By: Denna Beena
Contributing Writer
The Orlando Kids Fringe team has partnered up with us, theDailyCity, to put on fun activities at our Cardboard Art Festival. Now is the time to see them in their full glory! The Kids Fringe team will have tons of super fun and enriching activities for children of all ages on the weekends during the Orlando Fringe Festival. All of their activities and shows will be held at the beautiful Mennello Museum.
Children will have the opportunity to interact with performers and artist from all over the world. It's truly magical, and free!
Kids Fringe will have cute Fringezilla t-shirts for sale so please pick up one and support them!
Be sure to keep an eye out for a HUGE pillow fight for kids and adults at the Mayor Tree this Sunday at 2:00pm!! I hear there will be 248 pillows to share
Check out their press release below and be sure to check out the Kids Fringe whether you have kids or are a kid at heart.
Kids Fringe schedule is here. Seriously, check out these activities! Everything about Kids Fringe is to love!
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Kids Fringe Invites Families to Experience the Arts in Loch Haven Park
Orlando, FL –May 1, 2013 – The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is hosting Kids Fringe, on Saturday and Sunday May 17th& 18th and May 24th and25th at The Mennello Museum of American Art. Kids Fringe is a unique part of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both weekends. The festival will include performances by national and international Fringe performers, workshops under the Mayor Tree, hands-on art activities, character meet-and-greets, a bounce house, and much more! Kids Fringe showcases innovative and educational arts programming suitable for children of all ages. Performers from all over the world will be showcasing their talents and interacting with the audiences. Rocket launches, pillow fights, cartoon parades, and a fairy dance party are also on the list of festivities. Kids Fringe is an immersive art experience that captivates guests of all ages and continues to grow.
This year's participants include IBEX Puppetry, Mr. Richard, SAK Comedy Lab, Voci Dance, Circus Arts, Mad Science, Crealde School of Art, Humor Resources Improv and many more! Kids Fringe is sponsored by City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant, Michael T. Gibson, P. A. Auto Justice Attorney, and The Mennello Museum of American Art.
About Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival - The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is the longest running Fringe in the United States, celebrating 23 years. It is a member of the United States Association of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) and the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) and follows the CAFF mandate to remain 100% unjuried, 100% uncensored, 100% accessible for artists and audiences alike, with 100% of ticket sales given back to the artists. Orlando Fringe is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. All revenues from ticket purchases and artwork sales go directly back to the artist. Proceeds from Fringe button sales, $9 each are required for entry, go directly to the Orlando Fringe. Orlando Fringe receives generous funding from United Arts of Central Florida, Culture Builds Orlando, The Barry L. Miller Foundation, and Orange County Government. Orlando Fringe's Presenting Sponsors are Clear Channel Outdoor, Hard Rock and Walt Disney World Resorts.
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