2008-09 Children's International Story-telling Program

Storytelling: Vicki Crescitelli - Multi-Cultural Tales, Sunday Sept. 21, 2008

2:00-3:00 p.m., Local storyteller, Vicki Crescitelli returns to I-House to present another lively program of stories from around the world.

Storytelling: Acme Theatre Company and UNICEF Awareness, Sunday October 19, 2008

2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Members of the Acme Theatre Company in Davis will present an adaptation of the classic French fairytale "Puss in Boots". There will be opportunities for children and parents to interact with the actors after the performance. All donations at the storytelling performance will be given to UNICEF.

Storytelling: Francie Dillon - Tales from the South, Sunday November 9, 2008

2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Francie Dillon, an award-winning entertainer and educator, will share some of the culturally-rich and funny Uncle Remus stories.

Storytelling: NewStar Chinese School, Sunday January 11, 2009

2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Children of the NewStar Chinese School in Davis will present a program focusing on Chinese culture, including dancing, singing, martial arts and storytelling. Students will demonstrate writing in Chinese characters.

Storytelling: Dave Nachmanoff - Songwriting by and for Kids, Sunday December 7, 2008

2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Dave Nachmanoff will be doing a mix of songs and songwriting by, for and with children. He will play some songs written by children in workshops he has led around the world. Children in the audience will also help Dave write a song on the day of the performance.

Children create a song with Dave Nachmanoff at I-House Children's Storytelling Program, December 7, 2008

Children in the audience at the December 7, 2008 storytelling event were delighted to help performer Dave Nachmanoff write an original song.

Storytelling Squirrel Song

Squirrel song created by Dave Nachmanoff and audience at Dec 7, 2008 storytelling event.