K12 students and teachers are creating unprecedented opportunities for inquiry-based learning by expanding the geographic boundaries of their classrooms - - virtually and cost effectively.
Take a ride on the “A” train to Sugar Hill and discover the many colors, sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance. Explore the social culture, music, dance, visual art, literary works and the people who created them during this time of rich cultural rebirth in Harlem, New York City. Come travel to a place where African-American artistic...
The African folktale Anansi comes to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets! Join the Center for Puppetry Arts for this exciting event! The story is performed during the first part of the program - complete with recorded Nigerian drumming & narration. Students are introduced to the "trickster" Anansi, participate in learning activities about West African food and culture, and make...
AND THEN? is a new and exciting program idea that encourages imagination and creativity in students. In a world where, too often, pictures are more important than words in storybooks, and in where young people spend much of their time watching pictures on TV or video, there is a real need to awaken and encourage imagination. In the AND THEN? ...
AND THEN? is a new and exciting program idea that encourages imagination and creativity in students. In a world where, too often, pictures are more important than words in storybooks, and in where young people spend much of their time watching pictures on TV or video, there is a real need to awaken and encourage imagination. In the AND THEN? ...
Not all comedians have a stand-up act or are on a sitcom. Some comedians command the opera stage! If a singer with a deep voice that can keep the audience rolling in the aisles with laughter, he is most likely a basso-buffo, or comedic bass. Called “the funniest man in opera” (Philadelphia City Paper, November 2005) Kevin Glavin has been keeping Philadelphia-area opera lovers in stiches since...
The Asian Studies Collaborative Spring Conference keynote speaker is Dr. Yong Zhao, internationally renowned speaker, author, and distinguished professor of education from Michigan State University and most recently University of Oregon. Additional conference strands will include Sister Schools through the Chinese Exchange Initiative, Asian culture in...
Did you know that Little Red Riding Hood has a first name? Learn her name in David Stephens' production of Billy Goats Gruff & Other Stuff. MAGPI is pleased to partner with The Center for Puppetry Arts to bring you this exciting, engaging live performance via videoconference.
In this one-man performance utilizing hand, rod, and glove puppets, Stephens retells classic fairy tales as...
