2004 Sudbury Day Festival Schedule
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2004 Sudbury Day Festival Schedule
Main Stage Performances: Noon-5:00
Noon Etienne, the Sorbonne-educated comedian and acrobat whose blend of circus and charisma is pure magic! Performing amazing stunts with European elegance, he dazzles with his dexterity and touches the heart with his humanity.
1:00 Celia Ayala y Su Ballet Folklorico Cultural is Bostons leading exponent of Puerto Rican bomba music, whose roots can be traced back to the drumming of West African slaves brought to the coastal areas of Puerto Rico during the 17th and 18th centuries. Bomba has been called a meeting between the drums and the dancer.
2:00 Four on the Floor is a unique quartet of Cape Breton Celtic step dancers.The dance, which originated in Scotland, features quick, intricate steps that are choreographed to Celtic fiddle music. Most recently Four on the Floor has been seen with Grammy-nominated fiddling sensation Natalie MacMaster.
3:00 Great Meadows Morris and Sword is a group of high school-age students from the Greater Boston area who perform traditional English morris and rapper sword dances, which was developed during the 19th century in the mining villages of Newcastle. It is performed by five dancers connected together in a ring by holding onto flexible metal “swords,” known as “rappers,” with handles on both ends.
Angkor Dance Troupe performs classical or court dance, which is considered by many to be a universal symbol of Cambodian culture. The dance form is particularly meaningful for postwar Cambodians as they work to reclaim and rebuild a treasured heritage.
4:00 After their rousing performance last year, Rumbafrica returns with its toe-tapping Soukous music and dance of the Congo. Drawing on the rich culture of Africa, the original music and dance convey a message of peace with original songs in French, Swahili, Tshiluba and English.
Children’s Pavilion Interactive Performers: Noon-5:00
Become an active participant in Sudbury Day, by learning a few moves from the professionals:
12:00 Giorgio’s Tae Kwando & Fitness Demonstration
12:30 Children’s Book reading by Friends of the Goodnow Library and dance by Dancer’s Workshop
1:00 Latin Salsa Dancing
1:30 Sudanese African Drumming
2:00 Mr. Mysterio Magic Show
2:30 Children’s book reading by Friends of the Goodnow Library and dance by Dancer’s Workshop
3:00 Cape Breton Step Dancing by Four-on-the-Floor
3:30 Celtic Rapper demonstration by Great Meadows Morris and Sword
4:00 Children’s book reading by Friends of the Goodnow Library and dance by Dancer’s Workshop
4:30 Hula Dancing
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides: 3:00-5:00 (weather permitting)
Get a bird’s eye view of Sudbury Day in “Big Max,” the RE/MAX international hot air balloon. Presented by Sudbury resident and realtor Anne Hollows of RE/MAX Carriage Way in Wayland. Tickets: $10 with proceeds to benefit the WARM2Kids Foundation, a mentoring organization based in Maynard.
Continental Scavenger Hunt: Noon-5:00
Children can embark on an adventure and learn about the world around them by participating in the Sudbury Day Continental Scavenger Hunt. Kids pick up scavenger hunt sheets at the Sudbury Day Information Table or at the Children’s Pavilion and then find the answers to all ten world fact questions at the Marketplace. When kids have found the answers to all five questions, place the sheet in the entry boxes at the Sudbury Day Information Table or the Children’s Pavilion. Everyone gets a small prize just for entering, and one person will receive the grand prize of an atlas and world encyclopedia from Usborne Books. There are also many other runner up prizes from area businesses.
Children’s Pavilion: Noon-5:00
The popular Children’s Pavilion returns this year with a whole new set of adventures. With passport in hand, children can set out on an expedition to explore the far corners of the world. They can discover rare gems, get their picture taken in the Australian Outback, play Olympian games and more! Admission is $10 per child, which includes participation in seven individual activities (Olympian Games, Polar Blast, Thunder Down Under, Out of Africa, Pacific Islands, Far East, and Discover America) and a keepsake passport. Special thanks to Sudbury resident Marybeth Sherrin and her company, PartyRoundtheWorld.com, for sharing this unique program with the festival each year.
The Marketplace: Noon-5:00
With nearly 70 vendors and community organizations, there’s something for everyone—from hot air balloon rides and moon bouncers to photos of Asia and denim clothing and accessories! The Lincoln Mason’s Lodge is offering its free Child Identification Program (CHIP) featuring everyone’s favorite policeman, Officer Rocky Corrando. Several booths are also offering free crafts for children, and each booth has a country information card that provides answers to the exciting Continental Scavenger Hunt. Visit the Sudbury Day Information Booth or the Children’s Pavilion for a complete list of vendors and their corresponding countries and crafts.