On Tuesday, October 28th WE TELL STORIES - LA's multi-ethnic children's storytelling theatre company - presents The 3rd Annual **Haunted Harvest Storytelling Festival** from 3-8 pm at the Old LA Farmer's Market in Highland Park at Avenue 58 & Figueroa, 90042.
This FREE outdoor festival is a great way for families to enjoy Halloween in a comfortable, lively setting with fun for the whole family.
We Tell Stories will perform three 30-minute story-plays filled with the spirit of the season. Performances begin when three actors arrive with a trunk full of costumes and props. Audience participation is encouraged as kids are selected to wear costumes and play an integral role in every performance.
This year's guest artist, The Alley Cats, America's Premier Doo-Wop Group, will perform two 30-minute shows. The Alley Cats perform in schools and venues throughout the country, often opening for Jay Leno. (www.thealleycats.com) Famed stiltwalking team Gumplestiltskin, who have performed in festivals all over Southern California and the world, will also participating. (www.gumplestiltskin.com)
A Carved Pumpkin Contest is a new addition to this year's program. Participants are encouraged to enter their already-carved pumpkin for judging by 4 pm. The Festival features additional attractions including a Costume Contest sponsored by the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council, face painting courtesy of Rock Rose Gallery, and a free raffle.
Metro provides transportation via Gold Line to Highland Park Station. (www.metro.net) Parking lot and street parking available. This festival is made possible by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and supported by Councilmembers Ed P. Reyes and Jose Huizar and the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council.
Since 1981, We Tell Stories has entertained and educated more than four million youngsters and families at schools and venues throughout Southern California. For more information, visit us at: http://www.wetellstories.org or call us at 323.256.2336.
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