Bring your family to the Carver for a series of exciting adventures in cultural arts. Fun-filled days include a matinee presentation by nationally-recognized artists and a variety of post-show arts and craft activities designed to enliven the experience. Visitors will travel through the Carver season’s cultural landscape, gaining insight into the world’s wealth of diversity. Visitors will also receive the Passport to Culture Discovery Guide, allowing the adventure to continue at home with fun and educational activities and background history. 2009–2010 Family Days

November 14, 2009
Solaris presents Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre
The Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre was founded on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota with the support of traditional Lakota Indian educators, healers, community leaders, championship powwow dancers, singers and storytellers. Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of the Lakota Sioux with a presentation of traditional American-Indian dance and music by tribal members.

January 30, 2010
Nai Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of the Tiger
Choreographer Nai-Ni Chen and her dance company will take you on a journey through the Chinese cultural landscape in Year of the Tiger, a celebration of the Chinese New Year. The company will perform some of the most treasured traditional dances performed during this festival, including the acrobatic, martial arts-infused Lion Dance and the Fan Dance inspired by images of the beautiful scenery of Southern China, where the weather is warm and flowers are blooming all year round.

March 13, 2010
Underground Railway Theater: Are You Ready, My Sister?
Are You Ready, My Sister? tells the story of Harriet Tubman, “great conductor” of the Underground Railroad, and the Quaker women who helped her bring 300 slaves to freedom. This historical adventure story features live music based on the spirituals of the time, dramatic scenes and audience participation. The set is a giant patchwork quilt. As the story unfolds, each square of the quilt comes to life with shadow puppets and painted backlit scenery.

April 10, 2010
Charlotte Blake Alston
In her piece entitled, Let My Stories Tell You Who I Am, Charlotte draws on a rich source of African and African-American stories, songs, games and rhythmic elements to promote an understanding of our common human experience by engaging the imagination, hopes, fears and funny bone of each individual. Using instrumentation, gestures, facial expression and audience participation, Charlotte casts a spell over her audiences in an unforgettable experience.