Children of the World - Free International Concert

URGENT!
Due to high winds and rain forecast for Sat. Oct. 4, the Children Of The World concert will be moved to the sanctuary of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIRMINGHAM located at 300 Willits and Bates St.
The church is just two blocks north of Shain Park at the end of Bates St.
It is located across the street from Mitchell’s Seafood Restaurant. There is public parking adjacent to the church.
See you there!
Keely Tyson
Event Planner

248-867-0938

Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon concert of lively international dance and music! CHILDREN OF THE WORLD will feature ethnically costumed child performers and popular local groups like the well-known GRATITUDE STEEL BAND, TUNES & TALES with DSO violist Shanda Lowery-Sachs and Aerial Dancers from AGORA STUDIOS that ‘fly’ on trapeze. This exciting cultural concert is Saturday, October 4, from 1 pm to 4 pm in Shain Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Birmingham’s business district.

The public is invited to wear traditional ethnic clothing/items. Audience participation with group dancing and sing-a-longs will be encouraged. Attendees may bring lawn chairs and blankets; free bottles of water will be available. There are many family-friendly restaurants and shops within walking distance to Shain Park that make Birmingham the perfect location for this event.

Schedule of performers:

1:00 O’HARE IRISH SCHOOL OF DANCE – Award winning!

1:30 TUNES AND TALES – Classical music set to storytelling

1:50 INTERNATIONAL COSTUME PARADE – Gift prizes for all children

2:00 ST. PAUL ALBANIAN YOUTH DANCERS – K-12

2:30 AERIAL DANCERS - AGORA ARTS STUDIO - Trapeze

3:00 THE DREAM SINGERS – Japanese Children’s Show Choir

3:30 THE GRATITUDE STEEL BAND – Interactive Caribbean Music – get ready to limbo!

Judy Chubb, Director of Gateway Montessori, Birmingham, says “Gateway Montessori is delighted to be participating in this event. As Dr. Montessori said, ‘The child builds the inmost self out of the impressions received.’ What better way to enrich a child’s experience than the celebration of different cultures? This is a special way to spend the day with your children and whole family.”

CHILDREN OF THE WORLD is sponsored by First Baptist Church Birmingham and Gateway Montessori School which are located in downtown Birmingham. This concert is made possible by a gift from the Fouracre Family, residents of Birmingham. The Birmingham Principal Shopping District supports the efforts of the sponsors and welcomes all to enjoy their many businesses.

Contact:

Keely Tyson

Event Planner/Emcee

248-867-0938