Occurring in Yard and Green Spaces in all 5 Wards of Hyattsville, MD
Final Event | Saturday, December 21 | 4:30-6 PM | Ward 5
Amphitheater, At River Terrace Road & Little Branch Run
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Upcoming Event & At-Home Preparation
We share possible ways you can prepare ahead of each event!
Saturday, December 21
4:30-6PM
A Story for all of us
- 6:30-7: Shadow Puppet Experimentation and Performance Preparation
- 7-7:30: Collaborative Storytelling
- 7:30-8: Shadow Parade
Join us for a captivating arts experience that explores the beauty of the Anacostia Watershed while celebrating the winter solstice. Become part of a whimsical community shadow puppet storytelling experience and our year's final parade, highlighting the native wildlife of our region. As the enchanting story unfolds, it will illuminate the pressing climate change challenges we face, encouraging you to reflect on ways to enhance the habitats of our wild neighbors during this coming winter season of introspection. This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience for all on the shortest day of the year, artfully blending community and the richness of Earth's darkness in a delightful celebration you won’t want to miss.
This is the ultimate bedtime story, and we are thrilled to use Shadow Puppets, a traditional art form of Bali. Bring a small flashlight (even a phone works), to turn into a meadow of fireflies with other community members. We will bring eyes and wings that you can add to it (temporarily)! And if you are inclined, make a shadow puppet at home to participate in the shadow parade.
Past Events
July 13 | Ward 4: Story for Water
3314 Lancer Drive | 10-11:30 AM
Create your own Frog Headband before the event, or join us between 10-10:30 to make one on the spot. We will have some materials available, or you can bring your own. Check out these easy instructions with images here.
Also, we encourage you to listen to this song ahead of the session:
The Wheel Of The Water
by John Forster & Tom Chapin
© Limousine Music Co. & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)
July 20 | Ward 2: Story for Land
3922 Oliver Street | 10-11:30 AM
We will need a flock of birds for our story this week! Additionally, the frogs from session 1 will be featured, and you are welcome to join us as a frog if you prefer.
We encourage you to consider creating a bird puppet to join our flock in the parade. You can prepare your own Bird Puppet before the event or join us between 10 and 10:30 to make one on the spot. We will have some materials available, or you can bring your own to craft with us. You can find these easy instructions with images here. We would love for you to join us and experience the joy of being a part of our flock!
November 16 | Ward 3: Story for People
University Hills Duck Pond Park | 10-11:30 AM
Make an ant puppet, and join our colony march to the park!
November 23 | Ward 1: Story for Change
Emerson Food Forest, 4515 Emerson St | 10-11:30 AM
Make a butterfly puppet or wings for your person to join our Monarch Butterfly Migration!