In October and November, the musical group The Definiens Project willpresent an Autumn Series of Musical Adventures for children and their families at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library.

Each interactive Adventure consists of short musical pieces performed by the musicians and accompanied by participation from the audience. The children are introduced to the individual musical instruments and musical concepts. The stories are created to communicate positive messages about self-worth, growth, teamwork and friendship. All ages are welcome with elementary school age the focus.

Here are the dates:

Saturday, October 13 at 2 p.m. – “Madigan the Pumpkin” – A tale just in time for Halloween: clap and sing along with Madigan in the pumpkin patch!

Saturday, November 10 at 2 p.m. – “What Katydid” – Join Katherine the katydid on her Musical Adventure as she learns the power of listening to the beautiful sounds of nature all around us! This is a story that features the piano.

Admission is free and parking is available at the library and next door, to the north, at 4909 Overland Avenue.

*These performances are made possible in part by the Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment.