Wednesday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. David Chicken Part superhero, part Elvis, 100 percent fun! Called ”downright hilarious“ by Nick Jr. magazine, David Chicken brings energy and excitement to his family-friendly performances. David has three CDs filled with super-catchy music as well as an Emmy Award-winning DVD, The Adventures Of … David Chicken, which promotes good health and fitness through funny music and even funnier videos. Exercise, reading, good hygiene and the simple joys of life are a few of the themes that drive David’s material. David is working on a new CD, a new DVD and a television pilot and is a 2009 Parents’ Pick nominee. He performs with his real-life mom, Mama Chicken. Artist’s Web site www.davidchicken.com

Wednesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Boogers Rock ‘n’ roll that’s just for kids Since The Boogers (Sticky, Crusty and Greenie) visited the Levitt Pavilion last summer, their debut album, Road to Rock, won a 2009 National Parenting Publications Gold Award! This summer, they’re back with their children's music that brings the chord-driven rock – and isn't lame! In addition to great original songs like This Song's About Transportation and I Don't Need to be Worried, The Boogers pride themselves on providing a unique take on children's classic songs. For them, it's not just about putting a different beat to the music – lots of children's artists have already done that across lots of genres (blues, jazz, funk, reggae, lame rock). The Boogers are about interpreting the songs and adding new lyrics, whole new sections and melodies to better communicate their messages and create something familiar to kids that’s also completely original and fun. Artist’s Web site www.meet-the-boogers.com

 

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Big Don Positive hip-hop for the kid in all of us   Award-winning hip-hop artist, Don Robinson, has been named Hip-Hop Artist of the Year nine times by the Austin Chronicle. His hip-hop magic focuses on the positive and inspiring aspects of what kids love about life along with hip-hop lessons in manners and the ABCs. Big Don’s positive messages for kids have led to nine CDs, national recognition by Billboard magazine and the adventure of writing for the movie soundtrack of Spy Kids’ 3-D Game Over. In Big Don, kids have a hip-hop hero who delivers.   Artist’s Web site www.bigdonproductions.com

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Trout Fishing in America Music for those who take their fun seriously   Four-time Grammy nominees, Trout Fishing in America has an infectious mix of folk/pop and family music tempered by the diverse influences of reggae, Latin, blues, jazz and classical music. The duo’s recordings have garnered three National Indie Awards and multiple Parents’ Choice Gold Awards and American Library Awards. Trout Fishing in America also made the list of Performing Songwriter magazine’s “100 Most Influential Independent Artists in the past 15 Years.” Their willingness to make fun of our most annoying, and sometimes disgusting, habits in one song, then touch hearts with tender and passionate images of family life in the next is what makes the connection between Trout Fishing in America and their audience so real.   Artist’s Web site www.troutmusic.com

 

 

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mammoth Follies Larger than life!   Dinosaurs storm the stage in Mammoth Follies, exploring the wonders of evolution in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets. This show makes historic and scientific facts (as well as some myths) about the great age of the dinosaur larger than life as enormous puppets populate the stage, including host, Willie Mammoth; Smiley, the Saber-Toothed Tiger; Bessie, the 27-foot Apatosaurus; Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 11-foot tall T. Rex in a musical trip through prehistoric times.   Artist’s Web site www.hvpuppets.org