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CONCERTS (919) 469-4061 www.townofcary.org 15 The Family Series The Town of Cary has expanded their entertainment offerings to in- clude a Family Series —-family-friendly performances that can be enjoyed by young and old alike, at an affordable price! All tickets are $8 each. Visit www.townofcary.org, or call (919) 462-2055 for performance and ticket details. Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel | 10 a.m. The Emperor's New Clothes | 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25 Once again, the Children's Theatre of Charlotte returns to Cary with two shows in one day: "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel" and a world premiere retelling of the Hans Christian Anderson classic, "The Emperor's New Clothes". As a delightful musical adaptation of the book by Virginia Lee Burton, "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel", is a story of two friends whose hard work and determina - tion finally pay off. Come back later for Max Bush's adaptation of "The Emperor's New Clothes". A mother and son fool the vain and selfish Emperor into believing that they can make him an extraordinary suit that is both beautiful and magical. Will the Emperor "see through" their plan? Come down to the arts center to find out! Buy tickets for the morning show, the afternoon show, or both! www.ctcharlotte.org Cary Ballet presents A Mini Very Cary Christmas Saturday, December 20 | 10 a.m. Cary Ballet Company & The 3D Project present a holiday produc- tion wrapped up in one hour! In "A Mini Very Cary Christmas", you will be treated to exclusive holiday jazz works by dancers of The 3D Project, followed by a mini ballet demonstration presented by Cary Ballet's Artistic Director. In keeping with holiday tradition, Cary Ballet Company will close this performance with a condensed and delightful version of the "Nutcracker" with the Sugarplum Fairy and other dances. Afterwards, as an additional feature to this performance, join us for A Special Ballerina Tea. Following the show, you and your child will decorate and customize a tea cup for a "spot of tea", and partici - pate in a photo op with our featured ballerinas. Moms and Dads, bring your cameras! The Special Ballerina Tea is a limited package, which includes premiere seating for the performance. Tickets for the package are $16. So get your tickets early while supplies last. www.caryballet.com Build-a-Band Concert with the Triangle Wind Ensemble Sunday, February 8 | 4 p.m. Join director Evan Feldman and the 50-member Triangle Wind Ensemble, a semi-professional concert band, in discovering the building blocks of concert music. This fun, interactive, hour-long concert will include creative opportunities for kids and adults alike to be part of the music-making and to have their creative ideas per - formed by the band. You'll also be treated to great entertainment and musical compositions that everyone will appreciate and enjoy. www.trianglewind.org Mr. Blue Shoes Saturday, March 7 | 3 p.m. Take your child on a historical journey through America's cultur- al heritage, covering a span of 400 years of music, song, dance, and storytelling. Mr. Blue Shoes is a one hour, highly interactive and engaging, multisensory live music experience that encom- passes Blues music, history, and life lessons, designed to inspire children of all ages about music and learning. Not only will chil- dren be engaged throughout the performance, they will become part of the performance—singing, dancing, clapping, participating in call and response, and perhaps even taking part on stage! http://mrblueshoes.com Participate in one of the pre‐show Parent & Child Arts and Crafts classes this fall: Crafty Class Connections Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel: Make a Mike and Mary Ann Make a steam shovel model with an operator! Take a class on October 16, 17 or 18. The Emperor's New Clothes: Garments for Emperors and Empresses! E b lli h d t fit f Embellish a cape and create a crown fit for an emperor or empress! Then let the fun continue as we participate in an onstage fashion parade to show off our "visible" garments! Take a class on October 18, 23 or 24. Class Bonus: EachchildthatregistersforaCraftyClass More information about our Crafty Class Connections can be found in the Arts section of the brochure. Class Bonus: Each child that registers for a Crafty Class will receive premiere seating and can see the show for a reduced ticket price of $5. Tickets for events that display the eTix symbol can be purchased in person at the Cary Arts Center, M-F, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. or Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. online at www.etix.com or through the eTix Phone Center (1-800-514-3849) M-F 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., or Sun.: 12-8 p.m.