The Alberta Bair Theatre was built on the original Charles Bair homestead. It was originally called the Fox Theatre. It opened its doors November 13, 1931. The theatre began a renovation project in 1987. Alberta Bair gave the lead gift for the project. The theatre was named in her honor.
"The Fox Theater had the distinction of being the last Art Deco style theater in the United States built by the 20th Century Fox Corporation and designed by Robert C. Reamer." Alberta Bair Theatre/History
Today the Alberta Theatre is home to great theatre and educational opportunities for students, teachers, and community. I had the good fortune to attend a class there on Visual Thinking Strategies. There are three basic questions to ask students as they look at a piece of art.
Basic VTS
"The Fox Theater had the distinction of being the last Art Deco style theater in the United States built by the 20th Century Fox Corporation and designed by Robert C. Reamer." Alberta Bair Theatre/History
Today the Alberta Theatre is home to great theatre and educational opportunities for students, teachers, and community. I had the good fortune to attend a class there on Visual Thinking Strategies. There are three basic questions to ask students as they look at a piece of art.
Basic VTS
- What's going on in this picture?
- What do you see that makes you say that?
- What else can you find?
I have used this technique with picture books. My students love the opportunity to really look at the art work and share their thoughts. My three favorite books to use this with is "Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins and two books by David Weisner "Flotsam" and "Tuesday". The kids love these stories, and it is great to see the stories the illustrators tell.
