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We are thankful for the Fulton County Arts Council!

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Funding for our programs is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
Funding for our programs is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

Piccadilly Puppets is happy to announce that we have received funding for the second half of 2014 from the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, through the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. Fulton County is the leading public funder for the arts in the State of Georgia. It is wonderful to live in a county that understands the importance of the arts to our community. Our grant from the Fulton County Arts Council supplements our main source of income, which is the fees we charge for performances. This enables us to hire skilled, professional puppeteers and pay them a competitive wage, while still keeping our prices affordable to most groups. We can also give back to the community through occasional discounted or even free performances. Through the application and review process and final reports, the arts council also helps us to set goals, to meet artistic standards, to be financially responsible, and to be held accountable for the way we spent the funds at the end of each year. These grants benefit not only our organization, but more importantly YOU, as our audience. Please join us in thanking the Board of Commissioners and the Arts Council. If you live in Fulton and enjoy the arts, please let your Commissioner know!

Ga Gives Day, & a Show in Alpharetta!

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Two exciting events this week: Ga Gives Day, and a public performance Saturday morning, November 15. Read on for more info!

November 13 is Ga Gives Day!

Give to your favorite Nonprofits in Georgia!
Give to your favorite Nonprofits in Georgia!

GA Gives Day is a special 24 hour online giving event and Piccadilly Puppets is a proud participant. Check out our profile below and donate to the cause today. Although we spotlight one day to promote our causes, you don’t have to wait until the 13th – and you can continue to make a contribution after the big day has come and gone! Click if You Care.  https://www.gagivesday.org/c/GGD/a/piccadillypuppets

If you have already donated, thank you! Please share our profile with everyone you know. Like GA Gives Day on Facebook.com/gagives and follow the movement on Twitter @GAgives

Cherokee Tales at Off Broadway Dance Theatre on Saturday morning, November 15

Cherokee Tales - chief Grey Eagle

Off Broadway Dance Theatre                                     12350 Crabapple Rd. Alpharetta, GA  30004

10:00 am     (770)664-2410 

Tickets $7

Part of the Little Starz Series!

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/

July shows

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We have several FREE library shows in July, from Johns Creek to Lovejoy. Come out and enjoy a puppet show!

Butterfly Ballad   Tuesday,  July 15  10:30 am  Peachtree Branch, Atlanta-Fulton County Library (Midtown),  1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA   404-885-7830

Wish Tales   Thursday,  July 17  10:00 am  Lovejoy Branch, Clayton County Public Library 1721 McDonough Rd., Hampton, GA  (770) 472-8129

Splish, Splash: Water Stories  Monday, July 28  6:30 pm  NE Spruill Oaks Branch,  Atlanta-Fulton County Library,  9560 Spruill Rd., Johns Creek, GA    770-360-8820

We’re welcoming summer with a “splash!”

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We are so excited to announce the world premiere of our new show, Splish, Splash: Water Stories! Developed with the help of Project WET, this show explores our most precious resource in a fun and educational way! Large hand-puppets are used in the Australian folktale of “Tiddalick the Frog” and the Creek legend “Rabbit Plays Tug-of-War,” which demonstrate that water is important to all cultures. The original shadow puppet piece, “The Adventures of Drip and Drop,” shows the water-cycle from the point of view of the raindrops. As the closing song says, “Everybody needs a little water!” Best for ages 4-10.

See below for the schedule, including FREE performances!

Kangaroo tries to persuade Tiddalick the Frog to share water.
Kangaroo tries to persuade Tiddalick the Frog to share water.
Drip and Drop shadow puppets
Drip and Drop shadow puppets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 28   11:30 am    Academy Theatre                                                                           599 N. Central Avenue, Hapeville, GA 30354                                                                              Sponsored by the Hapeville Association of Tourism and Trade

Monday, June 30   10:00 am   Riverdale Branch Library                                                               420 Valley Hill Rd. SW, Riverdale 30274                                                                                            Sponsored by the Clayton County Library System

June 30    6:30 pm   NE Spruill Oaks Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library                   9560 Spruill Rd. Johns Creek, 30022          

July 5   2:00 pm   Ponce de Leon Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library                              980 Ponce de Leon Ave. Atlanta

 

 

Piccadilly Puppets are in Buckhaven Lifestyle

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Piccadilly Puppets are in Buckhaven Lifestyle

Buckhaven Lifestyle is a monthly magazine for residents of Buckhead and Brookhaven. The March issue focuses on Arts and Culture, and has a lovely article about Piccadilly Puppets. Look for it on page 24, entitled “Lions and Tigers and Puppets, Oh My!” (my computer calls it page 25).

The Arts Matter!

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The results of our foam and cloth puppet-making workshop.
The results of our foam and cloth puppet-making workshop.

The Arts Matter!

Read this article from Atlanta Parent magazine:

Piccadilly Puppets’ Show to Benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

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Piccadilly Puppets provides entertainment with a purpose!

Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm

Landmark Diner – Buckhead, Side Door Lounge

3652 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

There are wishes we wish for others to grant and those only we can make come true for ourselves. Piccadilly Puppets presents Wish Tales, three stories about wishing: “The Knee High Man,” “The Frog Prince” and “Little Orphan Animal”. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Recommended for ages 3-8.

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

Aurora Children’s Playhouse

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Piccadilly Puppets is once again pleased to perform ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville!

The Aurora Children’s Playhouse is a wonderful place to take your kids for live performances! They present plays, puppets, music, magic – the best children’s entertainers in Atlanta and beyond on Saturday mornings, at least once a month. The performances are affordable, too; tickets are only $7, or you can buy a punch card for 10 admissions good for any show for only $50. What a great Christmas gift for a family!

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 14 10:00 and 11:30am (seating is general admission & it sells out, so come early)

Aurora Theatre • 128 East Pike Street • P.O Box 2014 • Lawrenceville, Georgia • 30046 • 678.226.6222

Go to their website for the whole schedule:

http://www.auroratheatre.com/education/childrens-playhouse/

Piccadilly Puppets appreciates support from Fulton County Arts and Culture!

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Fulton County Arts Council logo
Piccadilly Puppets is funded in part by the Fulton County Arts Council

Piccadilly Puppets is happy to announce that we have received funding for the current 2013-14 season from the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, through the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. Fulton County is the leading public funder for the arts in the State of Georgia. It is wonderful to live in a county that understands the importance of the arts to our community. Our grant from the Fulton County Arts Council supplements our main source of income, which is the fees we charge for performances. This enables us to hire skilled, professional puppeteers and pay them a competitive wage, while still keeping our prices affordable to most groups. We can also give back to the community through occasional discounted or even free performances. Through the application and review process and final reports, the arts council also helps us to set goals, to meet artistic standards, to be financially responsible, and to be held accountable for the way we spent the funds at the end of each year. These grants benefit not only our organization, but more importantly YOU, as our audience. Please join us in thanking the Board of Commissioners and the Arts Council. If you live in Fulton and enjoy the arts, please let your Commissioner know!