9TH ANNUAL RHAPSODY IN BLOOM ARTS FESTIVAL
The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will present the ninth annual Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, noon to 5:00 p.m. This event—a celebration of art, music, food and bloom—is sponsored by WCBU 89.9 fm radio and the Times Newspapers.
Come see the inspired works of a diverse selection of local artists; listen to the beat of talented musicians and performers; and taste culinary creations from some of Peoria’s best eateries – all in a fragrant garden setting! Highlights of the event include:
KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT AT LUTHY BOTANICAL GARDEN RHAPSODY IN BLOOM ARTS FESTIVAL TO FEATURE KIDDIE ROCK BAND & STORYTELLER
Children’s entertainment at the Peoria Park District’s 9th annual Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival – Saturday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, noon to 5:00 p.m. – will include kiddie rock band Mindy Hester & the Time Outs and author/storyteller Dr. Mike Lockett on Sunday.
Mindy Hester & the Time Outs
Mindy Hester & the Time Outs is described as a Kiddie Rock Band for ALL ages. Lead vocalist and guitarist Mindy Hester graduated from the Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago in 1992 and went on to do television and film roles in Los Angeles. She then started teaching at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music in the adult guitar and Wiggleworms children’s music program. She currently lives in Chicago and tours the Midwest year round.
Dr. Mike Lockett
Mike Lockett is a life-long educator and storyteller who has won many awards for his recorded stories and bilingual children’s books. He tells his tales across the U.S. and internationally and was recently appointed as the Illinois liaison for The National Youth Storytelling Showcase (NYSS), previously held by his friend Brian “Fox” Ellis. Experience Dr. Lockett’s storytelling skills online on his website, www.mikelockett.com
To learn more about the ninth annual Rhapsody in Bloom Arts Festival at Luthy Botanical Garden, visit www.peoriaparks.org. For more information about the children’s activities/entertainment at the Festival, call events coordinator Ann Kizer at (309) 681-3507.