Sunday, October 28, 2007, Noon–6 p.m.

MYSTERIOUS MUSIC

Noon–12:30

Mariachi Academy of New York

Toe-tapping traditional Mexican rhythms performed by kids ages 7–17
Location: Main Stage
Mariachi Academy of New York website
12:45–1:30

Constant Wonder & the Wonder Band

A virtual naturewalk of original songs about the earth, earwigs, and more
Location: Main Stage
Constant Wonder & the Wonder Band website
1:45–2:30

Bill Carney's Jug Addicts

A raucous ruckus of ragtime, early blues, and Tin Pan Alley tunes
Location: Main Stage
Bill Carney's Jug Addicts website
2:30–2:45

Lady Corvid and her Flock of Crows

Broken black umbrellas and crows on stilts take flight...caw, caw.
Location: Main Stage
2:00–2:45

Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang

All the way from L.A., a band to rock your socks off
Location: Tractor Stage
Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang website
2:45–3:30

AudraRox

"I Hope My Mama Says Yes" and other award-winning tunes that make kids shout, shimmy, and rock out
Location: Main Stage
Audra Rox website
3:45–4:30

Slavic Soul Party

A funky romp of brash brass, Balkan beats, and gypsy grooves
Location: Main Stage
Slavic Soul Party website

WEIRD WORKSHOPS

Noon–4:15

Recycled Junk Instruments

Create your own instrument to take home (and bug your parents).
Noon–4:15

"Bug out!" Mask Making

Transform into a dragonfly, spider, ladybug, or the insect of your dreams. Presented by the Puppetry Arts Theater
Puppetry Arts Theater website
Noon–4:15

Creepy Crawly Compost Critters

Worm power forever! Meet some wiggly worms and discover the Brooklyn Compost Project.
Noon–4:15

Great Singing Gourds from Around the World

Join international folk singer Daria as she presents gourd instruments from Africa, Latin America, and beyond.
Daria A. Mormaluk-Hajioannou website
Noon–4:15

Sassafras Leaf Ghost Portraits

Make your own ghostly plant picture to take home.
Noon–4:15

Shake, Rattle, and Roll with Gourd Shakers

Get all shook up and create a gorgeous gourd instrument you can keep.
Noon–4:15

Corn Grinding

Put in a little elbow grease and try your hand at this traditional harvesting activity.
12:30–2:30

Northeastern Brazilian Drum and Dance

Shimmy, shake, and wiggle with Brazilian dance master Cacau Arcoverde and drummers from Maracatu NY.
Maracatu NY website

OTHER ODDITIES

Noon–4:00

Carouse with a Pack of Giant Puppets

Transform yourself and strut your stuff in our puppet menagerie. NOTE: Puppets can be signed out for the costume parade with an adult's driver's license or other valid ID.
Puppeteers Cooperative website
Noon–4:15

Botanical Beads: Plants as Jewelry

Squash seeds and dried flowers are strung into wearable gems by jeweler Margarita Poulson.
Noon–4:15

Ghouls and Gourds Tattoo Parlor

Get inked!
12:30–1:30

Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus of Fate

Marvel as these tiny acrobats hit the big top.
Location: Tractor Stage
2:00–4:15

Carnivorous Plant Feedings

Watch as Morticia Addams (aka BBG Gardener Jennifer Williams) feeds her hungry house plants.
3:00–4:00

Phydeaux's Flying Flea Circus of Fate

Marvel as these tiny acrobats hit the big top.
Location: Tractor Stage

BATTY BOOK CORNER

Noon–4:15

Meet some of the regions's most exciting children's book authors and illustrators in person! Enjoy book signings and selected readings with:

  • R. Gregory Christie | website
    Illustrator of Deaf Musicians · Keep Climbing Girls · Yesterday I had the Blues · Jazz Baby
  • Shana Corey
    Author of You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! · Milly and the Macy’s Day Parade
  • Keith DuQuette | website
    Author and Illustrator of Little Monkey Lost · Cock-A-Doodle Moooo!: A Mixed-Up Menagerie · They Call Me Woolly: What Animal Names Can Tell Us
  • Deborah Gregory | website
    Author of The Cheetah Girls series
  • Paul Jacobs & Jennifer Swender | website
    Authors of My Subway Ride · Aibyoyo Returns · Deaf Musicians
  • Barbara Kurland
    Co-author of Gardening With Children
  • Huy Voun Lee | website
    Author of In the Leaves · In the Park
  • Richard Michelson | website
    Author of Oh, No, Not Ghosts! · Too Young for Yiddish · Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me
  • Johan Olander | website
    Author and Illustrator of A Field Guide to Monsters: Googly-Eyed Wart Floppers, Shadow Casters, Toe Eaters, and Other Creatures
  • Sean Qualls | website
    Illustrator of Dizzy · How We Are Smart
  • Javaka Steptoe | website
    Illustrator of In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers · Do You Know What I'll Do? · Hot Day on Abbott Avenue · A Pocketful of Poems · Sweet, Sweet Baby! · The Jones Family Express
  • Lauren Thompson | website
    Author of The Apple Pie that Papa Baked · Mouse's First Halloween · Mouse's First Fall

DRAMATIC DRUM PARADE

4:30–5:45

Costume Parade and Drum Circle

Northern Brazilian drum corps Maracatu NY leads our celebrated costume parade and drum circle like nobody's business! Join in the fun and carry larger-than-life puppets and colorful banners, make raucous music, shake your bag o' bones, or just show off your costume for all to see!
Parade begins at the Main Stage.
Mariachi Academy of New York

Mariachi Academy of New York

Audra Rox

Audra Rox

Constant Wonder & the Wonder Band

Constant Wonder & the Wonder Band

Bill Carney's Jug Addicts

Slavic Soul Party

Bill Carney's Jug Addicts