Aaron Nigel Smith and The FUNdamentals

Aaron Nigel Smith brings a fun, inspired, and lively show guaranteed to get the audience off their feet. His songs have been described as “Some of the best targeted music for kids today”. Aaron’s “Call To Action” is to get kids moving. To get them off their feet, have a great time, and promote a healthy, fun environment. The up-tempo, hook filled music that Aaron creates has already proven itself through his “FUNdamentals of Music and Movement”.

Official website: http://www.aaronnigelsmith.com/

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6oNsIG7Q6Q&feature=related

Water On It: The Ebb & Flow of Voicemusic, featuring The Inspiration House

Poetrychoir: Poet Peter J. Harris; Vocalist Nailah;

Derf Reklaw, Percussion; Alan Mark Lightner, Steel Pans.

PETER J. HARRIS, founder and Artistic Director of Inspiration House, is an African American cultural worker who has since the 1970s published his poetry, essays, and fiction in a wide range of national publications; worked as a publisher, journalist, editor and broadcaster; and been an educator, and workshop leader for adults and adolescents.

Official website: http://www.inspirationcrib.com/

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ryAVNXc30

Water Justice Forum

We hear about water shortages in far-flung parts of the world, but how imminent are water shortages in California?  How compromised is the quality of water in parts of California and specifically LA County?  Where does Southern California's water come from, and how sustainable are these arrangements?  Who is affected by our water challenges and who can make a difference and how?  Which water policies get the most bang for the buck and which policies are to be avoided and why?  Hear the answers to these questions and more by attending the Water Justice Forum. 

Speakers: Rev. Hannah Petrie, Associate Minister of Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena and Chair of the UU Legislative Ministry of CA's Water Justice & Climate Change Team, will moderate these expert panelists:  Conner Everts, Executive Director of the Southern California Watershed Alliance and Co-Chair of the Desal Response Group, Felipe Aguirre, activist and Council Member for the city of Maywood, Nancy Steele, President of the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy  and Executive Director of the Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council., and Miguel Luna, Executive Director of Urban Semillas. 

Trash for Teaching

Trash for Teaching collects clean and safe cast-off materials from manufacturing processes (that would otherwise become trash) and repurposes them as educational resources.  With those materials we provide a comprehensive arts education program in local school districts, which includes teacher workshops and classroom instruction.

Official website: http://www.trashforteaching.org/

Hop, Slither, & Stalk Performance

Please join us for a fun and active way to learn about animals, how they communicate, and how they move. Meet the HumAnimals, talented Museum performers who transform into familiar animals using costumes and puppets made from recyclable materials. Hop, Slither, and Stalk Programs rotate seasonally highlighting our exhibits and pavilions.

Official website: http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/hop-slither-stalk

day events -

This day will be filled with activities and entertainment with a focus on sustainability.  There will be organizations that work on water issues and community improvement tabling information as well as videos that highlight community activist working on these issues.

Documentary Series: Voices from the Waterfront

Learn about the water struggles communities face through a series of video clips and meet the experts working on these issues!

Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc Danzantes de Lincoln Park

Traditional Opening Ceremony and Offering with Danzantes. Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc is a community of people dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Mexica/Azteca culture, ceremonies, warrior dance, accurate history and traditions. Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc works to build unity, understanding, mutual respect and harmony amongst all nations. This is done by coming together and supporting one another in struggle for political, economic, environmental, social and cultural justice.

Official website: http://www.cuauhtemoc.org/index.html

S.H.I.N.E. Mawusi Drum Circle

Closing Ceremony Drum Circle with S.H.I.N.E. MAWUSI(in the hands of God). Formed & established by Rene Fisher-Mims with an intent & purpose to spread the knowledge of West African Drum culture to women in the community. With a vision of healing, empowering, caring, and inspiring women to play the instruments of our African descendent, Shine wishes to pass on the wisdom to those who desire to gain wisdom and awareness of this culture through teaching, and performing in different areas.

Official website: http://www.myspace.com/shinemawusi

The Threat of Water Pollution on Amphibian

and Reptile Populations

With Nefti Camacho, Collections Manager of Herpetology - Display of these animals from the Natural History Museum’s collection

Live Animal Presentation

Meet our amazing, live animals to learn where they come from, what they eat & more!

Eco Tribe

In an effort to promote sustainable communities (eco-villages), Eco Tribe engages our younger generations in eco-involved activities to “become stewards of change”, making them feel that they are a part of the solution. In collaboration with Compton’s LEAPS ACTION CENTER, join us as we have fun with multiple activities, such as making tribal rainsticks, creating hand-made paper pots and planting them with native plants, fruits and vegetables - - - making a difference for our neighborhoods, local communities and the entire planet!

Official website: http://www.ecotribe.us/