SJCA 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 2005-2006

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
September 23, 2005
8:30 am, 10 am
and 12:15 pm

$3.50 student ticket

Jim and Inge Wood
The Music of Our Heritage
Jim and Inge present an eclectic mixture of folk and fiddle music which reflects their diverse backgrounds. Jim performs on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar with the highlight being virtuoso fiddling in the contest, old-time, Celtic, and swing styles. Inge performs on guitar, bouzouki, and fiddle, and sings a wide range of both original and traditional folk songs in English and Spanish.
Jim and Inge will talk to us about the music of our Southern Heritage and where it comes from. The countries of Europe have given us a melting pot of music as well as cultures.

All ages. Study Guide for Music, American History, Social Studies.

Click here to visit Jim & Inge Wood's website

School Matinee Dates:
Thursday
November 3, 2005
8:30 am, 10 am
and 12:15 pm

$3.50 student ticket

Theatreworks USA presents
The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
This enchanting musical is based on C. S. Lewis’ adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.

“Conveys the inspirational magic that has captivated young readers for decades.” Los Angeles Times

Ages K-8. Study Guide for Creative Writing, Art, and Reading.

Click here to visit Theatreworks USA's website

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
November 11, 2005
9 am and 2 pm

$3 student ticket

Intertribal Native American Indian
Powwow 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.
    Veteran’s Day Observance will be a special event.

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

School Matinee Dates:
Thursday
December 15, 2005
8:30 am, 10 am
and 12:15 pm

$3.50 student ticket

Theatre IV presents
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry

See the heartwarming story of two people who care very much for one another and how they give of themselves for the other. This great story by O. Henry shows the sacrifice that each person makes for the other so that they may bring some joy at Christmas.
The joy of giving a gift means more than keeping something of your own. Join the couple as they sacrifice their special belongings for the other.

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

School Matinee Dates:
Friday
March 31, 2006
8:30 am and 10 am

$3.50 student ticket

Bill Oberst Jr
as
Mark Twain
    “I like a good story well told. That is the reason I am sometimes forced to tell them myself.. “ Mark Twain.
    And a good story is just what he told. Join us as Mark Twain takes us on the adventure of a lifetime. Glide down the Mississippi on a raft, go to a Jumping Frog contest, paint a picket fence.
    Join Bill Oberst as he takes on the persona of Mark Twain and thrills the audience with Twain’s tall tales and wonderful adventures.
    Come hear a good story!

All Ages: Study Guide for Literature, American History, Creative Writing.

School Matinee Dates:
Thursday
May 11, 2006
8:30 am, 10 am
and 12:15 pm

$3.50 student ticket

Theatreworks USA presents
Junie B. Jones

    Hooray, hooray! A brand new musical about Junie B. Jones. This is the bestest musical ever. It’s go loads of funny songs, and it’s based on a bunch of books by Barbara Park and the things I do in the first grade.
    I’m glad I write everything down in the Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal! This gives Barbara Park something to write about.
    Come see my new musical. It’s a blast!

Ages K-5. Study Guide for Language Arts, Art, Creative Writing.

Click here to visit Theatreworks USA's website
Click here for more information on Junie B. Jones