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Imaginations soar at Derby library

DERBY - Vivid imaginations were the order of the day Thursday at Derby Public Library.

I attended a program featuring skaters from "Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy." The Disney ice show is now playing at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport.

I got there a few minutes early and found a group of preschoolers sitting cross-legged on the floor. I assumed they made up most of the audience.

I was wrong.
 
As the minutes ticked by, more little children - the oldest were kindergartners - filed into the room accompanied by their teachers. Lots of them.

Skater Sarah Nolan of Ontario, Canada reads a Disney story to the group.

It was amazing to see so many kids on their best behavior in a confined space. Kudos to their teachers and caregivers!
 
Below you can see who was the star of the presentation:

Tinker Bell greets the room full of kids.

As I left the library what struck me was the innocence of the children, who were so excited to meet Tinker Bell and have their photos taken with her.
She truly became real to them that morning.

Ansonia performer to premier 'Celtic Magic' in Elm City

    Ansonia Magician Daniel GreenWolf will premier his new show "Celtic Magic" at the Lyric Hall Theatre in New Haven for an eight-show run Dec. 27-30.

    Known for performing at Renaissance fairs and festivals across the United States, GreenWolf has created a show with a theme that focuses on the beauty and magic of the Irish culture.

    

    Daniel GreenWolf says his Irish heritage was the inspiration for writing the show. "There's just so much beauty in Irish mythology and history that is intertwined with magic," says the Waterbury-born wizard.
 "I was surprised to see that no had created a show like this before." The show will be combining Celtic tales, music and themes into a high-energy, 80-minute performance.

    "Celtic Magic" is taking place at Lyric Hall theatre, 827 Whalley Ave., New Haven, a restored 50-seat theater made to recreate the atmosphere of a 19th-century parlor stage.
    "This allows the audience to get up close and personal with the magic in a way you couldn't do in a big space," says GreenWolf. He assures that the show will be appropriate for all ages, despite a few dangerous feats performed during the show, along with the magic.

    " Celtic Magic" is running Dec. 27-30, with shows running daily at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
     Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for children under 11 and college students, veterans and members of Irish organizations (IDs will be required at the door for special discounts).

      Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.bit.ly/lyrichallmagic.

This information was taken from a press release.