by Noella Noelophile®
Dancers. Artists. Live music. Workshops.
Where? (And when?)
You guessed it–Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach–all weekend long!
Tomorrow and Sunday, January 27th and 28th, are the dates of the Aquarium’s twenty-first annual “Festival of Human Abilities”!
Unfortunately, I’m unable to find much information online about who will be performing or teaching workshops, this year.
But what I can tell you: this is an all-time-favorite event for me, with visiting artists and performers with disabilities showcasing their talents and sharing their gifts. (And admission to the festival is free with general admission!)
In the past, the Aquarium has hosted an art gallery…
)Festival of Human Abilities. 2020.)
A series of free workshops…
(This 2020 presentation on animation, by award-winning animation producer/educator Dani Bowman, founder of DaniMation Entertainment, was one of my favorites!);
Live performances from dancers like the Rollettes Wheelchair Dance Team, throughout both days…
(Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific, and used with permission.)
…and various genres of music by talented musicians like world music guitarist Dat Nguyen.
And I admit, among the workshops, artist Tommy Hollenstein’s wheelchair-painting sessions are a personal favorite!
Sign-language interpreters and Braille guides to the event will be available, for the festival, and audio tours are offered.
Quick note: the Aquarium of the Pacific does require advance registrations for weekend and holiday events. When you purchase general admission tickets at this link, a reservation will be made for you.