Ezra Jack Keats News

The holiday season is approaching and Brooklyn Public Library is ushering in these joyous times with a host of programs, events and activities. Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to financial workshops.

Fall is in the air. As we bid summer adieu, Brooklyn Public Library is ushering in cooler temps with tons of programs, events and activities. Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to bookmaking programs.

This September, programs, classes and events abound at Brooklyn Public Library (BPL.) Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to bookmaking programs. As always, all events are free and open to the public; because times are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead or checking the website when planning your next visit.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, will end its run of the Maryland premiere of the family musical, Captain Louie on March 21. Captain Louie tells the story of a young boy (Louie) who moves to a new neighborhood, and has trouble making friends.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, presents the Maryland premiere of the family musical, Captain Louie, a story of a young boy (Louie) who moves to a new neighborhood, and has trouble making friends. Lonely and sad on Halloween night, he takes an imaginary journey on his favorite toy, a red plane, to visit his old neighborhood and friends. The tricks, treats and surprises will delight young and old, and the lessons about friendship will have audiences leaving the theater smiling. Captain Louie will run 1 p.m., March 13-14 and 20-21 and 4 p.m. March 14, 20-21 in the J Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard.

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, in residence at the Community College of Baltimore County, presents the Maryland premiere of the family musical, Captain Louie, a story of a young boy (Louie) who moves to a new neighborhood, and has trouble making friends. Lonely and sad on Halloween night, he takes an imaginary journey on his favorite toy, a red plane, to visit his old neighborhood and friends. The tricks, treats and surprises will delight young and old, and the lessons about friendship will have audiences leaving the theater smiling. Captain Louie will run 1 p.m., March 13-14 and 20-21 and 4 p.m. March 14, 20-21 in the J Building Lecture Hall at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard.

The cast from Stages Theatre Company's (STC) current production, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, successfully raised more than $3,000 for the American Red Cross.

Stages Theatre Company is hosting its annual fundraising event, Snowball, Sunday, Jan. 31, which features a special performance of the current production The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

Stageworks presents the adventurous tale of a young man and his imagination, Captain Louie by Anthony Stein based on the beloved children's book The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats at Mesa Arts Center January 29 through February 7, 2010.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) is adding an extra performance of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats as a way to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake. The Snowy Day-A Benefit: Stages Theatre Company's Youth Artists' for Haiti is a collaboration effort organized by cast members and Stages Theatre Company. Tickets are $10; donations from people unable to attend the show are also accepted. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (952) 979-1111, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m or visit www.stagestheatre.org.

MESA CONTEMPORARY ARTS (MCA) FALL EXHIBITS AND EVENTS 31st Annual Contemporary Crafts January 22 - March 14, 2010

Stages Theatre Company (STC) is recognizing the groundbreaking book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats which was the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character.

Stages Theatre Company is hosting its annual fundraising event, Snowball, Sunday, Jan. 31, which features a special performance of the current production The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) is recognizing the groundbreaking book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats which was the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character.

Stageworks presents the adventurous tale of a young man and his imagination, Captain Louie by Anthony Stein based on the beloved children's book The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats at Mesa Arts Center January 29 through February 7, 2010.

Mesa Arts Center announces its Spring 2010 Performing Live Season with diverse acts that will excite patrons of all ages. For country fans, music legend Merle Haggard will perform his #1 chart topping songs. For classical music lovers, reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman is returning for an unforgettable performance.

Stages Theatre Company (STC) announces an exciting lineup of plays for children and young adults for the 2009-10 season where the page comes to the stage. The season begins Sept. 25, 2009 with Nancy Carlson's 'I Like Me' and concludes Aug. 1, 2010 with 'Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.'

TADA! Youth Theater, one of the City's best known children's musical theaters, will celebrate their 23rd season with a family musical and theater/dance piece. The theater will perform Adventures From Ezra Keats: Maggie and the Pirate & Apt 3.

The Stephen Schwartz children's musical Captain Louie, in which the young boy of the title finds Halloween adventures, will set sail on a national tour in 2006-2007

Stephen Schwartz' family musical Captain Louie will open off-Broadway at the Little Shubert Theatre on October 31st