Z Puppets’ artists lead seniors to explore memory and story through visual storytelling.
Private workshop sessions presented by COMPAS.
Take recycled objects, bits and scraps that others might call “junk,” follow Z Puppets’ formula for creative experimentation, mix in your imagination and Voila! Eureka! Zoinks! You may invent a fantastic gizmo or out of this world creature to take home with you.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take recycled objects, bits and scraps that others might call “junk,” follow Z Puppets’ formula for creative experimentation, mix in your imagination and Voila! Eureka! Zoinks! You may invent a fantastic gizmo or out of this world creature to take home with you.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take a trip around the world and across time to learn the tricks of turning sticks, cloth, string and even your own hands into fun characters. Z Puppets will present a dynamic demonstration of different styles of puppets that have popped up across our planet with dips into hands-on exploration of what’s behind the magic!
Recommended for ages 6+
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take recycled objects, bits and scraps that others might call “junk,” follow Z Puppets’ formula for creative experimentation, mix in your imagination and Voila! Eureka! Zoinks! You may invent a fantastic gizmo or out of this world creature to take home with you.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Play with light to design and build shadow characters and create special effects based in one of the oldest puppetry traditions of the world! All creatures of the imagination are invited to get into the act of storytelling with shadow and light.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Play with light to design and build shadow characters and create special effects based in one of the oldest puppetry traditions of the world! All creatures of the imagination are invited to get into the act of storytelling with shadow and light.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take a trip around the world and across time to learn the tricks of turning sticks, cloth, string and even your own hands into fun characters. Z Puppets will present a dynamic demonstration of different styles of puppets that have popped up across our planet with dips into hands-on exploration of what’s behind the magic!
Recommended for ages 6+
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take recycled objects, bits and scraps that others might call “junk,” follow Z Puppets’ formula for creative experimentation, mix in your imagination and Voila! Eureka! Zoinks! You may invent a fantastic gizmo or out of this world creature to take home with you.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take a trip around the world and across time to learn the tricks of turning sticks, cloth, string and even your own hands into fun characters. Z Puppets will present a dynamic demonstration of different styles of puppets that have popped up across our planet with dips into hands-on exploration of what’s behind the magic!
Recommended for ages 6+
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take a trip around the world and across time to learn the tricks of turning sticks, cloth, string and even your own hands into fun characters. Z Puppets will present a dynamic demonstration of different styles of puppets that have popped up across our planet with dips into hands-on exploration of what’s behind the magic!
Recommended for ages 6+
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Presented as part of the Wish Work Puppet Series of Hinterhands Puppet Company
Dagsi Turtle & his sidekick Jisdu Wabbit race through time and space to bring you a new musical adventure into the Cherokee language. Hop aboard the Turtleship and join Dagsi and Jisdu's quest to keep alive this endangered Indigenous language, featuring catchy original tunes and out-of-this-world puppet characters. Created and performed by Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, directed by Julie Boada (Anishinabe).
Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Presented as part of the Wish Work Puppet Series of Hinterhands Puppet Company
Dagsi Turtle & his sidekick Jisdu Wabbit race through time and space to bring you a new musical adventure into the Cherokee language. Hop aboard the Turtleship and join Dagsi and Jisdu's quest to keep alive this endangered Indigenous language, featuring catchy original tunes and out-of-this-world puppet characters. Created and performed by Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, directed by Julie Boada (Anishinabe).
Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Dagsi Turtle & his sidekick Jisdu Wabbit race through time and space to bring you a new musical adventure into the Cherokee language. Hop aboard the Turtleship and join Dagsi and Jisdu's quest to keep alive this endangered Indigenous language, featuring catchy original tunes and out-of-this-world puppet characters. Created and performed by Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, directed by Julie Boada (Anishinabe).
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Take recycled objects, bits and scraps that others might call “junk,” follow Z Puppets’ formula for creative experimentation, mix in your imagination and Voila! Eureka! Zoinks! You may invent a fantastic gizmo or out of this world creature to take home with you.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Play with light to design and build shadow characters and create special effects based in one of the oldest puppetry traditions of the world! All creatures of the imagination are invited to get into the act of storytelling with shadow and light.
Recommended for ages 7+.
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Take a trip around the world and across time to learn the tricks of turning sticks, cloth, string and even your own hands into fun characters. Z Puppets will present a dynamic demonstration of different styles of puppets that have popped up across our planet with dips into hands-on exploration of what’s behind the magic!
Recommended for ages 6+
FREE! Thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson lead a musical adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
$10 suggested donation per family
Presented by Wingspan Life Resources and COMPAS
Join Cherokee Nation citizen Chris Griffith and his ukulele for fun and catchy tunes.
This 30-minute program will showcase Chris' new songs and stories in his ongoing adventure into the Cherokee language.
Since 2019, Chris has been creating live performances, music videos and web series in response to the Cherokee Tribes' declaration of emergency for the language.
Sing along and help keep alive the Cherokee language!
Recommended for Ages 5+
FREE!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Tap a toe to some new Turtleback Tunes with Dagsi Turtle in a special guest appearance at this super fun comedy variety show for kids ages 5+ and their grown ups. Hosted by longtime Z Puppets’ pal Jen Scott.
Also featuring improvisers, musicians, and generalized silliness. Kids - bring a joke to tell! Grown ups - we hope you like jokes.
Tickets: $10 adults/$5 kids
More information at bringyourkidscomedy.com
Presented by Full Moon Puppet Workshops at Open Eye Figure Theatre
Explore the spectacle and glow of blacklight in this online workshop. We’ll dive into the materials and equipment and tricks and tips for building and performing a piece that will leave audiences oohing and ahhing in amazement.
Recommended for ages 13-adult
Registration is $30
To register click this link
Step right up and allow us to astound you with this magnificent glow-in-the-dark ping pong ball circus spectacular.
Thrill in the acrobatic daring, dizzying stunts and dazzling charms of our miniature marvels.
You may never look at table tennis the same way again!
Recommended for ages 3+
FREE!
Z Puppets is pleased to be part of Waldmann Brewery’s family Oktoberfest celebration on Sundays, Sept. 22 and 29th.
A LA CARTE is a comic battle between a clown French Chef and a wily lobster set to live accordion music. This playfully interactive comedy features clowning, puppetry, music and a few unruly vegetables.
A LA CARTE begins as the Chef sets the table for the Grand Opening of his 2-seat café. Before the Chef can dazzle his very important guests, dinner’s main ingredient stages a rebellion — again and again and again. Who knew crustaceans could cook up such delicious mischief?
FREE ADMISSION for kids under 5 years old!
ADULTS $7.50, Youth 12 AND younger $3
Go to this link for more event info: https://waldmannbrewery.com/oktoberfest
Z Puppets is pleased to be part of Waldmann Brewery’s family Oktoberfest celebration on Sundays, Sept. 22 and 29th.
A LA CARTE is a comic battle between a clown French Chef and a wily lobster set to live accordion music. This playfully interactive comedy features clowning, puppetry, music and a few unruly vegetables.
A LA CARTE begins as the Chef sets the table for the Grand Opening of his 2-seat café. Before the Chef can dazzle his very important guests, dinner’s main ingredient stages a rebellion — again and again and again. Who knew crustaceans could cook up such delicious mischief?
FREE ADMISSION for kids under 5 years old!
ADULTS $7.50, Youth 12 AND younger $3
Go to this link for more event info: https://waldmannbrewery.com/oktoberfest
This is a private event for our neighbors, Greater MN Council of Churches (GMCC).
Step right up and allow us to astound you with this magnificent glow-in-the-dark ping pong ball circus spectacular.
Thrill in the acrobatic daring, dizzying stunts and dazzling charms of our miniature marvels.
You may never look at table tennis the same way again!
Recommended for ages 3+
Step right up and allow us to astound you with this magnificent glow-in-the-dark ping pong ball circus spectacular.
Thrill in the acrobatic daring, dizzying stunts and dazzling charms of our miniature marvels.
You may never look at table tennis the same way again!
Recommended for ages 3+
Tickets are $20 each, $15 with a can of non-perishable food or self/care item.
Z Puppets is pleased for the Gnip Gnops to be part of the Minneapolis Puppetry Palate, a Great Plains Regional Puppetry Festival.
TO BUY TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW click this link
See the full Festival schedule and info at this link:
Z Puppets is pleased to be part of the Minneapolis Puppetry Palate, a Great Plains Regional Puppetry Festival.
Step right up and allow us to astound you with this magnificent glow-in-the-dark ping pong ball circus spectacular.
Thrill in the acrobatic daring, dizzying stunts and dazzling charms of our miniature marvels.
You may never look at table tennis the same way again!
Recommended for ages 3+
See the full Festival schedule and info at this link: https://sites.google.com/view/minneapolispuppetrypalate/performances
Photo credit: Nicole Meri
Photo Credit: Nicole Meri
Photo credit: Nicole Meri
Step right up and allow us to astound you with our magnificent glow-in-the-dark ping pong ball circus. Yes! Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals! Thrills, grace and marvels of nature - all 100% ping pong Balls guaranteed to glow in the dark!
FREE!
Recommended for ages 3+
Through our partners at COMPAS Arts, Z Puppets is working with Wingspan Life Resources clients to explore the world of puppetry by creating their own puppets and puppet videos that glow in the dark.
Kindergarten and Special Education classes at Moreland have the opportunity each week to dive into this award-winning musical tale of a sea captain navigating the stormy seas of stress to tame the unruly Monkey Mind Pirates. The fun songs, lovable characters and a playful approach to yoga and mindfulness will helps students sail towards their Island of Calm, and turn their “Arghs” into “Oms” with the Monkey Mind Pirates!
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
Join Turtle & Wabbit for a musical adventure into the Cherokee language.
Race through time and space with Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to help Grandmother Turtle.
Sing along and you, too, will help keep alive the Cherokee language!
This live performance by award-winning performers of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, Chris Griffith (Cherokee Nation) and Shari Aronson also includes a sneak peek of their Star Turtle web series, nominated for “Best Family Series” and “Best Web Series” by Minnesota WebFest.
Recommended for ages 4+
STAY AFTER THE SHOW FOR.A PUPPET MAKING ACTIVITY WITH WISH WORK’S SETH EBERLE.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
Join Turtle & Wabbit for a musical adventure into the Cherokee language.
Race through time and space with Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to help Grandmother Turtle.
Sing along and you, too, will help keep alive the Cherokee language!
This live performance by award-winning performers of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, Chris Griffith (Cherokee Nation) and Shari Aronson also includes a sneak peek of their Star Turtle web series, nominated for “Best Family Series” and “Best Web Series” by Minnesota WebFest.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Join Turtle & Wabbit for a musical adventure into the Cherokee language.
Race through time and space with Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to help Grandmother Turtle.
Sing along and you, too, will help keep alive the Cherokee language!
This live performance by award-winning performers of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, Chris Griffith (Cherokee Nation) and Shari Aronson also includes a sneak peek of their Star Turtle web series, nominated for “Best Family Series” and “Best Web Series” by Minnesota WebFest.
Recommended for ages 4+.
FREE!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Swing by Z Puppets for an open house of free, family-friendly fun by local Native American artists!
Schedule of Events:
1:00 pm OPENING DANCE PARTY
Jump, wiggle and boogie with Oogie_Push (Meskwaki Nation).
1:30 pm
VIDEO SCREENING of Tama Flint: A Meskwaki Tradition by Oogie_Push
Learn about the importance of corn to the Meskwaki tribe in this short documentary.
SCREEN PRINTING with Graci Horne (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and Hunkpapa Lakota/Dakota)
Press an original design by Graci into ink onto paper or bring a t-shirt to get inked!
PUPPET MAKING with Julie Boada (Anishinabe) & Jennings Mergenthal
Craft a Turtle or Wabbit to take home.
2:00 pm
VIDEO SCREENING of STAR TURTLE hosted by Chris Griffith (Cherokee Nation)
Race through time and space with Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to help Grandmother Turtle. With series Director Chris, peek behind the scenes at the puppets, props and making of this musical web adventure.
SCREEN PRINTING with Graci Horne
PUPPET MAKING with Julie Boada & Jennings Mergenthal
2:30 LIVE PERFORMANCE of Sing Along with Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit by Z Puppets.
Help keep alive the Cherokee language with these toe-tapping tunes by Turtle & Wabbit.
3:00 pm
SCREEN PRINTING with Graci Horne
PUPPET MAKING with Julie Boada & Jennings Mergenthal
3:45 pm CLOSING AND MURAL DEDICATION
Celebrate the installation of a new mural on the building by Graci Horne.
This project is made possible by the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Creative Response program.
STAR TURTLE made possible with support from Puppeteers of America, Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Artwork by Graci Horne.
How can you help keep alive an endangered language?
By singing it loud and proud with Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit!
Grandmother Turtle is upside down. Turtle and Wabbit must find a way to help her get back on her feet.
Through catchy songs and fun storytelling, award-winning Z Puppets' artists, Cherokee tribal citizen Chris Griffith and Shari Aronson, lead an adventure into the Cherokee language.
Sing along and you, too, will learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee.
Recommended for ages 4+
FREE thanks to Hennepin County Libraries.
Photo by Melissa Olson.
Join Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to keep alive the Cherokee language through music.
Learn how to say hello and thank you in Cherokee with fun original songs that get your toes tapping.
Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 pm at the Sculpture Garden Pavilion.
Recommended for ages 3+
In between shows, enjoy In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre’s roaming puppets.
FREE as part of Walker Art Center’s Free 1st Saturday!
Photo by Debra Fisher Goldstein.
Come to the MN State Fair and join Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to keep alive the Cherokee language through music. In 15 minutes or less, learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee with fun original songs that get your toes tapping.
Shows at 9:30 a.m., 10:15. a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 pm in the Grandstand Plaza
Recommended for ages 3+
FREE with Fair admission as part of Arts A’Fair.
Photo by Debra Fisher Goldstein.
Come to the MN State Fair and join Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit on their quest to keep alive the Cherokee language through music.
In 15 minutes or less, learn how to count to three, say hello and thank you in Cherokee with fun original songs that get your toes tapping.
Shows at 9:30 a.m., 10:15. a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 pm in the Grandstand Plaza
Recommended for ages 3+
FREE with Fair admission as part of Arts A’Fair.
Photo by Debra Fisher Goldstein.
One man, no words, a gajillion balls and lots of laughter!
Mixing tricks with innocence, Chris Griffith charms audiences of all ages with his juggling and physical comedy. With deceptively simple flair, he gives flight to spheres, pins and hilarity. A blend of physical comedy and aerodynamics, Z Juggling is equal parts ooh's, aah's and ha - ha - haa's.
Recommended for ages 3+
FREE~ thanks to Powderhorn Parks Neighborhood Association.
