The Performing Arts Issue is Here!
The January issue of the Little Dispatch takes center stage this week, featuring a special theme dear to many children: the performing arts!
Grey, age 10, guides readers through a big decision: Orchestra, Band, or Chorus? His article breaks down the pros and cons of each musical path offered to public school kids in the Rivertowns, from the precision of strings to the power of voice. Grey knows his subject well, and his advice will help young musicians make their choice.
Ayla and Sienna, both age 10, interviewed Broadway publicist Leslie Papa about her fascinating career. Leslie draws attention to plays and helps solve problems — from “media-training” actors to shaping how the press covers shows. Our young reporters discovered what it takes to work behind the scenes on Broadway and learned that Leslie even gets to meet the stars!
Sienna also wrote an advice column sharing what it's really like to attend your first Broadway play, from the long line outside to intermission breaks. Her practical guide captures both the challenges (neck-craning seats!) and the magic of live theater.
This issue also features New Year's resolutions from kids across the Rivertowns and the results from last month’s poll on how kids are helping out in their communities during the holidays.
Pick up your copy of the Rivertowns Dispatch at local newsstands and libraries this week only!
Now Enrolling: Spring Newspaper Club
Story Salon’s Newspaper Club is where kids pitch stories, conduct real interviews, and see their work in print! Young reporters and editors dive into every step of creating a newspaper – from that first "what if" idea to holding the finished publication in their hands. They'll investigate stories that matter to them, interview local figures, and craft articles that inform and delight their community.
The best part? Through our partnership with the Rivertowns Dispatch, your child's stories will run in the Little Dispatch – the kids-only section of our local independent newspaper.
Open to grades 2-6, we meet weekly on Tuesdays at HudCo. Spots fill quickly for this one-of-a-kind program where young voices become real news. Check out all the details here and enroll today!
Register today!
Limited spots are available 🌈 🎡 🤖
Sundays are for Comics
We’re thrilled to be returning to the Maker Hive for four fun-filled Sundays this winter!
In January/February, young artists will explore Characters & Worlds by designing dynamic original characters and the settings that bring their stories to life. In March, we level up with Twists & Talk. Students will master the art of surprise endings and craft dialogue that pops off the page.
Each session culminates with a published piece (trading cards in winter, zines in spring), and every workshop stands on its own. New artists can jump in anytime, while returning students will build on skills they've already developed.
Space is limited — these workshops filled fast last time!
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