Tag: China

Summer shows continue!

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We have been busy in June, mostly with camp performances, but here are a couple of upcoming public performances:

Tuesday, June 20  2:30 pm Once Upon a Time in China (ages 3-10)  Fayette County Public Library  1821 Heritage Parkway Fayetteville, GA 30214  (770)305-5251

Tuesday, June 27  11:00 am  Wish Tales (ages 3-8)   A. Mitchell Powell Jr. branch, Coweta Public Library  25 Hospital Road Newnan, GA 30263  (770)253-3625

Also, don’t forget our Puppet Camp through the Johns Creek Arts Center (ages 6-10) July 10-14:

http://johnscreekarts.org/education/camps/2017/jul/puppetry-camp-ages-6-10-july-10-14-johns-creek-presbyterian-church-location

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a puppet show at the Children’s Museum!

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We will be performing Once Upon a Time in China on Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM as part of the Chinese New Year Celebration at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. There will also be storytelling, dance and a dragon parade!

http://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/calendar/meet-the-holidays-chinese-new-year/

We’re booking shows for the school year, and performing in Morrow and Augusta!

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For the first time in decades(!) Piccadilly Puppets is not booking school shows through Young Audiences/Arts for Learning, but we are still available! You can book puppet shows for your school directly with us. Call (404)636-0022!

Saturday, September 12  4-6 pm  Cool Kids Read at Southlake Mall

Join us for plenty of fun activities including: Balloon Art, Free Bookmark Crafts, Storytime with the Clayton County Library, a Book Swap and plenty of Prizes!! Piccadilly Puppets will perform Once upon a Time in China at 5:15.

While you’re at the event, you can help us set a record for the most kids reading aloud in a shopping center! We’ll be reading from Dr. Seuss’ new book, “What Pet Should I Get?”

http://www.southlakemall.com/events

Sunday, September 13 2:00 pm “Artrageous! Family Sunday” at Morris Museum of Art, Augusta

Butterfly Ballad and other fun activities!

http://www.themorris.org/calendar/calendar.html

 

Summer Puppet Shows!

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Here are the public performances by Piccadilly Puppets in June:

Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30am  Cherokee Tales    FREE                                                          Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library,                                           9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek   (770)360-8822

Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 am  Once Upon a Time in China     FREE                          Harris County Public Library, 138 N. College St. Hamilton, GA (706)628-4685

Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 am  Once Upon a Time in China     FREE                           LaGrange Public Library  115 Alford St. LaGrange, GA (706)822-7784

Saturday, June 6 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm  Butterfly Ballad at the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, with a butterfly release and lots of other activities!                                        Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell, GA  (770)992-2055 http://chattnaturecenter.org/special-events/festivals/butterfly-festival/

Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 am  Imagination Station  FREE                                               Peachtree Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library                                                                      1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA (404)885-7830

Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 pm  Wish Tales   FREE                                                            Decatur Branch, Dekalb County Public Library, 215 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA

 

 

Piccadilly Puppets’ Show to Benefit Children’s Healthcare

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Saturday, February 7 at 11:00 am

Landmark Diner – Buckhead, Side Door Lounge

3652 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

Piccadilly Puppets presents Once Upon. a Time in China, an enchanting Chinese tale that teaches the importance of being honest. The Emperor is very old and must find someone to take over his duties. The new leader must be smart and strong, kind and courageous, patient and honest, especially honest. How will he find just the right boy? All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Recommended for ages 3-10.

Tickets $10

Reservations are helpful, but not required:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piccadilly-puppets-show-to-benefit-choa-tickets-10089825941

 Why not have lunch at the Landmark diner before the show? A great place for families!

 Contact information:

(404)636-0022      piccadillypuppets@earthlink.net

Time for Dragon Boats in Peachtree City again!

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Saturday, September 27 at Lake McIntosh (new location)

A dragon boat competes at the festival in 2013
A dragon boat competes at the festival in 2013

The International Festival lasts from 9-5 with entertainment, boat races and food. We will be performing Butterfly Ballad at 1:15.

For more info: http://ptcdragonboats.org/

Dragon Boats in Peachtree City!

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Piccadilly Puppets is excited to be taking part in the 6th Annual International Festival and Dragon Boat Races in Peachtree City this Saturday, September 28.  No, we’re not paddling a boat, but we are doing what we do best – performing a puppet show!

Drake Field, 10am-5pm. We’re on at 1:15 pm.   See the Entertainment schedule below:

International Fest scedule smallClick here for a little more info:

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