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

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!