FRANKLIN PARK PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Start Lunch with the Arts Ages 16+ Listen and learn from an exhibiting artist about their process and inspiration. Bring your own lunch. At the end, our meditation guide will lead you in a short practice in the gallery, reflecting on the art. W 12:00-1:15pm 6/24 Free 463737-01 W 12:00-1:15pm 7/15 Free 463737-02 W 12:00-1:15pm 8/19 Free 463737-03 Story Telling Open Mic Ages 12+ The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it with others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers are welcome! Visit loudoun. gov/PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. Pursuit of Happiness Th 6:00-8:00pm 6/25 $5 Loyalty Th 6:00-8:00pm 7/23 $5 Summer Showstoppers All Ages This series presents dazzling shows that the whole family will enjoy. Summer camp groups are welcome and can reserve space by calling 540-338-7973 Laser Light Show: Star Spangled Spectacular Tu 11:00am-12:00pm 6/30 $10 Tu 1:00-2:00pm 6/30 $10 The Enchanted Mermaid Tu 11:00am-12:00pm 7/28 $10 Tu 1:00-2:00pm 7/28 $10 Planetarium Program: Tanabata Ages 4+ Step inside our inflatable dome for this interactive and unique planetarium program. Learn the story of the Japanese Festival of Tanabata, featuring the star-crossed lovers that meet each year in our galaxy. View the stars that shine at this time of year and how astronomy is embedded in this cultural celebration Suitable for ages 4+; programs begin on time and late arrivals will not be admitted as it disrupts the experience for others. Visit loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. Su 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00pm 8/2 $10 Ages 8+ Immerse yourself in this traditional celebration, that includes a traditional tea ceremony and kimonos. End the evening with a lantern float on our pond for a serene and reflective end to our celebration. The traditional Tea Ceremony is a popular event which provides both demonstration and hands-on participation. Limited to 40 participants. Visit loudoun. gov/PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. Th 6:30-8:30pm 8/6 $15 Tanabata: A Japanese Celebration
FRANKLIN PARK PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS CENTER 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville, VA 540-338-7973 • franklinparkartscenter.org Closed for Juneteenth, 6/19
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EVENTS Monthly Puppet Shows
Ages 2+ Our monthly puppet shows are family-friendly entertainment and a great introduction for younger children to experience live theatre. Featuring a different puppet company each month. Visit loudoun.gov/ PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. W 10:00-11:00am 6/3 $5 Jack & the Beanstalk W 10:00-11:00am 7/8 $5 Out of Orbit! W 10:00-11:00am 8/5 $5 Big Barn Puppets The Little Mermaid Sing-Along Ages 2+ Play All Day VA! Wear your costumes and sing along with all the under the sea creatures! Ariel, a mermaid princess, is curious about all things human. Ariel asks sea witch Ursula to take her voice in exchange for legs, as this is the only way she could explore the human world of Eric, her love interest. Her frustrated father, King Triton, is worried. But her trusted sea creature friends Flounder and Sebastian still watch over her. Su 3:00-5:00pm 6/21 Free 463739-01 Ages 2+ Frozen Sing-Along event is the perfect way to cool off from the hot summer sun. After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell Costumes are encouraged and so is singing as loud as you can! Visit loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. W 3:00-5:00pm 7/15 $10 Exhibition on Screen: Sunflowers: The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Masterworks Ages 13+ Frozen Movie Sing-Along Play All day VA! Why did Van Gogh choose the exotic sunflower with its long stem and golden crown? All is revealed in this fascinating film, which travelled beyond Amsterdam to Tokyo, Philadelphia, London and Munich to film, in incredible high-definition detail, all five of the works on public display. Each painting is different and has its own unique story, spanning one of the most famous and turbulent periods in art history. Running time: 85 minutes. Post film reception with gallery exhibit “Pursuit of Happiness”. Visit loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect and click on Tickets for details. Su 6:00-7:30pm 6/21 Free
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