Festival of Tales
Paradise Valley Community College is proud to partner with Mortenson for the thirteenth, bi-annual Festival of Tales -- a FREE community literacy event. Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and engineering services provider and together we're inviting families to enjoy a full day of storytelling and cultural activities. It's an event that brings reading to life!
Children who participate receive free books and can participate in various activities including; demonstrations, vendors, arts and crafts, games, face painting, live music, food trucks and more!
“Festival of Tales is one of my favorite events here at PVCC,” said Meggin Kirk, education program director. “Not only does it help develop awareness and understanding for other cultures through storytelling, it often is the spark to ignite one's passion for learning.”
Since its inception in 2009, Festival of Tales has attracted more than 17,000 people from Maricopa County and more than 40,000 books have been given away to children and their families. In 2019, Festival of Tales was recognized with two distinguished awards from the Maricopa County Community College District, including the Diversity Advisory Council award and the Paul M. Pair Innovation of the Year award.
Join us April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this FREE event!
Where: PVCC Union Hills Campus, 18401 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ
Event activities will occur in and around the Kranitz Student Center (KSC). Free parking is available.
Spring 2024 Festival of Tales Schedule
PVCC Theatre for Youth in the Black Box Studio Theater- The Siblings and the Traveling Stone
9:45 and 11:00 - Approximately 40-45 minutes
Written specifically for children in Kindergarten-Second grade, but open to all, this show mixes and changes the stories of Hansel and Gretel, The Magic Mirror (a Spanish folktale), Robin Hood, and Beauty and the Beast. Hansel and Gretel must meet and help out their new friends to save their own family. They learn lessons of confidence and bravery and to never judge a book by its cover.
Dance Performance in the Black Box Studio Theater--
12:00 Approximately 20-25 minutes
The PVCC Dance Program will perform selected pieces from its Spring Dance Collection. A brief movement participation for all children will be included at the end.
Storytelling sessions in M Classrooms (ages 5 and up)
10:00
11:00
12:00
Story Time in M Classrooms (ages 4 and up)
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Buxton Library storytime with music and movement (ages 4 and under) Storytimes
10:00
11:00
E Amphitheater
9:00 am -9:25 am - DJ/Playback
9:30 am -10:00 am - UJI PVCC Jazz Combo (Jazz)
10:15 am - 11:00 am - Rosetta Verde (Latin Music)
11:15 am - 12:00 pm - The Black Hole (Electric Blues)
12:15 pm-1:00 pm - SunKissed (singer-songwriter/pop)
Questions?
Contact E-mail: meggin.kirk@
Contact Phone: 602-787-6659
Check out this video for a quick peek at past events: https://www.youtube.