The Deerfield traditional, not to mention Park District markets a full palette of art-theme birthday parties for kids ages five and older. More specific art party themes include Jewelry-making, Shrink Art, and Sculpey III, which involves a clay that is baked then painted. Contact the Deerfield Park District, 847.945.0650. The Rockford Park District brings these griots to the local parks in a coopera tive program with Rockford s YouthTheaterWorkshop. Using material from African-American folklore, the theater members tour Rockford area parks and centers during summer months.
All performances are free and audience participation is encouraged.
Contact the Rockford Park District. Contact the Wilmette Park District, 847.256.6100. Contact the Oak Lawn Park District, 708.857.2200. A tent equipped with television screens and refreshments featured the football game, while arts programming of all varieties took place throughout the park. The link between sports and arts will be amplified again in '98, with an interactive soccer event.