Flamenco dancers, jugglers, puppets, and comedians will be just some of the fun and entertainment for children and adults at Decatur Arts Live on August 21, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Glennwood Academy in Decatur. The event is a joint venture between the Glennwood PTO and Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center. It is designed to support the Cultural Arts enrichment program at Glennwood and to showcase the diversity of professional artists working with Young Audiences.
The fun begins at 10:00 am as attendees rotate through a schedule of simultaneous performances, hands-on activities, and workshops. Families can enjoy performances from YAWAC artists such as Andy Offutt Irwin, Kathy Bennett, Jeff Mather and Greg Roth. Guests will listen to live musical performances and may speak one-on-one with artists about their craft. The event is appropriate for children aged pre-K through fifth grade and is open to the public. The school café will serve family-friendly snacks and lunch.
The Glennwood PTO is hosting Decatur Arts Live, and all funds raised by Decatur Arts Live will support educational arts programs at Glennwood Academy. The school is located at 440 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or $20 per family. If purchased the day of the event, tickets will be $15 for adults, $8 for kids, or $25 per family.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 Decatur Arts Live event are still available. For more information and to purchase tickets to Decatur Arts Live go to www.GlennwoodPTO.org or contact Nia Schooler at (404) 759-1210 or niaschooler@comcast.net.
This Saturday, August 21, 10 am – 2 pm, Glennwood Academy will host Decatur Arts Live! The event will take place in multiple stage-areas inside Glennwood Academy. Jugglers, musicians, storytellers and other family-friendly entertainers will perform on a staggered schedule, while craft rooms and artist workshops also add other dimensions to the day’s entertainment. Food will be available in the cafe as well.
Time is running out to get your tickets to Decatur Arts Live at the special advanced ticket price. Through this Friday, tickets are $5 for kids, $10 for adults or $20 for a whole family pass. Princes increase at the door on Saturday, so go to http://www.GlennwoodPTO.org to purchase your tickets today. See the right-margin toolbar to access payment options. Order forms are also available online; drop off your form and your check to GLennwood by Thursday, August 19.
This event is the first in what is planned to be an annual Decatur tradition for the 4/5 academy. Children aged 4-12 will certainly enjoy the day with grins, giggles and some moments of pure delight