SPARKY’S PUPPETS PERFORM ‘TALES OF SEA & SHORE’

AT CAPE ANN HISTORICAL MUSEUM ON APRIL 14, 2007

GLOUCESTER—- On April 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. the Cape Ann Historical Museum will present ‘Tales of Sea & Shore,’ featuring Sparky Davis. Sparky’s Puppets bring children’s stories to life with colorful hand puppets, lively humor and plenty of audience participation. They have delighted children and family audiences throughout New England for over twenty-five years. The performance is part of the Museum’s Saturday Showcase series and will take place in the Museum’s Folly Cove Auditorium. This is a general admission, free, family event. No reservations are required.

Funding to support Saturday Showcase has been provided by Horizon Foundation, Inc. and Bruce J. Anderson Foundation. Designed to bring an enriching experience to Cape Ann families, Saturday Showcase focuses on both visual and performing arts with strong connections to local history allowing artists, musicians, storytellers and dancers to share their talent with the Cape Ann community. Visitors are invited to spend time in the Museum galleries following each performance.

The Cape Ann Historical Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays and on major holidays. Admission is $6.50 adults, $6.00 seniors, $4.50 students, children under 6 and Museum members are free. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at: www.capeannhistoricalmuseum.org.