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CHILDREN @ The Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival 2007

CHILDREN’S DEN in the Bounty Room

The Bounty Room in Forum North is to be transformed into a fantasy room, and will host a full programme of top quality entertainers for our children, starting every hour, on the hour.

Children's Den Programme (subject to change)

Quality Entertainers for the Children’s Den programme:

Local performers such as Kelly Belly Button and Dallas the Whangarei Fairy will enthral our younger children with intriguing stories, whilst Mr Mac (Doug the Digger) is sure to a source of entertainment to our boys. Mr Mac has even hinted that he may bring his big truck and park it close by….Drew the Juggler is a juggler! Not only does he juggle balls and skittles, he’s amazing with a crystal ball (you have to see it to believe it) and will wonder around offering lucky children shaped balloons (free of charge.) The Kiwi Puppet Company brings native New Zealand animals to life in the form of puppets, and are hand made by Erin Devlin. Bringwonder (Derek Gordon) was NZ's first fulltime storyteller. Words cannot adequately describe a mythical talent such as Bringwonder’s .. he is unique, and someone who must be experienced." Youth and Family Festival, Levin. Mike the Magician: “A legend in his own lunch hour!” Angill Bringjoy & Bonnie Greenall come all the way from Kaitaia to bring wonderful stories…and our local hero Kid Dynamite NZs youngest street circus super star.
 

CIRCUSPACE in the Cafler Suites (All ages)

With the Whangarei Community Circus and Circus Kumarani

What are Circus skills?

Circus Skills, as well as for pure entertainment, have been used internationally as a unique way of developing skills and expertise and offers a wide range of opportunities that allow anyone to be able to find an area to excel.
 

Ever wanted to run away and join the Circus?

Here's your chance to do just that. During the Festival, Circuspace in the Cafler suites will be set up with equipment and trainers to encourage everyone to have a go. Try your hand at tightrope walking, Rolla Bolla balancing, Pedalo, acrobatics and juggling.
 

What are the benefits of juggling?

Studies indicate improvements in links between right and left brain hemisphere, improved motor skills etc. Learning a skill and performing to peers and public seems to improve self esteem and confidence, and interpersonal skills.

The festival is delighted to host and present Circuspace to the community as part of the programme.
(Note: This NOT a child-minding service & use of the equipment is conditional on adult supervision.)
 

Arts Competition – spread your artistic wings!

In support of the Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival 2007, the Whangarei District Library has organised a wonderful Arts Competition for our children from age 0 to 18. Cash prizes are being put forward by both the Library and the Festival organisers, and all the children in our community are encouraged to participate!
 

Age Groups and prizes:

0 – 4 years WIN $25
5 – 8 years WIN $50
9 – 12 years WIN $75
13 – 18 years WIN $50
 

What to do?

Draw a picture of an aspect of Winter in Northland on an A4 size paper in pencils, crayons, markers, pastels or paint. Send your entry in with a completed Entry form to a Library closest to you….
 

Competition Entry forms are available from all Whangarei District Libraries or from the library or click here for printable form.

Entries will be displayed at the Whangarei Central Library from the 19th July and throughout the Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival.

ENTRIES CLOSE ON 18th July 2008
Winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremony of the Mid Winter Arts Festival – Le Grande Finale in the evening of Sunday the 22nd July.

There are two judging sections with two lots of prizes:

1. Judged by a Panel of Judges on Sunday the 22nd July:
0 – 4 years Sue Scott, Children’s Librarian
5 – 8 years Paula Urlich, Whangarei Libraries Manager
9 – 12 years Julie Jones, Teens Librarian
13 – 18 years Chris Carey, Arts Programme Manager at Northtec

2. Judged by Popular Community Vote:
From Thursday the 19th July until the 22nd July (1pm,) members of the public are invited to visit the library and vote on their favourite artwork.
 

Courtyard Entertainment and fun @ Forum North

Doorways from the Cafler Suites and Bounty Room lead to a wonderful outdoor courtyard. Weather permitting, the courtyard will be set up with children’s stalls selling wonderful wire bubble wands, and another selling poi’s and devil sticks. Children can have a go with this equipment, and a bouncy castle is being set up for younger children.

Whilst Children are encouraged to wonder through the courtyard, they need to be supervised by an adult at all times.
 

Sand painting

Tibetan monks Geshe Jamyang Sherab and Karma Gyaltsen will be painting auspicious symbols from fine grains of coloured sands. Whilst one of them is painting, the other will work with our children and give them a go at this ancient cultural art-form.

Entertainment and mysterious creatures….

Bringwonder, Dallas the Whangarei Fairy, Kelly Belly Button, Drew the juggler and several other mysterious creatures will wonder the festival hallways and venues – delighting children and adults alike…
 

Candle-dipping

Make your own candle! From $2 to $5 you can dip, colour and make your own candle! Make a few as your own unique gifts!
 

Face-painting

Skilled face painters will turn any face into a wonder. $2 for a half face, $4 for a full face.
 

Mini Jeep rides

Outside in the council Carpark – children (and parents alike) can experience the art of driving! $4 per ride (passengers are free!)
 

Festival flags

Festival flags are being painted by the children of our community, and will be flown at each Mid Winter Arts Festival, representing the Interconnectedness between us all.

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