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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Wonders and Worries Says “Thank you,” With A Garden
This morning I had an opportunity to meet the staff of Wonders & Worries, one of our Skinny’s Gallery partners. Wonders & Worries helps children and their families cope when a parent or caregiver has a chronic or life-threatening illness. … Continue reading
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Students from the Non-Profit “Keys of Life” Meet Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis Backstage!
Keys of Life is a non-profit that works with low-income youth to teach the value of music through M.E.L.O.D.I.E.S. – Motivation, Education, Leadership, Opportunity, Discipline, Individuality, Excellence, and Structure. They are one of 40 non-profits that receives free tickets to … Continue reading
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The Paramount Theatre Bring Literacy to Life at Mathews Elementary
In the fall of 2009, we piloted a program called Literacy to Life at Mathews Elementary, a Title I school (where half or more of the student population is below the poverty line) whose population includes the surrounding neighborhood, University of … Continue reading
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A very Super Scientific Circus
This past week, we presented the show Super Scientific Circus to more than 4,000 students. In this show, science meets comedy using amazing circus skills involving boomerangs, bubbles, beach balls, bull whips, and magic to introduce a number of scientific principles … Continue reading
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Junie B. Jones was a huge success!!!
We just finished two days of Junie B. Jones, and it was a smashing hit! Both shows were sold out — people loved the play! Our two school shows were also sold out. When the show ended and … Continue reading
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