Back to School Art Festival Story Time

401 South Nevada Ave,Colorado Springs CO 80903

14 August, 2021

Description

Join Lil' Miss Story Hour as we celebrate going back to school with some fantastic art activities! On Saturday August 14, 2021, Lil’ Miss Story Hour will partner with The Garden for a back to school story time event. Lil' Miss Story Hour will be celebrating the excitement of a new school year with a variety of artists, art forms, crafts, presenters, and picture books! Explorations include but are not limited to writing, illustrations, mathematics, music, and social experiences. Book selections will include “If You Take a Mouse to School" by Laura Numeroff; "The Name Jar" by Yangsook Choi; and "The Day You Begin," by Jacqueline Woodson. Our special guests will be, Muralist, Visual Artist, and Entrepreneur, Jeresneyka Rose, aka, Rizzo; and Local Poet and Artist, LIndsay Maroney. Rizzo will be leading us in a creative and engaging chalk festival activity, and Lindsay will be leading us in a fun and engaging paint pour art activity. Following the book readings, art demos, and art activities, there will be a raffle drawing. There will be a small vendor fair happening concurrently during the story time event and vendors will include ArtByRizzo, amazing artwork for sale; and The Official Meltdown, super yummy ice cream, ice cream cones and popcicles for sale! Bring your taste buds! Mark your calendars and bring the kiddos! This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses, organizations, and community members: Arun and Joe Sambataro, Belinda Ball-Delfin, Brianne Smith, Catherine Shelton, Charles VanLandingham, Conor McClusky, Erin Bergquist­, Goddess Tyescha, Jasmine Dillavou, Jason Little, Jenn Cancellier, June McGinn, Lauren Rose, Lisa Little Colazo, Lisa Simmons and Family, Madi Stuart, Marcella MacIntrye, Nithin Coca, Pikes Peak Little Free Pantry, Shelby Clifford, Susan Garsoe, Sylvana Christopher, The Stephan Family, Hooked on Books, Springs Community Acupuncture, Served LLC, Omm Office, Vogue Robinson, Christine Borst Creative Studio, Recover Simply, The Venus Collective, Plume Graphic Design Studio, Saturday Side Hustle, Kapow Comics and Coffee, Art by Rizzo, Nerddollz, Tiger in a Tornado Creations, and Miss Vanessa's Piano Studio. The event WILL NOT aired virtually. PLEASE RSVP!! The event is open to the public, however, donations are STRONGLY encouraged!! Donations will be accepted for in-person attendees when they RSVP, as well as on site, the day of the event. All attendees may donate via any of the following platforms: Venmo: @lil-miss-story-hour PayPal: paypal.me/bettiethebookworm Cashapp: $nesscapades For more information about this event, please visit lilmissstoryhour.com, email Vanessa Little at [email protected], or message Vanessa Little at @lilmissstoryhour on Instagram.