An Encore Performance......

Last time Porkchop Productions performed for us I gave them two thumbs up (Ála Roger Ebert) but after last Thursday’s performance I am giving them a full downtown high five! This time the ladies performed “Sleeping Beauty” and what a performance it was! They had the children and the adults fascinated with their humor and high jinx! We were so happy to be able to have them back.

Stacy Maxwell and Laura Blanchette, the ladies of Porkchop, are from Aiken SC. They travel all over the Southeast with their shows and also are veteran radio, theater and voiceover artists. They are just a pleasure to host and we hope to have them back soon! They have an excellent Christmas show and we are attempting to get the funding to bring them back for the holidays.

We thank our partners at the Lee County Arts Council and The Bishopville Opera House. The 2011 Lee County Summer Reading program is partially funded by a grant from the SC State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Once was just not enough......

Well, we wished for it, and we got our wish. A few weeks ago, we hosted Pork Chop Productions and their staging of the “Bremen Town Musicians;” at the time I hoped we would be able to have them back again. Well, they are coming back on August 11th to stage “Sleeping Beauty.”

Anyone who has seen these talented actors has been enchanted with their interpretation of the classic fairy stories. Their stage presence and effervescent energy light up the stage, and pull the audience into the story. Of course, by using audience volunteers, they draw the audience in even more. (You think we like these girls – you got it we do!!)

So make plans to join us at The Bishopville Opera House on Thursday August 11th at 1:30 P.M. and help us welcome the Pork Chop Productions interpretation of “Sleeping Beauty.”

Pork Chop Productions......

Last Thursday's production of "The Musicians of Bremen Town" was such a huge success that we have decided to asked these two talented actresses to return. Back by popular demand!!

The ladies will be staging "Sleeping Beauty" at the Bishopville Opera House on Thursday August 11th at 1:30PM. We can't wait!

Following are some snaps from last weeks production.

We thank our partners at the Lee County Arts Council and The Bishopville Opera House. The 2011 Lee County Summer Reading program is partially funded by a grant from the SC State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Finished Product.........

Well, the Summer Reading Art class has concluded and we are displaying the finished works of art at the library. We will be moving the art to the Bishopville Opera House Drayton Gallery later this month.

The painting class went so well, we will be offering another. “Acrylic Painting with Dawn and Jess” will be on :
July 12th and 14th
July 19th and 21st
July 26th and 28th.
All classes will start at 10:00 AM at the Opera House and last about an hour. This is also a limited capacity program so you have to come to the library to sign up. The instructors are Dawn Ellen and Jessica Hiddemen.

We thank our partners at the Lee County Arts Council, The Bishopville Opera House and Clemson Extension. The 2011 Lee County Summer Reading program is partially funded by a grant from the SC State Library and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Cooking with Darlas..........

Last week we had our “Cooking with Darlas” program at the Clemson Extension Building. This is one of our most popular activities of the Summer Reading Program. Darlas Moore, Clemson Extension Agent, leads the youngsters through the preparation of an entire meal. She shows how to properly measure ingredients, proper food handling and sanitation. Because the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is “One World – Many Stories” Darlas planned an international menu. The children made a Mexican Eggroll, Chinese Rice and German Streusel. Of course the best part was, that after all their hard work, the youngsters got to EAT their efforts! We will have another “Cooking with Darlas” program on July 21st. If you would like to participate, please sign up at the Library – there is a limited number of spaces.

Bright Star Traveling Theater.......

As you can see from the rapt attention of the audience, The Bright Star Production presentation was huge success. The audience was completely caught up in the stories. Akili and Jabari presented the legends and folktales of Africa in a delightful and intriguing way!


Both the youngsters and the adults were captivated. We thank the Lee County Arts Council and the Bishopville Opera House for partnering in this event.

The 2011 Summer Reading Program begins.....

Here are some heroes from Saturdays Kick Off Gala.

Louis and Vicki Moniz. Thanks so much for your help.

Kay Farmer & South Atlantic Canners for letting us use the trailer, and helping me get it unlocked!!

The AmeriCorps volunteers. They were the hands that got the job done.

Special mention for Laresha McDaniel who was my shadow all day. Helped me save my wounded wing. Also helped Brender-boo all day long!

Thanks to all. Hope you all had a good time.
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