The Library Reading Divas were invited to perform at the Marshall Field's (Macy's) media event on August 17th in front of Marshall-Fields. That event is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Just another chance to dazzle the media with our library book cart manuevers. Well.... at least the sun glistening off of our tiaras will dazzle them.
Note: You do need to be a library employee (in a MELSA library) to be a part of this Library Reading Divas event.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Two Library Reading Divas to Appear in Kaposia Days Parade
The first appearance of the Reading Divas after their television debut! (Well, a two second clip on the local nightly news counts doesn't it?) Two of the infamous Library Reading Divas will appear (sans book carts) in South St. Paul's Kaposia Days Parade on Friday, June 23. They will be with the Dakota County Library Bookmobile. Since this is such a long parade, with a number of slight inclines, curves and corners, they decided to hand out candy rather than perform with their bookcarts. The Bookmobile is number nine in the line-up - be sure to get your sunglasses ready to put on as they walk by as they will dazzle you with their sparkly gowns, shiny tiaras and smiles.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Macy's (Marshall Field's) Called...
The Macy's media event will be Thursday, August 17. And they want the Reading Divas to be there (we are the crowd favorite after all). Mark your calendars Divas and I'll get more details to you as they are revealed to me. And I bet there are other Divas lurking in your system just waiting for their chance to wear a vintage prom gown and be in the spotlight...
Friday, June 09, 2006
First Parade Photo
Look at that formation - very impressive. And ya gotta' love the combat boots with the flowy peach gown....why didn't I think of that?
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Reading Diva Sighting at the Library!
Diva Anne shares this story from last night.
"OK, I'm at the reference desk, and two little girls come walking up. I thought they were going to say "Hi, Anne!" or "You came to my school" or something like that. Well, no. They didn't.
The older of the girls walked up and said, "We were at the Children's festival on Saturday, and I think you are one of the reading divas!" and the younger one said "You waved to me!"
"OK, I'm at the reference desk, and two little girls come walking up. I thought they were going to say "Hi, Anne!" or "You came to my school" or something like that. Well, no. They didn't.
The older of the girls walked up and said, "We were at the Children's festival on Saturday, and I think you are one of the reading divas!" and the younger one said "You waved to me!"
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
A Thank You Letter from the Festival Organizers
"Dear Local and Regional Artists of the 2006 Flint Hills International Children's Festival,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your wonderful efforts this past weekend! The festival would not be possible without the help of your wonderful artistic talents. The positive interaction you and your groups made with the children and families this weekend was spectacular---the entire staff here was so impressed with everyone's professionalism and great attitudes!
I hope you all had as much fun as I did, and I know we have received a lot of positive feedback so far from some of you and our patrons.
Please see the message below from our President/CEO David Galligan, who wanted his message to go out to EVERYONE who was involved in this year's festival.
Thanks again and we hope you decide to participate again next year!"
"Colleagues, I can't even begin to tell you how powerfully I felt the success and energy of this last week -- your success and energy as a staff, and that of our many CAC, OCOS, Education Advisers, other volunteers and the many sponsors who are as much our partners and colleagues in this festival as they are financial backers. All of you, together with our fabulous guest artists, hundreds of them, touched many thousands of lives on site at Rice Park and around the metro area and state through your inspired outreach programs. It's the touching of lives, of course, and the changing of them in the expansion of our global points of view -- our own as staff/ volunteers/ sponsors and that of our audiences -- that is at the core of Ordway Center's mission. In its educating, presenting, producing and hosting roles, Ordway Center is a catalyst driving new energies between artists and audiences. Thanks to all of you for so obviously putting heart and soul into this singular effort. Special thanks to our sponsors and to Heather Spicuzza and her incredible staff and volunteers for the vision and execution (including the perfect weather) of a truly remarkable festival. David "
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your wonderful efforts this past weekend! The festival would not be possible without the help of your wonderful artistic talents. The positive interaction you and your groups made with the children and families this weekend was spectacular---the entire staff here was so impressed with everyone's professionalism and great attitudes!
I hope you all had as much fun as I did, and I know we have received a lot of positive feedback so far from some of you and our patrons.
Please see the message below from our President/CEO David Galligan, who wanted his message to go out to EVERYONE who was involved in this year's festival.
Thanks again and we hope you decide to participate again next year!"
"Colleagues, I can't even begin to tell you how powerfully I felt the success and energy of this last week -- your success and energy as a staff, and that of our many CAC, OCOS, Education Advisers, other volunteers and the many sponsors who are as much our partners and colleagues in this festival as they are financial backers. All of you, together with our fabulous guest artists, hundreds of them, touched many thousands of lives on site at Rice Park and around the metro area and state through your inspired outreach programs. It's the touching of lives, of course, and the changing of them in the expansion of our global points of view -- our own as staff/ volunteers/ sponsors and that of our audiences -- that is at the core of Ordway Center's mission. In its educating, presenting, producing and hosting roles, Ordway Center is a catalyst driving new energies between artists and audiences. Thanks to all of you for so obviously putting heart and soul into this singular effort. Special thanks to our sponsors and to Heather Spicuzza and her incredible staff and volunteers for the vision and execution (including the perfect weather) of a truly remarkable festival. David "
Monday, June 05, 2006
Should Have Photos to Post by Tuesday
I'm sure you are all eager to view the photos from the parade, and once we get a copy of the newsclip we'll find a way for all of you to view that also. I'm also following up on the MIA t-shirts. And as soon as I hear back reqarding the missing official festival t-shirts I'll let you know.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Library Reading Divas now Television Stars
That's right divas. You were the featured Artmoves parade unit on the 6 p.m. Channel 4 news! We were reported as the crowd favorite , the Library Reading Divas. Jan, Anne and Linda are filmed doing a pinwheel, then the film cut to the runaround (hilarous!) with the announcer commenting that we must have practiced a long time for that one. Sally will try and get a clip for everyone to view. Not only was the parade a blast, but what great PR for the libraries. GREAT JOB DIVAS!
Friday, June 02, 2006
BIG, BIG, BIG Thank You to Kiki and Her Family
...for their help decorating the book carts this afternoon. Without their assistance we would have spend many more hours getting this task done. The book cart decorating crew arrived at SPPL just after 1:30 p.m. We were escorted to the lower level of the building and spent the next two hours transforming the book carts into mobile works of art.
Shashary and Seleny were awesome! These two girls sure have an artistic eye. Thank goodness Jose came along to help, as he was able to assist in repairing one of the carts that lost its wheel! Yikes! That would not have been a good surprise during the parade.
The book carts are soooo diva-worthy and parade ready. You're gonna need shades....
Shashary and Seleny were awesome! These two girls sure have an artistic eye. Thank goodness Jose came along to help, as he was able to assist in repairing one of the carts that lost its wheel! Yikes! That would not have been a good surprise during the parade.
The book carts are soooo diva-worthy and parade ready. You're gonna need shades....
We're Ready for Showtime!
As you can see from last night's dress rehearsal, these Reading Divas are ready! All went well during practice, except for the whistle blower who had some trouble operating the whistle. As Jan reminded me, "in the words of Lauren Bacall, just put your lips together and blow". Who knew that one needed special training in whistle blowing? This photo will be sent to the media along with the photo opp announcement.
- Water (if you have someway to strap it on the your cart even better)
- Suncreen
- Your signed media release (turn in when we check-in) Everyone must submit one.
- Digital (video) recorder (this one's for you Anne).
See you all tomorrow at the MELSA tent (corner by Ordway and SPPL) about 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Shhhhhh!
Don't you just love this photo from the last practice?
Sounds like everyone has been busy scouting the local thrift stores looking for vintage or retro gowns! Just a few tweaks here and there so that we don't trip over our gowns while we twirl our book carts. Kris has been busy stitching up the Reading Diva Sashes for the group. Sharon found the supply of feather boas for anyone that needs a little extra glitz.
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