Riverside County Office of Education, Visual and Performing Arts, is proud to partner with the McCallum Theatre Education to present its online series.

On March 8, 2021, McCallum Theatre Education launches an online series of performances and workshops by a diverse line-up of stellar artists. At no cost, teachers, students, and families can access high quality offerings curated to inspire, energize, and educate. Resources will be available, making it simple for teachers and parents to enhance the learning experience and engage students in meaningful ways.

Make powerful connections with the core curriculum, nurture curiosity, build creative and critical thinking skills, and have fun together!

For more detailed information and to register, go to McCallum’s web site starting March 8, 2021. 

This series is made possible thanks to generous support from a number of donors. Funding is provided in part by Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation, Lowell Milken Family Foundation, Newman’s Own Foundation, Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic, Richard Brooke Foundation, W.M. Keck Foundation, City of Palm Desert, and The Muses & Patroness Circle.

Upcoming performances:

En Casa con Sonia - Making Music, Creating Dreams!
Sonia De Los Santos
March 8, 2021 - April 2, 2021

Best for Grades: K-5 (but can be enjoyed by anyone who loves music or is curious about music-making)

Mexican singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos is no stranger to McCallum Theatre where she’s graced the stage on numerous occasions in the past. In this special for McCallum audiences, she and a surprise guest, come to you - wherever you are - from her home in New York City. Filled with (mostly) original songs, this unique bilingual concert serves up a musical story that’s both personal and universal in nature. Sonia was nominated for a Latin Grammy® with her second family music album titled ¡Alegría! in 2019 and has been hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin Children’s music artists you should know.” She has made numerous appearances as a singer and guitarist on TV shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Early Show, and Sprout’s The Sunny Side up Show, and has performed in renowned venues and festivals across the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to join Sonia for some joyful music-making and an opportunity to nurture, or revisit, your dreams.

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