performances, workshops, movie screenings …
Designed for children ages 2-12, the festival is the largest and most diverse in the country, offered through the cooperation of 27 EU embassies and more than a dozen major cultural institutions.
Schedule 2012 – Overview :
PART I: October 17th to November 2nd
PART II: November 3rd to November 14th
All performances are free!
ITALIAN PERFORMANCES
WIND
“Winds of change…”
Theater
Age: 2-6
Duration: 40 mins
Guglielmo Papa
Fabiana Giordano
Tiziano Popoli
Official website: lasocietadellacivetta.it
Through two windows, you’ll see a man and a woman, drifting on the wind — sometimes the wind is just a breeze; sometimes it’s a strong gust. But every time a window opens, it’s a chance to look inside — into the lives of the two characters — and outside, to see what’s happening just beyond. The windows open and close, close and open — until the two people finally find themselves face to face!
Performance schedule: CLICK HERE
THE BOOK BOOK WORKSHOP
“How to make your own book”
Art workshop
Age: 7-10
Duration: 90 mins
Sophie Benini Pietromarchi
Sophie Benini Pietromarchi’s popular The Book Book has been a worldwide hit — and in this workshop, she’ll help your students transform everyday scrap material into a picture story. With Sophie’s help, they will write, illustrate, and make their own books. Sophie conducts workshops throughout Europe, encouraging children to explore a wide range of storytelling and illustration techniques.
Workshop schedule: CLICK HERE