Gossamer World Premiere: Oregon Children’s Theatre

October 18-November 9, 2008

Based on the book by Lois Lowry • Adapted for the stage by Lois Lowry • Co-commissioned by Oregon Children’s Theatre & • First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Directed by Stan Foote

Dreams: where do they come from? What is their purpose? Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry adapts her own book for the stage, and explores the depth of dreams in this beautiful, lyrical play. Gossamer is the story of dream-givers, mystical creatures who collect memories from meaningful belongings and then weave them together to create dreams.

http://www.octc.org/index.php?page=gossamer

The Oregon Zoo Has Been Invaded

Giant dinosaurs are here and they’re defending their nests.

Come explore an ancient rainforest and meet giant dinosaurs that roar and snarl. Dodge the spitting Dilophosaurus, one of the earliest carnivores. Dig for fossils, find dinosaur egg nests, and track a T. Rex. That roaring you hear in the distance?That would be the 45-foot-long Mr. T. himself. Learn what these giants ate, how they cared for their young, possible reasons they became extinct, and more. Walk the path or take the train – but don’t miss it.

They’ll be extinct again after Labor Day!

http://www.oregonzoo.org/dinos

Dinosaurs Rock at Children’s Museum

Saturday, August 16th

Join experts from Portland State University and the North America Research Group for a day of discovery about fossils and dinosaurs. A paleontologist will be on hand to discuss all your prehistoric ponderings as well as talk about his profession. See dinosaur bone specimens as well as fossils of all kinds.

http://www.portlandcm.org