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Arcadia Weekly Mar 29, 2013
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L.A. Puppet Fest, a celebration of the art and creativity of all things related to puppetry to be presented by a myriad of puppetry organizations located throughout greater Los Angeles from April 2 through the 28th, come together to create a great experience for locals and visitors of all ages. This inaugural citywide festival offers a variety of events, shows, exhibitions and classes for all ages and tastes, bringing the best puppetry can offer to fans, those who want to learn and those who want to participate. L.A. Puppet Fest 2013 is sponsored in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).
Participants of the First Annual L.A. Puppet Fest include: Automata; Bali & Beyond; Bob Baker Marionette Theater; Grand Performances; International Puppetry Museum; Leslie K. Gray and Mercado La Paloma; Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and Handmade Puppet Dreams; Million Puppet March; Puppet School; Rogue Artists Ensemble; Skirball Cultural Center; and UCB Theatre.
“The Los Angeles region is home to an eclectic world-class history of innovative puppetry arts; and we are still growing as a dynamic center for creative entrepreneurs, superb companies and presenting venues that embrace or specialize in puppetry arts. As a sponsor of Los Angeles’ first official Puppet Fest, the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has played a mentorship role in empowering some of our region’s most energetic players to organize and market a lively schedule of entertaining and participatory events with something for all types of audiences. We are certain that this increased concentration of smiles and laughter will be a great way for Los Angeles to join our country in celebrating National Puppetry Week,” exclaimed Joe Smoke, Director of Cultural Grant Programs, City of Los Angeles DCA.
For more information please visit the L.A. Puppet Fest website at www.LAPuppetFest.com or you can check each participating event has its own contact information. Events range from Free to $25 per person and may have age recommendations. L.A. Puppet Fest can be found on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LAPuppetFest and on Twitter @LAPuppetFest.
