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KIDZART AT THE ARTS FESTIVAL
Alma Theater, FREE.
Co-presented by Friends of Cain Park
Friday, July 11
DAVID KAPLAN, 3:45-4:45pm & 5:45-6:45pm
Whether he's juggling beanbag chairs, playing a melody on 'concert balloon,' or levitating a bowling ball, David Kaplan's preposterous blend of dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry is sure to amuse and amaze. Since the early eighties, Kaplan has delighted audiences of all ages with his highly original act that is inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers, Victor Borge and the illustrious Maxwell Smart, among others. www.davidkaplanshow.com
Saturday, July 12
STORYTELLING, 12noon-1pm & 1:30-2:30pm
Members of the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers share traditional African and African American folktales and fables.
TOUMANI DIABATE, 3-4pm & 6-7pm
Mali has produced some of West Africa's finest musicians including those who will entertain on bass, small ngoni (the lute that gave birth to the banjo), kamalengoni (hunters' harp), bolon (bass harp with leather strings), Mande balafon (ancient precursor of the xylophone), and kora (21-stringed harp-lute) played by the most brilliant and best known exponent of the instrument, Toumani Diabate.
DANIEL SIMON, 4:30-5:30pm
This teenage guitarist has played clubs around town and jammed with Ozomatli, Frankie Starr, Buddy Guy, Buddy Miles, and John McVeigh.
Sunday, July 13
PRAIRIE ORCHID, 12:15-1:15pm & 3:15-4:15pm
For children and families, Sarah Goslee Reed and Lisa Hill have a unique combination of folk, bluegrass and country-flavored songs. It's hard to resist doing hand motions and singing along, because their musical stories will capture your attention and your heart. This duo of many voices accompany themselves on guitars, violin, dobro, accordion, bass, banjo and rhythm instruments. www.sarahandlisa.com
MR. HATBOX, 1:45-2:45pm & 4:45-5:45pm
Voted 'Best Children's Storyteller in Cleveland' by Cleveland Magazine (1998), Jonathan Wilhelm performs original stories, songs, and poems for all ages using extravagant headgear and audience participation. www.mrhatbox.com
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