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The Fine Arts Center is the perfect venue for your next opening night! Currently on stage are the Porta Puppet Players, enjoying their 4th Season at the Fine Arts Center. Please join them for a fun filled night of dinner and theatre with your favorite little theatre goer!

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2OO4 Schedule
4th Season of Porta Puppet Players

First Wednesday of Each Month
Dinner at 6pm, Show at 7 pm, both for $12 per person. Contact the Fine Arts Center for reservations.

Wednesday, July 7
"Star Spangled Banter" salutes July with our true 4th-of-July Picnic, plus very special puppet visitors, patriotic sing-a-longs, flag-waving, and justice for all .... as joyfully emceed by our comedically-correct "Indie Pendants!" Among the puppet luminaries : the Statue of Liberty, Betsy Ross, Miss Liberty Belle, the American Bald Eagle, and Uncle Sam himself!

Wednesday, August 4
"Kiddie Karaoke Night' With Kiddie-Komic "Uncle" Wayne at the baby grand, open mikes galore, and a melodious menu of Kid-Friendly songs to choose from while you dine! Even perform songs not on the list! A fun evening for your child ,on stage!

Wednesday, Sept. 8
"An Evening With Aesop" consists of 5 of Aesop's most popular Fables, as vividly told in our unique style of original puppet musical-comedy! Featuring the Fables: Grasshopper and the Ant, Fox and the Grapes, Tortoise and the Hare, Mouse and the Lion, and Boy Who Cried Wolf!

Wednesday, October 6
"Witch Class" brings Porta Puppets' very own "Broomella" giving and mostly taking tips on how to make Halloween as fun, and as outrageous, as can be! Comedy, puppets, games, and unique sing-a-longs...as presided by our #1 comedienne, JoAnne Merhtens! Also inclusive: Halloween Costume Contest.

Wednesday, November 3
"The BepuzzIed Pilgrim" is a traditional visit from our perennial pilgrim, "Xavier," (Comedian Vatican Lokey), in Porta Puppet's most hilarious original puppet musical-comedy! See what "the first Thanksgiving" was never like! Recommended for ages 3 - 93!

Saturday, December 4
"Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus!" Comedy, puppets, sing-a-longs, scrumptious big meal, lap-visits, and photo with our tremendous twosome! From 10 am - 12 pm. $20.

Wednesday, December 8
"The Toymaker's Helper" is North Pole's #1 Elf (Seasons Greetings) who shares his North Pole chores and characters on his last day on the job before retiring! Comedy, puppet sing-a-longs, and...of course, Santa!

 
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