Beyond the Books: June-August 2018

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SUMMER PERFORMERS DREAMTIME: TALES FROM DOWN UNDER Emus, crocodiles, and frogs... oh my! Experience the magic of stories from the Australian Dreamtime with the Barefoot Puppet Theatre. Learn how the emu became a flightless bird, why the platypus looks so strange, and meet a giant, ocean-swallowing frog. Central July 10 at 10:30am Crozet August 1 at 10am Gordon August 1 at 2pm Greene July 19 at 2pm Louisa June 26 at 2pm Nelson July 10 at 2pm Northside July 12 at 4pm Scottsville July 19 at 10am

CHARLOTTE’S WEB Get tangled up in this captivating tale of friendship and loyalty as the Roanoke Children’s Theatre performs this feel-good, heartwarming classic that is perfect for the whole family. Central June 26 at 10:30am Crozet June 27 at 10am Gordon June 27 at 2pm Nelson June 26 at 2pm Northside June 28 at 4pm Scottsville June 28 at 10am

AFRICAN FOLKTALES Meet a variety of characters in stories from folktale traditions across Africa. Bright Star Theatre uses African music to help set the stage for energetic stories including Anansi, porquoi, and trickster tales. Crozet July 11 at 10am Gordon July 11 at 2pm Greene July 12 at 2pm Louisa July 24 at 2pm Scottsville July 12 at 10am

ROCKSTAR MAGIC OF CHRIS & NEAL Carolina’s most popular magicians are back by popular demand. Their stunning illusions and passion for the dramatic will astonish the audience. This highenergy show is fun for the whole family. Crozet June 13 at 10am Gordon June 13 at 2pm Greene June 14 at 2:30pm Louisa June 12 at 2pm Nelson June 5 at 2pm Northside June 21 at 4pm Scottsville June 14 at 10am

REPTILES ALIVE Learn snake secrets. Laugh at lizard stories and turtle tales. Meet and learn about reptiles from all over the world. Central June 19 at 10:30am Greene June 28 at 2pm Louisa June 19 at 2pm Northside July 26 at 4pm Scottsville July 26 at 10am

THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN PIANO Grab your spurs and journey to the Wild West with Sciencetellers, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again. When the Sheriff vanishes, two kids must foil the heist. This wild adventure story also explores the science behind chemical reactions, acids and bases, combustion, air pressure, and more. Central June 12 at 10:30am Crozet June 20 at 10am Gordon June 20 at 2pm Greene July 5 at 2pm Louisa July 3 at 2pm Nelson June 21 at 2pm Northside June 14 at 4pm Scottsville July 5 at 10am

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