Record #:

27059

Author(s):

Tullis, Eric

Abstract:

Pierce Freelon is the bandleader of The Beast and a hip-hop artist in Durham. Freelon teamed up with Tarish Pipkins, a puppeteer known as Jeghetto, to recreate the classic Pinocchio tale using Afro-futurist hip hop opera and marionettes. Their production premiered at Duke’s Nasher Museum of Art.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 52, Dec 2015, p24-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musical groups--Durham; Puppeteers

Record #:

35685

Author(s):

Koenig, Barbara; Peyton, Jeff

Abstract:

The authors assured that no degree or work experience in education was necessary for creating this effective teaching tool, whether parents sought to educate, entertain, or encourage their children. Especially promoted, though, was the potential for instilling reading skills and enhancing parent-child bonding.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 6 Issue 5, Sept/Oct 1978, p11-15

Subject(s):

Puppeteers; Teachers--Legislation, laws, etc.; School-age children; Public education; Reading; Books and reading