GHOULS AND GHORDS HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, October 26th, 2008, Sunday, Noon-6pm. CATWALK and The Cheetah Girls Author Deborah Gregory will be one of the many authors and artists featured at the annual, fabbie, fun Halloween Celebration sponsored by the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225. 718-623-7200. Rain or shine event. Free for children under 12 years old. Lots of ghoulish and musical festivities on hand so come dressed for the occasion. The day will end with the Dramatic Drum Parade--Costume Parade and Drum Circle.
Northern Brazilian drum corps Maracatu NY leads our celebrated costume parade and drum circle like nobody's business! Join in the fun and carry larger-than-life puppets and colorful banners, make raucous music, shake your bag o' bones, or just show off your costume for all to see!
Parade begins at the Main Stage.
Deborah Gregory, author of The Cheetah Girls and CATWALK will be the guest author,
on October 9th-October 11th, 2008
at Novello Festival of Reading in Charlotte, North Carolina
Held each October since 1991, the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's award-winning Novello Festival of Reading is a celebration of reading and books including presentations by best selling authors and other reading-related activities.
WordPlay Saturday is an integral part of Novello. Held on the first Saturday during Novello, this family-driven street festival includes stage acts, author appearances and autographing, themed activity areas, writing workshops, music, storytelling and more.
For ticket or more information, visit: www.novellofestival.net; or call, 704-416-0101
