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Summer Road Trip 2015 Family Nights: "On the Road with the Library" with Chris Fascione

Event Date: 
Jul 16 2015 - 6:00pm

“On the Road with the Library,” performed by nationally recognized master storyteller, Chris Fascione, is a fun-filled, participatory show for all ages.  Chris’ absolutely engaging performance will have the audience wondering what will happen next.  His unique combination of storytelling, mime, juggling and comedy creates colorful characters from literature who tell their stories as laughter abounds.  Spontaneous and funny, Chris’ performance is always delightful and surprising. 

Thursday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m.

This program is free and open to the public and for all ages. 

Parents and Caregivers: If your child has food allergies, please let us know. We want to be sure that everyone is included when we have treats or refreshments. 

Chris Fascione's greatest passion has always been performing for children and their families.  Chris has been touring throughout the United States for over twenty years, performing over 300 shows annually. He has conducted workshops on storytelling and read-aloud techniques to educational professionals and has been the keynote speaker at numerous literary events.  Chris is a "Storytelling World" award-winner, has been featured through "Reading is Fundamental," highlighted at the Connecticut and Illinois Storytelling Festivals, and has appeared on several children's television programs. He has been honored to have been selected by the Illinois Arts Council to be on their Artstour Roster of Artists for the past 18 years.

As a professional storyteller/actor, Chris incorporates his acting, mime, juggling and comedic skills to both entertain and lead children into the world of books, promoting literacy and a love of reading. He received his theater training from Connecticut College and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and worked with several national children's theater companies such as the Missoula Children's Theater and Child's Play Touring Theatre prior to developing his own show. 

"On the Road with the Library" is the fourth event out of six outstanding and engaging Family Nights that the Library is hosting during the summer.  These professionally presented programs will provide families with some of the best in live family entertaiment.

Parents and Caregivers: If your child has food allergies, please let us know. We want to be sure that everyone is included when we have treats or refreshments.

The Library is located at 305 Marquette Street, LaSalle, IL and is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant and welcoming.  If you wish to attend the event and have special needs because of a disability, please contact Donna Blomquist at 815-223-2341 to discuss arrangements.