![]() ![]() ![]() Reflection Fort, designed by Multi.Studio The Lucky Woodland Find: Morel Fort, designed by UMKC’s Early Childhood Education team The energetic and motivated children from the Zoo Room at Berkley UMKC were inspired to create their own magical cottage in the woods after reading a classroom favorite book, Bony-Legs by Joanna Cole. NEW! The House that Stands on Chicken Feet, designed by the preschool children of UMKC Berkley Zoo Room Inspired by one of our pollinators, The Beehive represents the important work bees play in plant life and the cycle of nature at Powell Gardens. NEW! The Beehive, designed by Celine & Ceanna Oberlechner (ages 11 and 9) Inspired by “Skrammellegepladsen” or “Adventure Playgrounds,” Box City represents children’s endless imagination and using boxes and recyclable materials to create their own adventure playground. This year’s fort designers include preschool children, architects, play specialists, and more. While hours and ticket pricing may vary, please check the website at /fortopia for the most up-to-date information. With Fortopia’s five month run, visitors are encouraged to visit several times to experience the forts in a different light throughout the changing seasons. The film ran for three days in early May and is set either for a broader release in theaters or to streaming.įortopia runs May 25-September 4, 2023. The film’s other stars include Shari Rigby (Overcomer, October Baby), Evan Hofer (Run the Race), McKaley Miller (You’re Killing Me and Where Hope Grows) and Brett Gentle. Smith and Elizabeth Hasselbeck, and others. The movie features what the Tennessean calls “hilarious cameos” with cameos by Michael W. Reviews have been positive and the film has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I think I was in the middle of doing a Hallmark movie and one of the directors said, ‘Have you ever done a movie around your persona?’ And I said, ‘Well, as a matter of fact I have.’” DONATE: Metro Voice needs you to support Christian news efforts. “It sat on my desk for a long, long time. “It’s kind of the last story idea my husband and I worked on before he passed,” Pierce shared. “I hope they just have a fun night,” Pierce said, adding that she also hopes the movie touches hearts. She wants people to enjoy watching the movie. In true Pierce form, Bonnie is a riot as she navigates a karaoke contest in hopes of nabbing the grand prize winnings and saving her house. Audiences can do just that with the release of “Roll With It.” Pierce plays Bonnie Taylor, a woman who is demoted from her job and faces losing her home in an auction unless she can come up with $20,000 in back taxes. On a more serious note, she spoke about the importance of supporting faith-based movies, noting it sends a message to Hollywood to make more inspirational films. I think it would be so cool, and great publicity.” “Can you believe I haven’t been canceled?” she asked “I would love to get canceled. The world today is so crazy.However, she has yet to be canceled. “In 25 years, there will be no reality of what was really going on in 2023.” She continued, “First of all, there’s free speech, and second of all, you’re missing some great laughs. Chonda Pierce Addresses Those Who Cancel ComicsĬhonda Pierce gave a her assessment of the bottom-line effect of cancel culture, saying, “You’re shooting yourself in the foot,” and noting that comics can provide a robust picture of the current culture. But, she said, the “art of comedy” is a “sweet gift” from God. And, she admitted, she doesn’t resonate with all of the comedy out there either. Pierce recognizes her style of comedy isn’t for everyone. “God created every one of our emotions and allows us to use every one of them, even anger,” Pierce said. ![]() Pierce embraces the arts-especially that of comedy-and the emotions surrounding life. The comedian remembered multiple times that preachers, nervous to introduce a comedian to their congregations, would quote Scripture endorsing laughter. ![]()
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