Cultural Arts at LRES

Several times each year the LRES PTA’s Cultural Arts program brings artists and performers to LRES.  Performers have ranged from an award-winning singer/musician and world-champion jump rope teams, to children’s book authors.

The goal of Cultural Arts is to expose LRES children to many artistic disciplines including writing, music, singing, dance and storytelling. The hope is that doing so will enrich their educational experience and reinforce what they learn in the classroom.

The Cultural Arts program is organized and funded through donations to the LRES PTA, along with some additional funding from the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.  LRES is a member of the United Arts Council and participates in the Artist In Schools Program, a partnership program of United Arts Council and WCPSS.

Thank you for your contributions to LRES.  Your generosity makes programs like these possible.

2009/2010 Cultural Arts Programs at LRES

Silver Trout Arts: Tues., Feb. 9

Timmy and Susann Abell with Silver Trout Arts will present their unique method of story-telling to LRES students on Tues., Feb. 9. There will be two shows in the Multipurpose Room; one at 1:15 p.m., and the other 2:30 p.m.

Parents are welcome to attend. And tracked-out students may also attend, with parental supervision.

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Writer in Residence at LRES

Author and journalist Eileen Heyes to presesnted a two-week writer residency to LRES’s fifth graders in November. Ms. Heyes worked with the fifth grade teachers to tailor her popular Quick Course For Student Journalists for each class. The students met with Ms. Heyes daily and were exposed to the basics of interviewing, writing, editing, design and ethics in journalism. For more information about Eileen Heyes visit her website.

This program was funded by your PTA with additional funding from the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.

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The following artists and performers are booked for the 2009/2010 school year.  Check back for information on other shows as they are added to the schedule.

Parents, please note:  If your children are tracked out they may still attend the performances, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or other adult. These are not drop-off events.

Thurs., Oct. 1, 2009

Bright Star Children’s Theatre
Bright Star performed their original play, “The Lady of Bullyburg,” an enchanting anti-bullying fairy tale that empowers young audiences with the tools they need to stop someone from bullying them.

From the Bright Star website:
“….this character education packed gem has been charming audiences for six years! In the format of a traditional fairy tale, this production tells the story of Lady Kindness and her journey through the town of Bullyburg.  In preparation of her own rise to the throne, Lady Kindness realizes that she must gather her strength to confront the town bully who has taken over a nearby village.  With the help of a local merchant and suggestions from the audience, she bravely sets off on her adventure. Our unique interactive approach will empower your students with the tools to help put an end to the epidemic of bullying, while recognizing the potential friendships that surround them.”

For more info about this group please go to http://www.brightstartheatre.com/

Past Performers at LRES

Al Simmons – Sounds Like Fun (http://www.alsimmons.com/)
Bouncing Bulldogs –International Jump Roping Champs (http://www.bouncingbulldogs.org/)
African American Dance Ensemble (http://www.africanamericandanceensemble.org/)
Charles Pettee – Southern music and heritage (http://www.charlespettee.com/)
Einstein Alive by Marc Spiegel (http://www.marcspiegel.com/einstein/whatis.html)
Jonathan Daniels – wire artist and story teller (http://www.jdwireart.com/;  www.daretosharezimbabwe.org)
North Carolina Theatre Conservatory’s Dance Company
The N.E.D. Show – Character education program (http://www.thenedshow.com/)
Almost Recess – al capella singers (http://www.almostrecess.com/)
Kelly Starling Lyons (http://www.kellystarlinglyons.com/)