Free Flagstaff Family Fun: NAU Theater's 'Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play'

As part of the Peaks Summer Theatre Festival by NAU Theatre, students will perform “Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play” and “The Three Little Javelinas” based on the books by Susan Lowell, adapted for the stage by Darby Winterhalter Lofstrand, and directed by Bob Yowell.  The free performance will be staged at Heritage Square, in downtown Flagstaff, June 8 from 6-8 p.m.

"Josefina Javelina" is adapted from Arizona author, Susan Lowell, children's book.  It tells the story of a little javelina with big dreams and her journey to make those dreams come true.  "The Three Little Javelinas" is based off the children's tale "The Three Little Pigs."  

The actors, talented performers from the NAU Theatre Department, will perform and then interact with the kids and their parents.

Free Flagstaff Fun: Summer Concerts in the Park Roadshow

The City of Flagstaff's Recreation Services is taking you on a tour of Flagstaff's park system, while combining great music, activities for kids, and food vendors all summer long.

The Concerts in the Park Roadshow runs Wednesdays from June 6 through July 25 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (special extended concert on July 4th)  All of this fun is free!

This year’s performers include:

•June 6th at Wheeler Park (212 W Aspen Ave): Summit Dub Squad (reggae)

•June 13th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Wade Lashley & The Rounders (Original Americana & Classic Country)

•June 20th at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave): Muskellunge Bluegrass (bluegrass)

•June 27th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Brian DeMarco & The Big Idea (Bluesy/Folk/Rock)

•July 4th at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave): Extended show from 12pm-7pm

• 12pm: Stylus (classic rock/r&b)
• 2:15: Vincent Z (world music)
• 3:30: Porchlights (folk/bluegrass)
• 5pm: Dave Logan Band (Folk/Rock/Roots)

•July 11th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Anam and the Boys (Bluegrass/Folk/Americana)

•July 18th at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave): Northern AZ Celtic Heritage Society Day with the Knockabouts, Bagpipers and Celtic Choral Groups

•July 25th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Chuck Hall Band (blues)

For more information contact City of Flagstaff Recreation Services at (928) 213-2300 or visit flagstaff.az.gov/recreation.

NAU Theatre family-friendly performances June 2, 3 & 8

NAU's Peaks Summer Theatre Festival has great family-friendly entertainment for the summer months.

NAU Theatre students will perform “Josefina Javelina, a Hairy Tale, The Play” and “The Three Little Javelinas” based on the books by Susan Lowell, adapted for the stage by Darby Winterhalter Lofstrand, and directed by Bob Yowell.  

The performance will be staged at the Studio Theatre on the NAU campus, June 2 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and June 3 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  - suggested donation of $10 for a family of four or $5 for an individual.

It will also be staged at Heritage Square, in downtown Flagstaff, June 8 from 6-8 p.m - for free.

"Josefina Javelina" is adapted from Arizona author, Susan Lowell, children's book. It tells the story of a little javelina with big dreams and her journey to make those dreams come true.  

"The Three Little Javelinas" is based off the children's tale "The Three Little Pigs."  The actors, talented performers from the NAU Theatre Department, will perform and then interact with the kids and their parents.

Free Flagstaff Family Fun: Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Mormon Lake Lodge

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Mormon Lake Lodge. They're hosting a free event for families from 10a-3p Saturday, June 9, 2012.

On the agenda of fun:

• Lots of kids’ activities including fishing in the trout pond, archery, shooting in the air rifle trailer, games, wildlife viewing.
• Exhibitors- Over 40 sportsmen/conservation groups, government agencies and others working for outdoors, natural resources, wildlife conservation and environmental education programs.
• See live wildlife from the Arizona Game & Fish Department Adobe Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
• See a live snake display from the Arizona Herpetological Assn.
• Arizona Game and Fish Department displays and information about condors, watchable wildlife, fishing, archery, shooting, etc.
• Students from AAEC High School in Phoenix will have a special interactive fun and informative program about how to catch, clean and cook environmental invasive crayfish. • OHV information regarding safety, available trails, etc.
• 4WD Rangers, mountain bike and horseback riding available for a fee.
• Self guided hikes to the nearby Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Mormon Lake Lodge is about 30 minutes south of Flagstaff via Lake Mary Road. Call them for more info at 928-354-2227.

New play for children this month on NAU campus in Flagstaff

A theatrical adaptation of a popular children's storybook about a javelina who persues her dream of becoming a ballerina will take the stage this month as part of NAU’s Peaks Theater Fest/Town and Gown Theater.

Josefina Javelina: A Hairy Tale, The Play, will be held at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 16-18 and 24-25 in the Studio Theater.

The performance is based on the storybook Josefina Javelina, written by Susan Lowell. Lowell will make an appearance during the week of the performance.

The play follows Josefina, who leaves home in search of her dream and who encounters several colorful characters along the way.

"Susan Lowell's books are special," said Kathleen McGeever, chair of the Department of Theater and the show's producer. "They are uniquely Southwestern in flavor, yet associated with the tales that we know and love."

A suggested donation of $10 per family and $5 per individual will be taken at the door. For information, call (928) 523-3781 or email Theatre@nau.edu.

Free Flagstaff Fun: Concerts in the Park Roadshow in June and July

Concerts in the Park Roadshow is coming soon to a park near you!
The City of Flagstaff – Recreation Services is taking you on a tour of the City of Flagstaff park system, while combining great music, arts and crafts for the kids, and food vendors. 
The free concert series is on Wednesdays in June and July from 5:30-7:30pm.
This year’s performers include:
·       June 8th at Wheeler Park (212 W Aspen Ave): Chuck Cheesman and Bookman’s (folk)
·       June 15th at Foxglenn Park (4200 E Butler): Summit Dub Squad (reggae)
·       June 22nd at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave): Dave Logan Band (folk)
·       June 29th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Knockabouts (Celtic)
·       July 6th at Foxglenn Park (4200 E Butler): Denise Allen Band (blues)
·       July 13th at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave): Northern AZ Celtic Heritage Society Day with the Knockabouts, Bagpipers and Celtic Choral Groups
·       July 20th at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista): Chris Laterzo (rock)
·       July 27th at Foxglenn Park (4200 E Butler): Isrobel (rock)

For more information contact City of Flagstaff Recreation Services at (928) 213-2300 or visit our website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/recreation.