June has lots of facepainting fun in Alabama!!

Our Story Expressions summer library program for 2010 started off yesterday at Anniston Public Library. Story Expressions combines the artistry of face and body art with the imagination of storytelling for an hour of entertainment for children and adults. We have a fun, original story written by Starshine Faces artist and owner Kristin Simpson (and her children) for the Make a Splash at your local library theme.

June 2nd the Big Sam the Balloon Man show "On the Road" will be at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Rainbow City, Alabama. You can google Meadowbrook for directions. If you have not seen Big Sam and Kristin present their gospel show using facepainting and balloon sculptures, you can visit Meadowbrook, or contact us for information on bringing the show to your church.

First Friday is June 4 in Gadsden, Alabama. We will be inside Little Faces Doll Shop so don't worry about heat or rain. There will be two artists with fabulous facepainting, glitter tattoos, and henna from 5-9. All designs are from $5-$10 each. Don't want to wait in line? Print out a Jump to the front of the line coupon on our facebook fan site: First Friday Coupon

You can also check out our facebook fan site events tab for up to date information and details on where we will be throughout the summer.

Here is a list of other Summer Events:
June 12 - Vacation Bible School, Snead Baptist Church
June 15 - Trussville, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions for children 10:00.
Learn to Paint for teens 2:00.
June 16 - Childersburg, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions and face painting. 1:00
June 17 - Trussville, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions 10:00
Oneonta, Alabama Library - Henna Show for Teens 5:00
June 22 - Rainsville, Alabama Public Library - Learn to Paint show for Teens 6-8PM
June 23 - Selma, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions 10:30
June 24 - Guntersville, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions and facepainting 10:00
Ragland, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions and face painting 2:00
June 29 - Ashville, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions 10:30

July 1 - Guntersville Public Library - Henna for teens 2:00
July 2 - First Friday in Gadsden, Alabama
July 6 - Emmett O'Neal Memorial Library - Mountain Brook, AL - Story Expression and Face painting 3:30
July 7 - Gardendale Public Library - Story Expressions 9:30
Chelsea, Alabama Public Library - Story Expressions and Facepainting 2:00
July 8 - Emmett O'Neal Memorial Library - Mountain Brook, AL -Henna Program 3:30
July 14 - Rainbow City, Alabama Public Library - 2 shows
July 15 - Parnell Memorial Library - Montevallo, AL - Story Expressions and facepainting 5:30
July 20 - North Shelby Public Library - Story Expressions and face painting 10:30
July 22 - Vestavia Public Library - Story Expressions and face painting 3:00

August 6 - First Friday Gadsden, Alabama

I was able to be a part of the Young Reader's Conference in Blount County, Alabama this year. I presented Storied Expressions to about 400 3rd and 4th graders at Hayden Elementary School with the story of Anansi the Spider. The next day I told the same story to three different groups of 1st graders for the day of the conference. I had a fabulous time.

This was an unbelievable conference that not only encouraged the abilities and imaginations of the children that participated, but brought together a group of educators who were able to do amazing things from the decorations (which were fabulous) to the programming and guests (who were also fabulous). Read on to see who I met :)


Although we didn't have time to talk for long, I was excited to meet Lisa McCourt (author of The Stinky Face Series and more), Sneed B. Collard III (author of over 50 award-winning children's non-fiction books), and Jim Aycock (a performing songwriter/actor).

http://www.lisamccourt.com/ - My children love the book I Love You, Stinky Face and I was excited to be able to meet the imaginative lady behind this and over 32 other books. Her books have sold over 4 Million copies! Her website is fun and informative, so take a look.

www.sneedbcollardiii.com - Mr. Collard has written award winning non fiction books that show children the world that is all around them. His books include: A Platypus, Probably; Beaks!; Animal Dads; and many more. For a list of more books and links to his blog and other sites, check out his website.

http://www.jimaycock.net/ - His voice can be heard on national tv/radio commercials (like Subway) and he has had speaking parts in several movies. You may have seen him as the defense lawyer in Walt Disney's "Tom and Huck". At the conference, Mr. Aycock was performing as Mark Twain in his one-man show as part of Alabama's Big Read.

Although I didn't get photos of the faces I painted, I have posted a few photos of the decorations, etc. on the face book fan site. Link to it from www.starshinefaces.com or Fan Site on Facebook

Talladega Superspeedway Easter Egg Hunt

Talladega Superspeedway Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 2, 2010

Starshine Faces is super-excited to have four artists at the Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday in Talladega. The event officially starts at 10:00 AM, but we will be set up and ready to paint starting at 9:00 AM. The weather is supposed to be fabulous, so they are expecting a record number of participants at this year's event. Be sure to get there early to get painted before the rest of the festivities begin.

Here are some past photos from when we were part of the Kids Zone on race days at Talladega

Superspeedway.

Friday Night Fun!! April 2

Be sure to come find us at First Friday in Gadsden, AL on April 2, 2010. The weather looks like it will be nice and so expect crowds of people this Friday. We will be inside Little Faces Doll Shop on Broad Street. Just look for the giant movie screen that will be set up in front of the store. There may be other painters at the event, so make sure you ask for Starshine Faces!! If you have trouble finding us in the crowds, give us a call at 256-504-5977. Remember, we will be inside the shop and not on the street.

We will have a special Easter Egg Cheek Art design for $1 while offering other fabulous designs at our regular First Friday rate of $5.00.

Here is a list of other events going on at First Friday in April:

First Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Classic Cars: See a variety of cars along Broad Street


Live Music, Dancing & Entertainment By:
Drake White
New Delusions
Damascus Road
Fly By Night
Ed Howard

Special Events:
Coosa Outfitters presents: Outdoor Expo
Gadsden Public Library presents: Big Read Finale Picnic on City Hall lawn
Etowah County Sheriff's Department Educational Unit

Downtown Stores:

Little Faces Doll Shop - Big Sam the Balloon Man will be outside the shop! Starshine Faces will be inside and Moonlight Silver Screen Productions will be doing a presentation outside!

Gadsden Christian Bookstore - Book signing with local author, Terry Workman, teen and twenties pastor at The Tabernacle Church. His works include: "The Making of a Leader" and "The Inside Awakened."

The Stone Market - Wine tasting from 6:30 to 8:30pm, tasting wines for Spring! $5 tasting fee applied to any wine purchase!

Blackstone Pub & Eatery - Beer tasting begins at 5:00pm. Cost is $8 per person. The Blackstone Band will perform at 9:15pm!

Caiston Elle - Open until 9pm. All dresses and jewelry will be on SALE! Also, all winter merchandise will be 50% off the marked price.

Coosa Outfitters - Outdoor Expo with boat dealers & more!

Remona's LaDiva Boutique - Check out Remona's new arrivals for Easter and shop early for your Mother's Day attire. *Make a purchase from Remona's April 1st - May 1st and register for a chance to win a unique Mother's Day gift to be given away on May 8th.* Also take advantage of selected sale items while you enjoy "old school music" played by our DJ. Remona's Spring fashion is SUPER SWEET!

Hardin Center for Cultural Arts - Indoor Art/Craft Bazaar: Booths will be open from 3-8pm. For more info, call 543-2787. "Robot Carnival" exhibit. The exhibit lasts through June 30th and will be open Monday through Saturday, 10am - 6pm, and Sunday, 1 - 5pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for children, and free for Hardin Center members.

Gadsden Metro - live webcast from First Friday

Gadsden Museum of Art - Open late

Flowers by Rita/Custom Framing - All major college sports framed prints. Also, don't forget Flowers by Rita for all your floral needs.

Hicks Family Shoes - Get ready for Spring with our great selection of flip flops! See them for yourself as they are modeled in our store windows on First Friday.

Imagination Place

Paint the Town - Click here to register.

The Alabama Gift Company - Come check out our great Easter goodies from Priester's Pecan Company and Chrissie Schubert. Now selling beautiful and delicious "Cookie Bouquets"- a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, Get Well Soon and just because! Remember we are open EVERY Friday until 10pm!

Great Eats:
The Perfect Pucker - Fresh squeezed lemonade & homemade fried pies, caramel apples, hot coffee & hot apple cider
Mater's Pizza - Serving crawfish bisque and white chocolate bread pudding
Courtyard Cafe
Jefferson's
Connie's Coneys
The Coffee Well
Lookout Mountain Kettle Corn
The Rib House

Family Night at Wizard of Oz

Starshine Faces and Painted Personalities were on hand to add some fun to the Family Night at the Broadway Across America production of Wizard of Oz in Birmingham, AL. Rainbow swirls and Glenda the Good Witch were popular designs for the girls and the Tin Man and Lion were popular for the boys. The designs were fast faces and we did our best to paint as many kids as we could in the hour before the show.

If you are looking for a fun show to take the kids to, I suggest this one. We had a great time and appreciate Alabama Baby and Child Magazine for inviting us to be a part of their Family and Kid's Night on Broadway events.

A Night in Oz

Birmingham Children's Theater will be hosting a family friendly and fun filled fundraiser on February 27th. Starshine Faces is excited to be a part of "A Night in Oz" again this year bringing the magic of face painting to their fabulous event. For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.bct123.org/night-in-oz.html

Starshine Faces will be at Little Faces Doll Shop on March 5 for First Friday. We will be there as part of The Big Sam the Balloon Man show that we are on every Saturday at 8AM on TV24.

We will start selling tickets for face painting at 5:00 for $5.00 - $10.00 each depending on the design.

Come out and meet Big Sam the Balloon Man and see his amazing balloon creations.

Stop in Little Faces Doll Shop and take a look at their Lee Middleton Newborn nursery. Terry can help you with the adoption process.

The Big Sam the Balloon Man Show - On the Road

Balloons and Facepainting at church
The Big Sam the Balloon Man Show - On the Road

You have seen the show (or you have heard about it) and now you can see the show in action as The Big Sam the Balloon Man show goes "on the road!" Come see Big Sam the Balloon Man and Kristin from Starshine Faces as they share the truths of God's word in a new and exciting way. Bring your friends and family and expect a lot of fun!

February 5, 2010 - Friday
6:00 PM

First Congregational Methodist Church
310 Southern Ave
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-9741

Library Shows booking now

The theme for this year is Make a Splash - Read!

Starshine Faces combines the imagination of storytelling with the art of facepainting for a fun and unique experience. Listen as a our artist shares fairy tale, folk tales and other myths and legends and watch as the story is illustrated on the faces of our child volunteers.

We have been fortunate to be invited back to the Alabama Public Library Services event highlighting the new Summer Reading Program. We have already started booking library shows and some weeks are already filled. Give us a call to book your program, today!

Chili Cook Off

Chili Cook Off on Broad Street

Saturday, February 6th is the 3rd annual Chili Cook Off hosted by Downtown Gadsden, Inc. and Starshine Faces will be at Little Faces Doll Shop adding some fun and color to the event with fabulous face painting. All designs will be $5.00. We will be there from 11-2.

There were 23 contestants at the cook off last year and they expect more this year. Chili samples will be sold to the public for as long as the chili lasts. The judging will be at noon.

For more information about this event go to http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20100114/NEWS/100119925?p=1&tc=pg.

Facepainting at Little Faces Doll Shop
Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama

11:00-2:00 pm

Face painting at First Friday in Gadsden, AL

Fabulous Face painting returns to First Friday in February!

We are so excited to be invited to Little Faces Doll Shop located at 412 Broad Street in Gadsden, Alabama, for First Friday on February 5, 2010. The festivities will last from 5:00-8:00 and we will be located inside the store. All designs (full face festival... designs, half face designs, and small henna designs) will be $5.00 with a special on Valentine cheek art for $2.00.

Remember, we are located inside the shop, and will be painting rain or shine!

First Friday Gadsden, Alabama
Little Faces Doll Shop
Broad Street

5:00 - 8:00 pm