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Live from the Opera House: It’s Storytime!
Local collaboration supports literacy and STEM learning virtually

Traverse City Area Public Schools, the City Opera House, and Newton’s Road are pleased to present Live from the Opera House: It’s Storytime!, courtesy of series underwriter, Belle Tire. Host Ben Whiting introduces viewers to a special guest who reads a book and then an activity leader who demonstrates a project that you can do at home.  Click on the links below to view the program and to download the project activity sheet.  ​

View Past Episodes Below
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October 28: The Houdini Box
Guest Reader: Ben Whiting, Professional Magician

Activity Needs Shared in Video
Magic Tricks

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October 21: Trombone Shorty
Guest Reader: Peter Deneen, Teacher/Band Director

Activity Sheet:
Craft Stick Harmonica

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October 14: Balloons Over Broadway
Guest Reader: Phil Murphy, Theatre Manager


Activity Sheet:
​Make Your Own Pully

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October 7: Mission to Space
Guest Reader: Jerry Linenger, Former NASA Astronaut


Activity Sheet:
Learning Moon Phases

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September 30: A Rock is Lively
Guest Reader: Nick Nissley, NMC President


​Activity Sheet:
Fizzy Lava Rocks

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September 23: Giraffes Can't Dance
Guest Reader: Tamara DePonio, Banker & Dancer

Activity Sheet:
Dancing Balloons

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September 16: Squash, Boom, Beet
Guest Reader: Amy Smart, Actress & Business Owner

Activity Sheet:
Germinate Seeds & Watch Them Sprout

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September 9: Iggy Peck Architect
Guest Reader: Carter Oosterhouse, Home Improvement Personality

Activity Sheet:
Marshmallow Challenge

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September 2:  Aliens Are Coming
Guest Reader: Ron Jolly, Radio Show Host 

Activity Sheet:

Thunderstorm and Bouncing Ball

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August 26: Twenty-One Elephants & Still Standing
Guest Reader: Casey Cowell, Business Advisor

Activity Sheet:
Build A Bridge

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​August 19: Papa's Mechanical Fish
Guest Reader: Marty Lagina, CEO & Treasure Hunter

Activity Sheet:
Build a Water Bottle Submarine

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August 12: Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend & Brilliant Inventor
Guest Reader:  Kimmee Wenkel, Actress, Science Enthusiast

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Activity Sheet: 
Tin Can Walkie Talkie & See Sound

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August 5: Ada's Violin
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 Guest Reader: Miriam Pico, Professional Musician

Activity Sheet:
Make Your Own Musical Instrument

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Special Episode: If I Built A Car
Guest Reader: McKeel Hagerty, Business Executive & Car Lover
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Activity Sheet:

Recycle Racers

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July 22: One Plastic Bag
Guest Reader: Dr. John VanWagoner, TCAPS Superintendent

Activity Sheet:

Plarn Bracelets and Plastic Bag Jellyfish
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