Thanks to all who came out! What a wonderful day!

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Art House Productions hosts first Kid Fest carnival
Published: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 1:30 PM
By Stephanie Musat/ For The Jersey Journal

Liam McGovern thinks he is Spiderman. He climbs on everything, shoots webs out of his hands - even wears Spiderman pajamas to bed.

So when his mom, Karen, heard that there was free face painting at Art House Productions today, she decided to let her 5-year old boy live out his dream.

McGovern got his face painted as Spiderman and ran through Art House Productions pretending he was the superhero.

"This makes him happy," Karen said. "These kinds of events make all kids happy."

That's why Art House Productions decided to host Kid Fest for the first time. It's a way to showcase the services available while also giving kids a place to interact and have fun, said Christine Goodman, director of Art House productions.

Plus, there aren't many festivals in the winter, so she knew kids would have a great time coming out and having fun, she said.

"I am thrilled with the turnout," she said, as kids whizzed past her. The room was an organized chaos with boots set up around the perimeter, allowing kids to roam free in the middle.

There was face painting, sewing, a stage for dancing and Goodman's favorite- chocolate mustaches so kids could pose with the facial hair and then eat it.

More than 100 kids attended the event that started at 10 a.m. It was constant movement until 2 p.m. when the event ended.

"I love the energy in here," Goodman said.

The event also featured samplings of creativity workshops, games, live performances and acting exercises featured in Art House?s year-round programs for youth.

The Art House paired with Story Haven, a workshop program for kids, to host the event. Amy Elise of Story Haven, said it will be an opportunity for kids to play during the winter months, as most festivals are held over the summer. ?It gives the kids something to look forward to during these cold winter months,? she said.

kool will be there.

Sure! We'll have face painting, a craft table, vendors and food, a raffle of FUNKY CITY BABY winter hats, music performances. Come on out!

-Christine

Nothing for the 1 to 2 year old kids?

Art House Productions
presents

KID FEST!
A Festival of Story and Performance for Youth

SATURAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2012
10AM-2PM

FREE EVENT!

Face Painting * Giveaways * Crafts * Music * Yummy Food

Also enjoy free demos:

Story Haven
Creativity Workshops for Kids
GAMES & STORIES
11am
(Ages 3-5)

STAGES! Junior
Introduction to Musical Theater
ACTING & IMPROVISATION
12pm
(Ages 5-10)

STAGES!
Theater Academy and Performance Company for Youth
LIVE PERFORMANCES
1pm
(Ages 10-17)


LOCATION
Art House Productions
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
info@arthouseproductions.org
201.915.9911


www.arthouseproductions.org