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Back to School Art Festival Story Time

Presented by Lil' Miss Story Hour at The Garden, Colorado Springs CO

Aug 14 2021

Back to School Art Festival Story Time presented by at ,

Lil’ Miss Story Hour will partner with The Garden for a “Back to School Art Festival Story Time” event.

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On Saturday August 14, 2021, Lil’ Miss Story Hour will partner with The Garden for a back to school story time event. Lil' Miss Story Hour will be celebrating the excitement of a new school year with a variety of artists, art forms, crafts, presenters, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences.

Book selections will include “If You Take a Mouse to School" by Laura Numeroff; "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi;

On Saturday August 14, 2021, Lil’ Miss Story Hour will partner with The Garden for a back to school story time event. Lil’ Miss Story Hour will be celebrating the excitement of a new school year with a variety of artists, art forms, crafts, presenters, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences.

Book selections will include “If You Take a Mouse to School” by Laura Numeroff; “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi; and “The Day You Begin,” by Jacqueline Woodson.

Our special guests will be, Muralist, Visual Artist, and Entrepreneur, Jeresneyka Rose, aka, Rizzo; and Local Poet and Artist, LIndsay Maroney. Rizzo will be leading us in a creative and engaging chalk festival activity, and Lindsay will be leading us in a fun and engaging paint pour art activity. Following the book readings, art demos, and art activities, there will be a raffle drawing.

There will be a small vendor fair happening concurrently during the story time event and vendors will include ArtByRizzo with amazing artwork for sale; Poet and Artist, Lindsay Maroney with her chapbook and artwork for sale; and The Official Meltdown with super yummy ice cream, ice cream cones and popsicles for sale! Bring your taste buds!

Also, you may want to dress your littles in clothing that can get messy, as we will be working outdoors with sidewalk chalk and paint!

Mark your calendars and bring the kiddos! This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses, organizations, and community members: Arun and Joe Sambataro, Belinda Ball-Delfin, Brianne Smith, Catherine Shelton, Charles VanLandingham, Conor McClusky, Erin Bergquist, Goddess Tyescha, Jasmine Dillavou, Jason Little, Jenn Cancellier, June McGinn, Lauren Rose, Lisa Little Colazo, Lisa Simmons and Family, Madi Stuart, Marcella MacIntrye, Nithin Coca, Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry, Shelby Clifford, Susan Garsoe, Sylvana Christopher, The Stephan Family, Hooked on Books, Springs Community Acupuncture, Served LLC, Omm Office, Vogue Robinson, Christine Borst Creative Studio, Recover Simply, The Venus Collective, Plume Graphic Design Studio, Saturday Side Hustle, Kapow Comics and Coffee, Art by Rizzo, Nerddollz, Tiger in a Tornado Creations, and Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio.

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ADMISSION INFO

The event is open to the public, however, donations are strongly encouraged! Donations will be accepted for in-person attendees when they RSVP, as well as on site, the day of the event.

All attendees may donate via any of the following platforms:
Venmo: @lil-miss-story-hour
PayPal: paypal.me/bettiethebookworm
Cashapp: $nesscapades

Email: lilmissstoryhour@gmail.com

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There will be a small vendor fair happening concurrently during the story time event and vendors will include ArtByRizzo with amazing artwork for sale; and The Official Meltdown with super yummy ice cream, ice cream cones and popsicles for sale! Bring your taste buds!

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.