MDFPA - MAGIC & PIZZA CONTEST
Mar
1
to Jul 1

MDFPA - MAGIC & PIZZA CONTEST

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On July 10th, 2023 we hosted Magic & Pizza Workshop

This took place at Danny’s Pizza Chicago and was a great turnout. Young magician’s apprentices came out to learn a new craft and become familiar with the magical arts taught by professional magician, John Measner

Now we’d like to see your progress and offer you a chance to show-off your mad skills and hopefully win this competition. For more details: Magic Competition

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MDFPA - WALK FOR THE ARTS 5K
May
18
8:00 AM08:00

MDFPA - WALK FOR THE ARTS 5K

Enjoy The Great Outdoors

A easy walk paced at your own level.

There is a competitive component for 1st to Finish

The individual to cross the line first wins a trophy and a prize.

Have fun taking in nature’s beauty, wildlife and gentle sounds of the waterfall. Enjoying the view and camaraderie is what’s really important here.

Our third year sponsoring this 5k in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights

A family - friendly event welcoming all ages. Family units are encouraged to join us, including strollers, on the accessible paths.

Our spring fundraiser helps support our mission of bringing educational programs and workshops to underserved communities with regard to the performing arts.

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BITS and PIECES - Ventriloquism workshop
Jun
20
to Jun 22

BITS and PIECES - Ventriloquism workshop

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I NEED TO VENT!!

An introduction to the Ventriloquial Arts

Moddy Puppets

Moddy and Friends will present an informative approach to ventriloquism and help you work through the complexities with tips and tricks to master this skill.

Ages 8 - 16

BITS and PIECES WORKSHOPS

The Bits and Pieces name was used to help illustrate all of the small parts that go into a much larger endeavor. Stepping stones to something greater. How one idea connected to another eventually creates a work of art - performing art, since it’s not a static, but a moving masterpiece.

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MDFPA Friends and Family BBQ Fest
Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00

MDFPA Friends and Family BBQ Fest

6th annual event

This has always managed to be a good time shared by great folks who believe in our mission.

Our “thank you” for your generosity since the beginning.

Marc would be totally embarrassed by the amount of love you’ve shown, but would appreciate it just the same. 💖

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Our event takes place once again at Wolfe Wildlife Park in

Oak Lawn, Illinois

All members, sponsors, donors and subscribers are welcome TO ATTEND. Registration is required to gauge and limit attendance per park rules.

Wolfe Wildlife Park is a nature preserve. Family fun in pleasant surroundings under a huge pavillion. A wooded area featuring a playground, SPLASH PAD and nature trails.

In additional to a live event, an online auction is also held one month in advance leading up to the day of the bbq for those who cannot attend, but would like to support our efforts.

Various items are offered for the auction and for the onsite raffle and giveaways. 

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Bits and Pieces - COMEDY WORKSHOP
Apr
20
3:00 PM15:00

Bits and Pieces - COMEDY WORKSHOP

Prairie Trails Library will be the location for our COMEDY WORKSHOP featuring the talents of WGN’S very own Mike Toomey.

COMEDY WORKSHOP

Open to anyone looking to “break the ice” at parties!

Salespeople, lecturers, aspiring comedians, or any type of public speaker. All are welcome!

Mike will bring his years of public speaking, stand-up comedy and TV appearances to help answer your questions and get beyond the hurdles you face.

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Apr
2
10:30 AM10:30

MDFPA pre - 5K AUCTION

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Starting April 18th we will present

PRE - 5K AUCTION

an auction one month prior to our

WALK for the ARTS Family - Fun 5k

(May 18th at Lake Katherine Nature Center)

The auction is a head start on summer vacation planning and features some items of interest for family time during school break.

Enjoy the great outdoors and the cool indoors!

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Bits and Pieces - SNOW FOLK and Winter Bingo at Clearing Library
Feb
17
11:00 AM11:00

Bits and Pieces - SNOW FOLK and Winter Bingo at Clearing Library

Come in from the cold and make some puppets

Snow Folk Hand Puppets

Simple sewing, then add some features for a festive creation

Then a few rounds of WINTER BINGO with prizes for the winners!


BITS and PIECES WORKSHOPS

provide hands-on activities related to the performing arts.

Magic, juggling, puppetry, dance and so much more.

We emphasize exposure at a beginners level of understanding.

Quite often our students have not been introduced to a live performance before. We hope to expand their understanding.

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Let's Build Snow People at Mount Prospect Library
Feb
3
2:00 PM14:00

Let's Build Snow People at Mount Prospect Library

Winter fun takes place inside the Mount Prospect Library

❄ February 3rd from 2 - 4pm ❄

Snow People

A fun make and take project that turns simple articles into an animated puppet. Use your creativity to bring your snow folk to life.

Bits and Pieces Workshop

provide hands-on activities related to the performing arts.

Magic, juggling, puppetry, dance and so much more.

We emphasize exposure at a beginners level of understanding.

Quite often our students have not been introduced to a live performance before. We hope to expand their understanding.

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FESTIVE PUPPETS and WINTER BINGO at Clearing Library
Jan
13
11:00 AM11:00

FESTIVE PUPPETS and WINTER BINGO at Clearing Library

FESTIVE Puppets and WINTER Bingo

Spend a couple of FUN hours with us at the Clearing Library as we create a make and take puppet and play some winter themed bingo afterward.

Prizes for the winners. Ages 6 - 106 are welcome to play bingo.

(Ages below 8 will require assistance with puppets)

REGISTER with the library :

CLEARING BRANCH LIBRARY

BITS and PIECES Workshops

provide hands-on activities related to the performing arts.

Magic, juggling, puppetry, dance and so much more.

We emphasize exposure at a beginners level of understanding.

Quite often our students have not been introduced to a live performance before. We hope to expand their understanding.

We support the performing arts 💖

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WINTER MAGIC at Mount Prospect Library
Jan
3
3:15 PM15:15

WINTER MAGIC at Mount Prospect Library

WINTER MAGIC

Marc Dunworth Foundation and our Bits and Pieces Workshops present this family-friendly performance at the Mount Prospect Library.

We support the performing arts 💖

The John Measner Magic Show

will present a magical performance

Seating by 3:15

SHOW TIME 3:30

at the mount prospect library

A family-friendly spectacle for all ages

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MDFPA - HALLOWEEN 👻 CHILI COOK-OFF
Oct
21
2:00 PM14:00

MDFPA - HALLOWEEN 👻 CHILI COOK-OFF

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SPOOKS abound at this frighteningly DELICIOUS Chili Cook-Off

Join us for some FAMILY FUN at our first event of this type

Wear your costumes and bring a monster of an appetite! 👹

Chili is the national food of… someplace, we think.

However, on this day, we’ll definitely be celebrating all things chili because who doesn’t love a good bowl and all the fixins that go with it?

Sign up to be a contestant or just come on down to sample the best chili around.

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BITS and PIECES - ✨ MAGIC CAMP
Jul
10
to Jul 12

BITS and PIECES - ✨ MAGIC CAMP

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“HOW DID THEY DO THAT!?!?”

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?

😉 SO CAN WE!

SIGN UP AND FIND OUT!

AGE - 6 -17

Each day starts at 10 and ends at 1 with a lunch break provided

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MDFPA PRE - BBQ AUCTION
Jul
5
to Aug 4

MDFPA PRE - BBQ AUCTION

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Our summer auction will once again precede the Annual Friends and Family BBQ Fest

A month long auction featuring some unique items already listed and additional items that get added as they are received.

If anyone would like to donate an item to the auction or know of someone who would, please use the enclosed link.

Marc Dunworth Foundation for the Performing Arts is planning an online auction on BetterWorld! If you’re able, please consider offering an item here: https://MDFPA.betterworld.org/donate-an-item. If you know anyone else who might be willing to participate or contribute, please share the link with them as well. Thanks so much!

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