SPOTLIGHT Kids Festival
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Circus Incognitus
Sun, Mar 19, 2023 At 11:00am

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$0, $6, $10, $15, $20
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre’s presents Jamie Adkins in his rambunctious one-man Circus Incognitus as part of the second annual North Okanagan Children’s Festival. Adkins stays silent for the one-hour show, drawing from inspiration of bygone era silent films, and lets his crazy antics do the talking! The delightfully slapstick show includes juggling, balancing, slackwire walking and physical comedy sure to get the kids laughing. It’s not often a man with a cardboard box, some paper, a chair, and suitcase can be so entertaining. Adkins makes the ordinary, extraordinary. A show for the young and the young at heart!
Recommended for ages 5+
“Circus Incognitus is a production that is full to the brim with happiness and inventive routines … when you throw in some great moments of audience participation, and you hear the sound of children and adults laughing together you can’t help but be washed away by the show’s delightful charms.” - The Public review, Edinburgh 2014

RupLoops the Human Radio
Sun, Mar 19, 2023 At 1:00pm

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Rup Sidhu aka RupLoops (roop-loops) is a one-man-band who layers harmonies, beatboxing, instruments and raps into entertaining and engaging musical experiences that are fun for all ages!
RupLoops’ new show, The Human Radio, will take you on a journey of sound exploring the human body, geography and culture. Through body percussion and beatboxing, Rup demonstrates and teaches how the human form is indeed a musical instrument. With a mix of hip-hop, blues and bhangra, The Human Radio tunes into themes of home, identity, culture, justice, dignity and celebration.

Nursery Land Adventure
Marie Fleming Studio
Pick-Your-Price $0, $6, $10, $15, $20
Come on a Nursery land adventure! We will move, rhyme and sing our way through Nursery Land together. This workshop will be led by Vernon Community Music School teacher Ardeth Erikson and will feature live musicians.
Recommended for children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Caregivers must accompany their children (they will be participating!) but do not require a ticket/registration. Only 16 spots are available.

Campfire Sing Along

Pick-Your-Price $0, $6, $10, $15, $20
Get warm and cozy for a 30-minute campfire singalong with teachers from the Vernon Community Music school. Singing old familiar favorites in this welcoming session will be sure to warm your heart.
Recommended for children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Caregivers must accompany their children (they will be participating!) but do not require a ticket/registration. Only 25 spots are available.

Move Your Body

Pick-Your-Price $0, $6, $10, $15, $20
Activate your imagination! Express yourself! Join Vernon Community Music School teacher Rachel Wyatt for a magical movement journey. Enjoy dancing to different styles of music. Explore how many different shapes, rhythms and sounds you can make with your body! Become your favorite animal. Fun for the whole family in this half hour of creative play.
Designed for children ages 4 to 6 and their caregivers. Caregivers must accompany their children (they will be participating!) but do not require a ticket/registration. Only 16 spots are available.

Percussion Extravaganza

Pick-Your-Price $0, $6, $10, $15, $20
Come join Vernon Community Music School teacher Natalie Kober for a 30-minute workshop exploring and creating a kaleidoscope of sound. Through story and song, participants will have the chance to experience a variety of percussion instruments. Please note that this workshop might get loud!
Recommended for children ages 0 to 6 and their caregivers. Caregivers must accompany their children (they will be participating!) but do not require a ticket/registration. Only 22 spots available.