Educational Outreach Series

Educational Outreach

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERIES

    The Educational Outreach Series offers quality educational programming for our children at affordable field trip prices. Critical thinking skills are developed through the use of study guides and question and answer sessions with the artist or group. Sponsors for the Series include: AEDC Federal Credit Union, Russell Barnett, Jameson Inn, Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Ray of Hope Center, Mike Thompson Ford-Mercury-Mazda, Fantasy 101.5, and Barrett Construction Co.

    The Educational Outreach Series is open to schools and individuals. Home schooling associations are welcomed. For more information, call 455-5321 or email sjcc@southjackson.org.

    For reservations, click here: Reservations.

This years events are listed below.

The Educational Outreach Series for 2003-2004

Thursday
Oct 23, 2003
9:00 am, 10:30 am
and 12:45 pm

$3 student ticket

Trail
Of
Tears

The Cherokee Indian History,
adapted by
Kathryn Schultz Miller
GMT Productions, Inc. of GA presents the opportunity to meet the Cherokee Indian hero who fights for the survival of his people and their way of life in this play about Cherokee Indian History. The music of drums, flutes, gourd, and turtle-shell's rattle underscore the play and students learn the meaning behind Indian masks and the Cherokees' sacred beliefs. Eagles, eagle feathers, deer, rattlesnakes, fire, smoke, sun and moon all play a part in the play. The play is filled with Native American legends, folklore, Indian culture and sign language.

Grades 3-5 and 6-8. Study Guide for Language Arts and Social Studies and Art.

School Dates:
Friday
November 14, 2003
9 am until 2 pm

$3 student ticket

Intertribal Native American Indian
Festival

Come see the real deal — There will be demonstrations on flintnapping, weaving, tanning and basketweaving, Herbal science, an Indian Encampment, as well as performances of dance, drum, storytellers, puppeteers, and instrumentals.
Native Americans from all over the United States will meet on the grounds of South Jackson Civic Center to bring us a taste of their culture and American History. Bring a sack lunch while you enjoy the shows or purchase Native American food from vendors. Bring a little extra money (special prices on education days) in case you want to purchase wares from vendor booths or food.

All ages. Study Guide for Creative Writing, American History, Social Studies and Art.

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
November 21, 2003
8:30 am and 10 am

$3 student ticket

'best part' of Kennedy

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this show will captivate students as they become interactive with the artist as members of the press during a press conference in the 60's. It then continues with some private thoughts about the Kennedy family and some historically documented events during his presidency.

All ages. Preparatory materials and study guide will be provided to prepare students for their interaction with the artist.

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
December 12, 2003
8:30 am, 10 am

$3 student ticket

A Christmas Carol

The Community Playhouse of Tullahoma, TN presents Charles Dickens's classic, A. Christmas Carol, expertly tailored for today's children. Meet the old crotchety Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, the spirits of Christmas, and lovable Tiny Tim as Scrooge discovers the bleak picture of his life and promises to change his ways. He becomes jolly and charitable. He carries the spirit of Christmas all year round.
Also note a schedule and reservations for public performances are available through the Community Playhouse website.

All ages. Study Guide for Language Arts, Creative Writing and Art.

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
January 16, 2004
1 pm

$3 student ticket

A Journey in Jazz
With Vikki True

This program is an interactive overview of the development of American Jazz, with emphasis on the influence of rhythm and the voice. The program incorporates participation of the children through clapping, drumming on their legs, singing call and response and answering questions about the material presented. This 45 minute program uses the following instruments: voice, African Drum, upright bass, piano, guitar, and trumpet.

Ages K—12

School Matinee Dates:
Thursday
March 11, 2004
and
Friday
March 12, 2004
8:30 am, 10 am and 12:45 pm

$3 student ticket

Master Classes:
Thursday
March 11, 2004
$20 per student

Public Performance:
Friday
March 12, 2004
7 pm
Adult $10 Student $8

Degas and the
Little
Dancer

NASHVILLE BALLET

    Edgar Degas' ''Little Dancer Aged Fourteen'' is one of the most celebrated sculptures of the modern age. With its creation, Degas' ''Little Dancer'' helped change forever the way the world looked at art.
    Enjoy the Nashville Ballet explore the world of art and ballet and how the two intertwined in the mind of Degas to produce this sculpture that stands as the beginning of modern art.
    Master classes will be held on Thursday, March 11. Times to be arranged.

All Ages: Study Guide for Art, Creative Writing, History.

School Matinee Dates:
Tuesday
May 11, 2004
8:30 am, 10 am and 12:15pm

$3 student ticket

The Big
Adventures
of
Stuart Little

Theatre IV

When Mr. and Mrs. Little found out they were going to have another son, they had no idea he would be a mouse. An adventurous tale of bravery, humor and true friendship, the story shows the power of teamwork. Stuart brings a handful of fun to the Little family and causes everyone he meets to look twice. Not only because he's a small mouse, but because his zealous personality is larger than life.

All ages: Study Guide for Language Arts, Art, Creative Writing.