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Civic Center of Greater Des Moines 221 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-246-2356 http://www.CivicCenter.org/education All performances are at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Benjamin Franklin: America's First Citizen (Grades 3-6)
Monday-Friday, October 18-22, 2010 Benjamin Franklin demonstrates how self-discipline, inquiry, and public service led to the gratitude of an entire nation. This new one-man show honors our favorite founding father's successes as a printer, author, scientist, and statesmen.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, 21st Century Skills, and Character Development.

Far As the Eye Can See (grades 5-7)
Monday-Thursday, November 8-11, 2010 Pippa White celebrates the Great American Prairie and its people, telling the stories of pioneers, homesteaders, Native Americans, and survivors of the Dust Bowl. Drawing on diaries, letters, interviews, and memoirs, this touching one-woman performance honors our intrepid ancestors.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Culture, Literacy, Social Studies, and Character Development.

Tomie dePaulo's Strega Nona (Grades preK-2)
Friday, January 14, 2011 When grandmotherly Strega Nona's magic pasta pot falls into the hands of Big Anthony, pasta threatens to swallow their entire Italian town. Young audiences will gobble up this musical tale based on Tomie dePaola's Caldecott Honor Book.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Literacy, Music, Social Studies, and Character Development.

Friday, February 11, 2011 Caldecott Honor books by Leo Lionni come to life through breathtaking puppetry. Swimmy is a fish whose ingenuity fends off danger; Frederick, a poetic mouse, makes everyday life an artful experience; and a lovable inchworm shares his facility for measuring.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Literacy, Math, Science, and Character Development

Friday, March 4, 2011 Witness the power and grace of the Martha Graham Dance Company in a special performance for school audiences. Athleticism, skill and soulfull expession abound in this impressive display fromt he oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in America.
 * Curriculum Connections**: Music, Dance, Social Studies, and Character Development.

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 8 & 9, 2011 In this hilarious music sequel to Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, Duck adds some creative embellishments to Farmer Brown's instructions on how to take care of the animals while he is away.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Literacy, Science, Music, and Character Development

Monday, March 28, 2011 The fate of the Earth lies in the hands of our audience of Starfleet cadets. Learn the intricacies of working in space, modern space travel, and the latest in communication and technology in order to save the world from an alien attack.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Math, Science, and Character Development

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 In a series of perilous journeys, Harriet Tubman helped 300 slaves escape to freedom by following the secret route known as The Underground Railroad. Her courage is honored in this musical featuring songs of the period.
 * Curriculum Connections**: Culture, Literacy, Social Studies, Music, and Character Development

Friday, April 1, 2011 Join Darwin the Dinosaur as he learns the value of good and bad, love and hates, friends and enemies. Larger-than-life creatures, electroluminescent puppetry, entrancing movement, and an epic dinosaur lightsaber battle set the tone for this mesmerizing tale.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Science, Social Studies, Music, and Character Development.

Friday, April 29, 2011 Sones de Mexico celebrates the traditional sounds of son, a rich and lively Mexican music and dance tradition. This interactive performance features an impressive collection of instruments, outstanding vocal harmonies, acrobatic dance and traditional storytelling.
 * Curriculum Connections:** Culture, Music, Social Studies, and Character Development.