On Monday, August 17, 2017, at 11 am the Festival of Arts welcomes author and illustrator Jennifer Gray Olson to the weekly series, Art and Story Time. Olson will be reading her children’s book Ninja Bunny and signing copies of her book, available for purchase from the Festival’s gift shop.
Ninja Bunny is a fresh, funny, and hip picture book about a little bunny who wants to be… a ninja.
How to be a SUPER AWESOME NINJA:
Rule #1. You must always work alone.
Rule #2. You must be super sneaky, especially in the most dangerous of situations.
Rule #3. A super awesome ninja must: possess incredible strength, achieve invisibility, master the skill of climbing, gain the ability to fly…
This little bunny is ready to embark on his path to becoming a ninja. But is he cut out for the ninja life? Especially if it means leaving his friends behind?
Jennifer Gray Olson is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in art education. She is a glassblower and sculptor. In addition to writing and illustrating, Jennifer is also the co-coordinator of the SCBWI Orange County/Riverside/San Bernardino illustrators’ schmooze. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two boys, and baby girl. Learn more about Jennifer and view her illustrations at JenniferGrayOlson.com.
Art and Story Time is a weekly event for children 5 and under. Every Monday features a different book read aloud plus a hands-on art project. There may even be special surprise visits from illustrators, story characters, and more! Art and Story Time is free with Festival Admission, and children 12 and under receive free admission all summer long.
2017 ART AND STORY TIME SCHEDULE
July 17: “Ninja Bunny” written by Jennifer Gray Olson
July 24: “Why is Blue Dog Blue” written by George Rodrigue
July 31: “Fuddles and Puddles” written by Frans Vischer
Aug 07: “Jill and Dragon” written by Lesley Barnes
Aug 14: “The Dot” written by Peter Reynolds
Aug 21: “Pigs and a Blanket” written by James Burks
Aug 28: “Harold and the Purple Crayon” written by Crockett Johnson
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS FINE ART SHOW
Celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2017, the Festival of Arts is one of the most highly-acclaimed juried fine art shows featuring the artwork of 140 award-winning artists. In the newly renovated, multi-million dollar facility, patrons may enjoy the work of exhibiting artists, demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, on-site restaurants and much more. For a full listing of events, visit LagunaFestivalofArts.org. The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Southern California Acura Dealers, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.
DATES & TIMES
July 5 – August 31, 2017
Open daily from 10am – 11:30pm
Early closing August 26 at 1:30pm
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: Weekdays $8, Weekends $12
Students & Seniors: Weekdays $5, Weekends $8
Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
Passport to the Arts:
A special promotion (funded in part by Bank of America): Passport to the Arts for only $24. Includes unlimited admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts, the Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna Art-A-Fair. Enjoy works of art by more than 500 artists, 300 hands-on workshops, dozens of special events, plus a one time, all-day free parking pass with each Passport purchased. Order online at www.LagunaBeachPassport.com. Passports also available for purchase on-site at each festival location during the summer. Offer excludes Pageant of the Masters.
LOCATION
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
FOR INFORMATION & TICKETS
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Sharbie Higuchi
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
