Festival Preview

Festival Preview at Fairfax Corner *Free Event*

Nine local performing groups representing diverse cultures from around the region will give a preview of the exciting performances that you will see at the 40th Annual International Children’s Festival. Kids performing for kids makes the International Children’s Festival unique and fun for all families.

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Saturday, August 28
6:00pm – 8:30 p.m.
Grand Plaza at Fairfax Corner
Fairfax, VA

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Featuring:

FC Pachamama
International Dance School
Juventud Boliviana
Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble
Nomad Dancers
Phooljharis (Sparklers)
South Riding Dance Academy
Troupe Eshveh
Virginia Ballet Company & School

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Special Appearance by Bob McGrath

BobMcGrath In celebration of the 40th annual International Children's Festival, Bob McGrath, "Bob from Sesame Street", will make a special appearance on Global Stage. Bob acted as host and consultant to the Festival for over 15 years. His extensive experience and knowledge of children's programing has helped shape the Festival into what it is today.

As "Bob from Sesame Street", Bob McGrath has entertained millions of children and parents alike for 38 years....on Sesame Street, in concerts all over North America and on his award winning records. He has bridged two generations of television viewers as one of the original hosts of Sesame Street. He has performed thousands of family pops, educational and holiday concerts for audiences who are now bringing their children or "Sesame Seeds" to see and hear their friend Bob. In addition to working with both small bands and Symphony Orchestras, the Pied Piper of Sesame Street utilizes local children to sing and dance in musical productions from Sesame Street, Broadway and his latest recordings. Bob feels strongly that it is important to expose children to all the arts, and to offer them the experience of listening and seeing "live" music and dance.

He was recently inducted into the 2002 Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He is the recipient of the American Eagle Award by the National Music Council and the Fame Award by the National Association of Music Educators for furthering the cause of music education. In 2005, Bob McGrath was recognized for his contributions to the International Children's Festival in the Congressional Record, presented by the Honorable Tom Davis of Virginia.

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2010 Festival News

FullStage Schedule of performances has just been announced! See the full line up for all the performing stages and plan your visit.

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Festival Preview at Fairfax Corner *Free Event*

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2010 International Performing Groups: Mexico, and Poland.

Coming to the Festival from our southern neighbor Mexico are young dancers from the Folklore Ballet American School in the city of Puebla. From the city of Lublin, Poland comes the young Folk Song and Dance Ensemble LUBLIN.

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2010 Local Performing Groups

This year we have over 38 Local Groups participating, representing cultures from around the world. Come explore the rich diversity of Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

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Fun Stuff To Do

The arts in the park feature hands-on educational art activities and fun for children and adults of all ages. In the park area, you will turn from a spectator to a participant. In addition to four stages - Global Stage, Meadow Pavilion, ArtsFairfax Pavilion, and Theatre-in-the-Woods - visitors can meet & greet with the international and local performers, buy the official 2010 Festival T-shirt, experience buskers up close, sample foods from the Food Court tent, visit the Arts Council of Fairfax County Resource Tent, and talk to artists and crafters at our many activity tents.

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