Fox Tales International

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Past Events

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Fox will be close to home in Lacon, Illinois today. He has a date with the kids at Lacon Elementary.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Fox will be in Washington, Illinois with the children at Washington Intermediate School.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Join Fox and the Logan County Tourism Board as they celebrate Lincoln's Birthday at the Postville Courthouse in Lincoln, Illinois. The event takes place from noon - 4pm and is open and free to the public.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Fox will be touring the schools in Centralia, Illinois today, telling the Tall Tales of Abraham Lincoln.

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Fox will be performing as "Charles Darwin" for the students and faculty at Augustana College in Rock Island, Il.

Fox will spend the evening telling Native American Stories to the Boy Scouts in Germantown Hills, Illinois.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Brian will be performing as Darwin for the students of United Township High School in East Moline Illinois.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Brian will be in Deerfield Illinois this evening for an event titled "Audubon in Illinois" at the College of Lake County.

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Brian will be part of the entertainment at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport Iowa for their Family Fun Day from 1pm -4pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Brian will be down in Jacksonville with the children of Our Savior Grade School.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Brian "Fox" Ellis will be performing "Civil War Ghosts& Legends" at the Moline Public Library at 7:00pm.

Storyteller Brian Fox Ellis will take listeners back in time with true stories and legends to the bloody battlefields, gruesome field hospitals and haunted graveyards of America's Civil War. Mr. Ellis will appear as Mathias Stritt, a German immigrant who was one of the first to enlist in Peoria Illinois and later marched with General Sherman as he burned Atlanta and marched to the sea. The program is free and open to all ages. Please register at the reference desk or phone 309-524-2470.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

A special presentation by artist and naturalist John James Audubon, as depicted by Brian “Fox” Ellis will be at the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival this year in Birchwood, TN. The Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is a celebration of the thousands of Sandhill Cranes that migrate through or spend the winter on and around the Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood, as well as an opportunity to focus attention on the rich wildlife heritage of the state and the Native American history of the area. The Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival will be held January 14 -15, 2012, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. both days. Special programs will be held throughout the day at the Birchwood School and Cherokee Removal Memorial. For more information please visit http://www.tncranefestival.org/

Saturday, January 14, 2012

A special presentation by artist and naturalist John James Audubon, as depicted by Brian “Fox” Ellis will be at the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival this year in Birchwood, TN. The Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival is a celebration of the thousands of Sandhill Cranes that migrate through or spend the winter on and around the Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood, as well as an opportunity to focus attention on the rich wildlife heritage of the state and the Native American history of the area. The Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival will be held January 14 -15, 2012, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. both days. Special programs will be held throughout the day at the Birchwood School and Cherokee Removal Memorial. For more information please visit http://www.tncranefestival.org/

Friday, January 13, 2012

Brian will be visiting schools in Tennessee today prior to the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Fesival this coming weekend in Birchwood.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Brian will be visiting schools in Tennessee today prior to the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Fesival this coming weekend in Birchwood.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Prairie Folklore Theatre will be presenting The Celtic Winter Solstice: A Celebration in Story and Song. This will be held at the Fox Pub and Café, 7800 N. Sommer Street Suite 302 in Peoria. The show will be at 7pm and $10 will be collected at the door. Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling 309-692-FOX3 (3693).

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Join Brian "Fox" Ellis and Barry Cloyd as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with "A Celtic Christmas." Bring all your kin to the party as we connect the ancient tales and songs of Old Ireland with today's joyous Christmas Traditions. Please contact Spirit of Peoria for tickets.

Friday, December 09, 2011

Join Brian "Fox" Ellis and Barry Cloyd as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with "A Celtic Christmas." Bring all your kin to the party as we connect the ancient tales and songs of Old Ireland with today's joyous Christmas Traditions. Please contact Spirit of Peoria for tickets.

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Fox is scheduled for a 4 day residency at three elementary schools in Olney, Il sponsored by the Olney Art's Council Grass Roots Cultural Enrichment Program.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Fox is scheduled for a 4 day residency at three elementary schools in Olney, Il sponsored by the Olney Art's Council Grass Roots Cultural Enrichment Program.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Fox is scheduled for a 4 day residency at three elementary schools in Olney, Il sponsored by the Olney Art's Council Grass Roots Cultural Enrichment Program.

Monday, December 05, 2011

Fox is scheduled for a 4 day residency at three elementary schools in Olney, Il sponsored by the Olney Art's Council Grass Roots Cultural Enrichment Program.

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Join Brian "Fox" Ellis and Barry Cloyd as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with "A Celtic Christmas." Bring all your kin to the party as we connect the ancient tales and songs of Old Ireland with today's joyous Christmas Traditions. Please contact Spirit of Peoria for tickets.

Friday, December 02, 2011

Join Brian "Fox" Ellis and Barry Cloyd as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with "A Celtic Christmas." Bring all your kin to the party as we connect the ancient tales and songs of Old Ireland with today's joyous Christmas Traditions. Please contact Spirit of Peoria for tickets.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Fox will be performing as Mark Twain at the Patty Turner Center in Deerfield.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Friday, November 25, 2011

Brian “Fox” Ellis will perform his “Lincoln Tales Tall and True” at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. A favorite around the state, Ellis will perform stories of Lincoln’s early life in Kentucky, growing up in Indiana and becoming a man in Illinois. The performance will be taking place at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, IL. Tickets for the show can be purchased through the

 museum's website or at the door.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Fox will be preforming Adventures in Nature at Alden-Hebron Elementary School in Hebron, Illinois.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Fox will be performing "The Stories of This Land" for the Eagle View Group and The Citizens to Protect Blackhawk Park Foundation at the Blackhawk Historic Park at 7:00pm.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Fox will be participating in a book signing at I Know You Like A Book on November 19th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in Peoria Heights, Il.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" at the Butterworth Center @ 7:00pm in Moline, Il.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" for the Hegeler Carus Foundation in LaSalle, Il at 4:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Fox will be performing The Role of 'Steamboatin' and the Union Victory for the Savanna Historical Society in Savanna, Il @ 7:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Raptor Recovery Nebraska invites you to a special evening of socializing, wine tasting, storytelling, and meeting live raptors, including a bald eagle. This fundraising event will be held from 6:00-9:00pm at the Nebraska Nature and Visitor Center.

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" at the Harvard Diggins Library in Harvard, Il @ 2:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" for the Glenside Public Library at 7:00pm in Glendale Heights, Il. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

7:00PM Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts & Legends" at Robert W. Rowe Public Library in Sheridan IL.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allen Poe" for the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park, Il @ 1:15pm.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fox will be performing "Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Reddick Public Library @ 2:00pm in Ottawa, Il.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" for the Fox Valley Reads Program at the Sugar Grove Library in Sugar Grove, Il @ 10:30am.

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Tinley Park Public Library in Tinley Park, Il @ 1:00pm.

Foxwill be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" at the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa, Il.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Fox will present a Members Opening Reception performance at 1:30pm for the Mobile Museum of Art in Mobile, AL.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Fox will present a birding hike and gallery talk as "John James Audubon" from 9:00am to 11:00am for the Mobile Museum of Art in Mobile, AL.

Fox will present a workshop on storytelling from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Mobile Museum of Art in Mobile, AL.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Fox will be the Keynote Speaker for the Ohio Council for Teachers of Mathematics Conference 2011 in Ada, Ohio.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Big Read Program at the Quincy Public Library in Quincy, Il @ 6:00pm.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Sunday, October 09, 2011

'''Prairie Folklore Theatre Presents 9th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tour – Commemorate Peoria’s Role in The Civil War

            This year we have all new characters to commemorate the 150th Anniversary 

of the Civil War. Meet the local boys who offered their lives to save the Union, hear the stories of officers who lead them to victory, and visit with the folks back home who built soldier hill. There will two show times- 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and the family friendly price of $20. Please call 309-689-8000 to make reservations, e-mail foxtales@foxtalesint.com. Springdale Cemetery Main Entrance 3014 North Prospect Road'''

Saturday, October 08, 2011

'''Prairie Folklore Theatre Presents 9th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tour – Commemorate Peoria’s Role in The Civil War

            This year we have all new characters to commemorate the 150th Anniversary 

of the Civil War. Meet the local boys who offered their lives to save the Union, hear the stories of officers who lead them to victory, and visit with the folks back home who built soldier hill. There will two show times- 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and the family friendly price of $20. Please call 309-689-8000 to make reservations, e-mail foxtales@foxtalesint.com. Springdale Cemetery Main Entrance 3014 North Prospect Road'''

Friday, October 07, 2011

Prairie Folklore Theatre Presents 9th Annual Historic Springdale Cemetery Tour – Commemorate Peoria’s Role in The Civil War

            This year we have all new characters to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. 

Meet the local boys who offered their lives to save the Union, hear the stories of officers who lead them to victory, and visit with the folks back home who built soldier hill. The performance will begin at 6:00pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and the family friendly price of $20. Please call 309-689-8000 to make reservations, e-mail foxtales@foxtalesint.com. Springdale Cemetery Main Entrance 3014 North Prospect Road

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Henry Public Library in Henry, Il at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Sunday, October 02, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fox will be performing 'Civil War Ghosts and Legends' at the Henry Public Library in Henry, Il at 7:00pm.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Fox will be performing River Stories & Detweiller Tales to the elementary students at Herny Senachwine School in Henry Illinois.

Fox will be performing 'William Herndon Speaks of the Lincoln Lawyer' at the Henry Public Library in Henry, Il at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

St. John's Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln St., Lombard, Illinois, will host Brian "Fox" Ellis in its annual Artist Series. He will appear in the persona of John James Audubon, bringing history, ecology, literature and art to life at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary, reception following. No ticket price, and free to the public. For more information call 630-629-6515.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Saturday, September 17, 2011

The 5th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival will be featuring Fox at 12:00 performing Canoe Song: Stories of the French Explorers- Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet and then at 3:15 Fox will be performing Song of the Mountain Lion: John Muir, The Ohlone Indians and a Wilderness Encounter-What is our relationship with wilderness? For further information please visit http://www.riverfrontamphitheater.com/earthtones/

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Fox will be performing Lincoln Tales Tall and True at the Henry Public Library in Henry, Il at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Fox will be presenting "Audubon's Adventures in Illinois" as they celebrate 10 years of restoration at the Wetlands Initiative's Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes. For more information and directions visit http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/news-events/upcoming-events/a-restoration-celebration.html

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Princeton Elementary School as a precursor for the Annual Homestead Festival in Princeton Illinois. His performance will be based on the Underground Railroad, which is the theme for the Homestead Festival.

Saturday, September 03, 2011

Fox will be portraying "Riverboat Captain Henry Detweiller" at the 13th Prairieland Chautauqua under the big tent in Community Park, Jacksonville, Illinois

Friday, September 02, 2011

Fox will be performing at 5:00pm as "Mathias Stritt" from the 11th Illinois Cavalry at the 13th Prairieland Chautauqua under the big tent in Community Park, Jacksonville, Illinois.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Monday, August 08, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Fox will be performing as Walt Whitman at 7:00 at the High Plains Chautauqua in Greeley, CO.

Friday, August 05, 2011

9:30 – 10:30 am A Darwinian Conversation with Father Jack Stapleton, Dr. Rob Reinsvold and Brian “Fox” Ellis at the High Plains Chautauqua at Aims Commnity College in Greeley, CO

Thursday, August 04, 2011

2:30 – 3:30 pm A Conversation with Gregor Mendel (Ages 8 and up)

 at the High Plains Chautauqua at Montfort CHildren's Clinic Meeting Room in Greeley, CO

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

2:15 – 3:15 pm Walt Whitman’s Lincoln at the High Plains Chautauqua at Aims Commnity College in Greeley, CO

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Fox will be performing as Charles Darwin at 7:45 at the High Plains Chautauqua in Greeley, CO.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Fox will be performing "Let's Go Birding with Audubon" at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center in Longmont, Co at 9:30am. Pre-Registration with the Museum is required.

Fox will be performing as Walt Whitman at 7:00 at the Pueblo Colorado Library

Friday, July 29, 2011

Fox will be performing "Adventures with John James Audubon" at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center in Longmont, Co at 10:00am to Noon. Pre-Registration with the Museum is encouraged.

Fox will be performing as Charles Darwin at 7:00 at the Pueblo Colorado Library

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fox will be performing "Bird Tales: Stories and Songs from Many Cultures" at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center in Longmont, Co at 11:00am.

Fox will be "Birding in the Museum" at the Longmont Museum in Longmont, Co at 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Pre-registration is required at the Museum.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Lostant 150th Anniversary Celebration in Lostant, Il at 3:00pm.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Summer Reading Program at the Lumberton Library @ 10:00am and the Summerall Library @ 2:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Lamar County Library System in Purvis, MS.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Summer Reading Program at the Oak Grove Library @ 10:00am and the Purvis Library @ 2:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Lamar County Library System in Puriv, MS.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Monday, June 27, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Friday, June 24, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Tx. Events will include a Bird Watching Hike and Training Workshops for Teachers.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Tx. Events will include a Bird Watching Hike and Training Workshops for Teachers.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Tx. Events will include a Bird Watching Hike and Training Workshops for Teachers.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the Stark Museum of Art in Orange, Tx. Events will include a Bird Watching Hike and Training Workshops for Teachers.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Fox will be performing "Insect Adventures" for the Big Bugs Exhibit at Glenwood Gardens, Hamilton County Park District in Cincinnati, OH.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Fox will be performing "Steamboatin down the Mississippi with Twain" for Naper Settlement @ 4:00pm in Naperville, Il.

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Carnegie Public Library in Clarksdale, MS at 10:00am.

Fox will be performing at the Elizabeth Jones Library in Grenada, MS at 2:00pm.

Monday, June 06, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to Starved Rock.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Fox will be performing "Lincoln Tales" for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Il at 5:30pm.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise Overnight to St. Louis

Friday, May 20, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the 200th Anniversary of John James Audubon Arrival in Ste. Genevieve, MO sponsored by the Ste. Genevieve Downtown Renewal Project.

Fox will be leading a Bird Hike at the river east of town in Sainte Genevieve, MO at 7:00am.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Fox will be presenting "Audubon in Illinois" to the Gallatin County Historical Society in Shawneetown, Il at 7:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Fox will be Bird Watching at Glen O Jones Lake/Park at 7:00am.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for the Chester Public Library in Chester, Il @ 6:30pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Fox will be leading a Birding Hike at the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site at 7:00am.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for The General John A Logan Museum in Murphysboro, Il at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Murphysboro. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Fox will be leading a Birding Hike at Murphysboro Lake State Park at 7:00am.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Fox will be performing "Adventures with John James Audubon" for the Marion Carnegie Library in Marion, IL. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public. Event schedule is 7:00am Birding Hike - meet at Crab Orchard NWR Visitor's Center parking lot. 9:00am - 8:00pm Audubon Exhibit on display at the Library meeting room. 12:30pm Audubon performance at Lick Creek Elementary. 6:30pm Audubon performance at the Library.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

John James Audubon's Whistle Stop Tour of Southern Illinois! Celebrating the Bicentennial of Audubon's first journey through Illinois! Fox will be performing at 2:00pm as John James Audubon at the John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, KY along with a birding hike at 3:30pm.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Illinois State Museum Super Saturday Event at 11:00am and 1:00pm in Springfield, Il.

Friday, May 13, 2011

As part of John James Audubon's Whistle Stop Tour of Southern Illinois/Indiana, celebrating the Bicentennial of Audubon's first journey through the region Fox will be performing at Wings Over Muscatatuck Birding Festival at Muscatatuk National Wildlife Refuge in Seymor, IN at 7:00pm.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Fox is performing as John James Audubon for the Peoria Audubon Monthly Meeting at 7:00 pm at Forest Park Nature Center as a prelude to his bicentennial tour of Illinois. Here is a detailed schedule of the tour.

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Monday, May 09, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Montessori School in Godfrey, IL @ 9:00am and then for the Hayner Library Alton Square Mall Branch in Alton, Il @ 6:30pm.

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Let’s Go Birding with Audubon! Join John James Audubon on a unique bird watching adventure during the peak of spring migration as he regales listeners with his in-depth observations of the species we happen to see along the trail. Long before Stokes and Sibley, Audubon published seven volumes of field notes, an “Ornithological Biography,” for all 465 species of birds that he painted. Co-leader and local birding expert, Lane Richter will also offer insight into bird behavior as we are guided through the forests and prairies of The Nature Institute, May 8th at 8:00 am at Talahi Lodge. FREE! Moderate walking, wear good walking shoes; bring binoculars, journal and water. Event is sponsored by The Nature Institute.

Saturday, May 07, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Wings of Spring Celebration at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in Alton, IL. Programs at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm.

Friday, May 06, 2011

Fox will be performing for Earth Stewardship Day @ Apple River Fort in Elizabeth, Il. Event is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension.

Fox will be performing at the 32nd Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Performance times are 9:00am and 10:30am at Lexington School.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Fox will be performing at the 32nd Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Performance times are 10:00am in the Arch Theater, 11:00am in the Pilot's Wheel, 1:00pm at the University City Library and 7:00pm at Borders - Creve Coeur.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

John James Audubon's Whistle Stop Tour of Southern Illinois! Celebrating the Bicentennial of Audubon's first journey through Illinois! Gallatin County Schools in Shawneetown, Il.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Fox will be performing for 2011 Earth Stewardship Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Il. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Sunday, May 01, 2011

Fox will be performing at the 12th Annual Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Bellow Falls, Vermont. Event is sponsored by the Ascutney Mountain Audubon.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Fox will be performing as "Gregor Mendel" for DNA Day at Omaha's Henry Dooley Zoo in Omaha, NE.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Fox will be performing as "Gregor Mendel" for DNA Day at Omaha's Henry Dooley Zoo in Omaha, NE.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Karl Juninger Memorial Library in Waterloo, WI @ 2:00pm.

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater, WI @ 7:00pm.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" for Illini Bluffs Elementary Earth Day Event.

Fox will be speaking at the Princeton Chambers Annual Meeting in Princeton, Il.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" for the DuPage County Historical Museum @ 7:00pm in Wheaton, Il.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Fox will be performing for the Village of Schaumburg at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, Il. Fox will be the Keynote Speaker for the Volunteer of the Year Luncheon at the Chandlers Restaurant in Schaumburg, Il.

Fox will be performing Civil War Ghosts and Legends for the Orland Park Public Library @ 7:00pm in Orland Park, Il.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Fox will be performing "Canoe Songs" for the EEAI at the Pere Marquette State Park.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Fox will be performing for the City of Davenport "Earth Week Fair" in Davenport, IA.

Fox will be performing "Canoe Song" at 7:00pm at the Pere Marquette State Park. Event is sponsored by the EEAI.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Vernon Area Public Library District in Lincolnshire, Il @ 1:30pm.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Fox will be presenting "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" to the Naperville Public Library in Naperville, Il at 7:00pm. Event is sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Civil War Ghosts and Legends ... A new musical by Prairie Folklore Theatre! The show features storyteller and historian "Brian "Fox" Ellis with folksinger, and songwriter, Barry Cloyd. In the persona of Mathias Stritt, Fox puts the grand arc of the war into perspective. Cloyd portrays Joseph Henry Munroe, the Drummer Boy of Shiloh who, later in life, taught music at Peoria High and shares his love for the songs of the era. Together, these two old ghosts, Stritt and Munroe, weave true stories with original music, their first hand knowledge of the war with traditional folk tunes.

This performance is part of a special celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the first shots fired on Fort Sumter. Performances are April 12th, 2011 at Evening Performance at 7:00pm is open to the public. Performances are held at Peoria's Civil War Veteran's Hall, The G.A.R. on the corner of Madison and Hamilton across from the Holiday Inn.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Clean Water Celebration. Event is held at the Peoria Civic Center and is sponsored by The Sun Foundation.

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Clean Water Celebration. Event is held at the Peoria Civic Center and is sponsored by The Sun Foundation.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun With Fables" for the Peoria County Bright Futures Family Event.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Fox will be performing Adventures with John James Audubon for the Thorn Creek Audubon Society Annual Dinner at 6PM at FAITH UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH, PARK FOREST CALL CHARLIE FOR TICKETS: 708-747-6061 Adults $15/Children $10

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Fox will be presenting "Edgar Allan Poe" to the West Vigo High School in the morning and the Vigo County Public Library @ Noon in Terre Haute, IN.

Fox will be presenting "Edgar Allan Poe" at the Marshall Public Library in Marshall, Il at 6:30pm.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Fox will be in Terre Haute, IN performing for Woodrow Wilson School.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Fox will be performing "The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" at the Charger Center Auditorium for Carthage Public Library in Carthage, Il. @ 6:30pm.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Illinois State Museum New Children's Gallery Opening Event in Springfield, Il.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Central School in Riverside, IL.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Central School in Riverside, IL.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Central School in Riverside, IL.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Central School in Riverside, IL.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Central School in Riverside, IL.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Fox will be performing "Learning Stories From The Land" for the McHenry County Conservation District Annual Appreciation Luncheon in Woodstock, Il.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Hollywood School in Brookfield, IL.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Hollywood School in Brookfield, IL.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Hollywood School in Brookfield, IL.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Hollywood School in Brookfield, IL.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Fox will be doing a week long Artist in Residency for the Hollywood School in Brookfield, IL.

Fox will be performing "Irish Stories" for the residents of Clare Oaks in Bartlett, Il.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Fox will be performing "Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe" for the Batavia Public Library in Batavia, Il.

Saturday, March 05, 2011

Fox will be performing "Aquatic Ecology Stories" at the Waukegan Public Library in Waukegan, Il @ 7:00pm. Event is sponsored by Peoples Gas in Chicago, Il.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Fox will be in Auburn,Alabama performing for Auburn Schools and at the Jule Collins-Smith Museum of Fine Arts.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Fox will be in Auburn,Alabama performing for Auburn Schools and at the Jule Collins-Smith Museum of Fine Arts.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Fox will be in Auburn,Alabama performing for Auburn Schools and at the Jule Collins-Smith Museum of Fine Arts.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Fox will be performing Lincoln Tales and Civil War Stories for the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Il.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Fox will be performing "Civil War Ghosts and Legends" for the Elmhurst Public Library in Elmhurst, IL

Friday, February 18, 2011

Fox will be performing "Lincoln Stories" for the Henry-Senachwine School in Henry, Il.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Prairie Folklore Theatre will be presenting "Songs and Stories from Around the World" for Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming, IL

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Fox will be performing as "John James Audubon" at the Moline Public Library in Moline, Il.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Fox will be performing at the Illinois State Museum Cultural Diversity Event at 1:00pm and 3:00pm in Springfield, Il.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Fox will be presenting a Full Day Residency at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Fox will be performing "Fun with Fables" and "River Stories" at Bend Gate Elementary School in Henderson, KY.

Fox will be performing "Family Stories" for Family Literacy Night @ 5:30pm in Henderson, KY.

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